MSc in Financial Economics

MSc in Financial Economics

Do you follow the latest news on stock markets, derivatives, interest rates, inflation, and exchange rates? Are you intrigued by the role of central banks, for example, the part the ECB played in saving the financial system? Or would you like to come up with new business models that can be introduced in the financial sector, since the old ones no longer seem to work? If so, a master's in Financial Economics can be your passport to the world of financial markets. It brings together expertise in finance, general economics, and quantitative techniques in a unique, multidisciplinary approach not found elsewhere. Together with industry experts, you will explore the world of financial economics and will specialize in one of the 3 specialisations.

Specialisation Asset Pricing

The specialization in Asset Pricing is about understanding the factors that affect price formation of financial assets, including what drives returns, risks, and correlations. In volatile global markets, one can invest in an enormous variety of financial assets with differing risk properties.

Specialisation Banking

Banking is about far more than high-street banks and credit cards. It's also about investment banking, risk management for financial institutions, derivatives, and the effects of monetary policy, as well as how these relate to macroeconomic developments. The specialization in Banking offers you an ideal balance between the broader area of asset pricing and the narrower area of investment.

Specialisation Financial Analysis

The Financial Analysis specialisation offers a broad approach to finance, economics, quantitative economics and accounting. You will have access to the varied knowledge and expertise of the staff of these four departments at Maastricht University. As a graduate, you'll be highly sought after in the job market, and the international character of the program adds even more to your clear competitive advantage.