Master-Programme: Master of Arts HSG in Banking and Finance
freely combine courses from our long list of core electives.
• Exchange programmes with more than 170 partner universities worldwide
Research seminar
MBF admission criteria
In the research seminar, students are requi red to write a seminar paper with a research focus and have to present their findings. In combination with the Master’s thesis, the MBF therefore provides a thorough prepa ration for a Ph.D.
• A university degree that is recognised as equivalent, in the same or a similar major, with at least 180 ECTS credits • Grade average • Supplementary work may be required • International test (GMAT or GRE) • Proficiency in the English language • Extracurricular activities • Motivation letter
Independent electives Independent electives create additional choices: students may either attend further core electives of the MBF or courses of other Master’s programmes. A third option is to attend courses of the School of Manage ment.
The admission criteria may be subject to change. Please consult our website for the latest detailed admission criteria: www.admissions.unisg.ch
Studying internationally MBF students are offered an opportunity to participate in the following double degree and exchange programmes: • CEMS Master’s in International Manage ment • Double degree programmes with ESADE, Barcelona, Spain; HEC, Paris, France; RSM Erasmus University, Rotterdam, Netherlands; Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi, Milan, Italy; and FGVEAESP, São Paulo, Brazil
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Contact For any questions regarding the contents and the structure of the Master’s Programme in Banking and Finance, please contact:
Prof. Dr. Manuel Ammann Academic Director
Prof. Dr. Rico von Wyss Executive Director
Christian Ehmann MBF Assistant
Jan-Philip Schade MBF Assistant
Further information can be found on the MBF website. www.mbf.unisg.ch
Danielle Brassel
Associate, Aeris Capital AG “The knowledge acquired in lectures such as Derivative Instruments, Corporate Finance and Pension Finance affects essential parts of my daily business. I am convinced that the conceptual content of the lessons taught at the HSG is absolutely in step with current practice. I am glad that I was able to enjoy such an effective education.”
Simon Straumann MBF Assistant
University of St.Gallen (HSG) Swiss Institute for Banking and Finance Rosenbergstrasse 52 CH-9000 St.Gallen +41 (0)71 224 70 05 mbf@unisg.ch www.mbf.unisg.ch