Study Finance in Groningen and learn about corporate and sustainable finance, asset management, and what drives the investment decisions of companies and individuals.
CoursesCourse Catalog > |
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All profiles: Advanced Corporate Finance (5 EC) |
All profiles: Elective courses (10 EC) check the full list on Ocasys course catalogue. |
All profiles: Portfolio Theory (5 EC) |
All profiles: Research Methods for Finance (5 EC) |
CF profile: 3 courses from the other profiles (5 EC) |
CF profile: Corporate GovernanceDerivative Instruments (5 EC) |
CF profile: Corporate Valuation (5 EC) |
CF profile: Theoretical Corporate Finance (5 EC) |
I&RM profile: Banking, Insurance and Risk Management (5 EC) |
I&RM profile: Derivative Instruments (5 EC) |
I&RM profile: Institutional Investment Management (5 EC) |
QF profile: Asset Pricing (5 EC) |
QF profile: Computational Finance (5 EC) |
QF profile: Derivative Instruments (5 EC) |
SF profile: Corporate Governance (5 EC) |
SF profile: Financing the Energy Transition (5 EC) |
SF profile: Sustainable Finance (5 EC) |
Programme options |
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Double Degree Master Finance (Lund) (specialization) Study Finance in Groningen and Lund and learn what factors drive the investment decisions of companies, with a focus on corporate and sustainable finance. To take part in this programme, you first need to study MSc Finance in Groningen, after which you can apply to study at Lund University in Sweden. What role do financial institutions play in supporting sustainable development and responsible investing? What drives the investment decisions of companies and investors, and how should they finance their operations? And how do you decide at what price a company can be acquired or sold? In this 18-month DDM, you will experience two unique programmes: Combine a practical focus in Groningen with a theoretical approach in Lund.Cutting-edge competences: learn how to use data science, how to consider sustainability and mitigate climate risks – gaining essential skills for the future.Real-life assignments: put theory into practice with real-life investment games and business cases from companies, allowing you to connect with future employers. |
Healthy Society (specialization) Focus on tackling problems that impact healthcare providers and their societal partners in their day-to-day work. Issues such as scarce human resources combined with a higher, more complex demand for care, and more demanding citizens require solutions, which you will think about and design. |
Future Prosperity and Sustainability (specialization) Focus on the sustainable developments in our current society by the increasing influence of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. The upcoming impact of the SDGs force companies to redefine their purpose and seek a path for meaningful contribution. But, what are companies responsible for, and who bears the burden of the consequences? Your skills and knowledge will prepare you to actively contribute to the strategic developments in this dynamic field. |
Leadership and Governance (specialization) The Leadership and Governance focus area provides you with a deep understanding of both macro-level governance frameworks and micro-level leadership processes. This dual approach enables you to understand the broader implications of governance and leadership, while also recognizing the conditions that shape behavior, decision-making and organizational dynamics. |
Energy Transition and Climate Change (specialization) Focus on the serious changes within the energy sector by dealing with issues such as how firms adapt to renewable energy, how the higher taxes are managed during this transition and how to deal with the weather dependent production of energy systems. Gain the knowledge and skills to shape a sustainable future in this evolving energy sector. |
Master Internship (specialization) Opportunity to gain work experience by doing an internship in the second semester of your study. You will be rewarded 15 ECTS on top of your programme. Your thesis will be postponed to the third semester. |
Specific requirements | More information |
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previous education |
Below you will see a table with 'transfer options'. Please check the entry requirements for your Bachelor's degree (from a research university of a university of applied sciences). If your degree is not mentioned in the table below, you can still apply via a Pre-Master's programme. For information on application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. The information about entry requirements is an indication of your admissibility. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions Board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
other admission requirements |
The information about entry requirements is an indication of your admissibility. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
Study programme | Organization | Transition |
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Economics and Business Economics | University of Groningen |
Additional requirements More information:You can be admitted if you have either completed both courses, Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance, OR if you have completed only one of the courses, you will also need to have completed Financial Statement Analysis and Marketing Research. |
Psychology (NL) | University of Groningen |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of You need to first complete the 45 EC Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
International Business | University of Groningen |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have completed the minor Finance successfully. |
Business Administration | University of Groningen |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have completed the minor Finance successfully. |
Sociology | University of Groningen |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of You need to first complete the 45 EC Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
Econometrics and Operations Research | University of Groningen |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have completed the courses: Intermediate Asset Pricing or Finance Theory and Modelling and Intermediate Corporate Finance. |
Industrial Engineering and Management | University of Groningen |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have completed the minor Finance successfully or follow a Pre-Master's of 45 EC. For more information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
Study programme | Organization | Transition |
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Business Engineering | Maastricht University |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
Econometrics and Operations Research | Maastricht University |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
Business Analytics | Maastricht University |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
Fiscale Economie | Maastricht University |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of You need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
Economics and Business Economics | Maastricht University |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of For profile International Business Economics: you need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
International Business | Maastricht University |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of You need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
Global Studies | Maastricht University |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of You need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
Economics and Business Economics | Maastricht University |
Additional requirements More information:For profiles Emerging Markets, Economics and EMI: you need to have proven academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Each application is individually reviewed by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
Study programme | Organization | Transition |
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Business Administration | Nyenrode New Business School |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
Accountancy | Nyenrode New Business School |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of You need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
Study programme | Organization | Transition |
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Economics and Business Economics | VU University Amsterdam |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
Econometrics and Operations Research | VU University Amsterdam |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
Business Analytics | VU University Amsterdam |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
Business Administration | VU University Amsterdam |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of You need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
International Business Administration | VU University Amsterdam |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of You need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
Study programme | Organization | Transition |
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Econometrics and Operations Research | Tilburg University |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
Economics | Tilburg University |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
Fiscale Economie | Tilburg University |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of You need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
International Business Administration | Tilburg University |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of You need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation | Tilburg University |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of You need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
Study programme | Organization | Transition |
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Business Analytics | University of Amsterdam |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
Actuarial Science | University of Amsterdam |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of You need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
Business Administration | University of Amsterdam |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
Econometrics and Data Science | University of Amsterdam |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
Economics and Business Economics | University of Amsterdam |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
Fiscale Economie | University of Amsterdam |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of You need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
Study programme | Organization | Transition |
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Industrial Engineering | University of Twente |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
International Business Administration | University of Twente |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of You need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
Study programme | Organization | Transition |
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Economics and Business Economics | Utrecht University |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
Study programme | Organization | Transition |
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Business Administration | Radboud University Nijmegen |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of For profile International Business Administration: You need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
Economics and Business Economics | Radboud University Nijmegen |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of For profiles International Econ. and Business, International Econ. & Policy and International Bachelor in E&M: you need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
Economics and Business Economics | Radboud University Nijmegen |
Additional requirements More information:For profile Business Economics: you need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
Business Administration | Radboud University Nijmegen |
Additional requirements More information:For profiles BA and BE: you need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
Economics and Business Economics | Radboud University Nijmegen |
No additional requirements More information:For profile Financial Economics. |
Study programme | Organization | Transition |
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Fiscale Economie | Erasmus University Rotterdam |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of You need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
Business Administration | Erasmus University Rotterdam |
Additional requirements More information:For profile Analytical Decision-makers: you need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this ta |
Econometrics and Operations Research | Erasmus University Rotterdam |
Additional requirements More information:For profiles AORL and BAQM: you need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
Economics and Business Economics | Erasmus University Rotterdam | No additional requirements |
Econometrics and Operations Research | Erasmus University Rotterdam |
No additional requirements More information:For profiles Econometrics and Quantitative Finance. |
International Business Administration | Erasmus University Rotterdam |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of For profiles Performance Analysts, Behavioural Experts, Global Thinkers and Business Developers: you need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
Business Administration | Erasmus University Rotterdam |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of For profiles Performance Analysts, Behavioural Experts, Global Thinkers and Business Developers: you need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
International Business Administration | Erasmus University Rotterdam |
Additional requirements More information:For profile Analytical Decision-makers: you need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this tab |
Study programme | Organization | Transition |
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Computer Science | Leiden University |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of For profile Informatica & Economie: you need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
Public Administration Science | Leiden University |
Additional requirements More information:For profile Economics, PA and Management: you need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this |
Study programme | Organization | Transition |
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Economics and Governance | Wageningen University |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of You need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
Management and Consumer Studies | Wageningen University |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of You need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
Students with a Dutch diploma can apply directly to Studielink. More information on the steps to apply .
Type of student | Deadline | Start course |
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Dutch students | 15 October 2025 | 01 February 2026 |
01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 | |
15 October 2026 | 01 February 2027 | |
EU/EEA students | 15 October 2025 | 01 February 2026 |
01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 | |
15 October 2026 | 01 February 2027 | |
non-EU/EEA students | 15 October 2025 | 01 February 2026 |
01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 | |
15 October 2026 | 01 February 2027 |
While the MSc Finance offers two start moments, September and February, we advise you to consider starting in September. Due to the way the programme is now structured, it is very difficult to successfully complete the programme in one year if you decide to start in February.
For students intending to enrol in February, be aware that the programme can only be completed within 12 months for the General Finance profile, and that the offering of courses is restricted relative to students enrolli
Specific requirements | More information |
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previous education |
To be eligible for admission to this Master, you need to hold an academic Bachelor's or Master's degree from a research university in one of the following fields: Economics and Business Economics, Business Administration, Econometrics and Operations Research, Economics of Taxation, International Business and Technology Management (with additional requirements). To assess whether your educational/academic background meets the specific programme requirements, we will consider the level and curriculum of your previous studies. For more information, please visit: https://www.rug.nl/feb/apply-msc. If you have any questions concerning admission to this programme, please contact our Admissions Office: https://www.rug.nl/admissions. |
language test |
IELTS Academic overall score 6.5 (Speaking 6, Writing 6.5); TOEFL internet-based overall score 90 (Speaking 20, Writing 24); Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (overall score 176, Speaking 169, Writing 176). |
other admission requirements |
Not meeting the pre-education requirements for direct entry? Please read more about our pre-Master programmes . |
Students have to apply via Studielink and the Progress Portal (replacing the previous system, Online Application System OAS) of the University of Groningen. After you apply for the programme of your choice, the Admissions Office will evaluate your educational background and assess your eligibility. Your application will be assessed on an individual basis. More information on how to apply.
Type of student | Deadline | Start course |
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Dutch students | 15 October 2025 | 01 February 2026 |
01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 | |
15 October 2026 | 01 February 2027 | |
EU/EEA students | 15 October 2025 | 01 February 2026 |
01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 | |
15 October 2026 | 01 February 2027 | |
non-EU/EEA students | 15 October 2025 | 01 February 2026 |
01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 | |
15 October 2026 | 01 February 2027 |
While the MSc Finance offers two start moments, September and February, we advise you to consider starting in September. Due to the way the programme is now structured, it is very difficult to successfully complete the programme in one year if you decide to start in February.
For students intending to enrol in February, be aware that the programme can only be completed within 12 months for the General Finance profile, and that the offering of courses is restricted relative to students enrolli
You can start as a
specialist in finance in private
(
multinational) companies and financial
institutions, consultancy firms, (international) institutional
organizations such as the
IMF, World Bank,
ECB
, etc. and
governmental institutions.
The curriculum of the programme offers
you several options to develop a specific labour market orientation
by selecting specific sets of courses. You may focus on a career
in
corporate finance,
investing, banking, or finance
.
If you choose the Sustainable Finance profile, you can help investors make ethical and sustainable choices by assessing the impact of investments on issues like climate change, renewable energy, microfinance and corporate governance.
Did you know you can study international financial management in Groningen? Find out more about our MSc International Financial Management.