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Tuition EUR 3,125 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 2,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2001-03-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Faro, Portugal
Language English

Program Overview

The Financial Economics at University of Algarve is a MSc programme in Business & Management 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 Financial Economics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Portugal and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: EUR 3,125 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 2,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Faro, Portugal

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Financial Economics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. MICROECONOMIC ANALYSIS
  2. APPLIED ECONOMETRICS
  3. FINANCIAL ECONOMICS
  4. RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES
  5. DISSERTATION, APPLIED PROJECT OR INTERNSHIP

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Specific entry requirements:

\xc2\xb7 Students holding a Bachelors degree or equivalent legal qualification;

\xc2\xb7 Students holding a Bachelors degree in Economics, Management, Finance, Engineering, Physics, or other with appropriate background in quantitative methods;

\xc2\xb7 Students holding an European Union university degree in accordance with the requirements of the Bolonha Treaty, in the terms of subparagraph b);

\xc2\xb7 Students holding a foreign university degree that is considered suitable by the Scientific Board, in the terms of subparagraph b);

\xc2\xb7 Students with an academic, scientific and professional curriculum that is considered suitable by the Scientific Board;

\xc2\xb7 The recognition referred to in subparagraphs b) to d) only enables the access to the cycle of studies leading to master\xc2\x92s degree and does not confer the equivalence to a Bachelor degree or recognition of that degree;

\xc2\xb7 The frequency of the cycle of studies requires proof of independent domain of English, spoken and written.

Neccessary documents:

- Curriculum Vitae;
- Photocopy of passport or identity card;
- Taxpayer number (for Portuguese applicants only);
- Color photograph;
- Proof of payment of the application fee (you will receive an e-mail with all payment details after submission of the application form);
- University Degree Certificate and Academic Results Transcripts (If you are non-Portuguese, these documents must be certified in your country by a notary under the Hague Apostille Convention or by the Portuguese Consulate. Documents in English, Portuguese, Spanish or French do not require translation. Documents in any other language must be translated into English or Portuguese)

-Application form (available online);

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 3,125 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 2,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 3,125 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 2,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Algarve 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 University of Algarve

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University of Algarve

Faro, Portugal

The University of Algarve, founded in 1979, is a Portuguese public higher education institution located in the southernmost region of mainland Portugal, the Algarve, having its headquarters and...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2001-03-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months