Overview
The Master of Advanced Studies in Finance from the University of Geneva is an intellectually rigorous programme, accredited by the CFA Institute and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIA).
Highly personalised and flexible, the programme allows participants to pursue their studies full-time over one year, or part-time, tailored to the needs of working professionals. It is delivered in Geneva - one of the world’s leading financial centres.
Objectives:
- Gain the analytical rigor needed for leadership positions in finance
- Learn to apply advanced quantitative methods used in the financial industry
- Acquire technological competencies to manage portfolios in the fintech context
- Strengthen teamwork and project management skills
- Develop a professional network to share knowledge and expertise around the world
Outcomes:
- Develop advanced technical and quantitative financial skills
- Apply and critically evaluate investment and corporate finance theories
- Identify, define and analyse complex financial problems and create process to solve them effectively
- Present, justify and defend, orally and in writing, financial decisions in complex collaborative contexts involving specialist and non-specialist audiences
- Apply financial solutions using ethical, social, regulatory, economic, sustainability and global perspectives
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Valuation and Private Equity
- Asset Management
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Financial Advisory Simulation
- Course Project
- Sustainable Finance
- Digital Finance
- Psychology in Finance
- Stochastic Processes in Finance
- Quantitative Risk Management
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 9 months
- Part-time
- 29 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
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International candidates should submit the application as early as possible, to allow sufficient time for visa application processing.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Finance Financial Technology Financial Management View 10 other Masters in Financial Management in SwitzerlandWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Undergraduate degree or higher or CFA Level III charterholders
- Strong analytical abilities
- Working knowledge of English
- One year of work experience recommended
Tuition Fee
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International
1000 CHF/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 500 CHF per semester during 9 months. -
National
1000 CHF/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 500 CHF per semester during 9 months.
Living costs for Genève
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
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