Every student chooses one of two specializations: Corporate Finance or Investment Management. The choice of specialization is made at the end of the first semester of the program.

Once you are enrolled in the program, you will be connected with SSE's career coach who will serve as a guiding light, offering insights, advice, and strategic planning to help you navigate the path from education to a fulfilling career. You will also have the opportunity to join SSE's MSc Mentorship Program, where you'll be paired with an experienced mentor. This program allows you to get insights into various industries, organizations, and career opportunities. Our mentors are among the top professionals in their fields, guiding your transition into work life and helping you to build a strong professional network.

We are proud to say that SSE's MSc program in Finance has been one of the most popular Master programs in Europe, thanks to a great learning environment and the outstanding career opportunities offered after graduation. SSE's MSc in Finance graduates pursue careers in investment banking, corporate finance, private equity, investment management, consulting, as well as non-finance positions. 

Globally recognized as a top Finance program by the Financial Times

The MSc program in Finance is consistently one of the top ranked programs across various rankings. For example, the Financial Times ranking of the world's best Masters programs (2024) have ranked the SSE Finance Masters as no. 23 in the world, the top Nordic school represented.

Member of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program

We are a proud member of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program since 2024, which recognizes our MSc program in Finance as incorporating at least 70 percent of the CFA Program curriculum and placing emphasis on the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct within the program. More information about CFA can be found here.

Meet the Program Director

👉🏽 This is Anders Anderson - Program Director for the MSc program in Finance, Associate Professor in the Department of Finance and Affiliated Researcher in the Mistra Center for Sustainable Markets.

Do you have questions regarding the academic content of the MSc program in Finance? Send an email to the secretary at the Department of Finance Nicola Donohoe. 

We are very committed to increase diversity and specifically target gender equality and empowering women within the field of finance. Read more here! 

After graduation

We are proud of our graduates and the choices they make with the opportunities afforded them. A degree from SSE opens doors to a wide range of careers and advanced studies. Out of all MSc alumni who graduated in 2023 and told us that they went straight to work, 96 percent found employment within three months of completing their studies. Meet our graduates here.

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