Master of Science in Finance
Your path into the world of finance!
Key data
- Degree
- Master of Science FHNW in Finance
- Studying type
- Full-time or flexible
- ECTS points
- 90
- Next start
- September 2026
- Studying mode
- Mix of presence, online & asynchronous
- Duration
- 1.5 years / 3 semesters (Fast Track+) or 2.5 years / 5 semesters (Work & Study)
- Teaching language
- English
- Place
- Basel
- Semester fee
- CHF 750 (*for residents of Switzerland. For details see fees.)
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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.
- 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 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.
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.
- 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.
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.
Full speed ahead to graduation in 3 semesters. You have 2.5 days of classes per week during the semester.
Flexible in 5 semesters alongside your job. You have 1.5 days of classes per week during the semester.
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.
- 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.
Your lecturers are a mixture of internationally recognized 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.
- Gain insights into the latest concepts and developments from research.
- Learn from experts who work in the world of finance every day.
We look forward to receiving your application for the Master of Science in Finance.
- 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).
Basel is an international hotspot for business and finance, and a city rich in culture. This makes it the perfect place to study business in the heart of Europe. It is also home to two of Switzerland's three largest listed companies. You can travel quickly by train throughout Switzerland (to Zurich, Geneva or the Alps), as well as to destinations such as Frankfurt, Paris and Milan. The nearby airport offers connections to further abroad.
Your studies will take place at the brand new, cutting-edge Dreispitz Campus in Basel. With the help of renowned architects, we have consistently tailored the Dreispitz to the needs of our students.