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:
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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: