Master’s Degree in Finance

The Master's Degree in Finance is a two-year course, organised in four semesters, of the Department of Economic and Statistical Sciences of the University of Naples Federico II. The plan includes up to 11 exams, compulsory and optional, a final thesis and supplementary activities such as seminars and laboratories. The approach is multidisciplinary and integrates economic, business, legal and mathematical-statistical skills. Modern finance requires quantitative skills and a good knowledge of markets and regulations. The course integrates economic theory with business, legal and mathematical-statistical disciplines, to train graduates able to read markets, assess financial instruments and understand the management dynamics of firms.

The course takes place in person in Naples. The credits are not declared: the total of 120 credits is deduced from the standard two-year structure. Internships and placements are possible. The language is not declared and Italian is presumed. Price and start date are not stated. The organisation in four semesters includes up to 11 exams, compulsory and optional, and a final thesis. Seminars and laboratories supplement traditional teaching. The possibility of doing internships and placements is indicated in a generic way, and the department must be asked which agreements are active and whether the credits are recognised.

The aim is to give mastery of the organisation of financial markets, of financial instruments and of management dynamics, with a critical and quantitative vision. The career opportunities include second-level masters, doctorates, qualification for the profession of Actuary and roles in financial markets, consulting and economic research. The career opportunities include roles in financial markets, consulting and economic research, as well as continuing with second-level masters and doctorates. Qualification for the profession of Actuary is also mentioned. The course is aimed at bachelor's graduates in economic, statistical or related disciplines. Before applying it is advisable to compare this information with that published on the university's official website, which may be more up to date than the page. It is also advisable to contact the department's teaching office to clarify any doubts about attendance, lesson calendar, assessment methods and organisation of the final exam. Those who work should carefully assess the commitment required, in terms of weekly hours and attendance, to understand whether the programme is compatible with other professional or personal commitments. It may also be useful to ask whether information sessions or orientation days are held, in which lecturers present the course and answer candidates' questions. Finally, it is advisable to check the application deadlines and the documents to attach, because enrolment deadlines may be short and vary from one academic year to the next.