The MSc in Finance Applicant Profile
We are looking for high-potential individuals with good quantitative background, with degrees in Business, Economics, Engineering or Science, a genuine interest in finance, leadership potential, good communication skills and ample motivation to succeed. In addition, since English is the language of instruction, it is essential that all participants have excellent command of the English language and to be currently employed (valid for the part time program only).
Admissions Process
Candidates to be considered for the MSc in Finance must submit the following documents:
- ALBA's application form, including two recent photographs
- Two letters of recommendation (in Greek) - (in English)
- Official transcripts as well as certified copies of degrees from each undergraduate, graduate or professional degree earned
- Proof of competence in the English language. Candidates are required to either hold the Proficiency or take the TOEFL (100 minimum score-ALBA code 0942), or the IELTS (7.0 minimum score), unless their Bachelor's degree has been awarded from an English speaking academic institution
- Essays
- A minimum GMAT score of 550 is expected (ALBA MSc in Finance code 3BM-38-98)
- Receipt of the non-refundable application fee's [€60] deposit (Alpha Bank account No. 101-00-2320-011893, IBAN: GR21 0140 1010 1010 0232 0011 893, SWIFT (BIC) CODE: CRBAGRAAXXX) or charge of credit card (VISA or MASTERCARD)
- Personal interview
Applicants, who cannot obtain an official transcript in a reasonable time, may send a photocopy of unofficial transcripts as a temporary substitute in order to expedite the evaluation process.
Applications with one or more missing documents will not be processed until these documents are received. Admission to the Program is decided by the Admissions Committee on the basis of the qualifications and the applicant's personality and commitment.
Calendar
The program starts on August 28th, 2010 with the Teambuilding Workshop and continues on Monday August 30th, 2010.
| Course Courses |
30/08/2010 - 28/02/2011 |
| Specialization Courses |
01/03/2011 - 29/04/2011 |
| Elective Courses |
02/05/2011 - 30/06/2011 |
| Security Analysis Course |
02/05/2011 - 31/07/2011 |
Part time students may extend the program's duration up to two years
Tuition Fees for entry year: September 2010
€15,700 payable in installments. Books and teaching material are included in the tuition fees.
Deadline for the Next Round of Admissions: Friday, October 1st, 2010
ALBA accepts applications all year round & candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. However, applications received after the beginning of the program will not be reviewed for the current intake, but will certainly be reviewed for next year's intake.
For further information concerning the MSc in Finance Program please contact:
ALBA Graduate Business School
The MSc in Finance Program
Athinas Ave. & 2A Areos Str.,
166 71 Vouliagmeni, Greece
Tel.: (+30) 210 8964531-8
Fax: (+30) 210 8964737- 8962139
E-mail: msfinance@alba.edu.gr