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Finance and Money Degree: Master

University of Basel, Finance and Money, Master

The specialized Master's program in Finance and Money at the University of Basel provides students with the conceptual knowledge and the methodological skills required for professional financial decision making. Students learn how to cope with Finance related challenges in the private sector, in governmental functions, and in research. And they gain insights on new market developments.

The curriculum is set at the intersection of financial markets and the monetary system. It builds on the economic analysis of financial markets, financial contracts and monetary institutions as well as corporate financial management processes, such as financing, investments, and valuation. Bringing these elements together, the interaction of monetary policy, financial markets, digital transformation, and the current and future challenges for the banking system and financial institutions are at the core of this program.

The Master's program in Finance and Money is both applied and research oriented. Throughout the curriculum, students can learn from a dedicated faculty known for its excellence in teaching and research.

  • Focal Area of Teaching and Research

    The specialized Master's program in Finance and Money at the University of Basel provides students with

    • the conceptual knowledge and the methodological skills required for professional financial decision making
    • tools to cope with finance related challenges in the private sector, in governmental functions, and in research
    • insights on new market developments

    Three areas of specialization (Finance Fields) are offered:

    • Financial Markets and Asset Pricing: Focusing on issues of financial market theory and asset pricing
    • Monetary Economics and Macrofinance: Dealing with questions of monetary policy, macrofinance, and growth.
    • Financial Management and Investment: Focusing on financial and risk management issues from a predominantly business perspective.

    Principally, more than 9 CP are offered per Finance Field. Additional credits earned in these modules reduce the minimum CP in the Field Electives or General Electives. Courses may generally be assigned to more than one Finance Field. The courses in the three Finance Fields are listed in the medium-term curriculum.

  • Course structure

    The study program entails achievements totaling 90 credit points of the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) and a statutory period of study of three semesters. Part-time study increases the duration of the program accordingly.

    Master of Science (90 ECTS)

    Finance & Money
    90 ECTS
    Mono-courses

  • Combination of Subjects

    There is no possibility to combine this master with other master programs.

  • Career Opportunities

    The Master's program in Finance and Money gets you prepared for a career in the financial sector, in particular at central banks, in the banking and insurance sector, in asset management, consulting, and at regulatory authorities as well as in the industry and the government. The specific activities such as research, risk management, valuation, financial analysis, investment management, corporate transactions, portfolio management, monetary and econometric analyses are the key focus areas of the program.

  • Academic advice & Student Academic Center

    Academic advice

    Academic advice provided by faculty members can help with questions regarding the course content and structure of the specific subject/course (e.g. study and examination regulations, timetables, course structure, combination of subjects, working techniques, exam preparation).

    email: mfm-wwz@unibas.ch
    website: academic advice

    Student Advice Center

    The Student Advice Center provides support with general questions about studying, choosing a course of study and career planning, as well as orientation and decision-making conflicts or questions about combining and changing courses.

    website: Student Advice Center

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Research Findings and Scientific Developments

Are you interested in current scientific developments and research findings in this field? On the research websites, you will find numerous publications by researchers from the University of Basel. This resource offers valuable insights and helps you get to know a subject area better–both as an orientation aid and as an accompanying source of information during your studies.

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