Program Overview
The Finance and Risk Management at University of Florence 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 Finance and Risk Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Italy 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
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Florence, Italy
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Finance and Risk Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Computational Finance
- Corporate Finance
- Corporate Governance and Financial Institutions
- Financial Statement Analysis
- International and Financial Economics
- Quantitative Finance and Derivates
- Quantitative Risk Management
- Econometrics of Financial Markets
- English for Business and Finance
- Final Examination
- Financial Services and Markets Law
- Internship
- Merger and Acquisition Valuation
- Portfolio Choice and Optimization
- Risk Theory and Solvency Models
- Workshop in Actuarial Science
- Workshop in Corporate Finance
- Workshop in Ethical Finance
- Workshop in Financial Law
- Workshop in Quantitative Finance
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must be over 17 years of age to pre-enrol. Academic title requirements:
- Second cycle\xc2\xa0(master\'s)\xc2\xa0degree\xc2\xa0programmes - a first cycle or a single cycle degree\xc2\xa0awarded by an Italian\xc2\xa0or a\xc2\xa0foreign University,\xc2\xa0that allows, in the awarding country, the continuation of studies to the next level. In addition, they have to meet the\xc2\xa0general educational requirements\xc2\xa0and possess an\xc2\xa0adequate personal education background, certified by\xc2\xa0 a specific authorisation (nulla osta) issued by the Education Committee of the School offering the degree. To obtain the authorisation document (nulla osta) prospective students need to fill in the evaluation form (domanda di valutazione per l\'immatricolazione ai corsi di laurea magistrale) downloadable\xc2\xa0in this section\xc2\xa0and then send it to the International Desk e-mail adress.
The Education Committee of the programme will assess the curricular background and the personal training of applicants, on the basis of the exams useful for getting the previous graduation and through verification of their personal education background.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2024-08-18
About University of Florence
University of Florence
Firenze, Italy
University of Florence is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2024-08-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months