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Overview
The EFMD accredited programme focuses on the theory of finance and financial analysis and their practical applications from an international perspective and provides an overview of corporate finance, investments and option pricing. The intensive two-year programme leads to a degree in Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration.
Double Degree programme
The Master's Degree Programme in Finance at University of Vaasa has developed three Double Degree programmes with high-quality universities in France, Russia and Sweden. Students can apply to gain degrees from two countries and benefit from international experience which is valued by future employers.
Accreditation
The programme is the only Master in Finance programme that is EFMD-accredited in Finland, the second CFA-affiliated Finance programme in Finland and fourth CFA-affiliated Finance programme in Nordic countries. The programme is also ranked in top 60 in the top 200 in Corporate Finance, Western Europe, in the Eduniversal Masters Ranking 2019.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Compulsory courses in Finance 44 ECTS
- Language and General Studies 13 ECTS
- Methodological Studies 5 ECTS
- Master's Thesis Research 32 ECTS
- Elective Studies 26 ECTS
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 92
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. 62
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Business Administration Finance View 35 other Masters in Business Administration in FinlandExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 92
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. 62
Other requirements
General requirements
Students are eligible for admission to the two-year Master’s Programme in Finance if they have completed a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field. To be considered for admission to the Master's Programme in Finance, the applicant must fulfil the following criteria:
- Scope of the degree: A 3- or 4-year Bachelor degree at university or polytechnic level
- Prior studies at Bachelor level or higher in the core areas of the programme
- Applicant’s performance (i.e. GPA) in previous studies, including the thesis or ‘final report’ (i.e. the final assignment students must complete in circumstances where a thesis is not used).
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International
12000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 12000 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 0 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months.
No tuition fee if you:
- are EU/EEA citizen
- are equivalent to EU/EEA citizen (i.e. citizen of Switzerland)
- are residing in Finland on a permanent basis
- have an EU Blue Card
Funding
University of Vaasa offers a generous scholarship programme for students who are subject to tuition fees. Scholarships are applied for by choosing the scholarship option in the application form to the programme. Students are informed about possible scholarships together with the admission results.
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