Overview

This Innovative Finance programme of University of Liechtenstein is unique thanks to its international approach, its CFA-oriented curriculum and its personal study environment, where students are treated as individuals. Around forty students from all over the world are admitted every year.

How is the programme structured?

The Master’s degree programme in Innovative Finance focuses on Asset and Wealth Management, Risk Management and International Finance. The programme is unique thanks to its research orientation, a strong international approach, the CFA-, CAIA- and GARP-oriented curriculum and its personal study environment.

Around 35 students from all over the world are admitted every year. The programme provides insights into current research topics in finance. It also helps students to strengthen their competencies in scientific methodologies through the completion of research projects. Practice-oriented MasterLAB modules enhance teamwork and leadership skills. In addition, excursions and educational travel as well as the opportunity to spend a semester abroad deliver insights into different cultures and international financial markets.

The programme is modularly structured and lectures usually take place three or four days a week, with occasional lectures on a Saturday. The entire programme is taught in English. There is a strong emphasis on teamwork within small groups, which ensures exceptionally close contact between lecturers and students.

Accreditation

AACSB

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Economics and Markets

Quantitative Finance

Empirical Finance

International Finance

Advanced Corporate Finance

Risk Management and Financial Derivatives

Asset Pricing and Portfolio Choice

Wealth Structures and Taxation of Wealth Structures and Financial Instruments Module

Corporate Governance and Ethics

Pension Finance

Alternative Investments

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vaduz, Liechtenstein
Buchs, Switzerland
Konstanz, Germany
Dornbirn, Austria

Disciplines

Finance Banking Financial Management

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related subject

Early registration without a diploma is possible; the diploma can be submitted later

Proven foundation in research skills and methodology

Motivational statement (1-2 pages)

English: B2 level/ IELTS 5.5

Admission interview (upon invitation)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

2500 CHF / year

≈ 2500 CHF / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1900 CHF / year

≈ 1900 CHF / year

Funding

This programme is taught in different countries. Which country are you interested in?

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Austria
Germany
Liechtenstein
Switzerland

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How is the programme structured?

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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