The MIF introduces students to cutting-edge developments in international corporate finance, banking, and asset management. The course curriculum aims to prepare students for a professional rather than an academic career. Nevertheless, high academic standards are maintained and students are introduced to the most recent research in the respective areas. At the same time, experts from the financial services industry are regularly involved in the development and evaluation of the courses, thus guaranteeing that the curriculum has a high degree of practical relevance. All courses are conducted in English.
The MIF allows you to study full-time over a period of 12 months or part-time over a period of 18-24 months.
A Fresh Programme for 2010/11
For the upcoming academic year 2010/11, we have restructured and rejuvenated the programme. The new programme gives you enhanced flexibility and contains a number of new exciting courses. All information on the new programme can be found on this website and in the new programme brochure which will be forthcoming in March.
Calendar
The MIF programme starts in the end of August with a mandatory one-week introduction course in financial accounting and quantitative methods in finance. During this intensive introduction week, you also have the opportunity to meet fellow students, to familiarize yourself with the ABS facilities, and to explore Amsterdam. The regular course programme starts in the beginning of September and ends around mid-June (full-time programme). It is followed by a thesis project and potentially an internship. In January, MIF students embark for a one-week international study trip. In past years, the international study trip took place in Cape Town, South Africa, providing students with a unique opportunity to meet local financial institutions and entrepreneurs.
Course Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
The MIF course curriculum consists of
- a one-week introduction course (4 ECTS)
- 9 core courses (36 ECTS)
- 4 electives (16 ECTS)
- an international study trip (2 ECTS)
- two workshops (2 ECTS)
The final graduation requirement is a master thesis project (10 ECTS). Successful completion of the programme leads to a Master of Science (MSc) in International Finance from the University of Amsterdam.
Duisenberg School of Finance
The Duisenberg School of Finance (DSF) is a joint initiative of the Dutch financial sector and Dutch universities. It offers six specialized finance programmes in cooperation with Dutch universities. Two of these programmes - Finance and Law and Corporate Finance and Banking - are offered in cooperation with the Master in International Finance, and lead to an MSc in International Finance from the University of Amsterdam. Both programmes are open to full-time students. For more information: http://www.duisenbergschooloffinance.nl
