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Executive MSc in International Finance (MIF) (part-time)

Programme

The part-time Executive MSc in International Finance (MIF) is a 2-year programme tailored for working professionals. It integrates traditional finance with contemporary advancements like fintech and blockchain. The curriculum allows students to balance their studies with employment, offering flexibility and a comprehensive understanding of financial markets and international business. This programme is ideal for those seeking to enhance their expertise in finance, and improving management skills while maintaining their career.

Core programme

Each academic year has 2 semesters, both divided into 3 blocks. Choose 1 of the tracks in this Master's programme to explore the subject that fits your interests and ambitions.

Shared programme

COURSES SEM 1 SEM 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 EC
  • Investments & Algorithmic Trading
    4

    Understand core financial concepts and theories related to different types of investments and learn to apply them to practical problems faced by financial practitioners.

  • Advanced Corporate Finance & Valuation
    4

    Get introduced to fundamental concepts in Finance and build a strong framework applying the most commonly used tools in valuation and capital budgeting.

  • MIF Leadership Programme
    —

    Develop your personal and professional leadership skills and gain top management insights. The focus is on exploring your own leadership styles, strengths and areas for development.

  • Financial Analysis and Valuation
    4

    Learn to apply conceptual aspects of financial accounting and reporting to the financial statements of real-world organisations.

  • Risk Management
    4

    Get an overview of key issues in financial risk management. Learn to evaluate, measure and manage financial risks to which companies are exposed.

  • Financial Modelling
    4

    Learn to build financial models for corporate finance, investments, portfolios and advanced derivatives pricing using Monte-Carlo simulations.

General track 

The General track offers cutting-edge insights into corporate finance, asset management and banking. You get to attend guest lectures from leading finance academics, policymakers and global figures. Choose 2 mandatory electives and up to 2 additional courses to suit your interests and career goals. 

COURSES SEM 1 SEM 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 EC
  • Financial Derivatives
    4

    Develop the necessary skills to design, value and manage risks using derivatives contracts. Acquire essential skills related to hedging, speculation and arbitrage.

Elective
Specialisation
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Finance and Technology track

Take an active role in the industry’s transformation by choosing our Finance and Technology track. From big data to machine learning, you learn to use Fintech to your advantage. You can further specialise your programme by choosing 2 additional courses. 

COURSES SEM 1 SEM 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 EC
  • Data Analytics & Quantitative Trading
    4

    Learn how to apply computing technology to financial trading strategies and use Python to programme various financial algorithms.

  • Fintech Ventures
    4

    Get acquainted with the key principles, behaviors, tools and frameworks enabling start-ups and start-up initiatives within large corporates to capture digital opportunities.

  • Fintech: Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies & Smart Contracts
    4

    Discover topics like digital currencies, blockchains in the FinTech field.

  • Applied Blockchain
    4

    Learn to run your own private blockchain and gain an understanding of what it takes to launch a financial service on a blockchain.

Elective
Specialisation
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'One of the first to combine finance and technology’

Jens Martin (Programme Director): ‘The MIF programme offers two tracks. In the General track, students have room to customise their programme with electives. Whereas the Fintech track prepares students for the future of finance by combining knowledge about finance and technology.’

Electives

General track

  
Restricted-choice electives Free-choice electives
  • Behavioural Finance
  • Advanced Asset Management
  • Fintech Ventures
  • Fintech: Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies & Smart Contracts
  • Data Analytics & Quantitive Trading
  • Machine Learning & AI in Finance
  • Applied Blockchain

Finance & Technology Track

Free-choice electives
  • Sustainable Finance and Impact Investing
  • Financial Derivatives
  • M&A and Restructuring
  • Behavioural Finance
  • International Financial Management
  • Advanced Asset Management

Balanced mix of theory and practice

Learn from both your instructors with in-depth industry experience and a world-class academic reputation and from your international and motivated classmates. All with highly diversified industry backgrounds. Theory discussions will challenge your academic thinking and help you apply the acquired knowledge to real business cases and to your own organisation, helping you to become a confident, inspiring and committed leader in finance.

Teamwork 

Learn and work together with motivated fellow students. Together, you are a well-balanced mix of nationalities with different views and opinions, who are working in a wide variety of industries. This diversity offers you the opportunity to widen your perspective and have a once-in-a-lifetime learning experience.

Programme partners: CFA and CAIA 

The MIF programme is a proud partner of the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst Society (CFA) and the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Institute (CAIA), two highly-regarded organisations in the finance industry. You may also benefit from the scholarships CFA and CAIA offer.