Master’s Degree in Finance, Banking and Markets

The Master's Degree in Finance, Banking and Markets is offered by the University of Catania, Department of Economics and Business. It is organised into two pathways, Corporate Finance, and Economics and Finance, with a focus on financial analysis, credit and insurance risk management, bank intermediation, corporate financial strategy and financial markets. The pathway is aimed at those who wish to deepen and update their skills, with a structure that links theoretical reflection to concrete applications in the relevant professional context.

The course lasts two years, full-time and in person in Catania.

The aim is to train highly qualified professionals in the economic-financial, banking and insurance fields, with skills in financial statement analysis, investment appraisal and risk management. Career opportunities are capital markets and investment analyst, corporate finance consultant, financial manager and controller and credit risk management expert. Upon completion, those who successfully finish the pathway obtain the qualification provided and can use the skills acquired in their own professional field or in further study. Concrete prospects nevertheless depend on each participant's starting profile and experience. 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.