Overview

Within this Finance MSc programme from University West , you’ll learn from highly qualified researchers, lecturers, professors and representatives from business – from both Sweden and abroad. Your degree gives you expertise in the main areas of applied finance (corporate finance, pricing, risk management and financial institutions) and a solid foundation in economics, business and industry – making you highly employable in the international job market.

The one-year Finance programme from University West prepares you for a career as a financial analyst in corporations and financial institutions. Fully taught in English, it consists of advanced courses (45 credits) and a master’s thesis project (15 credits). The programme has a strong analytical focus and emphasizes the knowledge and skills needed in today’s global financial environment.

Career opportunities:

The programme provides a scientific foundation that you can directly apply in professional roles such as insurance broker, realtor and financial advisor. After completing the Master in Finance (MSc) you’ll be qualified to work in a variety of sectors and branches:

Private sector

Industrial and financial firms
Banks
Wealth and asset managing companies such as mutual/pension/hedge funds
National and international companies

Government agencies

Ministry of Finance
The Central Bank
Tax Authority
Social Insurance Agency
Central Bureau of Statistics

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Reporting and Analysis (including ethical considerations for financial profession)

Corporate Finance and Equity Valuation

Advanced Research Methods in Finance

Portfolio Management and Alternative Investment

International Finance

Fixed Income Fundamentals and Derivatives

Degree Project in Finance

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Business Administration Finance Actuarial Science View 23 other Masters in Business Administration in Sweden

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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

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will be considered for admission to the Master in Finance if you fulfil the following entry requirements:

Bachelor’s degree worth 180 credits with 90 credits in the major subject field of economics with at least 7.5 credits in finance at the intermediate level and 7.5 credits in econometrics, statistics, or the equivalent.
Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree worth 180 credits with 90 credits in the major subject field of business administration, with at least 7.5 credits in micro- economics and 7.5 credits in macro-economics and at least 7.5 credits in finance at the intermediate level and 7.5 credits in econometrics, statistics, or the equivalent
Proof of English proficiency

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Tuition Fee

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International

120000 SEK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 120000 SEK per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 12 months.

EU/EEA and Swiss citizens do not pay tuition fees.

Living costs for Trollhättan

6000 - 13000 SEK /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

University West Scholarship Programme

The University West scholarship programme is open for fee-paying students admitted to specified master's programmes. The scholarship will fully or partly cover the tuition fee for the programme (so not costs for travel or living expenses).

Swedish Institute Scholarships

Students admitted to master's programmes in Sweden can apply for a scholarship to cover their tuition fee. There is a national scholarship programme administrated by the Swedish Institute towards specific countries.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

EU/EEA

Living costs for Trollhättan

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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