General Information
These days internationally oriented firms and organizations do not merely need financial specialists who are acquainted with the latest tools and techniques. They are looking for professionals who can use these tools and techniques for managing information and business resources.
The Master’s degree programme in International Business & Management designed this specialization in International Financial Management to meet this need. The International Financial Management programme is a double degree programme that is offered jointly by the University of Groningen in the Netherlands and Uppsala University in Sweden. The double degree programme consists of two one-year master programmes: the Master of Science in International Business and Management (IB&M), Specialization International Financial Management (IFM) of the University of Groningen, the Netherlands, and the Master of Science in Business and Economics of Uppsala University, Sweden. It has a unique set-up. Students take one semester of courses in Groningen, one semester of courses in Uppsala and have to write one master’s thesis (also one semester), which is supervised by staff members from both universities. The thesis will be part of both Master of Science programmes. By organizing the thesis project in this way, students can effectively study two one-year master programmes in three semesters (i.e. 18 months/90 EC).
The IFM programme is different from most other Master programmes in international finance because it focuses on managerial aspects of international finance. The curriculum is designed to provide students with the skills they will need to function as a financial manager in an internationally operating firm or organization. It will give students a thorough understanding of the different aspects of financial management in an international business environment, and aims at teaching them to think strategically and to explore how change can be initiated and managed.
Career Opportunities
Students graduating from this programme may have a career in senior management levels at different internationally oriented organizations, such as multinationals and/or international organizations like IMF, World Bank, UN, etc.
International Financial Management (IFM) aims to develop future managers to handle the complexities of foreign capital investments and financing, evaluate risks related to operating abroad, manage and control international production and sales activities, manage alliances with foreign parties, and set up information processing and reporting. You will be prepared for managerial careers in financial organizations as well as in multinational companies as corporate financial managers.
Whether you are looking for a career in a consulting firm advising companies in world wide financial strategies, as corporate financial manager in a multinational enterprise, or in one of the financial institutions serving companies world wide, this master’s programme will provide you with the best possible preparation. Graduates may also take on research oriented functions or conduct further research for a Ph.D. (with a view to an academic career).
The website of the University of Groningen provides more information. Have a look!
