Study and Career opportunities
The Financial Economics track of the Master in Finance and Economics targets students who seek to gain expertise in decision making combining economic and financial knowledge with statistical, econometric and data analytic methods. It offers the necessary skills for a successful start of a career in consulting and policy analysis in the financial and banking industry, or in the public sector including ministries, central banks, statistical offices.
Objectives
Learning Outcomes
• Acquire advanced interdisciplinary knowledge within the academic field;
• Develop detailed understanding of a range of econometric and programming techniques, economic theory and policy making, the working of financial markets and institutions, and further aspects of financial economics;
• Develop skills and tools to analyse problems and identify appropriate solutions based on well-founded scientific methods and instrument of the field;
• Gain critical thinking, ability to work independently and communicate on the subject using terminology, language and expressions of the field;
• Gain exposure to the financial sector and offer opportunities for professional networking.
Career perspectives
Luxembourg offers a dynamic and international job market. Graduates from the Financial Economics track of the Master in Finance and Economics, will be prepared for different career paths in Luxembourg or abroad, for example with:
• Banks and other financial institutions
• Central Banks and Statistical Offices
• Public sector
• Asset management firms
• Consultancy companies
• Industrial companies
• Insurance companies
• Financial administration
The track allows students to pursue their chosen field of specialisation, while also offering a common foundation and the opportunity to explore the basics of each field. The result is a well-rounded education in finance and economics enabling graduates to successfully enter the job market.
Some career paths may benefit from additional training as for example through the European Master in Official Statistics (EMOS).
Employability
We are training highly skilled and employable graduates: 100% of past year cohort is currently employed! Discover the career paths of our former students with our employability survey.