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What drives investment decisions of companies and investors and how should they finance their operations?
**Joint 3rd place in best MSc Finance in theNetherlands - HigherEducation Guide Masters 2017**
In this double degree programme, you obtain two masters at tworenowned universities: MSc Finance from the University of Groningen(UG) and MSc Finance from Lund University School of Economics andManagement (LUSEM). Both programmes are research driven. Yet,whereas the programme in Groningen is more practically orientedwith courses such as company valuation, institutional investmentmanagement and banking, insurance and risk management, theprogramme at LUSEM goes deeper into theoretical modelling andapplying econometric techniques.
Once you have completed this double degree you will have academic knowledge and expertise in solving complex financialproblems and understanding contemporary international literature infinance. You will learn how to apply this academic knowledge when you're analyzing new or unknown financial problems.
What drives investment decisions of companies and investors and how should they finance their operations?
**Joint 3rd place in best MSc Finance in theNetherlands - HigherEducation Guide Masters 2017**
In this double degree programme, you obtain two masters at tworenowned universities: MSc Finance from the University of Groningen(UG) and MSc Finance from Lund University School of Economics andManagement (LUSEM). Both programmes are research driven. Yet,whereas the programme in Groningen is more practically orientedwith courses such as company valuation, institutional investmentmanagement and banking, insurance and risk management, theprogramme at LUSEM goes deeper into theoretical modelling andapplying econometric techniques.
Once you have completed this double degree you will have academic knowledge and expertise in solving complex financialproblems and understanding contemporary international literature infinance. You will learn how to apply this academic knowledge when you're analyzing new or unknown financial problems.
After your studies
Job prospects
As a graduate of the DDM Finance you will be trained for positions such as financial expert in national, international ormultinational institutions and enterprises. Moreover, you may aim a career in the finance industry, including portfolio management,investment banking, trading, security analysis and assetallocation. Because all our programmes are EQUIS and AACSBaccredited, a standard which only 1% of universities reachworldwide, your degree will be highly valued on the labourmarket.
Students of the DDM Finance may finance jobs in areas suchas:
As a graduate of the DDM Finance you will be trained for positions such as financial expert in national, international ormultinational institutions and enterprises. Moreover, you may aim a career in the finance industry, including portfolio management,investment banking, trading, security analysis and assetallocation. Because all our programmes are EQUIS and AACSBaccredited, a standard which only 1% of universities reachworldwide, your degree will be highly valued on the labourmarket.
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Bachelor-Master connections
| Study programme | Organization | Transition |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | University of Groningen | Additional requirements More information:with completed minor Finance |
| Econometrics and Operations Research | University of Groningen | Additional requirements More information:with completed Intermediate Asset Pricing (EBB084A05) andCorporate Finance for E&BE (EBB079A05) |
| Economics and Business Economics | University of Groningen | No additional requirements More information:with completed Intermediate Asset Pricing (EBB084A05) andCorporate Finance for E&BE (EBB079A05) |
| International Business | University of Groningen | No additional requirements More information:with completed minor Finance |
Admission requirements
| Specific requirements | More information |
|---|---|
| certified competences | GMAT/GRE; for specific scores (and exemptions), see http://www.rug.nl/(...)ication/intl-route/1 |
| grade list | A certified grade list(s) is considered in the evaluation |
| language test | TOEFL internet based (IBT): 90, IELTS Academic: 6.5; for specific scores, see: http://www.rug.nl/(...)ication/intl-route/1 |
| previous education | To be eligible for admission to this Master, you need to hold an academic Bachelor's or Master's degree from a research university in one of the following fields: Economics and Business Economics,Business Administration, Econometrics and Operations Research,Economics of Taxation, International Business and TechnologyManagement (with additional requirements). To assess whether your educational/academic background meets the specific programme requirements, we will consider the level and curriculum of your previous studies, and the grades that you have obtained. For more information, see: http://www.rug.nl/(...)ication/intl-route/1 If you have any questions concerning admission, please contact our Admissions Office: http://www.rug.nl/(...)rt/admissions-officeor consult the guide for Teaching and Examination Regulations formore information about admission and application requirements: http://www.rug.nl/(...)nt-handbook/?lang=en |
Admission requirements
| Specific requirements | More information |
|---|---|
| previous education | To assess whether your educational/academic background meets the specific programme requirements, we will consider the level and curriculum of your previous studies, and the grades that you have obtained. Holders of a bachelor diploma of an accredited programme with astudy load of 240 ECs of a Dutch Institution for Higher Educationare eligible for admission after rounding off the pre-masterprogramme for the MSc Finance. Holders of a BSc diploma of an accredited programme with a studyload of 180 Ecs of a Dutch University are directly admitted oreligible for admission after rounding off the pre-master programmefor the MSc Finance, the foregoing to be assessed by the AdmissionsBoard. For more information, see: http://www.rug.nl/(...)plication/nl-route/1 If you have any questions concerning admission, please contact our Admissions Office: http://www.rug.nl/(...)rt/admissions-officeor consult the guide for Teaching and Examination Regulations formore information about admission and application requirements: http://www.rug.nl/(...)nt-handbook/?lang=en |
Language requirements
| Exam | Minimum score |
|---|---|
| IELTS overall band | 6.5 |
| IELTS writing | 5.5 |
| IELTS speaking | 6 |
| TOEFL paper based | 575 |
| TOEFL internet based | 90 |
If I had to choose a Master's programme again, I would be on a flight to Groningen.
Ana Quintana, Mexico, Strategic Innovation Management
I gained a Bachelor's degree in Management & Marketing in Mexico City before I came to the Netherlands to undertake my Master's programme. During my Bachelor's studies, I spent a semester in Canada and I wanted to expand my international (study) experiences before starting work. I was keen to focus on innovation which is not usually offered in Mexico hence the combination of Innovation and Strategy in one programme directed me to Groningen.
My Master's thesis dealt with Innovation in family businesses and I now benefit from the intense research modules offered during the programme. Now I am working as a Promotion Manager in charge of the several customer loyalty programs offered by one of Mexico's biggest hotel chains. Although the Master's program was rather theoretical, I feel that it prepared me very well for my current job.
There was nothing about Groningen that I did not like: the city is just beautiful. I especially enjoyed going everywhere by bike, the variety of offers for students and, of course, the Queensday (now Kings Day) celebrations. Groningen has everything to make (foreign) students feel at home.
Looking back a year after my return to Mexico, I feel that I especially enjoyed getting to know Dutch culture. In addition, the courses offered and the beauty of the city made my stay in Groningen an unforgettable experience. If I had to choose a Master's programme again, I would be on a flight to Groningen.
I had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to expand my knowledge in the field of law
Lejla Terzimehic, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Global Criminal Law
Thanks to the European Commission Scholarship and the Talent Grant from the University of Groningen, I had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to expand my knowledge in the field of law that I am most passionate about, at one of the oldest and most prestigious European universities.
Being very intellectually challenging, the master programme truly met my expectations. Sharing knowledge with my colleagues, all coming from different legal traditions, and learning from inspiring professors enriched me with the skills I hadn't attained during my previous education.
What I found to be the most beneficial is that the Dutch education system which, taught us to develop a critical opinion on law-related issues. Moreover, this master programme had a unique approach in tackling controversial contemporary legal issues. Due to its strong comparative emphasis, it encouraged us to keep at constant track with our national law, which is of a huge significance.
Both the master and a 6-month long internship at the International Criminal Tribunal for The Former Yugoslavia strengthened my belief in Justice. Furthermore, besides this academic benefit, I believe that studying abroad unequivocally broadens our horizons and tests prejudices we even are not aware of.
