MSc in Economics and Business Administration - Finance and International Business

The MSc in Finance and International Business (FIB) is meticulously crafted to equip you with advanced corporate and financial skills and prepare you for diverse and rewarding career paths in the global business landscape. This FIB programme places a strong emphasis on practical experiences and the development of competencies essential for making informed financial decisions within an international context. 

Skills

The heart of the curriculum lies in specialised courses that teach you key aspects of theoretical and empirical corporate finance, valuation, international finance, risk management, and empirical methodology. These courses collectively equip you with a comprehensive set of skills, ranging from financial modelling and valuation techniques to the dynamics of international markets, strategic and financial risk management techniques, econometric methods, and empirical testing in the corporate finance context. The integration of theoretical knowledge with practical applications ensures a well-rounded skill set for addressing complex challenges in the global business environment.

Learning

Our dynamic learning environment fosters a global perspective, attracting students from diverse countries and cultural backgrounds. The programme is led by faculty members with extensive international experience, ensuring that you receive guidance from experts in the field who bring real-world insights into the courses they teach.

SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

Aarhus BSS hosts a rich and varied programme of activities for you as a student, both study-related and social. Our many student associations host events ranging from lectures and company events to career days and sports days, Friday bars, and celebrations, so there is plenty of scope for meeting and networking with like- minded people, discovering new areas of academic interest, and socialising with fellow students.

CAREERS

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the demand for professionals with a broad international perspective and exceptional financial acumen is higher than ever. Upon successful completion of the FIB programme, you'll emerge not only with a robust skill set but also a nuanced understanding of how to apply these skills in complex financial scenarios. This prepares you to pursue a range of exciting career options, including but not limited to: 

• Corporate Financial Analyst

• International Investment Banker

• Risk Manager

• International Financial Consultant

• Treasury Analyst

• International Trade Analyst

• Investment Manager

• Financial Controller

• Financial Software Developer

• Entrepreneur in International Business

• Government Economist or Policy Analyst

AARHUS BSS

Aarhus BSS (School of Business and Social Sciences) is one of the five faculties at Aarhus University. Aarhus BSS ranks among the largest business schools in Europe, encompassing both traditional business and social science disciplines in its broad academic portfolio. Aarhus BSS holds the distinguished AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS accreditations and is thus a Triple Crown School.

 LEARNING IN AN INTERNATIONAL CONTEXT

At Aarhus BSS, we conduct research and teaching at the highest academic level. We provide our students with the exact knowledge, skills and experience that are essential for engaging in professional business activities in a global marketplace.

Our broad portfolio enables us to attract researchers, lecturers and students from all over the world. With their help, we have built an international environment that promotes the exchange of different academic and cultural views and fosters new experiences and friendships.

We encourage our students to take a semester abroad at one of the school’s approximately three hundred partner universities around the world. Studying abroad is an excellent opportunity to expand your horizons academically, culturally and personally. It is also a great opportunity for you to acquire valuable international experience and qualifications that are in high demand in companies and organisations everywhere.