Programme
Programme
The curriculum of the programme is divided into 6 blocks. On top of that, you must choose 2 electives.
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Strategic Performance Management
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.
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Advanced Corporate Finance & Valuation
Get introduced to fundamental concepts in Finance and build a strong framework applying the most commonly used tools in valuation and capital budgeting.
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Financial Econometrics
Enhance your skills in econometric analysis of macroeconomic and financial data, emphasizing regression theory and time series analysis.
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Investments and Algorithmic Trading
Understand core financial concepts and theories related to different types of investments, and learn to apply them to practical problems faced by financial practitioners.
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M&A and Restructuring
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.
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Financial Analysis and Valuation
Learn to apply conceptual aspects of financial accounting and reporting to the financial statements of real-world organisations.
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Strategic Analytics
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.
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Financial Derivatives
Develop the necessary skills to design, value and manage risks using derivatives contracts. Acquire essential skills related to hedging, speculation and arbitrage.
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Data Analytics and Quantitative Trading
Learn how to apply computing technology to financial trading strategies and use Python to programme various financial algorithms.
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Corporate Finance
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.
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Risk Management
Get an overview of key issues in financial risk management. Learn to evaluate, measure and manage financial risks to which companies are exposed.
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Financial Modeling
Learn to build financial models for corporate finance, investments, portfolios and advanced derivatives pricing using Monte-Carlo simulations.
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Machine Learning & AI in Finance
Acquire a statistical, technical and intuitive understanding of machine learning and AI techniques. Learn methods to assess and enhance the performance of these techniques.
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Advanced Asset Management
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.
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Applied Blockchain
Learn to run your own private blockchain and gain an understanding of what it takes to launch a financial service on a blockchain.
Electives
You need 2 electives to graduate. You can choose between the following courses:
Take individual modules from the MBA programme
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.
Amsterdam Leadership Programme
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:
- receive feedback on key skills;
- focus on the skills needed to grow professionally within an organisation;
- learn specific skills relevant to personal goals;
- network with an influential employee;
- share both frustrations and successes.
Balanced mix of theory and practice
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.
Learn by doing
Hands-on learning is central to the programme. You will, for example:
- develop a business plan in Fintech Venture.
- explore asset management theory with industry experts in Advanced Asset Management.
- solve a real-life business case in Mergers & Acquisitions and present your work to leading professionals in the field.