MSc in Finance

Port Hercules and Monte-Carlo district the largest district Principality of Monaco
Master of Science (MSc)
Required: Bachelor’s degree
September
16-month program and 24-month program
Monaco
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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE PROGRAM OVERVIEW

When preparing for a career within the financial industry, choosing the right MSc in Finance is one of the most important decisions that young graduates must make. In today’s ultra-competitive job market, you must not only build strong technical skills and have an adequate understanding of financial markets, but also you must prepare to match the best professional behavioral standards. The MSc in Finance immerses students in an intensive program that strengthens their technical and soft skills, helps them fine-tune their career plans, and exposes them to top professional institutions in Monaco and London.

Finance Students

Highlights

The right future for you

My Internship in Asset Management

Gain the Required Skills and Embrace a Challenging Career in Finance.

Dr. Gregory MOSCATO

Program Director

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AFTER THE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE

Top Employers

Bank J. Safra Sarasin, Barclays, Bloomberg, BNP Paribas, CFM Indosuez Wealth Management, Crédit Suisse, Edmond de Rothschild, Eight Advisory, EY, Family Offices/Multi Family Offices, Field Street Capital Management, GFG Monaco, Indosuez Wealth Management, JP Morgan, Julius Bär, KCG Capital, KPMG, MONACO ASSET MANAGEMENT, Morgan Stanley, PIVOT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, Pleion, Privatam, Rothschild Martin Maurel, Société Générale Private Banking, Tyrus Capital, UBP – Union Bancaire Privée, UBS Wealth & Management.

The broad range of skills they acquired during this intensive and practical Master of Science program enabled them to undertake over the years the following positions:

Accounting department Manager / Accounting / Administrative / Financial Executive / Administrative / Financial Deputy Manager / Administrative / Financial Manager / Business Analysis / Design Engineer / Business Manager CEO / Chairman of the board of Directors / Finance / Management / Audit Consultant / Financial advisor / Funds / Portfolio manager / Insurance representative / Investment Advisor / Managing Director / Private Banker / Project Manager / Real Estate investment manager / Tax and legal advisor / Tax planning officer / Wealth Manager   

Financial Industries

Predictably, the majority (80%) of the MSc in Finance graduates of the class of 2021 is working in the Banking, Finance, and Insurance industry, while 20% are working in other industries in a finance-related role.

Alumni

IUM MSc in Finance alumni are now working in famous Private Banks, wealth management boutiques and family offices, financial advisory companies, asset management/ investment firms.

Get a unique access to Monaco’s Financial Center

When students choose the IUM Master in Finance, they are pursuing a first-class education that will lead their future career; and they are also choosing a location that puts them right in the heart of finance. IUM is the exclusive provider of training and examinations to Monaco’s official certifications for finance professionals. The strong links built over the past decades with the finance industry give IUM’ students an edge when entering Monaco’s job market.

Apprenticeship – Part-time Program

For the specialization “Corporate Banking and Financial Institutions,” the program unfolds part-time over 24 months: every week, students work two and a half days in a financial institution and take courses at IUM on the remaining days. The curriculum includes the same modules of the full-time program and a specialization dedicated to the Professional Monegasque Certification for financial professionals.

Admissions and Fees of the Master of Science in Finance

We strive to select a diverse student body, one that not only reflects a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and nationalities but a wide range of personal interests and professional ambitions. we seek applicants with high potential from all over the world who wish to share their talent and dreams with their community.

Admission Criteria

  • A 3 or 4-year university degree
  • Proof of English proficiency

Upload the required documents

  • Letter of motivation
  • University degrees and official transcripts
  • CV
  • Passport or ID card photocopy
  • ID picture
  • Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge)
  • 80€ application fees
  • Letter of recommendation is not mandatory

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Fees

Prices below are for information only and apply to the academic year 2023-24.

For the Hedge Funds and Alternative Investments Specialization the program tuition is:
26,350€

For the Private Banking and Wealth Management Specialization the program tuition is:
26,350€

For the Private Equity and Investment Banking Specialization the program tuition is:
30,600€

In addition, all students pay the annual Student Association Fee of 190€, and the IUM for Life Fee of 650€ that gives lifelong access to Alumni services.


Contact-us

For further information

Call us:

+377 97 986 996

Send us an email:

admissions@monaco.edu

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I have to be good at mathematics in order to apply for an MSc in Finance?

Finance needs an analytical bent of mind. You should love numbers and have a feel for them, but you don’t have to be a maths expert. Sometimes a preparatory course in quantitative maths is required to ensure you’ll have all your chances to succeed.

Is it easy to find an internship?

Through Career Services, MSc students can count on personalized support throughout the career orientation and job search processes: tailored tools to successfully enter the job market and have the chance to meet major employers in Monaco and abroad. It organizes the annual International Business Days, where companies look for suitable profiles.

What kind of jobs can I expect to find upon graduation?

It all depends on your specialization and elective courses. If Hedge Funds and Private Equity make you tick, then investment and consultancy firms are one among many options. When you bend towards Private Banking and International Wealth Management, family offices, international banks, and financial advisory agencies will be interested in you.

MSc in Finance in Brief

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Updated 23 October 2024