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| Application Deadline: | July 12 (EU); May 3 (Non EU) | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 3,397 - | ||
| Location: | Vilnius / Lithuania / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of ISM University of Management and Economics
The distinctive feature of Master in Financial Economics programme lies in its holistic approach that incorporates quantitative methods, micro and macroeconomics, statistics and econometrics. The programme aims to broaden students´ understanding of scientific contributions in the field of financial economics, strengthen their analytic and critical thinking skills, and equip them with quantitative finance techniques and complex financial decision-making tools in a rapidly changing macroeconomic environment. Our graduates have solid training in modern financial and economic theory with an ability to apply theoretical concepts and models in practical situations.
Both the programme curriculum and its delivery draw upon the expertise of local and international faculty in the areas of financial economic theory, econometrics, mathematical finance, international finance and regulatory economics. Integrity of this programme is achieved through permanent cooperation with financial industry that helps our students and faculty to understand recent trends and influence developments.
Successful completion of MSc programme in Financial Economics leads to a Master of Science degree in Economics from ISM University of Management and Economics.
The study programme addresses theoretical knowledge and analytical skills required for careers as Financial Analysts, Economists, Financial Managers and Consultants, Fiscal and Monetary Policy Administrators in a broad range of private and public institutions, such as multinational corporations and local business firms, central/commercial banks, investment funds, insurance companies, financial regulatory authorities, government agencies (eg. ministries) and other finance-related institutions at national and international arenas.
The MSc programme also provides a thorough academic foundation for students willing to conduct doctoral research in finance and/or economics and pursue an academic career in these fields.
Contents
* The two-year programme covers four semesters (120 ECTS)
* The scope of the programme is 15 courses (90 ECTS)
* Individual master´s thesis (30 ECTS)
Semester 1-3:
Advanced Mathematics and Statistics courses:
* Research Methodology
* Time Series Econometrics
* Financial Econometrics
* Mathematical Finance
Economic Theory courses:
* Microeconomic Analysis
* Advanced Macroeconomics
* Advanced International Economics
* Behavioral Economics
* Monetary Policy
Financial Theory courses:
* Financial Economics
* Financial Derivatives
* International Finance
* Advanced Corporate Finance
* Portfolio Management
* Financial Intermediation
Course descriptions are available at:
Last semester
Master thesis 30 ECTS - The Master`s Degree Programme in Financial Economics is completed with a 30 ECTS-credit master`s thesis.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
* Completed undergraduate programme (Bachelor´s or equivalent degree);
* Collected no less than 36 ECTS in the fields of management / economics;
* English language skills upper intermediate or higher level;
* Commitment and motivation to benefit from and contribute to the programme;
English language test
This English language test applies to candidates of all programmes and specializations at ISM Graduate School.
Please note that graduates from the ISM Undergraduate (Bachelor) programme and candidates whose main study language was English are excused from taking the English language test.
Valid results of TOEFL or IELTS are accepted.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 80 |
Accreditation
* EDUNIVERSAL award * ISM has received an award from EDUNIVERSAL that placed ISM among the 300 top World Business Schools. It was granted four palms and, together with 200 business schools, was grouped under the second category “TOP Business Schools”. By this score ISM takes the leading position in Lithuania and ranks among the highest in Central and East Europe.
* International Quality Accreditation (IQA) * Awarded to ISM in 2006 by the Central and East European Management Development Association (CEEMAN).
* European Credit Transfer Label (ECTS label)
* Accreditation by the Lithuanian Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education * The group of international experts who carried out the accreditation of business and management study programmes at Lithuanian universities in 2005 accredited the business and management bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes of ISM University of Management and Economics without any additional conditions.
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