Finance & Investments
Start date
- 06.09.2027
Duration
- 1 year
Location
- Antwerp
Degree
- Master in Finance & Investments
Language
- English
Look beyond the numbers
Understand the decisions behind the numbers. Learn how companies raise capital, what makes an investment worthwhile and how to assess risk. Connect financial theory with the decisions professionals make in Asset Management and Investment Banking.
Explore finance across borders
Meet professionals during European study visits and spend a week exploring Singapore’s financial sector. Exchange perspectives with international classmates and discover where your interests could take you.
Put your financial acumen to work
Develop financial models, work through real business cases and take on an eight-week Master Project. Practice turning your analysis into recommendations and explaining the reasoning behind them
Could this be your next step?
Curious about what makes a company valuable or an investment worth the risk?
If you enjoy working with numbers and want to understand financial markets, the Master in Finance & Investments helps you turn that interest into practical expertise. Explore Asset Management and Investment Banking while discovering which direction fits your strengths and ambitions.
Designed for recent graduates and young professionals, this one-year program combines financial theory with business cases, industry workshops and company exposure. An Investment Analyst Bootcamp helps you establish a shared foundation before you develop your skills in valuation, financial modeling and investment decisions.
What can this Master do for you?
Your career prospects
A Master in Finance & Investments opens up career paths in banking, asset management, consulting and corporate finance. Graduates work as M&A analysts, equity or bond analysts, financial controllers, finance consultants and portfolio managers, among other roles.
Through industry workshops, alumni career talks and company visits, explore what these roles involve before choosing your next step. Financial modeling assignments and an eight-week Master Project give you practical experience to discuss with future employers.
90% of AMS graduates find a job within three months of graduation. After your year, stay connected through an international alumni community that can offer perspectives and professional connections throughout your career.
Strongly connected with the financial sector
What does it take to price a deal, assess an investment or advise a client? During this program, you work on finance challenges and learn from professionals who make these decisions in practice.
Study in Antwerp, where international trade and business provide a setting for understanding how finance connects with other industries. European study visits to Utrecht, Luxembourg and Brussels, alongside your Singapore immersion trip, broaden that perspective.
Through company visits and industry workshops, explore areas such as private equity, investment banking and real estate finance. Previous visits and workshops have involved organizations including KBC Asset Management, Euronext, Oaklins, Rabobank and the National Bank of Belgium. Alumni talks and networking evenings give you space to ask about the work behind the job titles.
The program is affiliated with CFA Institute and GARP. After graduation, you may also pursue an optional Master of Science in Global Finance at Fordham University in New York.
What your year will look like
Learn how to assess investments, value businesses, and understand the choices behind financial transactions.
Start with an Investment Analyst Bootcamp covering financial markets, risk and return, portfolio optimization and Excel. Explore how companies raise equity and debt, how M&A deals work, and how investors assess opportunities in public and private markets.
Throughout the year, apply your knowledge through financial modeling, business cases and a week-long immersion trip to Singapore. Your eight-week Master Project brings your analytical skills together in a company finance case or a research-oriented assignment. Global Leadership and electives support your broader development.
The program
Curriculum
1. Investment Banking
Understand how companies raise capital and how financial transactions are structured.
- Equity Capital Markets
- Debt Capital Markets
- Mergers and Acquisitions
2. Asset Management
Explore investment decisions, from public markets to venture capital and private equity.
- Investment Analyst Bootcamp
- Venture Capital and Private Equity
3. Finance Fundamentals
Develop analytical, technical and personal skills to support your financial decisions.
- Financial Risk Management
- Company Valuation
- Financial Modeling and Data Analytics
- Law for Investors
- Global Leadership
- Electives
4. Apply
Investigate a real finance case with a company or take on a research-oriented challenge, usually in a team of two or three.
- Master Project: Work for eight weeks on your analysis and defend your conclusions before academic and industry experts
Note: This curriculum is subject to change.
Download the brochure to read the full curriculumElectives
Alongside the core curriculum and Global Leadership, choose an intensive elective topic that broadens your perspective.
Elective topics respond to developments in business, technology and geopolitics.
The available selection may change each year, but to give you an idea, this list shows some of the electives from previous years:
- Designing Business Models for Future Growth
- Geopolitical Challenges
- Emerging Asian Markets
- Organizing for the Digital Future
- Business intelligence with Power BI
- Build a Startup in one week
Learning objectives
After completing this program you will...
- apply finance fundamentals to Asset Management and Investment Banking.
- value companies using financial statements, business insights and market context.
- structure transactions to raise equity or debt capital.
- assess M&A opportunities, evaluate synergies and pitch a deal.
- understand the global financial industry and the roles of its different players.
- structure and optimize equity, bond and mixed investment portfolios.
- create professional Excel workflows for financial analysis and decision-making.
Your immersion trip to Singapore
Spend a week in Singapore during your second semester and see how one of the world’s leading financial hubs operates. Visit companies and meet professionals working across banking, trading, investment and international business.
Explore topics such as trade finance, commodity trading, mergers and acquisitions, and venture capital. Ask professionals about their work and discover how financial activity connects Singapore, Southeast Asia and Europe.
Connect your coursework with what you see in practice, explore a new city and get to know your classmates beyond campus. The experience gives you fresh perspectives on international finance and the career paths you could pursue.
Faculty
Learn from academics and finance professionals who connect research with experience in investment banking, asset management and financial supervision. Their work with organizations including Goldman Sachs, Belfius, Crelan Bank and the National Bank of Belgium brings practical perspectives into your courses.
The Master in Finance & Investments ranks 10th in Western Europe in the Financial Markets category of the Eduniversal Best Masters Ranking 2026.
AMS belongs to the 1% of business schools worldwide with Triple Crown recognition: AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. The EQUIS accreditation is held through the Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Antwerp.
Jan Annaert
Empirical Research in Finance and Advanced Investment Analysis, Financial Analyst Bootcamp
Sven Damen
Academic Director Executive Master in Real Estate Management, Real Estate Finance and Economics
Sofie Jacobs
Associate Professor Sustainable Career Development, Academic Director Global Leadership Program
Turn your ambition into action
Your development goes beyond financial expertise. Through Global Leadership, discover your strengths, practice working with others and clarify what you want from your career. Career Services helps you take the next step with resume and interview preparation, employer and alumni events, and individual career coaching. Explore your options and develop a job search strategy that fits your ambitions.
Testimonials
Alumnus
Tommaso Ordine, Italy
Looking back at the past 12 months, I can confidently say that the Master in Finance has been a great opportunity in many ways. I had the chance to learn from excellent professors and, in just a few months, I absorbed a lot of knowledge across various areas of finance. On top of that, the experience itself has been great : meeting and becoming friends with people from all around the world is something that will always bring a big smile to my face when I'll think back to my days at AMS.
Alumna
Sitta Mossu, Belgium
The Master in Finance challenged me to step out of my comfort zone, combining rigorous academic training with real-world applications. Working closely with classmates from diverse backgrounds enriched my perspective, while the program’s intensity pushed me to grow both professionally and personally. Thanks to the knowledge, skills, and network I developed, I was able to secure my first job right after graduation!
Alumnus
Shivam Bhardwaj, India
Coming from a consulting background, the program was definitely challenging but equally rewarding. Throughout the course and beyond, I’ve had unwavering support of AMS community, professors, as well as everyone around, who deliberate ensured that we were intellectually stimulated, and prepared for the industry as we step in it. As I reflect back, I not only see a more capable person, but a more connected, inclusive, and self-aware individual.
Alumna
Nora Omoruyi, Nigeria
Looking back at my time at AMS, I can confidently say that the Master in Finance has been one of the most valuable experiences of my academic journey. I had the opportunity to explore different areas of finance while also benefiting from the practical approach of the program and the opportunity to apply what we learned to real-world situations. One of the best parts of attending AMS was meeting so many people from different cultures, learning from them, and also having the opportunity to share my own culture. My experience at AMS opened doors for me professionally and ultimately led to an internship and a full-time opportunity at Johnson & Johnson, which is something I am very grateful for. If I had to make the choice again, I would still choose AMS.
Practical information
When does the course start?
The Master in Finance & Investments runs from September 6, 2027 to August 31, 2028.
Graduation takes place at the end of June. If you do not pass your master’s thesis, you can make a second attempt by August.
How much does the Master in Finance & Investments cost?
The total cost of this master's program for the 2027–2028 academic year is €20,600 (exempt from VAT).
This price includes:
- An AMS welcome pack
- Access to all student facilities at Antwerp Management School
- Transportation to site/company visits
- Accommodation during the international study trip, including all breakfasts
- Global Leadership workbook
The tuition fee does not include other teaching materials, visa costs, transport to and from the international study trip destination, living expenses (including student housing, food and drinks), leisure activities, or travel to campus or your in-company project.
*The price of accommodation during the international trips is based on twin or triple rooms.
Am I eligible for the Master in Finance & Investments?
Candidates studying at a Flemish higher education institution in Belgium need a master’s degree or equivalent. Other candidates may apply with a master’s degree or a three- or four-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution.
Some background in economics and/or statistics is required for this program. If you're unsure whether you meet the admission requirements, please contact our program advisor.
Not sure whether you qualify? Upload your CV and transcripts to our admissions team. You can also apply while completing your current studies.
Read all about the eligibility criteria and the application processHow do I apply for the Master in Finance & Investments?
Ready to take the next step? Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and places are limited. We recommend applying as early as possible.
Complete the online application and pay the €50 application fee. Next, take a general ability assessment and join an online interview about your motivation, ambitions and English proficiency. We aim to share the outcome within one week.
Start your applicationHow do I Finance my studies?
Looking for financial support or a loan?
Antwerp Management School offers a limited number of partial scholarships for talented students and/or students facing financial constraints. Depending on your profile, these scholarships cover 25% to 50% of the tuition fee.
You can indicate your interest in a scholarship during the application process.
You can also explore student loan options through banks in your home country or international student loan providers.
Belgian students
Explore student loan options with Belgian banks such as KBC. Compare interest rates and repayment conditions to find an option that suits your needs.
International students
Check whether banks in your home country offer loans for studying abroad. You can also explore international financing options through Prodigy Finance, Brain Capital, WeMakeScholars or Deutsche Bildung, depending on your eligibility.
Which degree will I earn?
Complete the program successfully and earn an official, internationally accredited Master of Science (MSc) degree in Finance & Investments, awarded by the Antwerp Management School.
Support for international students
70% of AMS students come from abroad. That's why we do everything we can to make you feel welcome here. Do you need help finding housing, applying for your visa, or simply getting to know our beautiful Antwerp? AMS provides broad support to ensure your studies in Belgium go smoothly.
Start the application procedure
Every year we only accept a select amount of candidates. We advise you to start the noncommittal application process as soon as possible.
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