This major covers a diverse range of areas in the finance industry, from the financial organization, operation and challenges of the economy at large to issues of financial management in firms and financial institutions. This program equips you with the analytical foundation and the tools necessary to deal with important practical issues in a finance-centered career. It is the perfect preparation for management positions in the fields of corporate finance, investment management and other diverse areas in banking and finance.
Course structure
The MBA in Global Banking & Finance program lasts one year, divided into three terms. Each term students complete five courses, including industrial visits and guest speaker sessions. In order to graduate, students must complete a management research methods module and a dissertation subject in addition to the other courses.
Term 1 (18 CH | 23 ECTS)
Management Skills (3 | 4)
Organizational Behavior (3 | 4)
Managerial Accounting (3 | 4)
Marketing (3 | 4)
Quantitative Business Methods (3 | 4)
Negotiation (seminar) (1 | 1)
Business Law (seminar) (1 | 1)
Personal & Professional Development (1 | 1)
Term 2 (21 CH | 27 ECTS)
Finance (3 | 4
Human Resources Management (3 | 4)
Global Economics (3 | 4)
Strategic Management (3 | 4)
Management Information Systems (3 | 4)
Business Strategy Simulation (3 | 4)
Job Career Planning (seminar) (1 | 1)
Communication Skills (seminar) (1 | 1)
Personal & Professional Development (1 | 1)
Term 3 (15 CH | 20 ECTS)
Financial Investments (3 | 4)
Financial Planning (3 | 4)
Short-Term Financial Management (3 | 4)
Long-Term Financial Management (3 | 4)
Advanced Finance (3 | 4)
Graduation Requirements:
EU Research & Dissertation Seminars*
EU Dissertation (14 | 20)
*EU Research & Dissertation Seminars will be taken over 2 terms
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program enter the field with a finely-tuned financial knowledge base that is crucial to making sound and profitable decisions. Students will also:
1. Interpret data, newspapers, technical reports and articles on investments.
2. Develop a basic understanding of derivative-related financial instruments.
3. Review what is required to start and operate a small business.
4. Prepare a small, comprehensive, business plan.
Faculty
EU’s high-caliber faculty is made up of full-time academics with doctoral degrees, as well as part-time instructors who are also current members of the international business community. Our faculty members have current or previous experience as entrepreneurs, consultants and business leaders. This merge of the academic and professional worlds supports a unique and exceptional quality of learning, reinforcing EU's pragmatic approach to education.
Careers
Students completing this major pursue careers in:
Investment banking
Financial management and planning
Strategic acquisitions
Credit strategy management
Visit the
Global Banking & Finance MBA
page on the EU Business School (Montreux Campus) website for more details!
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