Master in Finance

The finance landscape is constantly changing. Through our close contact with the industry and our alumni who proudly continue their careers there, we are always responding to current developments. So you can be sure of a data-driven approach, with a comprehensive exploration of the opportunities and pitfalls of AI for finance. In doing so, we immediately link theory to practice, so that you can live up to the expectations of the sector. This approach has earned our master's program a worldwide quality label to be proud of.

As a student of the Master in Finance, you graduate with the 2 most important certificates in the financial sector, which you can present anywhere in the world as proof of your abilities. So you will enter the industry with a backpack full of specialized knowledge and techniques, and the skills to turn them into a workable plan. With your flexible, business-oriented mindset, you'll emerge as the lifesaver for any financial issue.

• Official recognition of the industry

Those who complete the Master in Finance not only graduate with a distinguished degree, but also 2 internationally recognized certificates: . These allow you to work as a Chartered Financial Analyst and Financial Risk Manager. In Europe you will be highly regarded, but in Asia and North America these certificates are even mandatory to work in the financial sector. With these quality labels, you can develop your expertise all over the world.

• A human approach

When you think of finances, you quickly see only numbers flying by. Fun, but not very concrete. At AMS, these numbers do not stay abstract; you will see your work in action right away. We link theory to practical implementation with a CAF project, in which an NGO or financial company puts a research question at your feet, which you will work out from start to finish. This way, the numbers are given a human face and you can put a first project on your resume.

• Eternal learning

Finance remains eternally interesting. The changeable sector presents you with constant challenges that require you to remain flexible and curious. That's why we bring you into the mindset of lifelong learning from the start, so that throughout your career you can track down relevant knowledge, make it your own and apply it to new solutions.

• A world of possibilities

The Master in Finance prepares you for an international career. Your degree is backed by CFA & Garp, 2 internationally renowned finance institutions which provide great leverage to jumpstart your international career and gradually build up your foreign network . We like to add our partnership with the Fordham Graduate School of Business in New York to that. After receiving your degree here, you can continue to refine your studies there for another 3 weeks for a full-fledged second finance degree.

Can't get enough of it? Then you might qualify for an advanced education in New York. Through our partnership with Fordham University, you can earn a full second finance degree there in just 3 weeks.

Fordham University recognizes 39 of your 60 AMS credits. So after receiving your degree here, you can travel on to the States to take 3 more courses over the summer for 21 credits. And of course, you only pay for the courses you take, not for the full master's program that would otherwise take 2 years.

Let's put it in the words of our students: "An education at AMS transforms you not only professionally, but also as a person." We are thrilled to hear that again and again, because at AMS, your personal development is as important as your professional development. Soft skills are as important as hard skills. And practice is as important as theory. You will undergo this evolution in a warm environment, characterized by cooperation and helpfulness, not competition. Team players will feel right at home on our charming campus in the heart of Antwerp. With large windows, a cozy garden and modern classrooms, it is a real gem among the city schools. Will you pay us a visit soon?

Finance is a well-established yet vibrant industry. It is constantly evolving. There’s always something going on: Fintech, startups, open banking, blockchain… To keep you up to date with the industry trends, we frequently invite experts in various fields to talk about ‘hot’ topics.

Moreover, to bridge the gap between theory and practice, financial professional practices workshops are organized quarterly, in which guest lecturers will guide you through a specific industry in finance (e.g. private equity, investment banking, real estate finance, and so on), followed by a group assignment. The guest lecturers offer guidance and insights on how you tackle problems in practice.

Throughout the academic year, several activities will be organized at AMS by the Career Management Services which can inspire and help you in making a good career decision, including job interview trainings, career fairs, networking events, case evenings. Individual and peer coaching is offered to help you explore your talents, interests and needs, relate these to what companies offer in terms of jobs and career opportunities, and prepare yourself for job interviews and assessments.

Graduates from this program work in a variety of companies worldwide:

ABN AMRO Bank, BP, Belfius, BNP Paribas Fortis, Deutsche Bank, Egyptian Gulf Bank, Henkel, Hitec Vision, Johnson & Johnson, KPMG, McKinsey, TriFinance, …

You also have access to the career center of CFA.

Download the career report of this master's program