The curriculum of the programme is divided into 6 blocks. On top of that, you must choose 2 electives.
Take your business performance to new heights. Learn to set goals, measure progress, and optimise organisational outcomes. Gain the tools to drive success and achieve excellence.
Get introduced to fundamental concepts in Finance and build a strong framework applying the most commonly used tools in valuation and capital budgeting.
Enhance your skills in econometric analysis of macroeconomic and financial data, emphasizing regression theory and time series analysis.
Understand core financial concepts and theories related to different types of investments, and learn to apply them to practical problems faced by financial practitioners.
Gain knowledge of key issues in M&A and restructuring. Understand the theoretical foundations and conceptual underpinnings, and learn to apply concepts and ideas in the real business world.
Learn to apply conceptual aspects of financial accounting and reporting to the financial statements of real-world organisations.
Unleash the power of data-driven decision-making. Master advanced analytics techniques, extract insights, and drive strategic outcomes. Harness the potential of big data for business success.
Develop the necessary skills to design, value and manage risks using derivatives contracts. Acquire essential skills related to hedging, speculation and arbitrage.
Learn how to apply computing technology to financial trading strategies and use Python to programme various financial algorithms.
Master the language of money and drive financial success. Learn to analyse investments, optimise capital structure, and make strategic financial decisions. Become a finance leader and maximise business value.
Get an overview of key issues in financial risk management. Learn to evaluate, measure and manage financial risks to which companies are exposed.
Learn to build financial models for corporate finance, investments, portfolios and advanced derivatives pricing using Monte-Carlo simulations.
Acquire a statistical, technical and intuitive understanding of machine learning and AI techniques. Learn methods to assess and enhance the performance of these techniques.
This interactive course bridges the gap between the ‘Investment’ course and the real-world investment industry through guest speakers, research discussions, and student debates. Students will gain a solid understanding of the core issues in today’s asset management industry.
Learn to run your own private blockchain and gain an understanding of what it takes to launch a financial service on a blockchain.
You need 2 electives to graduate. You can choose between the following courses:
Students will immerse themselves in Paris’s startup ecosystem through site visits, workshops, and guest lectures, collaborate on a team project highlighting key entrepreneurial trends, and engage in daily reflections to deepen cross-cultural, analytical, and creative skills.
Discover topics like digital currencies, blockchains in the FinTech field.
Get acquainted with the key principles, behaviors, tools and frameworks enabling start-ups and start-up initiatives within large corporates to capture digital opportunities.
This course offers a comprehensive overview of sustainable finance and impact investing, covering key principles, practices, and their impact on finance and business.
Students collaborate in international teams to design practical solutions for real companies abroad, gaining hands-on exposure to the country’s business context, markets, and practices. The project builds skills in problem-solving, teamwork, cross-cultural communication, strategic thinking, and delivering results to clients under faculty supervision.
This elective covers the role, skills, and responsibilities of product managers, focusing on customer needs, technology integration, and agile product development. Students apply tools across the full product lifecycle and present their developed product at the end of the course.
This course teaches students how to analyse and advise scale-ups by focusing on five key decision areas: strategy, execution, people and organization, cash and capital, and marketing and sales. Through seminars and a real-world team project, students apply frameworks, develop consultancy reports and pitches, and strengthen collaboration and communication skills.
This course covers startup financing, valuation, deal negotiation, and exit strategies, helping students evaluate investment opportunities and funding options. Case studies and practical examples teach them to navigate term sheets and understand both entrepreneur and investor perspectives.
This course covers corporate venturing, resource allocation, and entrepreneurial decision-making. Students gain hands-on experience through a corporate collaboration challenge to develop venturing skills and strategic judgment.
This course explores how innovation drives business strategy, enables disruption, and creates new opportunities by leveraging technology, consumer insights, and pilot testing. Through lectures, case studies, and practical exercises, students learn to develop, implement, and sustain innovative ideas that support long-term strategic goals.
This course covers supply chain management, including strategy, performance, risk, and the impact of technology and sustainability. Students gain practical skills to optimise and lead supply chains effectively through lectures and case studies.
This 1 week trip offers insight into the nature of business in South Africa. Attend lectures at the University of Cape Town Business School. Discuss innovation, inclusive business models, and emerging markets with business school faculties, industry experts, executives and entrepreneurs.
You have the option to take individual modules from our MBA programme. This allows you to deepen or broaden your expertise in a specific area of finance. Each module provides in-depth knowledge on key themes within the field. All classes are on campus, so a valid visa for the Netherlands is required.
The Amsterdam Leadership Programme is our personal coaching programme. It helps you to develop your personal and professional leadership skills through lectures, workshops and intervision sessions. The focus is on exploring your own leadership styles, strengths, and development areas. You will:
Our lecturers combine strong academic expertise with extensive experience in the financial sector. You also learn from your international classmates, who bring a wide range of professional backgrounds to the classroom. The programme challenges you to think critically in theoretical discussions and immediately apply new knowledge to real-life business cases and within your own organisation. This way, you develop the skills and mindset needed to become a leader in finance.
Hands-on learning is central to the programme. You will, for example: