| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Taught in English at Università Cattolica's Milan campus, this two-year Banking and Finance MSc program prepares students for careers in financial markets and institutions. Combining analytical foundations with practical applications, the program features industry speaker interactions, internships, exchange opportunities, and accreditation from CFA and AIAF. The program boasts a 95.1% employment rate within a year of graduation, highlighting its excellent career prospects.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The MSc degree in Banking and Finance is a specialized two-year graduate program (Laurea magistrale in Banking and Finance) taught in English at the Milan campus of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. It's designed for students seeking careers in financial markets and institutions. The program blends rigorous analytical foundations with practical applications to address real-world challenges. Students learn to incorporate financial models and both firm-specific and broader industry and economic factors into their decision-making. The program includes opportunities to interact with financial sector speakers, participate in internships with leading Italian and international financial institutions, and engage in exchange programs at universities in Europe and the United States. The 2023 Graduating Students' Survey shows 88.1% of students were satisfied with the program, 82.4% would re-enroll, and 95.1% were employed within a year of graduation (data from 2022, 2020, and 2018 graduates for employment figures). The program awards 120 ECTS credits. The intake is in September 2025, and it is edition 17.
Careers:
The program aims to prepare students for careers in financial markets and institutions. The high employment rate (95.1% within one year of graduation) suggests strong career outcomes.
Other:
The program is offered by the School of Banking, Finance and Insurance Sciences.
Università Cattolica is dedicated to developing individuals who not only excel professionally but are also grounded in strong ethical values and societal commitment. Guided by its founding Christian principles, the university aims to prepare students to address societal challenges with wisdom, morality, and compassion.
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