Master of Advanced Studies ZFH in Banking & Finance
Free
1 year — 2 years
Deutsch
Expert level
Master of Advanced Studies (MAS)
Zürich

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The Hochschule für Wirtschaft Zürich (HWZ), is a state-accredited private university of applied sciences for business studies as well as a further education and training institution for business profe...
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Description

This MAS Banking & Finance HWZ creates the ideal basis for career entry into senior management and specialist functions in the financial sector. With our modular Master you will acquire application-oriented knowledge and deepen your competencies with specialized knowledge in your field of activity.

Today, management functions in finance require entrepreneurial thinking, leadership skills, in-depth technical knowledge and analytical skills. The Master's program in Banking and Finance creates the basis for career entry into senior management and specialist functions in finance. With our Master Banking and Finance, you will set an important milestone in your life. Understanding bank management and governance as a holistic discipline is the objective of our Master.

Description

The demands on financial specialists have increased significantly in recent years. Retail Banking suffers from low interest rates and the increased cost awareness of investors. Investment banking is confronted with increasingly strict regulation. Digitalization is leading to fundamental changes in the financial industry and to new business models. Fintech and Big Data are enabling new models of customer service.

Today, the financial industry needs professionals and, above all, managers who can understand the different types of risks, identify potential opportunities and, at the same time, take appropriate measures in a competitive environment.

Your benefit

  • Thanks to the elective CAS, you will deepen your know-how in a topic that is important to you and thus strengthen your position in the job market.
  • Follow-up MSc to doctoral studies possible
  • Course is FIBAA accredited (international)

Modular structure MAS Banking & Finance

Tailored to your specific needs and requirements, you choose the course of study that maximizes your added value in practice. Modularization allows you to tailor your continuing education. The program can be completed within 2 years. The maximum duration of study is five years. Information, costs and start dates can be found on the relevant CAS study program pages.

To successfully complete the MAS Banking & Finance, you must attend the CAS Financial Markets & Investing Innovations HWZ as a basic module. You then select another CAS from the other compulsory electives. As a third CAS, you can also choose a course of study from the other elective CAS if you wish. This allows you to set your own personal focus, tailored to your professional needs.

After completing the three CAS, you will work on your Master's thesis.

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Requirements

University degree and at least 2 years of study-relevant professional experience. Other equivalent educational qualifications with corresponding practical experience can be recognized by means of an extraordinary admission procedure. In the case of extraordinary admission, the "Preparatory Course for Master's Studies" must be completed in the course of the 1st semester.

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