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.
IELTS Academic overall score 6.5 (Speaking 6, Writing 6.5); TOEFL internet-based overall score 90 (Speaking 20, Writing 24); Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (overall score 176, Speaking 169, Writing 176).
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
