The Curriculum

Rigorous and relevant education for professionals looking to pursue a career in international finance and business.

Program Highlights

Who is this program for?

Candidates interested in a Master degree that will help secure a career in international finance.

Campus locations

Start date

  • September

Program length

  • 1 year
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Overview

Today’s global economic climate underscores the critical importance of the financial sector in shaping both markets and current events. A firm grasp of this area gives graduates of Hult’s Master of Finance a unique and competitive edge in the job market. A Master of Finance signals that you possess a high degree of financial knowledge and skill. During this program, you will gain an in-depth understanding of corporate finance, investments, and capital markets.

A thorough education in finance

Hult’s Master of Finance has been designed in consultation with top banking and finance professionals to provide first-class training for students wishing to gain more detailed knowledge of finance. The program’s core courses provide a solid foundation for a career in finance, with a range of electives covering the main areas of applied finance as well as a Hult Trading Program Action Project, which brings theory to life. Some of the core courses include Financial Instruments, Corporate Finance, and Capital Markets; possible elective courses include Fundamental Analysis, Futures and Derivatives, Alternative Investments, and Mergers and Acquisitions. Participate in simulated trading exercises to get a taste of how global markets work with multiple players and interests.

Learn from financial experts

Hult’s faculty draws from real-world practitioners. Study best practices with former finance executives and expert accounting professionals who have many years of experience in both business and academia. Take, for instance, Professor Dalko, Hult’s Professor of Finance, who taught at Harvard and was a national adviser to the National Bank and government of Hungary. Unlike those of other business schools, Hult’s professors remain involved in the business world, serving as consultants or directors to some of the world’s largest companies.

Trading Action Project

In this exciting Action Project, you will put theory learned during the program into practice. You will experience the fast pace of a real trading room and learn from live experts. This is a unique chance to gain practical experience within financial markets. Master of Finance students will be provided with a USD1 million simulated trading account and given access to real-time data and asset price movements. You will learn to appreciate how behavioral finance and trading psychology affect short-term volatility as you pit yourself against colleagues and the market. At all times, real traders will be present to offer advice, and you will experience the thrill of a simulated trading floor.

Preparation for the CFA Exam

Hult’s Master of Finance covers all of the areas required for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level I and II qualifications. Therefore, students who perform well during Hult’s Master of Finance should be adequately prepared for the CFA exam. Students preparing for the CFA may need to choose particular electives to cover Level I and II criteria.