MSc in international finance and fin-tech
Strengths of the programme
Finance industry
An understanding of the finance industry as a whole and how the different financial structures interact.
Focus
A focus on operational issues and new financial technology in France.
Finance's dimension
The behavioural elements that are incorporated at all levels, and finance's geopolitical dimension, unique to this sector.
Objectives
The International Finance & FinTech specialisation trains specialists in the finance industry and financial geopolitics. It has been designed to fill a niche –in the financial industry– and to train business leaders of the future with an emphasis on operational and behavioral issues as well as the strategic location of financial vehicles. The programme also looks at the interaction between different financial institutions, with a focus on the emergence of Financial Technology (Fintech), Cyber Finance and changes in the decision-maker behavior. The future of financial transactions, applications and management of finances is expected to be strongly impacted by FinTechs. The understanding of trends and innovations in the financial industry is evidenced by Financial Technology such as crowdfunding, cryptocurrency, and international and mobile payment systems.
Modules
The program is built around module blocks which are designed to produce experts in Finance and Risk Management with an emphasis on the finance sector and financial geopolitics.
- Group Accounts in an International Setting
- Risk Management for Financial Institutions
- Financial Data Analysis
- Asset and Fund Management
- Behavioral Finance and the Architecture of Finance
- International Market Microstructure
- Geopolitics of Finance
Career outcomes
After completing this course, you will understand the different business models and be prepared for employment in a variety of financial sectors: banks, funds, hedge funds, insurance and the strategic consultancy sector.
Partner companies
- Ernst & Young Luxembourg.
- Farad Group Luxembourg.
- Alter Domus Luxembourg.
- AM Best Products and Services Europe.
Admissions and tuition fees
Admission
- For MSc1 admissions: 3-year higher-education degree (BAC+3).
- For MSc2 admissions: 3 or 4-year higher-education degree (BAC+3/BAC+4) with extensive work experience in a company (preferably 3 years in a relevant field)
- Proficiency in English essential.
- Selection based on an application form and interview.
Tuition fees
What our students think...
The tutorials gave me the tools and skills I needed to work in the consultancy sector, advising key Benelux Private Equity companies on the strategic challenges and operational issues that they currently face.
Strategy Regulatory and Corporate Finance analyst, Deloitte (Luxembourg)
