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Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Cattolica International

Banking and Finance

Campus: Brescia
Campus: Milan
Intake: September 2026
Next intake: September 2026
School: Banking, Finance and Insurance Sciences | Economics and Law
School: Banking, Finance and Insurance Sciences
Degree awarded: Laurea Triennale in Business and Finance
Degree awarded: Laurea Magistrale in Banking and Finance
 
Language of instruction: English
Language of instruction: English
Duration: 3 years
Programme duration: 2 years
Edition: 3Edition: 18
 
Total ECTS: 180
Total ECTS: 120

 

 

The English-taught 2-year Master of Science in Banking and Finance at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, is a programme designed for advanced careers in financial markets and institutions. It offers training in key areas like trading and risk management, blending strong analytical foundations with practical applications to address real-world challenges. 

 

  

Applications for academic year 2026/2027 are open! Explore more details below.

 

 

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What makes this programme unique? 
 

  • Diverse Double Degree Pathways: offers up to four distinct international double degree options in the USA, UK and Netherlands. 
  • Direct Professional Certifications: aligns with CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), AIAF (Italian Association of Analysts and Financial Consultants), and CIIA® (Certified International Investment Analyst) for immediate career advantage. 
  • Integrated Theory & Practice: blends rigorous analytical foundations with practical trading and risk management. 
  • Specialised Risk Expertise: deep focus on derivative pricing, investment, and market microstructure risk. 
  • Robust Industry Network: provides direct access to financial institutions through internships and expert interactions. 

 

 

How is the programme ranked?
 

  • Top 250 globally in Accounting and Finance  
  • Top 10 in Italy in the same subject area  

Source: QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025  

 

 

What are the benefits of studying in Milan?  
 

Attending the 2-year Master of Science in Banking and Finance in Milan offers unparalleled advantages, leveraging the city's status as Italy's financial capital to provide direct access to leading institutions for internships, networking with industry experts, and abundant career opportunities within an international business hub.