MSc in Finance

Dear Prospective Candidate, Rapid advancements in information technology and the globalization of financial markets have dramatically increased the level of technical expertise expected from successful financial professionals. The ALBA MSc in Finance has been designed to offer a unique educational experience; one that combines and balances the need for rigor and academic thinking with the practical aspects of the dynamic "real world" of finance. It aims at providing students with solid conceptual, analytical and technologically advanced training in finance and a sound understanding of the application of theories and techniques in banking, corporate finance, investment management, risk management and treasury management. We choose our students on the basis of their future potential, a good quantitative background, a genuine interest in economics and finance, leadership potential and a strong motivation to succeed in the challenging and highly rewarding world of finance. Our resident and visiting faculty consists of renowned academics from the best USA and European Business Schools. Many courses include presentations from leading local and international industry practitioners to ensure professional relevance. The Academic Advisory Committee, consisting of some of the most renowned academics worldwide - coming from such Business Schools as Harvard Business School; Yale School of Management; MIT; University of Chicago; New York University (Stern School) and London's Business School - assures that your experience at our MSc Program will be comparable to the corresponding one in the best programs abroad. I welcome your interest in ALBA's MSc in Finance and I look forward to seeing you in our Program.

Dr. Nicholas Tessaromatis Associate Professor of Finance Academic Director, MSc in Finance