International Financial Management

• This master's programme combines strategic thinking and innovation to solve real financial challenges faced by companies and investors.
• Engage in interactive, discussion-driven classes that highlight diverse perspectives. Study global financial challenges , including political risks and intercultural perspectives.
• Learn from finance professionals who bring real-world cases and practical insights into every course.
• Become a professional who can understand and apply the latest finance and risk management tools to manage financial activities, build investment portfolios, work for financial intermediaries, and provide consultancy services to different organisations.
• Work on real-life business cases and extensive datasets to acquire proficiency in data analytics, employing tools such as Stata and Excel.
• The programme has been internationally accredited by AACSB and EQUIS , a distinction achieved by only 1% of universities worldwide, ensuring a high-quality education.
• If you are ambitious and want to challenge yourself, you can pursue a double degree master's with our partners at the School of Banking, Finance and Insurance, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Milan, Italy) or Fudan University (Shanghai, China).

You can opt for a double degree master's with our partners at the School of Banking, Finance and Insurance, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Milan, Italy) or in Fudan University (Shanghai, China).

As a graduate, you will be ready to take on roles in financial management in various settings, from start-ups to multinational companies, financial institutions, and consultancy firms. Whether your ambition lies in corporate finance, banking, or asset management, this programme opens doors to exciting opportunities in organisations operating worldwide across the public and private sectors.

Job examples

• Financial and general management roles in companies and organisations: trainee (financial) management, corporate finance specialist, and CFO;
• Treasury and risk management: from trainee to treasurer;
• Financial institutions: all roles in banking, insurance, fintech, and private equity;
• Consulting or in-house: consultant, M&A advisory, restructuring specialist, valuation expert;
• Small businesses: entrepreneur, consultant, venture capital manager; and
• Investment industry: financial analyst or portfolio manager.

• How can firms access funding and choose between equity and debt? And how are different types of debt chosen, such as short-term versus long-term and corporate bonds versus loans from intermediaries?
• How do firms make large investment decisions, including M&A? What are the key strategic considerations and which valuation methods are applied?
• How can management teams sustainably run companies, creating value for all stakeholders?
• What is the optimal governance structure of a company, in terms of board composition, executive compensation and shareholder/stakeholder rights?
• What determines stock returns, and how can investors build optimal portfolios of investments?
• What is the role of financial intermediaries in financial markets, and how has this role been disrupted by fintech innovations?
• How can firms and financial institutions design risk management systems, including the use of derivative instruments (forwards, futures, options, swaps)?
• How do entrepreneurs secure funding to start a business? What is the role of private equity, and how can entrepreneurs cash in via an IPO?