Overview

Our master’s degree focuses on preparing students for leading roles in finance and management within internationally operating companies. The international career enhancement, the international accreditations, the flexible study mode and the personal learning atmosphere are the key differentiators of our Master's program in International Financial Management at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts.

The Lucerne School of Business and the Master's programme in International Financial Management are both accredited and recognised worldwide. The international accreditation validates the high quality of the international education of our degree programme. Recognition by AACSB, ACCA, CIMA and IMA increases the employability of our graduates and offers them excellent career opportunities both in Switzerland and worldwide.

Three majors for in-depth expertise

You have the option of completing your Master's degree with a major and thereby acquiring specialised knowledge. The Master’s diploma certificate indicates the major as "MSc in International Management with a Major in ...". The following majors are available:

Major in Performance Management

Enhance your comprehension of company management and critical figures evaluation by taking the Management Accounting and Control and Business Planning elective modules. These modules will broaden your knowledge of measuring metrics and utilising data to run a business effectively. Furthermore, in your Applied Research Project and Master's Thesis, you will thoroughly delve into performance management.

Major in Accounting

Are you fascinated by the systematic recording and monitoring of money and performance flows in a company? Then the Major in Accounting is right for you. The elective modules Financial Accounting and Analysis and Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting complement your curriculum and deal in depth with various consolidation methods and topics from international accounting. In addition, in your Applied Research Project and your Master's Thesis, you will deal intensively with accounting topics.

Major in Corporate Finance

The right financing and investment decisions are crucial to a company’s success. In the elective modules Advanced Corporate Finance and Current Issues in International Finance, you will learn how financial managers take measures to ensure corporate success. You will discuss case studies and analyse different strategies for action. The Applied Research Project and the Master's Thesis on Corporate Finance complement this major.

Programme Structure

Mandatory Modules (48 ECTS)

The mandatory modules form the content-related foundation of the Master's programme in International Financial Management. The mandatory modules cover all essential content from the field of finance and take place in the autumn semester.

Elective Modules (15 ECTS)

You choose up to five elective modules in addition to the mandatory modules according to your interests. Our elective modules deepen topics and enable you to acquire further knowledge. All elective modules take place in the spring semester, and the range of courses is constantly adapted to current practical needs.

Coaching and research modules (27 ECTS)

In addition to the professional skills, you will also work on your personal skills. For this purpose, you will receive individual coaching in the Personal Skills in Financial Management module.

The Master in International Financial Management includes two research projects. In the Applied Research Project, you will work in teams of two on practical topics in the field of International Financial Management. In the Master's Thesis, written individually, you will delve into a topic from your studies. You decide whether you prefer to work quantitatively or qualitatively. There is a wide range of topics from which you can choose. In addition, you can suggest a topic yourself or work with a company or your employer as the client.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-02-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lucerne, Switzerland

Disciplines

Finance Accounting Financial Management View 34 other Masters in Finance in Switzerland

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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

Completed application form
CV with photo
Letter of motivation: a self-portrait on a separate sheet of paper
Diplomas, certificates, school reports, and references with regard to your schooling and higher education
Copy of your bachelor's thesis, including its grade
De-registration confirmation (or confirmation of graduation preliminary to the start of the course)
Passport copy
Copy of residence permit

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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

2600 CHF / year

≈ 2600 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1600 CHF / year

≈ 1600 CHF / year

Living costs

Luzern

Switzerland

1500 - 2100 CHF / 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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