Master of Science in Finance

When preparing for a career within the financial industry, choosing the right MSc in Finance is one of the most important decisions that young graduates must make. In today’s ultra-competitive job market, you must not only build strong technical skills and have an adequate understanding of financial markets, but also you must prepare to match the best professional behavioral standards. The MSc in Finance immerses students in an intensive program that strengthens their technical and soft skills, helps them fine-tune their career plans, and exposes them to top professional institutions in Monaco and London.

Program Highlights

• 3 specializations: Hedge Funds and Alternative Investments, Private Banking and Wealth Management, or Private Equity and Investment Banking
• CFA Affiliated: the most respected and recognized investment credential in the world!
• 16-month program or 24-month program
• 60 US Semester Credits (120 ECTS Credits)
• Start in September
• Internship, Thesis, or Applied Project (Professional Immersion)

Specializations of the Master of Science in Finance

Hedge Funds and Alternative Investments

This 16-month track aims to equip students with a 360° vision of Alternative investments, with in-depth knowledge of the highly competitive Hedge funds sector.

Alternative investments include Private Equity, Venture Capital, Hedge Funds, Managed Futures, and collectibles like art and antiques. Commodities and Real Estate can also be classified as alternative investments.

Students will have the opportunity to experience the Monaco financial center and, during the second year, discover some world’s leading financial institutions in London.

Private Banking and Wealth Management

Practical activities include guest seminars, financial conferences, supervised visits and hands-on field projects Renowned lecturers with industry specific backgrounds Real life applications expose students to the challenges and best practices of asset managers and private bankers: Barclays, HSBC, Bank Edmond de Rothschild, UBS, CMB, CFM, UBP, Bank J.Safra Monaco. Intense, collaborative environment that fosters very operational individuals

Private Equity and Investment Banking

This two-year track aims to equip students with in-depth knowledge of the highly competitive Private Equity sector.

Students will have the opportunity to experience the Monaco financial center and, during the second year, discover some world’s leading private equity firms and the major financial institutions in London.

Get a unique access to Monaco’s Financial Center

When students choose the IUM Master in Finance, they are pursuing a first-class education that will lead their future career; and they are also choosing a location that puts them right in the heart of finance. IUM is the exclusive provider of training and examinations to Monaco’s official certifications for finance professionals. The strong links built over the past decades with the finance industry give IUM’ students an edge when entering Monaco’s job market.

IUM Alumni are working in International Companies worldwide

Top Employers

Bank J. Safra Sarasin, Barclays, Bloomberg, BNP Paribas, CFM Indosuez Wealth Management, Crédit Suisse, Edmond de Rothschild, Eight Advisory, EY, Family Offices/Multi Family Offices, Field Street Capital Management, GFG Monaco, Indosuez Wealth Management, JP Morgan, Julius Bär, KCG Capital, KPMG, MONACO ASSET MANAGEMENT, Morgan Stanley, PIVOT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, Pleion, Privatam, Rothschild Martin Maurel, Société Générale Private Banking, Tyrus Capital, UBP – Union Bancaire Privée, UBS Wealth & Management.

The broad range of skills they acquired during this intensive and practical Master of Science program enabled them to undertake over the years the following positions:

Accounting department Manager / Accounting / Administrative / Financial Executive / Administrative / Financial Deputy Manager / Administrative / Financial Manager / Business Analysis / Design Engineer / Business Manager CEO / Chairman of the board of Directors / Finance / Management / Audit Consultant / Financial advisor / Funds / Portfolio manager / Insurance representative / Investment Advisor / Managing Director / Private Banker / Project Manager / Real Estate investment manager / Tax and legal advisor / Tax planning officer / Wealth Manager

Financial Industries

• Banking, Finance, Insurance 75% – Alternative Financial Investments, Investments Banks, Private Banks, Advisory and Consulting services = percentage per sub-industry
• Consumer Staples/ FMCG 8% (position: CEO/Founder)
• Fashion, Watches, Accessories 9% (position: treasurer)
• Governmental/Non-Governmental Agencies 8%

Alumni

IUM MSc in Finance alumni are now working in famous Private Banks, wealth management boutiques and family offices, financial advisory companies, and asset management/ investment firms.

Apprenticeship

Part-time Program

For the specialization “ Corporate Banking and Financial Institutions,” the program unfolds part-time over 24 months: every week, students work two and a half days in a financial institution and take courses at IUM on the remaining days. The curriculum includes the same modules as the full-time program and a specialization dedicated to the Professional Monegasque Certification for financial professionals.