Program Overview

Banking and Finance

Why this program?

The Master's study program in Banking and Finance at the Department of Finance (IFF) provides an outstanding training to assume demanding tasks in the future professional career or further education. The program consists of four specialized areas, namely banking, corporate finance, financial economics, and quantitative finance. A minor can be chosen among an array of further trend topics, such as sustainable finance or data science.

As one of the worldwide most important financial centers with a strong international profile and links between the financial industry and academia, Zurich offers a unique backdrop to the study of the Master's in Banking and Finance. Thanks to guest lectures from business representatives and seminars offered in cooperation with companies, students will encounter the professional world right from an early stage.

What can I do with it later?

Graduates are qualified to assume specialized or management roles of significant responsibility in the banking, insurance, and consulting industries and in the public sector. Careers as an investment banker, financial analyst, risk manager, portfolio manager, or financial consultant represent only a small selection of a broad array of professional options.

Depending on the specialization of the minor study program, this Master's will open doors for diverse roles in different local or international companies from a wide range of industries. Moreover, suitable graduates with an interest in research have the opportunity to pursue doctoral studies.

Minor study programs in Banking and Finance

Additional Minor Master's programs that can be studied at the Department of Finance (IFF):

• Banking
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Economics
• Quantitative Finance
• Sustainable Finance

Additional information

The Master's degree program in Banking and Finance sample curriculum is available.

Admission requirements

Information on admission is available.