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Master of Financial Economics (Adv.)
University of Leuven
Faculty of Economics and Business Economics
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| Application Deadline: | June 1 (EEA); March 1(Non EEA) | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 2,800 | ||
| Location: | Leuven / Belgium / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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The goal of this programme is to expand students´ knowledge of financial-economic problems and to provide them with the relevant analytical tools. Graduates should be able to analyse and solve complex financial and economic problems independently.
Adopting a scientific approach, the programme addresses the macro economic environment as well as specific financial business situations. In particular, it offers insights into international monetary and macroeconomic problems and stresses the analysis of business case studies.The programme uses a variety of teaching methods with a clear emphasis on small interactive groups, including class presentations, teamwork exercises, case studies, class discussions and paper writing.
Students graduating from the programme have obtained deep and broad knowledge of the analytical frameworks necessary to analyse the macroeconomic, corporate and investment aspects of financial issues. They can independently analyse complex problems in financial economics by drawing on this theoretical and analytical framework and by choosing and applying the relevant analytical tools. They have the ability to define and implement research projects to solve financial problems and to draw and present conclusions independently. They have a positive attitude toward analytical problem-solving and perform well within financial institutions, international teams and corporate environments.
The unique combination of finance and economics provided by the MFE programme is greatly valued by employers. Graduates of the programme have found their way not only to large financial institutions, but also to multinational consulting firms such as McKinsey & Company, large corporations such as Electrabel and international organizations such as the European Commission.
Contents
The programme consists of a list of core electives, a list of additional electives and a Master’s thesis (15 credits). The curriculum covers the entire field of financial economics, including micro- and macro-finance, international finance, asset pricing and risk management. Additionally, the programme includes a number of academic lectures and guest lectures by business leaders and policy makers.
MASTER OF FINANCIAL ECONOMICS 60 credits
COURSE
- Master's Thesis 15
Core Electives
Students choose a minimum of 24 credits from the following list
- • Advanced Corporate Finance 6
- • Advanced International Monetary Economics 6
- • Advanced Macroeconomics 6
- • The Empirics of Financial Markets 6
- • Fixed-income Securities 6
- • International Business Finance 6
- • Options and Futures 6
Electives and Additional Electives
Students choose a maximum of 21 credits from the following list
- • Asset Prices: Basic Models and Tests 6
- • The Economics of Financial Intermediation 6
- • Financial Statement Analysis 6
- • Risk Management in Financial Institutions 6
- • Security Pricing and Portfolio Selection 6
- • Multivariate Statistics 6
- • Applied Game Theory 3
- • Economics of Information 3
- • Statistical Modelling 3
- • Currency Derivates Markets 3
- • International Bond and Stock Markets
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.
More informationRequirements
The target group of students are students having obtained a master degree in economics, business or finance. Students with a master degree of other fields can also be allowed provided that the students have had an important component of economics and finance in their bachelor/master, and have sufficient skills in quantitative analysis.
The former will be interpreted as at least two to three courses in economics and/or finance (or show an equivalent competence through contacts in an economic/financial/corporate environment). Students should show a research-based attitude. For example, they should have a good background in math and statistics. Quantitative skills are indicated by successful completion of courses in statistics/econometrics or a sufficient score on the GMAT or GRE test.
Fluency in English is indicated by a sufficient score on a standard English language test (TOEFL). A strong motivation to participate in the program and a positive attitude towards academic research is required.
Admission decisions are based upon evaluation of a complete application file:
- Master of Business Economics
- Master of Applied Economics
- Master of Business Engineering
- Master of Business Economics: Information Systems Engineering
- Master of Economics
- Master of Management
- Another Master's degree with at least two or three economics courses and at least one good statistics or econometrics course
- Another university degree of minimum 4 years in Economics or Business Studies
- Another Master degree with an entrance exam in Leuven
- Another Master degree with an otherwise outstanding record who will make up deficiencies in the prerequisite fields via the refresher courses offered in Leuven, in September.
Applicants who are non-native speakers of English must provide evidence of English language proficiency. They should submit a satisfactory score on an internationally recognized test of English language proficiency: TOEFL(minimum score 575 paper-based, 233 computer based, 90 internetbased), IELTS (minimum score 7) or CEFR (minimum level C2). Please note that no other proficiency tests can be accepted (e.g. TEM, TOEIC, University of Michigan).
Exemptions can be made for students from the Commonwealth countries and from the USA.An official document needs to be submitted by the candidate's university stating that the entire university study was completed in English.
A clear and well defined statement of motivation for participating in the programme is required. Work experience in companies and institutions operating in financial markets is also an asset.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Master's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 233 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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