Overview
The programme combines in-depth knowledge in the areas of economics and finance with state-of-the-art quantitative methods, which makes it unique in Switzerland.
The Quantitative Economics and Finance programme at the University of St. Gallen (HSG) trains students to analyse and solve challenging problems in economic policy, finance and the world of business. Small class sizes ensure inspiring discussions and close contact to the research-oriented faculty.
The programme is an excellent basis for moving on to responsible positions in the private sector or policy institutions as well as for highly selective Ph.D. programmes worldwide.
Learning Objectives
- You develop a deep understanding of economics and finance theories.
- You gain strong methodological competences with distinctive skills in econometrics, quantitative methods and machine learning.
- MiQE/F prepares you for economics in the “digital age”. You will be able to handle, analyse and interpret large data sets with different tools and programmes.
- You know how to apply your diverse skill-set to analyse data and solve complex and challenging real-world problems.
- In addition, your management and communication skills are trained.
Careers
As a MiQE/F graduate you bridge the gap between mathematicians and economists. Policy and financial institutions as well as the private sector are increasingly confronted with complex problems requiring confident application of methods as well as a deep understanding of economic processes and the finance sector.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Macroeconomics: Asset Prices, Fluctuations and Unemployment
- Advanced Microeconomics : Incentive Theory
- Theory of Finance
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Data Analysis
- Quantitative Risk Management
- Asset Pricing
- Big Data Analytics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Economics Finance Machine Learning View 42 other Masters in Economics in SwitzerlandAcademic requirements
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
If you have one of the following degrees, then you can apply directly for the Master's program:
- University Bachelor's degree in a similar subject
- A degree is considered to be similar if at least 30 ECTS credit points have been awarded in law subjects.
- Consecutive university Master's degree
- Bachelor's and Master's Degree programs must have been completed in the same discipline (consecutively) and amount to at least 270 ECTS credit points together. You must provide evidence that you have taken 30 ECTS credit points in law subjects over the entire course.
- average grade
- study qualification test (optional)
- university and curriculum of the degree program
- extracurricular activities an
- written and an oral examination before being admitted
- intercultural mobility
- letter of motivation
Tuition Fee
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International
6824 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3412 EUR per semester during 18 months. -
National
2930 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1465 EUR per semester during 18 months.
Tuition Fee
- CHF 1429 - National
- CHF 3329 - International
Living costs for St. Gallen
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Quantitative Economics and Finance.
Available Scholarships
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