Overview

For those who want to pursue the Chartered Financial Analyst program, this track provides solid preparation. Gain a strong foundation in the underlying principles and professional practice of finance. Learn the fundamentals of investment tools, valuing assets, portfolio management, and wealth planning.

Apply the latest theoretical concepts from scientific literature to real-world cases during assignments, simulation games and group discussions in class.
The Finance - CFA track is taught by an official program partner of the CFA Institute, the global association for investment professionals awarding the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) designation.
This track covers at least 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK). Additionally, you receive CFA ethics training, can participate in events with the Dutch CFA Society, and are eligible for a CFA level I exam scholarship.

Opportunity to pursue a double degree in collaboration with one of Tilburg University foreign partner universities.

Career prospects

Upon graduating you will have obtained the following title (as stated on your diploma): Master of Science.

With a specialization in the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), you know the concepts and principles that investment professionals around the world find essential and integral to global practice - a highly attractive profile for investment companies, banks and consultancy agencies.

Some examples of our graduates' jobs:

Management Consultant at KPMG
Financial Analyst at Booking.com
Financial Trainee at PricewaterhouseCoopers

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
Asset Allocation & Sustainable Investing
Derivative Securities

Data Science Methods in Finance

Fixed Income Analysis
Sustainable Finance & Value Creation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tilburg, Netherlands

Disciplines

Finance Corporate Social Responsibility Fashion Management View 7 other Masters in Corporate Social Responsibility in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

550

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your Bachelor's (and Master's) diploma(s), if you already have them.
If you have not yet completed your higher education study program, you should upload a provisional transcript with your grades up to this point
Official translations of the Transcript of Records and diploma(s)

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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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fee

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International

18900 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18900 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

2601 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2601 EUR per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Tilburg

700 - 1100 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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