Bank and Financial Management
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Duration
2 years
4 semesters
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Points
120 ECTS
per programme
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Title
M.Sc.
Master of Science
Finance is a key pillar of the economy that enables companies, institutions, and the national economy to function efficiently.
Are you precise, capable of critical and analytical thinking, and no stranger to numbers? Are you interested in how to make key financial decisions, manage risks, and create value in the dynamic world of finance?
If so, we invite you to join us. Our programme emphasizes hands-on experience and global relevance.
What the programme offers:
- Advanced financial tools and techniques that allow you to solve multifaceted challenges,
- global insight into financial markets and regulatory frameworks,
- international study exchange opportunities, including double degrees in partnership with top universities such as BI Norwegian Business School and the University of Vaasa.
Students delve into key areas such as:
- Analysis and evaluation of companies,
- risk management and investment management,
- capital management,
- financial decision-making in companies,
- operation of banking and insurance systems.
Our programme is an excellent choice for those who value in-depth knowledge, an international perspective, and networking with experts. Classes are held in an international environment, with renowned foreign guest lecturers also participating.
The programme at a glance
- Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)
- Points: 120 ECTS
- Title: Master of Science
- Study mode: Full-time
- Language: English
- Start of studies: October
- Application deadline: 30 June
- Tuition fee: Students do not pay tuition fees for full-time studies*
*Applies to students from EU and some non-EU countries. For detailed information, please visit our Fees and Price list webpage.
Programme highlights
4th place (Eastern Europe) on Eduniversal 2023-2024 ranking
30% of foreign students
100% graduates find employment within one month after graduation
70% of graduates highlighted teamwork and effective communication as key competencies acquired in the program
Curriculum
1st year
1st semester
- Managerial Economics (7 ECTS)
- Quantitative Methods in Finance (7 ECTS)
- Corporate Finance 2 (7 ECTS)
- Financial Accounting 2 (7 ECTS)
2nd semester
- Economic Policies of the EU (7 ECTS)
- Law of Business Finances (7 ECTS)
- Financial Institutions Management 2 (7 ECTS)
- Elective course (7 ECTS)
- Business Skills Development 1 (4 ECTS)
2nd year
1st semester
- Corporate Valuation & Financial Statement Analysis (7 ECTS)
- *Applied Asset Management (7 ECTS)
- *Insurance Finance (7 ECTS)
- **Bank management (7 ECTS)
- **Enterprise Risk Management (7 ECTS)
2nd semester
- Elective course (7 ECTS)
- Business Skills Development 2 (4 ECTS)
- Master's thesis proposal (7 ECTS)
- Master's thesis (21 ECTS)
Business Skills Development 1 and 2 are conducted in the 1st and 2nd semester.
* Students choose one course from the two listed.
** Students choose one course from the two listed.
Why study at UL SEB
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we are among the top 1% of business schools in the world
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we are crowned with three international accreditations EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB
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We are one of the top 95 business schools in the Financial Times rankings
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Study and connect with students from 63 different countries
Career opportunities
Graduates of the programme are in-demand for financial positions in companies:
- financial analyst,
- treasurer,
- business financier,
and analytical and advisory roles in:
- banks (risk manager, customer manager, credit analyst, treasurer),
- insurance companies (risk manager, risk analyst, asset manager),
- regulatory institutions (financial analyst, supervisor).
and work in financial markets in the field of investment funds:
- financial analyst,
- asset manager.
Mode of study
The programme is offered as a full-time study, allowing students to be fully immersed in a rich learning environment that combines academic knowledge with practical experience. This format supports close collaboration with peers, active participation in field research and excursions, and direct engagement with industry professionals.
Double Degree Programme
This programme offers a unique opportunity to obtain a double degree!
Double degrees in the Bank and Financial Management programme:
- BI Norwegian Business School, Norway
- Pforzheim University, Germany
- University of Vaasa, Finland
In a double degree programme, two university degrees are obtained in parallel at two internationally recognised institutions and completed in the time required for one degree.
Double degree programmes provide an excellent opportunity for students to gain both academic knowledge and intercultural experience. These programmes offer a broad education and require a high level of ambition, organisation, and commitment. Some programmes include internships, opening up opportunities in the international labour market. Additionally, tuition fees are waived at partner institutions (with the exception of the double degree programme with NOVA IMS).
Enrolment requirements and selection criteria
The following students can enrol in Year 1:
- Anyone who has completed a first-cycle study programme in relevant professional fields and has achieved at least 180 ECTS credits, or who has completed a pre-Bologna study programme to obtain a higher professional education in relevant professional fields;
- Anyone who has completed equivalent study programmes listed in the previous indent in other professional fields and has completed additional study obligations in the amount of 12 ECTS credits.
Additional study obligations can be completed by candidates during their studies at the 1st level, in advanced training programmes, or by taking exams in Microeconomics 1 (6 ECTS) and Introduction to Business (6 ECTS) before enrolment in the Master's degree programme.
Available Enrolment places
Available places for citizens of Slovenia and the EU:
Full-time study: 70
Available places for non-EU citizens:
Full-time study: 21
Available places for Slovenians without Slovenian citizenship:
Full-time study: 1
Selection criteria in the event of a restriction of enrolment:
If enrolment capacity is limited, in accordance with Article 41 of the Higher Education Act, candidates will be selected on the basis of the average grade in the first-cycle study programme or bachelor study (70 %) and the grades in the type 2 and type 3 exams in the first-cycle study programme of the UL SEB (30 %).
A table with the subjects listed for each programme and the calculation formula can be viewed here.
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Office hours
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Office: RZ-105
