Master’s Degree in Finance and Risk Management

The Master's Degree in Finance and Risk Management is offered by the University of Florence. The course includes economics, financial mathematics, computer science and law, with compulsory activities, elective courses, workshops and laboratories, and modules on computational finance and sustainable banking management. 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, is worth 120 credits and is full-time and in person in Florence, entirely in English. The study programme mentions internships.

The aim is to train professionals able to analyse, assess and manage financial, insurance and economic risks, developing technical skills and critical thinking and autonomous decision-making. Career opportunities include risk manager, actuary, quantitative analyst and financial consultant at banks, insurance companies and consulting firms. 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.