Study Programmes Master in Finance and Economics

Study and career opportunities

The first year lays the foundation for an international career in economics and finance. Successful candidates can continue with a specialization in the second year to confer their master degree in economics and finance or may apply to the Master in Quantitative Economics and Finance if they wish to pursue an academic career.

Objectives

  • Common understanding of finance and economics for students from all backgrounds
  • Insight into the Luxembourg financial centre
  • Understanding of the nature, role and function of financial markets (such as money, bond, and equity and derivatives markets)
  • Proficiency in basic quantitative tools and techniques
  • Application of knowledge to recognise and analyse complex problems in the given

Learning outcomes

  • Draw on a thorough understanding of the functioning of national (Luxembourg) and supranational financial markets and institutions
  • Mobilise and apply specific and targeted knowledge in the fields of banking, insurance, risk management, asset management, financial economics or digital and sustainable finance
  • Use financial modelling to solve complex financial problems
  • Communicate ideas clearly and concisely
  • Be an active and effective member of a team
  • Retrieve and process relevant financial information from a variety of sources

Alumni interviews

  • Maria’s journey from Master in Finance and Economics to a top PhD in economics

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  • Alumni: Denise Herrmann – Master in Finance and Economics

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Student testimonials

  • Student

    Choosing the Master’s in Finance and Economics at the UniLU was one of the best decisions I’ve made

    Joyce Aridaojo EKELE
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  • Student

    What I love most is the international learning environment

    Moses Baffour KYEI
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  • Student

    The practical experience I’ve gained so far has been invaluable

    Ajith Kumar Puthur Narayanankutty
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