Highlights
Tuition fee
24050 EUR / year
2695 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
24050 EUR / year
2695 EUR / year
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Duration
12 months
Duration
12 months
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Campus location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Campus location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Start your career in finance with the MSc Finance at the Amsterdam Business School. This programme will provide a deep understanding of financial markets and decision-making. We will train you in a broad range of quantitative and soft skills to take to your first employer. Choose one of our tracks and focus on the field that interests you most.

Overview

In this Master's programme, you complete one of the tracks alongside several general courses. Each track is structured around a distinct career path in finance. It provides the skills and knowledge that you need to excel in that path. The specialised courses offer a small-scale learning environment with a familiar cohort of classmates.

  • Asset Management
  • Banking and Regulation
  • Corporate Finance
  • Quantitative Finance
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Finance and Real Estate Finance (combination track)

Careers

Graduates of our Master’s in Finance have excellent job prospects. Besides this, our Economics and Business Career Centre offers you plenty of support in exploring your options, develop skills and connect to companies. Make your transition to the job market with confidence.

With the broad range of skills, in-depth knowledge and international expertise this programme provides, you will have everything you need to start your career. Graduates can be found in a wide variety of business and public organisations, like banks, commercial organisations, consultancies, government agencies and NGOs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:
  • Advanced Corporate Finance
  • Financial Markets
  • Applied Financial Econometrics
  • Empirical Methods in Finance
  • Ethics and Professional Skills in Finance
+ Track specific courses

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
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IELTS
6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Amsterdam, Netherlands

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Required
GRE admission requirements GRE®
158 (quantitative)
GMAT admission requirements GMAT
620
640 (recommended)

The evaluation process takes into account the grades that you have earned in core finance courses and related economics or math courses. Previous experience has shown that applicants with a GPA equivalent to a Dutch grade of 7.0 and higher have a good chance to be selected to the programme. Please note that applications with a lower GPA can still be submitted and will be assessed. Check this list to see which grade is equivalent to a Dutch 7.0 in your degree.

English requirements

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92
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you want to apply for this Master’s programme, you should hold an academic Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Finance, or a degree in Business Economics, Economics or Business Administration with a specialisation in Finance or Real Estate Finance.

Eligible candidates must have at least 15 ECTS of coursework in finance. In addition, applicants should have completed: :
  • An intermediate-level course in Investments, covering topics such as portfolio optimisation and diversification, CAPM, and factor-based pricing models. 
  • An intermediate-level course in Corporate Finance, covering topics such as capital structure theory and payout policy. 
  • An intermediate-level course in Econometrics, which must cover multivariate linear regression, omitted variable bias, and non-linear Logit/Probit models 
  • Some coursework on derivatives or risk management (this can be covered as part of a broader course on Investments or Corporate Finance) 

Tuition Fees

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

    Non-residents
    24050 EUR / year
    ≈ 24050 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    2695 EUR / year
    ≈ 2695 EUR / year

Living costs

Amsterdam

Netherlands
1000 - 1500 EUR / month

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 Finance.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
25900 EUR
Deadline
15 Jan 2027
Mr. Julia Henriëtte Jaarsma-Adolfs Fund Scholarship

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University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS) for Master Students

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University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Amsterdam Economics and Business Talent Fund
Need-based

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University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
20 Dec 2026
OAS ISS Scholarship
Merit-based

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The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
02 Feb 2027
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program

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Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available

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