Finance (Double Degree master)
Study Finance in Groningen and Lund and learn what factors drive the investment decisions of companies, with a focus on corporate and sustainable finance.
To take part in this programme, you first need to study MSc Finance in Groningen, after which you can apply to study at Lund University in Sweden.
What role do financial institutions play in supporting sustainable development and responsible investing? What drives the investment decisions of companies and investors, and how should they finance their operations? And how do you decide at what price a company can be acquired or sold?
In this 18-month DDM, you will experience two unique programme s:
- Combine a practical focus in Groningen with a theoretical approach in Lund.
- Cutting-edge competences : learn how to use data science, how to consider sustainability and mitigate climate risks – gaining essential skills for the future.
- Real-life assignments : put theory into practice with real-life investment games and business cases from companies, allowing you to connect with future employers.
Applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or upon previous studies. Usually English language skills can be proved by the following documents:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- Higher education degree completed in English
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
To be eligible for admission to this Master's, you need to hold an academic Bachelor's or Master's degree from a research university in one of the following fields: Economics and Business Economics, Business Administration, Econometrics and Operations Research, Economics of Taxation, International Business and Technology Management (with additional requirements).
Checklist including brief description (max. 20 pages) of relevant courses you have taken in the field of the specific Master programme you are applying for, and of any courses in research methods and statistics. Course descriptions must include a description of topics covered in the course, learning objectives and a literature list of the course book(s) used in each course.
Job examples
- Microfinance consultant
- Investment banking associate
- Finance manager
- Portfolio manager
- (Sustainable) financial analyst
- Asset management analyst
- Impact investment analyst
- Consultant in corporate governance
- Banking
- Stock trading
