Master of Science Finance

School of Business

Your path into the world of finance! With the Master in Finance at FHNW, you start your career in the dynamic world of finance. We will prepare you for the top jobs of tomorrow.

Factsheet

Degree: Master of Science FHNW in Finance
Study mode: Full-time and Flexitime
Learning mode: Online and Onsite
ECTS credits: 90
Next start: 14.9.2026
Duration: 1.5 years / 3 semesters (Fast Track+) or 2.5 years / 5 semesters (Work & Study)
Teaching language: English
Place: Basel
Stay abroad: Possible
Application fee: CHF 200
Semester fee: CHF 750 for residents of Switzerland (for details see fees)

At a glance

Profound know-how: Build a strong foundation for your finance career – our curriculum is scientifically profound and internationally recognised.
Flexible to success: Choose your pace – complete the programme in 3 semesters (Fast Track+) or in 5 semesters (Work & Study).
Your network booster: Take advantage of our partnerships with leading professionals and companies in the financial sector. Coming soon: Academic partnerships with the CFA Institute, GARP and CAIA are in preparation.
Hands-on: Demonstrate your skills in lab modules and compete with the best in the CFA Institute Research Challenge.

Why study this?

Why Finance? Because your skills are in demand and create real added value.

With this Master degree, you will secure your entry into the most exciting areas of the financial world. With your in-depth knowledge of corporate financial management and the financial markets, you will create real added value in practice. Our graduates are qualified to take on responsible specialist and management roles in national and international organisations and earn top salaries on the job market.

Financial management of companies and public administration

Banks, insurance companies and other financial service providers

Auditing and consulting firms

Supervisory authorities, central banks and non-profit organisations

Structure and programme contents

Students in the Master of Finance programme must earn a minimum of 90 ECTS, of which 60 must be earned through core modules and 30 through elective modules. The content covers four central areas of expertise.

What you will learn

Financial Markets: Understand global financial markets, investments and institutions.
Financial Management: Master corporate finance, valuation and accounting.
Methods & Ethics: Apply quantitative analyses and act responsibly.
Hands-on Skills: Applying models to real-world problems, use digital tools and take part in the CFA Institute Research Challenge.

Core Modules

Elective Modules

Additional Modules

Additional Information

Your Study Model

Fast Track+

Work & Study

Industry Recognition

Accelerate your career with a curriculum designed in collaboration with top professional experts. Our programme covers a significant share of the relevant professional candidate body of knowledge, giving you a head start on industry designations. Furthermore, our partnerships allow us to offer fellowships to exceptional students every year.

Secure your entry into the most exciting areas of the financial world.

"With this Master degree, you will secure your entry into the most exciting areas of the financial world. With your in-depth knowledge of corporate financial management and the financial markets, you will create real added value in practice."

International

For attractive positions in finance, there are common international standards that candidates must meet. That is why we have consistently aligned our programme with these standards in order to optimally prepare you for a career in a global financial world.

Go Global

International accreditations: We prepare you for the CFA, GARP, and CAIA exams. Accreditations are in preparation.
Worldwide competition: Show your talent at the CFA Institute Research Challenge, a global contest for students.
Top contacts: Networks with top experts from the financial sector in Switzerland.

IMA Academic Partner

CAIA Academic Partner

200 partner universities worldwide

An overview of all partner universities marked with "(MSc)" for student exchange at Master level can be found here.

All Partner Universities

Lecturers

Your lecturers are a mixture of internationally recognised researchers and experienced professionals from the field. This is proven by the high AACSB standard that our business school meets and ensures that you receive excellent methodological and practical training.

Learn from the best

Gain insights into the latest concepts and developments from research.
Learn from experts who work in the world of finance every day.

Requirements and admission

We look forward to receiving your application for the Master of Science in Finance.

Are you ready? This is what you need

A Bachelor degree in business administration, economics or a related field.
English language skills at B2 level.
Work experience

If your Bachelor's degree is in a different subject, you may be able to start the programme after completing a sequence of bridge courses (Passerelle).