Banking & Financial Management / MSc

Organisation:: Universität Liechtenstein
countries:: Baden-Württemberg
Bavaria
Liechtenstein
East
Vorarlberg
Typ:: Full-/Part-time
Certificate:: M.Sc.
Duration:: 4 Semester/s

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Programme

It is a unique international programme, with a friendly and personal atmosphere, where students are treated as individuals. The international spirit is further enhanced by the English programme language and by the international body of academic staff. Cooperation in teaching and supervision of Master’s theses exist with universities in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Denmark, Luxembourg, China and the United States of America. Educational journeys and excursions abroad give insight into international finance markets.

This Master’s degree programme also offers an excellent preparation for a subsequent doctoral degree programme. International professors are chosen for their active research and their ability to integrate the latest research findings into their teaching. Students are given the opportunity to participate in ongoing research conducted at the Institute for Financial Services.

Prof. Dr. Marco Menichetti
Academic Director

Target audience

The Master’s degree programme in Banking and Financial Management is open to students who bring along the knowledge and abilities as well as the skills and qualifications acquired in a first degree, to correspond to the respective consecutive Bachelor’s degree programmes at the University of Liechtenstein.

In particular, we are looking for mature individuals who are team players with a passion for banking and finance and who are prepared to study at a very high academic level. We expect students to deliver high quality of work and to be highly motivated to participate in and actively shape this challenging programme.

Emphases/Curriculum

The curriculum illustrates a completion of the programme in three semesters, plus one semester for the preparation of the Master’s thesis.

The 1st semester provides an overview of methodologies and theories in Finance, Econometrics, Accounting, Taxation, Asset Management and Profit and Risk Management.
The 2nd semester focuses on International Corporate Finance, Derivatives, Capital Markets and Investment Banking.
The modules in the 3rd semester are Corporate Governance, Ethics and Professional Standards, Leadership and Wealth Management. Students complete the Master Lab, a semester-long, practice-oriented project assigned by local or international businesses.
In the 4th semester students participate in the research-oriented Master’s thesis module for the completion of the Master’s degree programme.

Practical relevance

The programme consciously develops network thinking, teamwork capacity, analytical, social and communication skills among its students. Regular team projects challenge and prepare students for the demands of the modern business world. The delivery of methodologies and the completion of research projects are key aspects of this programme.

A strong emphasis lies on working in small groups, which ensures exceptionally close contact between lecturers and students. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) examinations, an internationally recognized degree in the finance sector.

Admission/Entrance requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 180 ECTS credits English language proficiency beyond level B2 (> level C1) Relevant work experience is an advantage Strong interest in Asset- and Wealth Management, as well as International Corporate Finance. A maximum of 25 students are accepted each year. Based on an initial application, qualified applicants are invited for a personal interview. Early submission is highly recommended.

Languages
Language(s) of instruction:	English
voluntary:	German, English, Spanish
Going abroad:	possible
	The University of Liechtenstein and the Chair for Business Administration, Banking and Financial Management cooperates with a large number of universities around the world. All students have the possibility to spend a semester abroad and receive a student grant for their stay abroad. For more details please contact the universities international office.

Deadlines, Schedule and Tutition Fees

Application deadline: 15 June 2011
Start of studies: Last week in September
Tuition fees: CHF 750.00 per semester

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Organisation

The University of Liechtenstein is young, rooted in its home region and active around the globe. In the fields of Architecture and Planning, Entrepreneurship, Financial Services and Information Systems, it serves as an intellectual think tank in the border region of Liechtenstein, Eastern Switzerland, the Austrian province of Vorarlberg and the Lake Constance region of Southern Germany. The regional economy benefits from the knowledge and technology transfer facilitated by the university.

The university works closely with enterprises and business associations on numerous projects and programmes, generating impulses for the economy. The University of Liechtenstein has taught internationally sought-after specialists and leaders for the past 50 years. Approximately 1,200 students are enrolled in the academic ( Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD ) and continuing education programmes. Instruction takes place in a very personal environment.