Msc. in Financial Economics

The MSc Financial Economics at Maastricht University is a one-year, English-taught programme offering specialisations in Asset Pricing, Banking, and Financial Analysis, consistently ranked first in the Netherlands by the Keuzegids. Grounded in rigorous economic theory and quantitative methods, it requires applicants to demonstrate a strong background in statistics and submit documentation of their relevant statistics courses. Graduates typically pursue careers in banks, pension funds, risk management departments, fund management companies, and international economic institutions such as the IMF, World Bank, and ECB. A GMAT score of at least 550 or a GRE analytical writing score of 4 or higher is required.