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Important update for September 2027 applicants

MSc Finance & Investments is introducing a new selection procedure for the September 2027 intake. Please review the updated admission and selection information before applying.

The MSc in Finance & Investments is designed to provide a comprehensive and rigorous finance education. You’ll start with a solid foundation in finance, and then choose your specialised track. This structure gives you a holistic understanding of the financial system and the role of finance in society.

In this one-year, full-time MSc, you’ll gain the analytical and problem-solving skills to thrive in global finance. Learn from international faculty, bridge theory and practice, and engage with real-world financial and tech developments. With strong industry links and high graduate demand, this programme prepares you to lead in investment and finance roles worldwide.

  • 316 students in a cohort on average
  • 46% international students in programme
  • 92% of graduates employed within six months after graduation*
  • Examples of graduates’ job titles: financial services like banking & investments, consulting, real estate

This programme is offered by Erasmus University Rotterdam. For more information about the legal structure of Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, visit this page.

*This figure is based on the latest annual employment survey for this programme. More information in the programme factsheets here.

Join us on 21 November for the Master Open Day

The academic director walks you through the programme content, and current students share their first-hand experiences. Attend on campus or online. Please note information is regarding September 2028 intake since applications for 2027 are closed.

Programme highlights

  • Course portfolio updated yearly

    Annual updates ensure Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) reflects the transformation and ever-changing finance and investing landscape.

  • Top-ranked

    RSM is consistently ranked well in national and international master rankings; for example, in the national student satisfaction survey Studiekeuze 123 and Financial Times Rankings.

  • Distinguished faculty

    Well-respected, international instructors engage with financial theory and practice clearly and compellingly.

  • Partners

    RSM is one of only a few business schools in the Benelux that is partnered with the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute® (CFA). We are also an Academic Partner of the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIA).

More about the programme

#1 

Finance master in the Netherlands

#27

Finance master in the world

#4 

in the world for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) teaching

 

Hear from our current students

There’s a lively environment at the university, and Rotterdam is a vibrant city with a lot of social and professional opportunities. I like that we experience a lot of practical learning in the master. The Career Centre gave me new insights about the design and content of my CV. I also went on exchange which opened up new perspectives on different cultures. RSM’s focus on the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) increased my awareness about a lot of pressing issues in this context. Student can gain a lot by engaging with the university by joining student organisations, and attending workshops and career events.

Thomas Coninx, Belgian & British (MSc Finance and Investments 2024)

Thomas Coninx, MSc Finance & Investments alumnus

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