Master's Programme in Finance

Education facts

Code: SAFIM

This programme provides an opportunity to develop a strong **theoretical and practical foundation in finance**, sharpen your **analytical abilities**, and strengthen your **communication skills** – key competencies for a successful career in the financial sector. You will gain a solid understanding of financial instruments and markets, which is essential for qualified work in financial advisory services, financial risk management, and analytical roles. **Sustainability and internationalisation** are recurring themes throughout the programme, giving your education both relevance and global perspective.

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree (equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, 180 credits) from an internationally recognised university with a major in Business Administration. Special requirements: 75 credits in Business Administration, at Basic level (A-level) and Intermediate level (B-level) a minimum of 60 credits in Management, Marketing, Accounting and Finance or the equivalent including at least 7,5 credits in Finance courses. At the Bachelor level (C-level), a minimum of 15 credits in Business Administration. Statistics or similar 7,5 credits. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Master's Programme in Finance

  Umeå University

  Umeå

  Start date: 30 August 2027

  End date: 3 June 2029

  Pace of study: 100 %