Program Overview
The Finance at University of Siena 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 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
- Tuition: EUR 1,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Siena, Italy
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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
- Microeconomics for Business and Finance
- Econometrics
- Financial Investments and Risk Management
- Corporate Valuation
- Financial Modeling I
- English for Economics & Business
- Fundamentals of Programming
- Information Technology for Business and Finance
- Monetary Economics
- Financial modeling II
- International Banking and Financial Regulation
- Statistics for Business Decision Making
- Economics of Sustainable Development
- International Financial Accounting
- Financial Engeneering
- Asset Allocation
- Advanced Financial Modeling
- Financial Markets
- Alternative Assets
- Applied econometrics
- Corporate Treasury Management
- Interest Rate Derivatives
- International and Comparative Tax Law
- Structured Finance and Insurance
- Behavioral Economics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be admitted to the MSc in Finance, candidates should possess a solid academic background in the following areas of study: economics, management and business, mathematics, statistics. Knowledge must include the economics of financial markets and principles of financial mathematics. Applicants must have basic computer skills, at least equivalent to ECDL core.
Normally, students admitted hold a three-year university degree (bachelor). Admission requirements depend upon the first level degree obtained by the student:
- Degree in business or economics: at least 12 ECTS (or equivalent) in mathematics for economics and finance and at least 8 ECTS (or equivalent) in finance or corporate finance.
- Degree in science (including mathematics) or engineering: at least 18 ECTS (or equivalent) in mathematical methods and at least 8 ECTS (or equivalent) in finance or corporate finance or, alternatively, at least 8 ECTS (or equivalent) in financial mathematical modelling.
Other degrees: at least 30 ECST (or equivalent) in economics, at least 8 ECTS in finance or corporate finance, at least 30 ECTS in mathematical methods. A final first level degree grade of at least 100/110 (or equivalent) is also required.
All applicants must have English language skills at least at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), as well as computer skills at least equivalent to the ECDL core.
Language skills
An English language skill at least at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is a necessary condition for admission.
Assessment of skills and competencies:
- The application is evaluated by an Examining Board, which checks that the requisites for admission are satisfied and assesses the candidate\'s skills and competencies.
- Candidates may be required to sit for a written exam and/or an interview, aimed at verifying their skills and competencies.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 1,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 1,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Siena 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 Siena
University of Siena
Siena, Italy
University of Siena (Università degli Studi di Siena) is a historic and prestigious public research university in Siena, Tuscany, Italy, founded in 1240, making it one of the oldest universities...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2016-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-10
- Language English
- Duration 24 months