Program Overview
The Banking and Finance at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is a MSc programme in Business & Management taught in English, German over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Banking and Finance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Switzerland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English, German
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 735 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 735 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Lucerne, Switzerland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Banking and Finance programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Market and Environment of Financial Institutions
- Management of Financial Institutions
- Leadership and Human Resource Management
- Scientific Research
- Risk Management
- Investments
- Leadership and Ethics
- Practical Exercises in Research Methods
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Bachelor\'s degree in Business Administration with a specialisation in Banking and Finance (minimum 24 ECTS credits)
- An ability to follow tuition in English at university level.
- A high level of motivation and readiness to work hard.
- A positive outcome from the admission interview.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 735 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 735 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 735 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 735 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Luzern, Switzerland
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (German: Hochschule Luzern or HSLU) is a public university of applied sciences located in Lucerne, Switzerland. It was established in 1997 and is...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-05-18
- Start Date 2018-09-15
- Language English, German
- Duration 24 months