Master’s programmes

MBA and MSc for the digital financial markets.

Two Master’s degrees, one goal: to lead and to build in quantitative, technology-driven and regulated markets. Select the MBA in Business Administration or the MSc in Business Informatics & Data Science, each with your specialisation.

Credits
90 ECTS
Level
MQF/EQF Level 7
Duration
12 to 24 months part-time
Format
100 % digital
Language
English (support in EN/DE)
Start
Flexible, rolling admission
Tuition fees
On request

MBA or MSc?

MBA in Business AdministrationMSc in Business Informatics & Data Science
FocusManagement of institutions, products and risk in regulated marketsDesign of the data and systems that price, trade and supervise markets
Typical backgroundBusiness, law, economics; professional experience in finance or technologyComputer science, engineering, mathematics, economics, quantitative finance
Core modulesStrategy and leadership · Corporate finance and risk · Financial market regulation · Digital innovation and ethicsProgramming and data engineering · Statistics and econometrics · Machine learning · Information systems and market infrastructure
SpecialisationQuantitative Finance · Financial Markets · Trading (3 modules)Quantitative Finance · Financial Markets · Trading (3 modules)
ThesisApplied Master’s thesis or consulting projectResearch or engineering Master’s thesis

MBA in Business Administration

Specialisations: Quantitative Finance · Financial Markets · Intraday, Day & High-Frequency Trading

The MBA prepares professionals for leadership roles in financial institutions, market infrastructures, FinTechs and supervisory bodies. It combines a general management core with a deep specialisation and a Master’s thesis.

Core (30 ECTS)

  • Strategic Management and Leadership
  • Corporate Finance, Accounting and Risk Governance
  • Financial Market Regulation and Compliance
  • Entrepreneurship, Digital Innovation and Business Ethics
  • Research Methods for Management

Specialisation (30 ECTS)

  • Three specialisation modules (see the specialisation pages)
  • Applied specialisation project

Master’s thesis (30 ECTS)

  • Applied thesis or consulting project with an industry partner. SIDF and EIM faculty supervise the thesis.

MSc in Business Informatics & Data Science

Specialisations: Quantitative Finance · Financial Markets · Intraday, Day & High-Frequency Trading

The MSc educates the engineers and data scientists of the financial markets. It combines a rigorous methods core with a deep specialisation and a research or engineering thesis.

Core (30 ECTS)

  • Programming and Data Engineering for Finance (Python, SQL, cloud)
  • Statistics, Econometrics and Time Series
  • Machine Learning and Applied AI
  • Information Systems, Market Infrastructure and Security
  • Research Methods and Scientific Computing

Specialisation (30 ECTS)

  • Three specialisation modules (see the specialisation pages)
  • Applied specialisation project

Master’s thesis (30 ECTS)

  • Research or engineering thesis, optionally with an industry partner. SIDF and EIM faculty supervise the thesis.

Learning outcomes

  • Formulate, implement and evaluate quantitative models and data-driven systems for financial markets
  • Understand and apply the regulatory framework of the European and Swiss financial markets
  • Design trading, risk or infrastructure solutions and assess their economic, technical and ethical effects
  • Do independent research with sound methods (Master’s thesis)

Admission requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution
  • MBA: two or more years of relevant professional experience
  • MSc: a quantitative or technical first degree, or evidence of equivalent skills (portfolio, primers)
  • English at level B2 or higher
  • Admission interview

Next steps

  • We recognise all credits of a Postgraduate Certificate (30 ECTS)
  • Graduates can apply for the SIDF PhD programmes

Frequently asked questions

Can I study while I work full-time?

Yes. The programmes are designed for professionals. Live seminars take place in the evening or at the weekend. We record all seminars. You can adjust the pace between 12 and 24 months.

Which title do I receive?

Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Science (MSc). EIM (European Institute of Management) awards the title with a transcript and a Europass Diploma Supplement.

Do I have to come to Switzerland?

No. All teaching and all assessments are digital. We can offer optional events on site, for example a graduation ceremony or industry days.

SIDF faculty, EIM faculty and guest lecturers teach the courses. The guest lecturers come from banks, trading firms, market infrastructures and supervisory authorities.

Ready for the next step in digital finance?

Apply for a Postgraduate Certificate, a Master’s programme or the PhD. Or talk to us first.

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