ALBA Graduate Business School Masters Degrees in Financial Management

Overview

The premier academic qualification for those interested in a international career in finance in Greece and abroad. The MSc in Finance prepares aspiring and seasoned finance professionals for a successful career in the areas of banking, corporate finance, investment management, risk management and treasury management. The MSc in Finance is the only CFA Affiliated Program in Greece and has been included in the Financial Times’ 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 Special Report on “Financial Training”, along with the most renowned MSc in Finance programs in Europe, North America and Asia.” 

Key features of the program

• Weekday classes between 18:00 – 22:00, twice or three times per week on average
• A 14-month program
• 8 core modules and 2 workshops
• 2 specializations (2 courses each): Corporate treasury management stream or Investments stream
• Assessment: group reports/presentations, case study analysis, interim tests, final exams
• Dissertation or Individual Consulting Project or 2 electives.

The MSc in Finance Is Designed for:

• University graduates with a solid quantitative background wishing to launch a career in finance.
• Professionals who hold finance related positions and want to enhance their professional status.

Highlights

International Recognition: Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and EPAS (European Foundation for Management Development)

The core segment of the program establishes a solid foundation for finance and the capital markets and provides participants with the necessary financial quantitative skills.

The program is tailored to match participants’ professional needs and aspirations through specialization courses in Investments or Corporate Treasury Management.

Elective courses offer the opportunity for further specialization.

The program culminates with the Security Analysis course, which puts into practice the ideas, concepts and techniques taught throughout the program, for the purpose of analyzing and valuating a company.

The program has an optimal combination of academic fervor and relevant professional knowledge:

Scientific rigor: a broad and deep understanding of finance in global context and a firm grasp of the latest financial theories and techniques. 

Applied knowledge: emphasis on the practical applications of finance theories in solving actual problems.

CFA University Affiliation Program:

ALBA has been welcomed in the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. Our MSc in Finance has been acknowledged as incorporating at least 70 percent of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and placing emphasis on the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice within the program. This program positions students well to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation, which has become the most respected and recognized investment credential in the world.

Entry into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program signals to potential students, employers, and the marketplace that ALBA’s curriculum is closely tied to professional practice and is well-suited to preparing students to sit for the CFA examinations.  Through participation in this program, ALBA is eligible to receive a limited number of student scholarships for the CFA Program each year.

Career

After completing the program participants should be able to:

• Comprehend qualitatively and quantitatively the core areas of finance.
• Understand current trends and practices in the financial industry.
• Understand and critically evaluate the practical applications of financial theories and techniques and how they are used in the financial industry.
• Apply the techniques and methods of finance to conduct independent research projects.
• Display strong analytical and communication skills.
• Appreciate the importance of business ethics and corporate social responsibility.