Master of Science in Banking and Finance
Fact sheet
Graduation
Master, Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Taught language
English, English/German bilingual track
Specialization
Banking and Finance
Program Emphasis
Banking and Finance
Course options
Teilzeit Studium, Vollzeit Studium
Contact
Ansprechpartner
Dr. Simon Amrein
Head of Programme
Dr. Simon Amrein
Head of Programme
Anschrift
Lucerne School of Business
Institute of Financial Services Zug IFZ
Campus Zug-Rotkreuz, Suurstoffi 1
6343 Rotkreuz
Switzerland
Lucerne School of Business
Institute of Financial Services Zug IFZ
Campus Zug-Rotkreuz, Suurstoffi 1
6343 Rotkreuz
Switzerland

The Master of Science in Banking and Finance is a research-based MSc with a practical dimension providing advanced technical and management training. It offers subject-specific skills and knowledge in the areas of Bank and Risk Management, Corporate Finance and Investments (incl. Alternative Investments) as well as FinTech, Data Analytics and Blockchain. The master's degree prepares students for demanding duties in the financial sector.
Program Emphasis
Accreditation
Requirements / Application
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related discipline with a specialisation in Banking and Finance (minimum 24 ECTS credits)
- An ability to follow tuition in English at university level (English C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
- A high level of motivation and readiness to work hard
- A positive outcome from the admission interview
Important Dates
mid September to Christmas (calendar weeks 38 to 52)
Spring semester:
mid February to end May (calendar weeks 8 to 22)
Tuition / Fees
Semester fee: CHF 800.-
Duration of study
Extended study programme: 6 semesters
Career Perspective
Strategic key roles in the financial sector:
- Banking
- Financial services companies
- FinTechs
- Private Equity
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Investment funds
- Pension funds
- Asset management providers
- Financial consultancies
- Auditing services providers
- Finance departments of companies across all sectors