Master in International Finance

Sogang University's International Finance program, part of the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS), trains students to analyze cross-border capital flows, currency risk, and the workings of global financial institutions. The curriculum generally spans international monetary economics, foreign exchange and derivatives markets, corporate finance, investment theory, and financial regulation, equipping graduates with skills applied in banking, asset management, corporate finance departments, and international agencies. Students examine how monetary policy, trade patterns, and political developments influence financial markets worldwide, preparing them for work in investment banking, treasury management, financial consulting, and public-sector economic institutions. Many graduates move into positions as financial analysts, risk managers, or advisors handling international transactions and market strategy. Located at Sogang University in Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea, the program is offered at the master's level over a two-year period through GSIS, with intakes beginning in March and September of every year. All instruction is delivered in English, allowing students from different countries to study international finance together and communicate with global markets and employers without language constraints. Because the program sits within a broader international studies school, students also encounter coursework connecting financial systems to diplomacy, trade policy, and regional economic development, which is useful for careers that combine finance with international relations. This structure appeals to students who want to work in trade finance, sovereign debt analysis, or financial roles at organizations operating across Korea, East Asia, and the wider global economy, while building a strong grounding in both quantitative finance methods and the institutional context in which financial decisions are made.