Applied data science for banking and finance MSc


Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore    Graduate Programs

Full time September MSc 2 years
Finance (14)

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The Applied Data Science for Banking and Finance MSc is a comprehensive programme designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to excel in the rapidly evolving field of data science in the banking and finance industry. The curriculum is divided into three key areas: technical-scientific, corporate-management, and financial-economics. Students will gain proficiency in computer science, statistical analysis, and financial analysis. The programme offers a range of elective courses, allowing students to tailor their studies to their interests. With career opportunities as a Business Analyst or Financial Data Scientist, graduates will be highly sought-after by consulting firms, financial institutions, and government agencies. Entry requirements include a valid high school diploma and an undergraduate degree with a minimum of 3 years of study.

About the course

The Master’s degree of Applied Data Science for Banking and Finance develops the student’s professional capabilities to leverage the challenges emerging from innovation by using inter-disciplinary competencies. For this reason, the study plan is based on three inter-dependent knowledge based pillars: a technical-scientific area, in order to acquire computer science oriented skills and the instruments for statistical analysis of data; a corporate-management area to develop analytical abilities within a company environment; a financial-economics area to create competences for specific analysis in sectors addressed by this degree course.

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Entry Requirements

Eligible candidates need to hold a valid high school diploma.

Eligible candidates need to hold an undergraduate degree obtained after a minimum of 3 years of study (180 ECTS), which satisfies the requirements for access to second-level academic studies in the awarding country. If candidates have undertaken less than 15 years of total schooling, they may not be eligible for admission to a Laurea Magistrale.

The degree has to be issued by a higher education institution which is regularly accredited or recognized in the awarding country.


Fees

European residents: A student may pay from a minimum of about € 3600 (for lower family incomes and cheaper courses) to a maximum of about € 9000 (for higher family incomes and more expensive courses) per year.

Non-European residents: The full tuition fee amount is € 8540 per year.

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