Finance

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

						
							Study finance in Groningen and learn about corporate and sustainable finance, asset management, and what drives the investment decisions of companies.


					
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locatieGroningen
diplomaMSc 
typeregulier, 60 EC
start1 februari, 1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code60046
numerus fixusnee
honoursnee
What role do financial institutions play in supporting sustainable development and responsible investing? And how do you decide at what price can a company be acquired or sold? In the MSc Finance, you analyze and evaluate real and complex financial problems faced by companies and institutions. For example, you learn to manage the financial risks of banks and pension funds, which contributes to reliable banking services and pensions. You also learn to include information on business sustainability next to financial information in order to help contain climate risks.
What’s unique about the programme in Groningen is the possibility to tailor your programme based on your interests (a wide range of elective courses) and specialize in five different fields: sustainable finance, development finance, corporate finance, investment and asset management, and general finance. You will learn about how to use data science and machine learning techniques, gaining essential skills for the future. The theory is also put into practice with our many real-life investment games, business cases from companies, and the opportunity to connect with future employers. 
We provide you with the tools and knowledge to develop highly relevant skills in this field. After graduation, you can work for example as a portfolio manager, financial analyst, financial consultant, risk manager, or sustainability officer. 


					

Waarom aan de University of Groningen?

The programme is recognized as one of the top programmes in the Netherlands in Finance, both in the NSE and the Keuzegids rankings. The programme has a diverse set of students with about 25% international students and 50% of our staff is international. We offer a double degree programme with the University of Lund.

There is great flexibility to choose your own content for the programme that fits your interests (via elective courses) and to specialize in issues related to corporate finance, sustainable finance, development finance, investment and risk management, and general finance.
The Development finance profile is unique in the Netherlands and it focuses on topics such as economic development and sustainability, analysis of growth, and implications for inequality.
The courses Corporate Valuation and Institutional Investment Management provide a unique interaction between theory and practice by involving managers from the industry in the programme. You will see the value of the theories in finance and it will help you to deal with the limitations. You will learn also how to negotiate in M&A deals.
Employers highly esteem the Corporate Valuation course offered in Groningen. In this course, students engage in a hands-on business case focused on company transactions. The knowledge and experience acquired through this course are in great demand among prospective employers.

Studieprogramma

During the one-year programme, you can specialize in various fields, which gives you the opportunity to pick courses and electives according to your interests and job aspirations. In all profiles, you have a wide variety of electives and work on research thesis papers.

	1	2	3
	periode
Advanced Corporate Finance	5 EC
Portfolio Theory	5 EC
Research Methods for Finance	5 EC
Corporate Finance - Electives A MSc Finance	5 EC
Corporate Finance - Electives B MSc Finance	5 EC
I&RM - Electives B MSc Finance	5 EC
Development Finance - Electives A MSc Finance	5 EC
Development Finance - Electives B MSc Finance	5 EC
General Finance - Electives A MSc Finance	20 EC
General Finance - Electives B MSc Finance	5 EC
I&RM - Electives A MSc Finance	5 EC
Sustainable Finance - Electives A MSc Finance	5 EC
Sustainable Finance - Electives B MSc Finance	5 EC
Corporate Finance - Corporate Valuation for MSc Finance		5 EC
Development Finance - Inclusive Finance		5 EC
Corporate Finance - Theoretical Corporate Finance for MSc Finance		5 EC
Development Finance - Trade, Environment and Growth		5 EC
I&RM - Derivative Instruments		5 EC
I&RM - Institutional Investment Management		5 EC
Sustainable Finance - Sustainable Finance		5 EC
Sustainable Finance - Trade, Environment and Growth		5 EC
Corporate Finance - Corporate Governance for MSc Finance			5 EC
Development Finance - International Finance and Development			5 EC
I&RM - Banking, Insurance and Risk Management			5 EC
Sustainable Finance - Corporate Governance for MSc Finance			5 EC
Corporate Finance - Master's Thesis Finance Corporate Finance			20 EC
Development Finance - Master's Thesis Finance			20 EC
General Finance - Master's Thesis Finance			20 EC
I&RM - Master's Thesis Finance			20 EC
Sustainable Finance - Master's Thesis Finance			20 EC

specialisaties

Double Degree Master International Business and Finance (Shanghai)
Double Degree Master Finance (Lund)
Finance and Development Focus Area
Healthy Society Focus Area
Future Prosperity and Sustainability Focus Area
Energy Transition and Climate Change Focus Area
Master Internship

specialisatie Double Degree Master International Business and Finance (Shanghai)

Are you interested in an international career in or involving China?

Study in Shanghai after your FEB Master's programme in Groningen and gain first-hand knowledge and experience of China and the economy, finance and culture.

specialisatie Double Degree Master Finance (Lund)

Study finance in Groningen and Lund and learn about corporate and sustainable finance, and what factors drive the investment decisions of companies.

What role do financial institutions play in supporting sustainable development and responsible investing? What drives the investment decisions of companies and investors and how should they finance their operations? And how do you decide at what price can a company be acquired or sold? You address issues like these in this double degree programme by analyzing and assessing actual, complicated financial issues that businesses and institutions encounter. In your first year, you will study the MSc Finance from the University of Groningen (UG) and in your second year the MSc Finance from Lund University School of Economics and Management (LUSEM). Yet, whereas the programme in Groningen is more practically oriented with courses such as company valuation, institutional investment management and banking, insurance and risk management, the programme at LUSEM goes deeper into theoretical modelling and applying econometric techniques.Once you have completed this double degree you will have academic knowledge and expertise in solving complex financial problems and understanding contemporary international literature in finance. You will learn how to apply this academic knowledge when you're analyzing new or unknown financial problems.

specialisatie Finance and Development Focus Area

Focus on the blended realms of Finance and Development. Explore the dynamic relationship between empowering individuals as micro-entrepreneurs and fostering sustainable growth and engage in the ongoing discussion about the role of financial development in enhancing growth and reducing poverty. Your skills and knowledge will prepare you to contribute to the debates on these topics and to work at national and/or multilateral development banks.

specialisatie Healthy Society Focus Area

Focus on tackling problems that impact healthcare providers and their societal partners in their day-to-day work. Issues such as scarce human resources combined with a higher, more complex demand for care, and more demanding citizens require solutions, which you will think about and design.

specialisatie Future Prosperity and Sustainability Focus Area

Focus on the sustainable developments in our current society by the increasing influence of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. The upcoming impact of the SDGs force companies to redefine their purpose and seek a path for meaningful contribution. But, what are companies responsible for, and who bears the burden of the consequences? Your skills and knowledge will prepare you to actively contribute to the strategic developments in this dynamic field.

specialisatie Energy Transition and Climate Change Focus Area

Focus on the serious changes within the energy sector by dealing with issues such as how firms adapt to renewable energy, how the higher taxes are managed during this transition and how to deal with the weather dependent production of energy systems. Gain the knowledge and skills to shape a sustainable future in this evolving energy sector.

specialisatie Master Internship

Opportunity to gain work experience by doing an internship in the second semester of your study.

You will be rewarded 15 ECTS on top of your programme. Your thesis will be postponed to the third semester.

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs	100% en
avondonderwijs	n.v.t.
afstandsonderwijs	n.v.t.

onderwijsvormen

case study, colloquium, computer exercise, group assignment, group discussion, individual assignment, lecture, literature study, research, research project, research proposal, oral presentation, self study, tutorial, working group

objectives

General Finance profile
When taking this profile, we advise you to start in September. It is technically possible to complete the MSc Finance - General Finance profile within one year. However, we do not recommend this as it restricts the freedom of choice by excluding some of the most interesting courses. However, if you want to do so, please consult the coordinator of the MSc Finance programme on the implications of this choice and how to implement it.

For students intending to enroll in

study guidance

Studying means working independently and planning your studies yourself. But successful studying depends on many different factors, so it is understandable that you may need to consult an impartial expert to discuss your study progress and personal circumstances that influence your studies. The faculty's study advisors are available to help you. Obviously, everything discussed with the study advisor remains confidential.

study abroad

Students can choose from two Double degree master options: Lund and Shanghai. If you are being selected for these programmes, you will study abroad.

Toelating en kosten

startmomenten

1 februari 2025

aanmelding deadline : 15 oktober 2024
collegegeld nog niet bekend

1 september 2024

aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2024
wettelijk tarief : € 2530 (€1265 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 19900
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 20800

1 september 2025

aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2025
collegegeld nog niet bekend

Students with a Dutch diploma can apply directly to Studielink. More information on the steps to apply.

toelatingseisen

vooropleiding
To be eligible for admission to this Master, you need to hold an academic Bachelor's or Master's degree from a research university in one of the following fields: Economics and Business Economics, Business Administration, Econometrics and Operations Research, Economics of Taxation, International Business and Technology Management (with additional requirements).

To assess whether your educational/academic background meets the specific programme requirements, we will consider the level and curriculum of your previous studies. For more information, please visit: https://www.rug.nl/feb/apply-msc.
If you have any questions concerning admission to this programme, please contact our Admissions Office: https://www.rug.nl/admissions.

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studievereniging

Financial Study Association Groningen

Financial Study Association Groningen, FSG, is the study association for the financially interested student at the Faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Groningen.
FSG is, with over 1800 members, one of the most active and professional study associations of the Netherlands. The goal of FSG is to close the gap between theory and practice that exists in the areas of:* Accountancy & Controlling (A&C)* Finance* International Financial Management (IFM)* Management Accounting & Control (MAC)

Keuzehulp

1/16 University of Groningen
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€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur

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