Master of Science Programme in
Economics and Business Administration
Strategic
Finance and
Business
Analytics (MSF)
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
NEED STRATEGIC EXPERTISE TO HANDLE
FUTURE FINANCIAL CHALLENGES?
The International Master of Science Programme in Strategic Finance and Business Analytics (MSF)
integrates corporate finance, strategy research, international financial markets, and business
analytics. The MSF programme meets the needs of global firms that are facing growing challenges
in strategic financial management. The combination of four important knowledge areas in finance
makes the MSF programme unique, merging theoretical and practical knowledge of modern finance.
Learning outcomes
The Master’s programme in Strategic Finance and Business
Analytics combines the disciplines of strategic finance and
business analytics to offer students an interesting and a
relevant skillset for working in an international business
environment. The content of the program is based on the
theories and concepts of financial economics and corporate
finance and on practice-oriented decision-making skills
and analytics know-how that help to build a sound base for
a career in financial management and decision-making.
Industry collaboration is a part of our curriculum. After
completing the MSF programme the students will be able
to describe and examine main theories and concepts of
finance and international financial markets, understand
the supporting role of information technology in business
and in decision-making and evaluate possibilities to
use information technology in business development,
demonstrate analytical financial and business skills in
practice and conduct an independent scientific research.
Career prospects
The MSF programme provides knowledge, analytical skills,
and perspectives that help build a sound base for a career
in financial management and business decision making.
Industry relevance is important in our curriculum. We
emphasize both theoretical and practical understanding
of financial problems. The global academic partnership
network of the LUT School of Business offers great
chances for student exchange in relevant universities
globally. Our graduates will fit into the finance and
management teams of global corporations, as well as
local SMEs.
Strategic Finance and Business Analytics MSF [120 ECTS CREDITS]
YEAR 1 AUTUMN
YEAR 1 SPRING
YEAR 2 AUTUMN
YEAR 2 SPRING
CORE STUDIES
[54 ECTS cr,
mandatory]
§§ International Financial
Management
§§ Master´s Transferable Skills
§§ Banking and
Insurance Finance
§§ Financial Theory
and Valuation
§§ Derivatives and
Financial Risk
Management
§§ Master’s Thesis
Seminar, Strategic
Finance
SPECIALIZATION
STUDIES
[36 ECTS cr]
§§ Elective Advanced Course in
Strategic Finance
§§ Comparative International
Accounting: Theory and
Practice
§§ International Finance
and Emerging Markets
§§ Contemporary Issues
in Strategic Finance
§§ Empirical Strategy
Research
§§ Real Options
and Managerial
Decision-making
§§ Master’s Thesis,
Strategic Finance
[30 ECTS cr]
§§ Empirical
Research in
Finance
BUSINESS
ANALYTICS
[24 ECTS cr]
§§ Information Systems in
Corporate Management and
Decision-making
§§ Business Process Management
and Information Technologies
§§ Investment and
Business Analysis
with Excel
§§ Financial
Econometrics
§§ Advanced
Decision-making
§§ Elective Special
Course on BA
Language studies [6 ECTS cr]
At LUT, you have excellent
resources at your reach.
The learning experiences I had at LUT were excellent. The level of both
the permanent academic staff and the visiting lecturers is world-class.
The real-life relevance of the studies was also high − an issue which is too
often disregarded in the academic world. Participating in student activities
has also given me vast networks, real-life management experience and the
best of friends.
At LUT, you have excellent resources at your reach. This, combined with
the endless support of the academic staff and fellow students, creates a
perfect academic platform for you to grow your wings.
The wide-ranging syllabus at the LUT School of Business has truly given
me both professional and personal skills of a top level. This has proven to
be an invaluable asset during my international career and has given me all
of the tools required for progressive career development.
Niko Ratala
Finance Analyst
Leadership
Development Programme
Rolls-Royce plc, Berlin, Germany
Finance alumnus
Join the challenging
MSF learning environment
Changes in risk management, accounting practices, and increased
globalisation together with development in business analysis technology
have all affected the field of finance. Therefore, the importance of financial
considerations, strategic management and business intelligence has
considerably increased.
Mikael Collan
Professor, Academic Director
of the MSF Programme
Sheraz Ahmed
Associate Professor,
Co-Director of the MSF Programme
Strategic and analytical thinking is becoming more important in the financial
management of companies; international business today is integrated
with investment and financing decisions. The graduates of this Master’s
programme will be able to analyse managerial problems and make strategic
decisions related to international business and finance. They are trained
to understand the specifics of international business environments and to
consider financial issues when analysing the boundaries, governance, and
economic performance of firms in the global markets. The programme is
designed to enhance international knowledge and skills, and provides a
competitive learning environment for our students. Special attention is paid
to the international emerging markets, which are one of the primary targets
of current and future business activities.
We are very pleased to invite motivated and talented people with a desire
to learn the techniques to handle future financial challenges on the global
scene. We are looking forward to meeting you at the LUT School of Business.
OPEN YOUR MIND.
JOIN US.
WHAT
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
Strategic Finance and Business Analytics, MSF
DEGREE
Master of Science in Economics and
Business Administration
DURATION OF PROGRAMME
2 years full-time
CREDITS
120 ECTS credits
HOW
WHEN
Annual application period.
PROCESS
The application process begins online.
For further information please see the LUT web site at
www.lut.fi/masters
The LUT School of Business is a dynamic and agile
teaching and research unit at Lappeenranta University
of Technology, unique in its specific areas of expertise.
We educate highly skilled and flexible professionals who
understand the laws of business while acknowledging the
importance of technology as the driving force of business.
Our students are actively involved in the activities of the
faculty and enjoy the spirit of the academic community.
ENTRY
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY
An appropriate Bachelor´s degree or an equivalent
qualification. For more detailed information please see
www.lut.fi/masters.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Accepted language tests and their minimum scores:
Academic TOEFL (80 iBT/550 PBT), Academic IELTS (6.0),
PTE Academic (54), CAE or CPE (level A, B or C). For
information about groups exempted from the language
test requirement please www.lut.fi/masters.
INFORMATION
www.lut.fi/msf
ADMISSION INQUIERIES
admission@lut.fi
Phone +358 40 132 5239
WHERE
Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT)
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FI53851 Lappeenranta
Finland
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