In today’s fast-paced and globally interconnected world, financial management is more complex than ever. Organisations must balance long-term stakeholder value with the need for immediate financial growth, navigating challenges that demand innovative and strategic thinking.
Are you ready to become part of the next generation of visionary Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) with the skills to lead financial strategies in large corporations, SMEs, and start-ups alike? If so, the Master’s in Financial Management at Utrecht University School of Economics (U.S.E.) is your gateway to success. Join us and shape the future of finance!
The real world perspective
The Utrecht University School of Economics (U.S.E.) aims to contribute to an economy where people flourish. We enrich economics with other disciplines to better solve problems and identify opportunities, from a business and a government point of view. Scientifically rigorous and societally relevant. The real world perspective.
Content of the programme
This Master's programme equips you with a comprehensive understanding of financial management within national and multinational corporations. Key areas of focus include:
- Raising and allocating capital effectively.
- Managing short-term resources and corporate risks.
- Leveraging innovative financing methods like fintech and crowdfunding.
- Evaluating organisational performance using financial and non-financial information.
- Making informed decisions based on financial analyses.
- Aligning organisational goals through performance management and compensation systems.
- Implementing financial policy changes.
- Conducting company valuations and strategic financial decision-making.
Acquire the advanced skills and comprehensive understanding of how organisations manage their financial transactions to achieve their goals and objectives in our MSc in Financial Management.
Programme objectives
The Master of Financial Management at Utrecht University aims to equip you with:
- A multidisciplinary and international perspective to navigate the financial, economic, managerial, regulatory, and reporting challenges in maximizing enterprise value.
- The latest financial theory alongside practical skills, enabling you to apply both hard and soft financial management strategies in complex environments.
- A strategic mindset to balance short- and long-term objectives, align shareholder and stakeholder interests, and integrate financial and social responsibilities in decision-making.
Career prospects
Upon completing the MSc in Financial Management, you will be well-equipped for a career in financial management within SMEs or multinational organisations, as well as in consulting firms. While the programme focuses on the financial aspects of management, it also provides a strong foundation for broader managerial roles, allowing for versatility in your career path
CFA Recognition
The MSc programme in Financial Management is part of the CFA® Institute University Recognition Programme.
Key facts
- Degree:
- International Economics and Business
- Language of instruction:
- English
- Mode of study:
- Full-time
- Study duration:
- 1 year
- Start:
- September
- Tuition fees:
- Dutch and other EU/EEA students (statutory fee, full-time) 2024-2025: € 2.530
Non-EU/EEA students (institutional fee) 2024-2025: € 20.043
More information about fees - Croho code:
- 60648
- Accreditation:
- Accredited by the NVAO
- Faculty:
- Law, Economics and Governance
- Graduate school:
- School of Economics