MSc Finance & Investments

Important update for September 2027 applicants

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

Application deadline

15 May or earlier

This is a capped programme which means that the application will close either when the maximum number of applications (595) has been reached or 15 May, whichever comes first.

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Starting date

September 2026

Introduction events take place in August.

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Format

Full-time | 12 months
Credits

60
Fee

€2,695 (EEA) | €25,800 (non-EEA)

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Language

English

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 6 months after graduation
Examples of graduates’ job titles: financial services like banking & investments, consulting, real estate

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Programme highlights

Course portfolio updated yearly

Annual updates ensure 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).

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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 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)

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