Amsterdam Business School - University of Amsterdam

Executive MSc in International Finance (MIF)

Become a leader in finance

The Executive MSc in International Finance gives you the skills you need to thrive in global finance. This, in addition to our practice-based teaching and over 20 years' experience, makes our MIF programme the best foundation for becoming a leader in finance.

You will:

• increase your knowledge about the newest developments in the industry;
• gain insight into key areas of finance based on the latest research;
• develop your leadership and management skills;
• get international awareness and enhanced skills by working in diverse teams;
• master the theory and understand the practices of machine learning;
• expand and perfect your soft skills to become a transformative leader;
• understand the benefits of big data and use them in finance;
• get to know the relevant tools and learn how to utilise them.

Programme structure

The academic year starts in the last week of August and ends around mid-June. All courses are conducted in English and take place on weekday evenings – Monday to Thursday. The year is divided into 2 semesters; each semester consists of 2 main blocks. For each of these blocks, you take six weeks of classes, followed by 1 study week and 1 exam week. To finish the programme, you complete a master thesis project and possibly an internship. In January, you go on a 1-week international study trip.

World-class ranking and accreditation

Earning your MSc at Amsterdam Business School means studying at one of the best business schools in the world:

• We belong to the 1% of business schools worldwide with Triple Crown accreditation.
• Our Executive MSc in International Finance ranks #3 among the world's best post-experience masters in finance in the most recent Financial Times ranking (2021).
• We are part of the University of Amsterdam, one of the top Dutch universities ranked in the global top-100 of QS Rankings.

From enrolment to completion of your programme, our career office helps you gain insights into the Dutch job market. You receive support determining your strategy for the next step in your career. Join workshops and events on career development and professional skills. Meet companies and campus recruiters and get connected to our global alumni network.

1-on-1 coaching and personal development

Your Career Service Manager will help you define and plan your career path. You start with a comprehensive intake and continue with one-on-one coaching sessions during the academic year. The coaching sessions are based on your needs and the area of improvement. Together you develop a personal and professional development plan to achieve your career goals. The Career Service Manager will actively assist you in your job search by presenting different internship or job opportunities. You will work on various career-related tasks, such as identifying your strengths and weaknesses, CV and cover letter writing and job interview preparation.

Career workshops

You can attend several career workshops in which external trainers, recruiters and hiring managers discuss a range of topics, including:

• Professional networking, presentation and communication skills
• Personal branding
• Effective networking with social media
• Speed interview training
• Employment contract and negotiations
• How to make a career switch
• Time management and smart reading
• Stress management

Career events

You have the opportunity to attend all sorts of interesting career events throughout the academic year. Whether at the Amsterdam Business School or at companies, these events are prime opportunities for you to network, learn more about a company's corporate culture and meet its employees and hiring managers. We have organised career events with several companies, including Shell, Uber, Stryker, Microsoft, Avanade, Tesla, Booking.com and ING.