Master in Finance

Tuition fees for Master in Finance are 1,876 USD per year.

Finance is the study of how individuals, companies, and public bodies manage money, allocate capital, and evaluate risk. A master's programme in Finance builds on undergraduate training in economics, business, or a related quantitative field and moves into more advanced material: corporate finance, asset pricing, financial markets and institutions, investment analysis, financial econometrics, and risk management. Students typically work with statistical and financial modelling tools, learn to read and interpret financial statements, and study how interest rates, exchange rates, and macroeconomic conditions shape investment decisions. Coursework often includes portfolio theory, derivatives, corporate valuation, and the regulatory environment surrounding banks and financial markets. Graduates of finance programmes commonly move into roles in investment banking, asset and wealth management, corporate finance departments, insurance, consulting, and financial regulation. Others continue toward doctoral research in finance or economics, or pursue professional certifications in areas such as chartered financial analysis or risk management. The analytical skills developed in the field, including quantitative modelling, statistical reasoning, and the ability to interpret market data, are also transferable to broader roles in strategy, data analysis, and business planning. This two-year Finance programme is offered by Università degli Studi di Siena, in the city of Siena, Italy, and is taught in English. As a master's-level programme, it is intended for students who already hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification and want to deepen their knowledge of financial theory and practice before entering the workforce or pursuing further academic study. The English-medium format is designed to make the programme accessible to an international student body studying in Italy.