Programme Description

Financial markets are at the heart of the international financial system. This programme offers a broad and fundamental understanding of these markets and possible investments therein. The programme pays particular attention to incentives, behaviour, and regulation of the various players/institutions (such as hedge funds, regulators, banks, and pension funds). Thereby, the programme offers an integrated, analytical and criti­cal approach to understanding financial markets and their investment opportunities. Students will be confronted with key financial and economic principles in a demanding and stimulating environment. Emphasis lies on understanding the underlying mechanisms and being able to implement ideas in day-to-day financial decision making. Throughout the programme students have discussions about current market developments in wrap-up meetings. A thesis is written at the end of the programme, based on an extensive internship.