Master Degree in Economic Studies in Switzerland

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Economic Studies

A masters is the first level of graduate coursework and can be obtained after you receive a bachelor’s degree. Earning a masters usually requires two years of full-time study, which amounts to 36 to 54 semester credits.

 

Economics and administration is a discipline that focuses on both macro and micro economics. Experts are trained to understand both how individual actions and mass trends affect the economy. Many specialize in particular subject areas such as public policy, business economics and consumer behavior.

 

Switzerland (German: Schweiz, French: Suisse, Italian: Svizzera, Romansch: Svizra. Switzerland has some of the world renown universites like ETH in Zurich, EPFL in Lausanne, IHEID in Geneva, University of Lausanne or the University of St. Gallen. Keep in mind, it's much better to speak the local language, so if you can't speak either French, German or Italian, better go for a language course first.

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European Management Master And Financial Strategies

INEAD
Online 2 years Open Enrollment Switzerland Switzerland Online

European Master ** issued by the European Federation of Schools (FEDE) - an association governed by Swiss law (CCS.art 60-79). The European Masters is a European diploma validated by the IACBE (International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education) is an American accreditation body. [+]

TRAINING, OBJECTIVES Understand the European business and its peculiarities Learn the methods of economic and quantitative analysis, control and internal audit Understanding business ethics, financial strategies and the banking organization Mastering the risk management, international financial management, tax strategies, legal and financial, as well as performance management

A JOB The lending institutions, insurance companies Investment management and securities analysis Financial markets, commerce, risk management The finance function of an organization Corporate finance, venture capital Business planning and consultation Strategic management in the financial field Risk management, group management Companies whose securities are admitted on a regulated market Prevention and management difficulties of Companies ... [-]

Masters European International Private Bank

INEAD
Online 2 years Open Enrollment Switzerland Switzerland Online

Understanding European models and their peculiarities in business, Master the basics of economic analysis and strategic governance ... [+]

TRAINING, OBJECTIVES Understanding European models and their peculiarities in business Learn the basics of economic analysis and strategic governance Deepening the functioning of international financial markets and the foreign exchange market Assimilate the right tools, tax and international banking management Knowing how to manage the customer relationship, financial assets and heritage A JOB Responsible for corporate customers, banks and credit institutions Financial analyst Management control Corporate treasurer Portfolio Manager SYLLABUS

Internships:

Internship or mission in company 6 to 12 weeks in the first year and 12 weeks in 2nd year Or Alternation (contact us) ... [-]

Master Management And Financial Strategies

ENACO
Online Full time 2 years Open Enrollment Switzerland Switzerland Online

The Master Management and Financial Strategies or Master MSF is a diploma issued by the European Federation of Schools (FEDE), which is preparing in two years. [+]

The Master Management and Financial Strategies or Master MSF is a diploma issued by the European Federation of Schools (FEDE), which is preparing in two years. Accessible right from the Bac +3, ENACO suggest you follow your preparation Master Management and Financial Strategies remotely.

Training Objectives

The Master MSF is for people who wish to train in all areas of finance as well as in strategic management. Master 2, students will have to specialize in international business finance or corporate finance and strategic direction.

Acquired skills:

The Master MSF provides the following skills:

Implementation of financial strategies to achieve the objectives set by management Cash management and financing Analysis of the economic environment and financial markets Financial Analysis Control management Performance management Training program: ... [-]

European Master's Degree In Management In Financial Strategies

Ecole Supérieure Ouverte à Distance
Online Full time Part time 1 - 2 years Open Enrollment Switzerland Switzerland Online + 1 more

Postgraduate training, the European Master's Degree in Management and Financial Strategies trains you in all areas of finance as well as in strategic steering. [+]

Postgraduate training, the European Master's Degree in Management and Financial Strategies trains you in all areas of finance as well as in strategic steering. At the end of your Master MSF, you will be able to support the establishment of a short- or long-term financial strategy to achieve the goals set by your direction.

You will also be able to realize and develop internal controls and audits your business.

Two specialty modules are offered to students who will be able to specialize in the second year of European Master:

Specialty International Finance Company Corporate finance and strategic orientations Specialty

Acquire the following skills:

Understand the banking world, opportunities and threats Distinguish between the different regimes Mastering the legal and fiscal environment of the particular Know the basic insurance contracts Identify opportunities for an establishment or not to grant funding Measure and optimize the profitability of a customer relationship ... [-]

Master in International Economics

The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies
Campus Full time 2 years September 2018 Switzerland Geneva

The Master in International Economics combines analytical rigor and practical applications to provide students with the up-to-date tools, knowledge, and intuition needed for economic policy analysis. [+]

The Master in International Economics combines analytical rigor and practical applications to provide students with the up-to-date tools, knowledge, and intuition needed for economic policy analysis. The program prepares students for doctoral studies, research, and careers in the public and private sectors. Core classes focus on micro and macroeconomics, trade policy, regional integration, econometrics, development economics and the international monetary and financial system.

Master in International Economics

The 2 years MIS program provides a rigorous training in economics with an emphasis on policy issues. We focus on the international dimension of economics, namely trade, international migrations, international macroeconomics, economic history, and development.... [-]

Master of Science in Financial Management

United International Business Schools
Campus Full time Part time 1 - 2 years September 2018 Switzerland Zürich Lausanne Geneva + 3 more

The MS - Master of Science in Financial Management program is taught in English. Core courses include Financial Statement Analysis, Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis, etc. [+]

CORE COURSES IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Level 500

GCCFM501 - Financial Statement Analysis (2) GCCFM502 - Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis (2) GCCFM503 - Budgeting (2) GCCFM504 - International Financial Management (2) GCCFM505 - Mathematics of Finance (2) GCCFM506 - Working Capital Management (2) GCCFM507 - Mergers and Acquisitions (2) GCCFM508 - Capital Budgeting (2) Comprehensive Cases in Financial Management (2) Research Project in Financial Management (2)

Level 600

Thesis in Financial Management (8) Capstone Project in Financial Management (4) (for Dual Master students only) Admission requirements

Proficiency in the English language (refer to the admission section for further details)... [-]

Master in International & Sustainable Finance

Business School Lausanne
Campus 18 months September 2018 Switzerland Lausanne

The BSL Master in International and Sustainable Finance (MISF) is a new generation of a master’s program that facilitates a rigorous exploration of finance for a sustainable world. [+]

Program Overview

The BSL Master in International and Sustainable Finance (MISF) is a new generation of a master’s program that facilitates a rigorous exploration of finance for a sustainable world.

You will explore the interdependence between finance and sustainability and will be exposed to the latest thinking on the shared economy, social value, sustainable investing, micro-crediting, and other models beyond finance as usual. You will develop rigorous finance skills and know-how that are valued globally by taking the preparatory courses for the CFA® Level I exam. The CFA® is known as the top professional qualification for finance and investment professionals. You will explore your leadership capacity and will be encouraged to develop the skills and sensibilities for making a meaningful difference in the world. Why Sustainable Finance? ... [-]

Master’s Programme in Accounting and Finance (MAccFin)

University of St.Gallen (HSG), School of Management, Economics, Law, Social Sciences and International Affairs
Campus Full time 3 semesters September 2019 Switzerland St. Gallen

The Master’s Programme in Accounting and Finance (MAccFin) enables you to view financial corporate management from an integrative perspective. Our programme is characterised by its proximity to entrepreneurial practice: topical and relevant issues with case-related approaches to solutions play as important a role as do reputed guest lecturers and close cooperation with selected companies. The MAccFin programme thus creates optimal conditions for a successful career start. [+]

Master’s Programme in Accounting and Finance (MAccFin) Why MAccFin The Master’s Programme in Accounting and Finance (MAccFin) enables you to view financial corporate management from an integrative perspective. Our programme is characterised by its proximity to entrepreneurial practice: topical and relevant issues with case-related approaches to solutions play as important a role as do reputed guest lecturers and close cooperation with selected companies. The MAccFin programme thus creates optimal conditions for a successful career start. Objectives The MAccFin prepares you for responsible activities in the field of financialcorporate management. No matter whether you look at it from the perspective of a management consultant, a controller, an auditor or a banker:• you analyse an organisation’s sustainable financial and earning power, assess the profitability of customers, distribution channels and brands, and issue recommendations for further development;• you are able to put the new technologies and opportunities of digital transformation for specific use in financial management;• you deal with the requirements imposed by the capital market and the regulators;• you create M&A processes;• you conduct management performance assessments and create incentive-compatible management instruments. Student profile Would you like to steer a company’s future development with sustainable success? Would you like to underpin its strategic growth opportunities with key figures and thus hone your arguments? Then you fit our target groupexcellently. As a MAccFin student, you have a great interest in issues of financial management from a CFO’s point of view. Your academic and practical curiosity puts you in a position to not only... [-]

Master's Programme in Economics

University of St.Gallen (HSG), School of Management, Economics, Law, Social Sciences and International Affairs
Campus Full time 18 months September 2019 Switzerland St. Gallen

The Master’s Programme in Economics (MEcon) will provide you with an all-encompassing education in economics. You will acquire extensive theoretical and empirical knowledge that will enable you to understand the great social and economic challenges of our time in depth. The focus will be on the analysis of economic problems and on solving strategies for politics, business and society. Well-founded knowledge in core subjects and in attractive specialisations, as well as a thorough mastery of demanding empirical methods, will ensure a successful career start. [+]

Best Masters in Economic Studies in Switzerland 2018. In the MEcon, you will acquire an indepth methodological knowledge of modern theory and empiricism and a clear understanding of the central economic and societal contiguities. You will learn to make use of this knowledge for the solution of great economic and social problems. The MEcon is emphatically application-oriented and, besides imparting methodological know-how, will also train your communication and leadership competencies. The programme will prepare you for a wide range of demanding professional activities in practice, as well as for Ph.D. studies at the start of an academic career. Curriculum In the MEcon, you will earn 90 credits in three to four semesters. The programme is provided in accordance with leading universities’ strict international standards. In the compulsory subjects, you will acquire an in-depth knowledge of the core areas of economics and of methodological skills. In electives, you will develop your personal degree course profile and focus on the specialisation of your choice:• International Economy• Government and Economy• Work, Population and Health• Finance and Capital Markets• Corporations and Markets Languages of instruction The MEcon is taught both in English and in German. The core courses are offered in English jointly with the MiQE/F (Master’s Programme in Quantitative Economics and Finance). Fast-track PhD. If you attain the necessary grade average and fulfil the requirements, the programme will provide you with access to the PhD Programme in Economics and Finance (PEF). You will already be able to earn credits for the PEF during... [-]

Master’s Programme in Quantitative Economics and Finance

University of St.Gallen (HSG), School of Management, Economics, Law, Social Sciences and International Affairs
Campus Full time 18 months September 2019 Switzerland St. Gallen

The Master’s Programme in Quantitative Economics and Finance (MiQE/F) offers a high-quality graduate education combining theory and quantitative methods. Building on a set of core courses, students choose from numerous electives to specialise in economics, finance or econometrics. The MiQE/F prepares students for ambitious careers requiring a deep understanding of economics and finance, combined with a rigorous competence in quantitative methods. This combination provides MiQE/F graduates with a competitive advantage on the job market and offers access to highly selective Ph.D. programmes worldwide. [+]

The Master’s Programme in Quantitative Economics and Finance (MiQE/F) offers a high-quality graduate education in economic theory, finance, and quantitative methods. Apart from a common set of core courses, you select from a larger menu of optional courses to specialise in economics, finance or a combination of both. Your head start The Master’s Programme in Quantitative Economics and Finance (MiQE/F) offers a high-quality graduate education combining theory and quantitative methods. Building on a set of core courses, students choose from numerous electives to specialise in economics, finance or econometrics. The MiQE/F prepares students for ambitious careers requiring a deep understanding of economics and finance, combined with a rigorous competence in quantitative methods. This combination provides MiQE/F graduates with a competitive advantage on the job market and offers access to highly selective Ph.D. programmes worldwide. Curriculum In the MiQE/F programme, the compulsory courses mainly focus on economic theory and quantitative methods: Advanced Mathematics and Statistics, Mathematics, Statistics, Advanced Macroeconomics, Advanced Microeconomics, Theory of Finance, Econometrics. You can choose the core electives according to your interests and talents and shape your own profile. They involve advanced application-oriented work and problem-solving and allow for various specialisations. The different areas of specialisation include optional courses in econometrics, finance and economics, which are important to prepare for quantitative applications. The three specialisation areas can be flexibly combined: • Quantitative economics • Quantitative finance • Corporate finance, banking and insurance During your studies, you will also have to write a Master’s thesis and attend courses in... [-]

Master’s Programme in Banking and Finance

University of St.Gallen (HSG), School of Management, Economics, Law, Social Sciences and International Affairs
Campus Full time 18 months September 2019 Switzerland St. Gallen

With a challenging curriculum, the Master’s Programme in Banking and Finance (MBF) is one of the leading international finance programmes. A top-tier international faculty in the fields of Financial Markets, Financial Institutions, Corporate Finance and Quantitative Methods offers high-quality education in both theory and application. With its 10th place in the global Financial Times Masters in Finance Ranking 2017, the MBF programme has been ranked among the top finance programmes for six years in a row and ranks number one in Switzerland and in the German-speaking world. [+]

Best Masters in Economic Studies in Switzerland 2018. With a challenging curriculum, the Master’s Programme in Banking and Finance (MBF) is one of the leading international finance programmes. It ranked 10th in the Financial Times Ranking 2017. In the fields of Financial Markets, Financial Institutions, Corporate Finance and Quantitative Methods, the programme offers high-quality education in both theory and application. It is designed to train our students in the critical reflection of various concepts and approaches prevailing in financial theory and practice. Educational goals The programme’s educational goals encompass three dimensions: 1. Functional dimension An understanding of the function and importance of financial intermediation in the context of the present and future development of economic systems and its integration in the social, legal and political sphere. 2. Instrumental dimension Knowledge of the theory and application of financial markets, characteristics and implementation of modern financial instruments, and the core functions of modern financial management. 3. Institutional dimension Knowledge of the core functions of planning, steering and supervision of financial institutions and their strategic business units. CFA & CAIA programme partnerships The MBF programme is an official programme partner of the CFA Institute and the CAIA Association. The MBF programme covers more than 70 % of the candidate body of knowledge for all three levels of the CFA programme. These partnerships enable the MBF to award CFA and CAIA fellowships each year to outstanding MBF students who embark on the programme. Curriculum: contents and structure The MBF programme has a clear and... [-]

MScF in International Finance

Geneva Business School (GBS)
Campus Full time 18 months September 2018 Switzerland Geneva

The Master of Science in Finance with a major in International Finance is designed to challenge and develop your understanding of global finance through rigorous training in the conceptual, analytical and empirical intricacies of modern international finance and investment. [+]

The Master of Science in Finance (MSc.F) with a major in International Finance is designed to challenge and develop your understanding of global finance through rigorous training in the conceptual, analytical and empirical intricacies of modern international finance and investment. You will understand the macroeconomic forces that shape the world today, how to assess risk and respond to emerging finance and investment challenges.

Over the course of the program students will: Acquire knowledge of international taxation and estate planning. Learn risk management and gain an in-depth knowledge of insurance companies. Be able to perform a Technical Analysis. Be familiar with Hedge Fund analysis and management. Explore financial statement analysis for executives. Facts Duration: 18 months Credits: 90 ECTS Language: English Intakes: February and September Degree Awarded: Master of Science Major in International Finance Transfer Opportunities: We offer our students the option to transfer for a semester between our Geneva and Barcelona campuses Internships: We provide the access to internship opportunities in international companies and organizations Program ... [-]