Location:

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Finance

Program Overview

Program Description:

The MSc in Finance & Investments deals with qualitative and quantitative financial decision-making from a management perspective. You will be provided with state-of-the-art knowledge, insights and skills essential for a successful career in a financial position. Typical issues addressed in this field include: how firms should be optimally financed; how firms should make investment decisions and the value drivers of stocks, bonds, real estate, futures and options. KEY FEATURES OF THE MSc IN FINANCE & INVESTMENTS •Research-driven, ensuring the latest theories and applications are covered Practice-based approach, achieved through individual and group assignments of case studies and exercises, and exposure to guest speakers from the financial industry •The possibility to structure your curriculum to your own interests through a large choice of electives. •The success of our graduates speaks for itself. They work in a wide variety of companies ranging from financial institutions such as investment and merchant banks to insurers and pension funds. Careers in government are also possible, as well as in multinational companies. RSM has been awarded Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute Programme Partner status. This programme presents a unique opportunity to qualify for the RSM degree and prepare for the Level I CFA exam at the same time.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB and NVAO

Requirements:

To join one of our MSc programmes, you must have a university bachelor’s degree – equal to a bachelor’s degree from a Dutch research university – in a relevant discipline. You will also need a solid grounding in mathematics, statistics and English as well as good results obtained in your bachelor programme. For the IM / CEMS programme, additional language requirements apply. You will be assessed on the basis of a dossier containing your academic background, grade point average (GPA), motivation and relevant test scores such as GMAT and/or TOEFL/IELTS. For IM / CEMS and Chinese Economy & Business, an interview and/or assessment will be part of the selection procedure. Non-RSM bachelor graduates must apply for admission through our online application system (OLAF). Information about the entry requirements and application process can be obtained by visiting our admissions website.