How banks work and interact
These courses take an in-depth look at how banks work and interact with other players in the finance world and how they manage risk. Quantitative finance uses advanced methods in econometrics to better model returns on financial assets.
You can choose from 3 different modules on Banking and Quantitative Finance.
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Financial Econometrics
You will develop skills for the econometric analysis of macroeconomic and financial data, with a particular emphasis on regression theory and time series analysis.
Schedule in academic year 2021-2022:*
Lectures: September-October, once a week on Tuesdays.
First class: 7 September 2021Times: 18:30-22:00 Assessment: Group assignment and individual written exam Application deadline: 24 August 2021 *The schedule is subject to change. The module is offered once per academic year.
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Financial Modelling
You will concentrate on building financial models for corporate finance, investments, portfolios and corporate valuation.
Schedule in academic year 2021-2022:*
Lectures: February-March, three consecutive weekends on Saturday and Sundays.
First class: 19 February 2022Times: 10:00-14:00 Assessment: Group assignments and individual written exam Application deadline: 4 February 2022 *The schedule is subject to change. The module is offered once per academic year.
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Risk Management
You get an overview of key issues in financial risk management. You are trained in evaluating, measuring and managing a range of financial risks to which companies are exposed.
Schedule in academic year 2021-2022:*
Lectures: February-March, once a week on Wednesdays.
First class: 9 February 2022Times: 18:30-22:00 Assessment: Group assignment and individual written exam Application deadline: 26 January 2022 *The schedule is subject to change. The module is offered once per academic year.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding the Finance Modules, please contact:
Gosia Herudzinska
Sales and Recruitment Manager, Executive Programmes
E: admissions-mif@uva.nl
T: +31 (0)20 525 4056
M/WhatsApp: +31 (0)6 1165 2044