Banking and Finance

Financial markets play a key role in the stability and prosperity of economies, governments and organisations, with profound effect on the individual and society as a whole.
In this one-year programme, you will learn how to contribute to an efficient and effective international industry, with special attention to international financial markets, institutions and regulation.

Based on Utrecht University’s research expertise, this unique and state-of-the-art Finance Master’s gives you a deep understanding of the interaction between the economic environment, economic policy, financial markets and financial institutions. In the Master in Banking and Finance you will focus on:

investment banking in international financial markets
regulation of banks and other financial institutions worldwide
central bank policies and commercial banks’ strategic allocation, funding and investment decisions
risk management and the sustainability of financial systems and investments.