University of Basel

Overview

The Master’s programme in Finance and Money at the University of Basel offers a blend of practical training and research-focused study. The curriculum emphasizes finance, monetary economics, and financial management, equipping students with the analytical and methodological skills necessary for making informed decisions in financial markets and institutions.

What you'll study

Students will engage in three specialisation areas within the programme, allowing them to tailor their studies to their interests and career ambitions:

1) Financial Markets and Asset Pricing

• Explore financial market theory and asset pricing
• Learn methods for analysing returns, risk, and pricing relationships

2) Monetary Economics and Macrofinance

• Understand monetary policy and its effects on the economy
• Examine macrofinance topics that link economic growth, financial conditions, and asset markets

3) Financial Management and Investment

• Delve into corporate finance and investment decision-making processes
• Study financial and risk management from a business perspective

The programme is designed to connect monetary and macroeconomic developments with financial market outcomes, addressing contemporary challenges faced by banking and financial institutions.

Entry requirements

Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree from a Swiss higher education institution and demonstrate the following:

• A minimum of 60 Credit Points (CP) in business and economics
• A minimum of 12 CP in mathematics
• A minimum of 12 CP in statistics or econometrics

There are no specific GRE, GMAT, or GPA requirements for this programme, nor are there any listed English language requirements.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Finance and Money programme will be well-prepared for diverse career paths in finance, including roles in financial analysis, investment banking, asset management, and monetary policy institutions. The combination of practical skills and theoretical knowledge will enable students to navigate complex financial landscapes and contribute effectively to their chosen fields.