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Explore key information about the 2-year MSc degree in Banking and Finance at Università Cattolica  

 

The MSc in Banking and Finance is a two-year programme.

Each course includes ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer System).  

You can find full course syllabi on the university website by selecting the academic year, campus, and Faculty. 

First Year Courses

  • Advanced Financial Accounting - 5 ECTS 
  • Advanced Microeconomics - 5 ECTS 
  • Applied Econometrics - 8 ECTS 
  • Applied Statistics for Finance - 6 ECTS 
  • Corporate Finance - 8 ECTS 
  • Derivative Securities Pricing - 8 ECTS 
  • Monetary Economics - 6 ECTS 
  • Principles of Financial Regulation - 10 ECTS 
  • Quantitative Methods for Finance - 8 ECTS 
  • Seminar on Theological issues (in Y1 or Y2) 

Second Year Courses

  • Investment Risk Management - 4 ECTS 
  • Market Microstructure - 8 ECTS 
  • Risk Management - 8 ECTS 
  • Foreign language (French, German, Spanish or Italian for international students) - 4 ECTS 
  • Electives* - 12 ECTS 
  • Final dissertation - 20 ECTS 

 

What elective courses can I choose?
  • Corporate governance and social responsibility - I part - 4 ECTS 
  • EU risk governance regulation - 5 ECTS 
  • International corporate finance - 8 ECTS 
  • International financial markets - 4 ECTS 
  • Project management - 8 ECTS 
  • Real estate finance - 4 ECTS 
  • Stage/Internship - 8 ECTS 

*Theology Seminar

Theology courses are seminars in religious studies that explore religious and ethical topics from an academic and cultural viewpoint, promoting thoughtful discussion across diverse traditions.
As a student in the MSc in Banking and Finance, you can apply for a double degree programme. These options allow you to study at Università Cattolica and at a partner university abroad. At the end of your studies, you will earn two qualifications — one from each institution. 

 

Available double degrees: 

  • University of North Carolina at Charlotte (USA)  
    • MSc in Banking and Finance (Università Cattolica)  
    • MSc in Mathematical Finance or MSc in Economics (UNCC) 

 

  • Fordham University (USA)  
    • MSc in Banking and Finance (Università Cattolica)  
    • MSc in Global Finance (Fordham University)  
       
  • Bayes Business School (UK)  
    • MSc in Banking and Finance (Università Cattolica)  
    • You can choose one:  
      • MSc in Banking and International Finance  
      • MSc in Corporate Finance  
      • MSc in Finance  

 

  • University of Groningen (Netherlands)  
    • MSc in Banking and Finance (Università Cattolica)  
    • MSc in International Financial Management (University of Groningen) 

These double degrees are competitive and require a separate application after enrolment.  

Graduates of this programme are ready for careers in banking, finance, and business, both in Italy and abroad. You will gain technical and practical skills that prepare you for roles in: 
  • Commercial and investment banks 
  • Asset management companies and securities firms 
  • Large companies, especially in finance and treasury departments 
  • Regulatory bodies and financial authorities 
  • Consulting firms that work in banking and finance 

You can work as a financial analyst, investment advisor, treasury specialist, finance manager, or consultant. This degree also prepares you for leadership roles in the financial sector. 

  • Classes start: September 8, 2026 (TBC) 
  • The academic calendar for 2026/27 will be online in July (visit this page). 
  • A Welcome Event is usually held the week before classes begin. Details will be shared in early August. 
International students can join Italian language courses offered by SELDA (Servizio Linguistico d’Ateneo). These courses require a fee. 

 

To contact SELDA: 

  • Use the “Request for Information” form on the iCatt homepage