The curriculum illustrates a completion of the programme in three semesters, plus one additional semester for the preparation of the Master’s thesis.

• The 1st semester provides an advanced overview of methodologies and theories in Finance, Econometrics, International Accounting and Taxation, Asset Pricing and Profit and Risk Management in Banking.

• The 2nd semester focuses on International Corporate Finance, Derivatives and Financial Engineering, Economics, Capital Markets and Investment Banking.

• The modules in the 3rd semester are Corporate Governance, Ethics and Leadership, Private Banking and Wealth Management. Students complete the MasterLAB, a semester long, practice oriented project assigned by local or international businesses.

• In the 4th semester students participate in the research oriented Master’s thesis module for the completion of the Master’s degree programme.

CFA-oriented structure

The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the CFA examinations, and lectures are also partly held by holders of the CFA. The support in undertaking the CFA levels 1-3 of the CFA-Charter, an internationally recognised degree in the finance sector, will provide an important competitive advantage.

Study concept

The programme is modularly structured and lectures take place only Thursday, Friday and Saturday in daily blocks from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The entire programme is taught in English. A strong emphasis lies on small groups, which ensures exceptionally close contact between instructors and students.

Internationality

The Master´s degree programme at the University of Liechtenstein with Liechtenstein’s unique strategic position and membership in the EEA grant students easy access to the Swiss, and the European labour market. The university is recognised by Swiss authorities and the programme by all member states of the European Union, the European Economic Area and Switzerland. The international spirit of the programme is enhanced by the international body of academic staff and students. Additionally, educational journeys and excursions give insight into international market developments and career opportunities.