Master of Science in Global Finance and Economics ( GFE)
Goethe University Frankfurt
Program Overview
Practitioners in today's financial markets and economic analysis are facing a myriad of probing challenges. The MSc in Global Finance and Economics programme is designed with such challenges in mind and combines thorough training in state-of-the-art methods in asset pricing and corporate finance with corresponding training in microeconomics, monetary economics, macroeconomics, econometrics, data science, and selected aspects of programming, providing its participants with a broad methodological apparatus and those tools needed to address current and future challenges in global finance and economic analysis. combines academic rigour with a focus on topical issues facing financial practitioners and economic policy decision-makers and gives due consideration also to the development of transferable skills such as effective communication, networking, and leadership. provides its participants with the opportunity to gain valuable experience outside of Vietnam through an optional "Experience Frankfurt" module, including the option to engage in in-depth academic research at Goethe University as part of the work underlying the Master's thesis. The programme is aimed at promising graduates of Business, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics and related undergraduate programmes, whose goal is to prepare for rewarding professional careers in financial markets, financial regulation, or in monetary and fiscal policy. The programme draws upon the expertise in finance and monetary economics at Goethe University and at Vietnamese−German University and links to the broad range of premier financial institutions based in Frankfurt as well as the growing number of these in Ho Chi Minh City, reflecting the city’s efforts to become an international financial centre. The key objective of the programme is to put graduates in a highly competitive position in the recruitment process for rewarding jobs in the financial industry. Some programme graduates may choose to pursue academic research in top-notch structured PhD programmes in Finance and in Economics.
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October)
Duration
4 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
€60,000 – €100,000 per year
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
English
Applicants are required to submit proof of English language proficiency at the B2-level in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The programme will accept the results of the following tests, taken no longer than four years prior to the date of submission: International English Language Testing System (IELTS), minimum score of 5.5 Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT® and TOEFL iBT® Home Edition, minimum score of 46 to 59 Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English, minimum score of 160 to 165 English Language Level Test (ELLT) – Oxford International Digital Institute Applicants may apply for a waiver from submitting one of the above proofs of proficiency in English in case one of the following conditions applies: The applicant is a native speaker of English. The applicant has completed undergraduate or Master-level studies in a degree programme taught entirely in English. The applicant has worked in an English-speaking country in a position involving the use of professional English for at least one year In case of doubt, applicants are encouraged to contact the academic coordinator of the programme, Dr Le Van Ha, at ha.lv@vgu.edu.vn for further advice on demonstrating English proficiency.
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
First university degree Candidates with an undergraduate degree (that is, Bachelor's or equivalent) in business or economics, or another quantitatively-oriented degree programme (for example, mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, computer science) involving at least 180 credit points (CP) based on the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) are eligible for admission. In case the final Bachelor's degree certificate is not yet available when applying for the MSc in Global Finance and Economics programme, a candidate's application can alternatively be assessed based on a proof of enrolment and on an interim certificate. This interim certificate must: certify that at least 80% of the CP required for graduation with the Bachelor’s degree have been earned, contain a current average grade (GPA) calculated on the basis of the completed CP in accordance with the regulations of the degree programme in question, and have been issued by the same office that is responsible for issuing the degree certificate at the university offering the Bachelor’s degree programme in question. An admission based on the interim certificate is provisional and conditional on the examination certificate for the Bachelor’s degree being submitted latest by the end of the first semester of studies in the MSc in Global Finance and Economics programme. If the examination certificate is not submitted by this deadline, then the admission is withdrawn and the enrolment is to be rescinded. In case of doubt, applicants are encouraged to contact the academic coordinator of the programme, Dr Le Van Ha, at ha.lv@vgu.edu.vn for further advice on interim certificates. Quantitative proficiency Quantitative proficiency will be assessed based on the Quantitative Reasoning Score of the GRE General Test or the Quantitative Score of the GMAT. In either case, the test must have been taken no more than four years prior to the date of submission. The admissions committee of the programme may also accept alternative proofs of adequate mathematical/quantitative skills (such as a qualified university degree in the field of mathematics or successful completion of a programme-specific entrance examination held at VGU).
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
IELTS 5.5 overall
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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