Master of Science in Banking and Finance Education for tomorrow's leaders in Banking and Finance

Language of instruction

• English

Student counselling

• Prof. Dr. Simon Amrein
• Prof. Dr. Florian Schreiber

Head of studies/Study coordinator

• Prof. Dr. Simon Amrein

Study fees

Application fee: CHF 250     
Semester fees: CHF 800

Studies budget – Banking and Finance

For further information on «Financial Matters» please click here.

International

During their studies, students have the opportunity to do a second degree and spend a semester abroad as part of an exchange visit.

Place of study

Campus Zug-Rotkreuz

Duration of studies

Regular study programme: 4 semesters
Extended study programme: 6 semesters
Employment up to a half-time job is possible in conjunction with the study programme.
For international students: the study workload demands a commitment of 25 contact hours per week (lectures, group-work exercises, projects). 

Time model

• full-time / part-time, 4 semesters
• part-time, 6 semesters

Academic and practical relevance

As an attractive option for holders of a bachelor's degree from a university level institution, the Master of Science in Banking and Finance, a MSc degree, provides an academic, research-based, practically oriented and  internationally aligned specialist education in Banking and Finance. The curriculum of the MSc in Banking and Finance is closely aligned with the Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) from the Chartered Financial Analyst® Program. The MSc in Banking and Finance is part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program.

Teaching and training culture

The course includes a combination of contact study, supervised self-study and self-directed learning. Lecturers, well-versed in theory and with a wealth of practical experience, are on hand to ensure that students receive the appropriate blend of theory and practice at master's level.

Services

 

The Lucerne School of Business offers the following services to students:

• Smart-Up aims to motivate students and encourage them to pursue their business ideas, put them into practice and establish their own start-up. Entrepreneurial students can receive support in the form of one-on-one coaching and advice, being paired with other students and external stakeholders, and through workshops, events and infrastructure.
• The University's Careers Service provides students with a range of activities and offers as they make the transition into a new career or plan their career path.  These include mentoring or peer programmes, recruitment fairs or initial contact meetings. The Careers Service works with external partners to offer solutions that are tailored to the needs of students.
• The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts' Language Centre offers language tuition that goes beyond the prescribed contents of the degree programmes and fosters an international outlook. The tuition provided by the University takes into account the growing importance of language skills in our increasingly mobile society.

 

Network for expats: Living in Lucerne and Lili Centre

 

Cross-disciplinary modules

The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts in partnership with the University of Lucerne and the University of Teacher Education Lucerne offers interdisciplinary studies that are of general interest. These Interdisciplinary Learning Programmes (ISAs) address a wide range of cultural, economic, technical, legal, political and ethical themes. They are taught as modules and the content is designed to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and broaden the student’s horizons.

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