Master of Science in Finance
International University of Monaco
Key Information
Campus location
Monaco-Ville, Monaco
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
16 Months
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 30,600
Application deadline
30 Apr 2024
Earliest start date
Sep 2024
Introduction
When preparing for a career within the financial industry, choosing the right MSc in Finance is one of the most important decisions that young graduates must make. In today’s ultra-competitive job market, you must not only build strong technical skills and have an adequate understanding of financial markets, but also you must prepare to match the best professional behavioral standards. The MSc in Finance immerses students in an intensive program that strengthens their technical and soft skills, helps them fine-tune their career plans, and exposes them to top professional institutions in Monaco and London.
Program Highlights
- 3 specializations: Hedge Funds and Alternative Investments, or Private Banking and Wealth Management, or Private Equity and Investment Banking
- CFA Affiliated: the most respected and recognized investment credential in the world!
- 16-month program or 24-month program
- 60 US Semester Credits (120 ECTS Credits)
- Start in September
- Internship, Thesis, or Applied Project (Professional Immersion)
Master of Science in Finance
Do I have to be good at mathematics in order to apply for an MSc in Finance?
Finance needs an analytical bent of mind. You should love numbers and have a feel for them, but you don’t have to be a maths expert. Sometimes a preparatory course in quantitative maths is required to ensure you’ll have all your chances to succeed.
Is it easy to find an internship?
Through Career Services, MSc students can count on personalized support throughout the career orientation and job search processes: tailored tools to successfully enter the job market and have the chance to meet major employers in Monaco and abroad. It organizes the annual International Business Days, where companies look for suitable profiles.
What kind of jobs can I expect to find upon graduation?
It all depends on your specialization and elective courses. If Hedge Funds and Private Equity make you tick, then investment and consultancy firms are one among many options. When you bend towards Private Banking and International Wealth Management, family offices, international banks, and financial advisory agencies will be interested in you.
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Curriculum
Specializations of the Master of Science in Finance
Hedge Funds and Alternative Investments
This 16-month track aims to equip students with a 360° vision of Alternative investments, with in-depth knowledge of the highly competitive Hedge funds sector.
Alternative investments include Private Equity, Venture Capital, Hedge Funds, Managed Futures, and collectibles like art and antiques. Commodities and Real Estate can also be classified as alternative investments.
Students will have the opportunity to experience the Monaco financial center and, during the second year, discover some world’s leading financial institutions in London.
Private Banking and Wealth Management
Practical activities include guest seminars, financial conferences, supervised visits and hands-on field projects Renowned lecturers with industry specific backgrounds Real life applications expose students to the challenges and best practices of asset managers and private bankers: Barclays, HSBC, Bank Edmond de Rothschild, UBS, CMB, CFM, UBP, Bank J.Safra Monaco. Intense, collaborative environment that fosters very operational individuals
Private Equity and Investment Banking
This two-year track aims to equip students with in-depth knowledge of the highly competitive Private Equity sector.
Students will have the opportunity to experience the Monaco financial center and, during the second year, discover some world’s leading private equity firms and the major financial institutions in London.
Get a unique access to Monaco’s Financial Center
When students choose the IUM Master in Finance, they are pursuing a first-class education that will lead their future career; and they are also choosing a location that puts them right in the heart of finance. IUM is the exclusive provider of training and examinations to Monaco’s official certifications for finance professionals. The strong links built over the past decades with the finance industry give IUM’ students an edge when entering Monaco’s job market.
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Career Opportunities
IUM Alumni are working in International Companies worldwide
Top Employers
Bank J. Safra Sarasin, Barclays, Bloomberg, BNP Paribas, CFM Indosuez Wealth Management, Crédit Suisse, Edmond de Rothschild, Eight Advisory, EY, Family Offices/Multi Family Offices, Field Street Capital Management, GFG Monaco, Indosuez Wealth Management, JP Morgan, Julius Bär, KCG Capital, KPMG, MONACO ASSET MANAGEMENT, Morgan Stanley, PIVOT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, Pleion, Privatam, Rothschild Martin Maurel, Société Générale Private Banking, Tyrus Capital, UBP – Union Bancaire Privée, UBS Wealth & Management.
The broad range of skills they acquired during this intensive and practical Master of Science program enabled them to undertake over the years the following positions:
Accounting department Manager / Accounting / Administrative / Financial Executive / Administrative / Financial Deputy Manager / Administrative / Financial Manager / Business Analysis / Design Engineer / Business Manager CEO / Chairman of the board of Directors / Finance / Management / Audit Consultant / Financial advisor / Funds / Portfolio manager / Insurance representative / Investment Advisor / Managing Director / Private Banker / Project Manager / Real Estate investment manager / Tax and legal advisor / Tax planning officer / Wealth Manager
Financial Industries
- Banking, Finance, Insurance 75% – Alternative Financial Investments, Investments Banks, Private Banks, Advisory and Consulting services = percentage per sub-industry
- Consumer Staples/ FMCG 8% (position: CEO/Founder)
- Fashion, Watches, Accessories 9% (position: treasurer)
- Governmental/Non-Governmental Agencies 8%
Alumni
IUM MSc in Finance alumni are now working in famous Private Banks, wealth management boutiques and family offices, financial advisory companies, and asset management/ investment firms.
Apprenticeship
Part-time Program
For the specialization “ Corporate Banking and Financial Institutions,” the program unfolds part-time over 24 months: every week, students work two and a half days in a financial institution and take courses at IUM on the remaining days. The curriculum includes the same modules as the full-time program and a specialization dedicated to the Professional Monegasque Certification for financial professionals.