Financial Economics

Do you take an interest in the latest news on stock markets, derivatives, interest rates, inflation, exchange rates and real-estate trends? Financial Economics allows you to put this knowledge to good use in the business world. The programme uniquely combines financial, economic and quantitative expertise, making it great preparation for a career in investment banking, management or the finance industry in general. Taught in English, you have the choice between three specialisations: Asset Pricing, Banking and Financial Analysis. With plenty of input from the professional world, the programme is taught over the course of one year.

Instruction modes

case study, internship, project, computer exercise, self evaluation, computer modeling, lecture, self study, literature study, seminar, research, tutorial, research project, working group, group assignment, oral presentation, group discussion, individual assignment

Accreditation: AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS, NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

GMAT or GRE for non-UM students

Other requirements

1. erkende verworven competenties (EVC’s) GMAT or GRE for non-UM students
2. gemiddeld cijfer GPA - grade point average
3. taaltoets cijfer TOEFL/IELTS for NON-EU students & non-native english speakers
4. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) Bachelor in econometrics, economics, operations research
5. schriftelijk verzoek A letter describing your motivation for studying MSc Financial Economics at Maastricht University's Faculty of Economics and Business Administration