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Financial Economics – (M.Sc.)
Maastricht University
School of Business and Economics
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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 September: July (non-EEA: May). Start in 1 February: December (non-EEA: October). Start in 1 February: December (non- | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,771 ≈ € 12,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Maastricht / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | February, September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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English-language programme combining financial, economic and quantitative expertise to prepare students for careers in investment, finance or management. Three specialisations are available.
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.
Contents
Types of teaching (in year 1):
- theory: 20%
- practice: 30%
- self study: 50%
Programme internationalization:
- Studying abroad is optional.
- The percentage of foreign students: 60%
- The percentage of foreign teachers: 48%
This programme has a workload of 60 ECTS.
Courses:
Course type: internship
This course is given in year 1
This course is optional to apply to.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
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Register Now!Requirements
Written request: A letter describing your motivation for studying MSc Financial Economics at Maastricht University's Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
Grade list
Certified competences: GMAT or GRE for non-UM students
Previous education: Bachelor in econometrics, economics, operations research
Grade average: GPA - grade point average
Language test: TOEFL/IELTS for NON-EU students & non-native english speakers
Additional language requirements:
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL paper based: 575
- TOEFL computer based: 233
- TOEFL internet based: 90
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 233 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
Accredited by: AACSB in: United States
Accredited by: EQUIS in: Belgium
Accredited by: AMBA in: United Kingdom
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Erasmus Mundus is a new programme of the European Commission. Its aim is to improve the quality of European higher education through joint master's degree programmes offered by partner institutions in the member states.
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