The MSc in Global Finance & Economics offers a structured approach to learning, combining intensive coursework with practical modules. Following the foundational courses in semesters 1 and 2, the modular curriculum provides specialized courses in four fields during semesters 2 and 3. This specialization phase involves practice topics courses taught by financial practitioners and economic policy decision-makers and transferable skills courses complementing the program-specific learning. In semester 4, the thematic focus of the Master thesis may be chosen by the individual professional and personal interests.
The Master in Global Finance & Economic program features rigorous advanced fundamentals and specialization courses in Finance and Economics, backed by supporting courses in Econometrics, Data Science and Programming. Based on my great experience with the academic environment at VGU, I strongly believe that graduates from GFE will make glittering careers in the world of finance and economic analysis.
Advanced fundamental courses (7 x 6 CP) ensure that students acquire a thorough knowledge in the core areas of finance, economic theory, quantitative methods, and programming as needed in finance and economics.
The modular curriculum offers advanced topics courses in four fields during the specialization phase. Students choose six advanced topics courses (6 x 6 CP). The fields of specialization are:
With advanced course topics from areas such as:
With advanced course topics from areas such as:
With advanced course topics from areas such as:
With advanced course topics from areas such as:
Transferable skills courses (2 x 3 CP) will support students in developing the abilities essential for a career in financial markets and economic policy analysis. Among others, the transdisciplinary topics taught may include:
The practice topics courses (2 x 3 CP) focus on how models and methods, as studied in the advanced fundamentals and advanced topics courses, are applied by financial market practitioners and economic policy decision-makers. The topics taught may include:
The master thesis (24 CP) demonstrates a student’s in-depth knowledge of a topic from the program’s fields through an original, critical synthesis of research and independent work using theoretical and empirical methods.
Guidance will be provided by a faculty advisor and the master thesis seminar (6 CP), which offers peer and faculty feedback. The thesis showcases the student’s ability to address complex issues in global finance and economic policy analysis.
The optional “Experience Frankfurt” allows students to:
Students need to cover costs for travel, accommodation, and meals.
