Master in International Finance (MIF) 12 months full-time 24 months part-time modular September 2016 intake

Master in International Finance (MIF) 12 months full-time 24 months part-time modular September 2016 intake

Table of contents The Amsterdam Business School: A history of excellence 3 Master in International Finance (MIF) 4 Programme overview 5 Curriculum 2016-2017 6 Class of 2016 profile 7 Mapping your career path 8 Admissions Requirements 9 Fees and Funding 10 Contact details 10 2

The Amsterdam Business School: A history of excellence The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is a modern university with a rich history stretching back almost 400 years. Founded in 1632, the UvA has since grown into a world-class research and teaching university with strong international connections. With seven major faculties, a wide range of courses and a staff of renowned academics and researchers, UvA is ranked 58th in the world and first in the Netherlands according to the QS World University Ranking and ranked among the top 60-80 universities worldwide according to the Times Higher Education Ranking. The university is also a member of LERU, a network of leading European research universities including Oxford, Cambridge, University College London, Zurich, Leuven, Leiden and Edinburgh. Through its reputation and location, the UvA draws thousands of international students every year. The Amsterdam Business School (ABS) is part of the University of Amsterdam, and its ethos reflects the university s traditions as an international, entrepreneurial, intellectual and socially responsible community. Building on this heritage, ABS s educational philosophy is characterised by exceptional lecturers, an international student base, small-scale interactive seminars, workshops and case-based programmes. The Amsterdam Business School offers many benefits thanks to its central location in the heart of Amsterdam, a major financial and business centre and a gateway to Europe as well as the rest of the world. These are just some of the factors that attract the most talented students from all over the world to join ABS for its two flagship programmes: The specialised Master in International Finance (MIF) and the Amsterdam MBA. To find out more, why not arrange a visit? Contact us at admissions-mif@uva.nl if you d like to attend an information evening or a trial class, or if you d like us to arrange a meeting or contact with a current student, an alumnus, or the MIF Admissions Office. MEET MIF own research and feedback from really holds up to its promise of I ve heard about private equity, but programme from a very reputable FULL-TIME alumni, and it has turned out to be a combining theory and practice, as never really appreciated how it is in university in the E.U., with a strong STUDENT JAEMI very good decision. With the MIF, I the courses are academically rigorous practice until I listened to the MIF alumni network which extends even SAMONTE was able to sharpen my existing but with a constant emphasis on professors and guest speakers. I outside the Netherlands. In fact, even (PHILIPINES) knowledge in finance by exchanging professional application. For instance, believe that the MIF s professional as early as the first block of classes ideas with professors and guest I knew how to do business focus will be greatly appreciated by and all throughout the programme, I speakers who are experts in their combination accounting before, but experienced professionals like myself, felt that there were so many Why the MIF programme? field, as well as with classmates with the MIF I was able to realise its as well as career-switchers and those opportunities presented to us to After obtaining my bachelor s coming from diverse backgrounds. key implications for valuation and early in their careers enhance our career prospects, such degree, accounting license and CFA They all gave a fresh perspective on equity research. I had a working as through company visits and charter, I have decided to take a the topics that I ve already seen and knowledge of investment What are the career perspectives? presentations, professional Masters in International Finance heard, but was not able to instruments, but the MIF enabled me Lastly, as I aim to stay in Europe, I gatherings, job postings, alumni programme as this would be a good appreciate to the fullest until I took to internalise the opportunities and believe that the MIF enhances my mentoring and meeting with way to complete my list of academic the MIF programme. Also, unlike challenges based on broad academic employability given that it is an alumni. credentials. I chose MIF based on my 3 other masters programmes, the MIF research and empirical observations. excellent finance master s

Master in International Finance (MIF) The Master in International Finance (MIF) at the Amsterdam Business School (ABS), part of the University of Amsterdam (UvA) is the first steps towards a career of financial leadership and excellence. Our uniquely tailored MIF will help you achieve your professional goals through world-class teaching and personalised learning. From an overseas study trip, to lifelong membership into the MIF alumni network, this Advanced Masters of Science provides all the tools you need to achieve your ambitions. What are you waiting for? Why the MIF? A Master s degree in finance will help your career take off. But as a major investment of time and money it is crucial you select the perfect one. So why the MIF? With a global reputation for excellence, the MIF is one of the top programmes of its kind internationally. Teaching is conducted primarily by ABS s Finance Group faculty, one of Europe s leading finance departments, and has strong international focus, with researchers from 14 countries. Most MIF professors and lecturers have published extensively in academic journals, and specialist areas include corporate finance, asset pricing, derivatives, capital market integration, corporate governance and financial regulation. 4 Credibility Our MIF is internationally renowned, playing to ABS s core strengths in corporate finance, banking and asset management; 90% of our students are hired by top 100 firms before graduation. Quality The MIF juggles business relevance with academic excellence, inviting guest input from leading finance academics, policy makers and global figures. Our approach is uniquely personal, from small classes and hands-on workshops, to an international study trip, mentor programmes and lifetime membership of the MIF alumni network. Diversity We welcome applicants from all over the world; more than 15 countries are represented in our current intake. Combined with a mix of full-time students and working part-timers, and an international faculty, this makes for an exciting melting pot of cultures, professional backgrounds and academic skills. What will you bring to the table? Small classes To help develop your skills as a finance specialist, we keep class sizes deliberately small. Professors can focus keenly on individual students, personally guiding them towards their specific goals, while learners bounce off one another during interactive seminars and lectures. Learning is a dialogue, not a monologue. Career Services The Career Service Manager will guide you through your MIF and beyond, helping you shape your ideal career path. Through one-on-one coaching sessions throughout the year (and even post-graduation) you will formulate a Personal & Professional Development Plan, identifying your strengths and weaknesses and preparing you for the job market. Dutch job market Networking opportunities, speaker events, the ABS Careers Fair, in-house visits and the Careers Office will acquaint you with professional opportunities in the Netherlands. Our Career Service Manager will actively assist, sourcing internship and job opportunities and carrying out mock interviews. Locality Amsterdam is one of Europe s commercial hubs and a financial gateway to the world; most companies have bases here. It is also a remarkable city in which to live: inspiring, vibrant, welcoming and beautiful - and virtually everyone speaks English!

Programme overview Programme structure The Master in International Finance (MIF) programme is offered as a full-time, one-year programme and a part-time, two-year programme. Both commence annually in September, and both comprise 70 ECs. Upon successful completion of the programme, students are awarded the degree of Master of Science in International Finance. Programme components Component 8 core courses Credits 32 EC, 4 EC per course 3 MIF electives 12 EC, 4 EC per course Leadership programme International Study Trip - South Africa Ethics in Finance Workshop Finance Research Workshop Master thesis MIF Pre-Course Training Personal Development Portfolio 2 EC 1 EC 3 EC 15 EC 5 EC, if required applicable to full-timers, no EC granted All core courses and electives are delivered through six weeks of lectures, one study week and one exam week, over a total of eight weeks. Electives Students can take 2 electives of the Amsterdam MBA programme or the Executive Programme in Management Studies (EPMS) only in addition to the required number of 3 MIF electives. Full-time course load The full-time Master in International Finance (MIF) programme starts in the last week of August and ends around mid-june. It is followed by a Master thesis research project and potentially an internship. Full-time students typically attend 3 classes a week in the evening. Classes take approximately 9 hours per week. Class preparation, casework and assignments demand a further 18-27 hours per week. Part-time course load Part-time students study under the same regulations as fulltime students, except that the course programme is spread over a period of 18-24 months. Part-time students typically attend 1-2 evening classes per week. The weekdays at which evening classes are scheduled will vary from course to course, but there will be no classes on Fridays. Classes for part-time students take approximately 3-6 hours per week. Class preparation, casework, and assignments demand a further 6-9 hours per week and course. CASPER HEEREMANS (NETHERLANDS), MIF ALUMNUS 2005, DUTCH CENTRAL BANK, SENIOR RESOLUTION OFFICER Why did you decide to pursue your Master in International Finance degree at the Amsterdam Business School? I made my decision based on a number of factors, such as the faculty, the programme content, the university s reputation and accreditations, employment statistics and so on. I knew that the University of Amsterdam had a strong finance department. Another important factor was that I was working with an MIF alumnus who was very enthusiastic about the programme. His positive experiences also helped to get support from my employer. You currently hold the role of MIF Ambassador. Can you tell us more about it? I find it important to give something back to the school. The MIF programme at Amsterdam Business School has a very good reputation and I would like to make prospective students aware about opportunities that this programme offers based on my positive experience. As a MIF Ambassador I am actively involved in promoting the MIF programme, while working together with the programme management to improve it, giving workshops on topics related to project finance, providing information and sharing my experience with new and prospective students, and many other interesting activities. 5

Curriculum 2016-2017 Pre-Course (June Aug) Full-time programme Core courses OPTIONAL: Fundamentals of Finance Financial Accounting Quantitative Methods & Research Skills Part-time programme Core courses year 1 Core courses year 2 Electives COMPULSORY: Fundamentals of Finance Financial Accounting Quantitative Methods & Research Skills Block 1 September - October Advanced Corporate Finance & Valuation Investments Financial Econometrics Advanced Corporate Finance & Valuation Investments Financial Econometrics Block 2 November - December M&A and Restructuring Financial Derivatives International Financial Management M&A and Restructuring Financial Derivatives International Financial Management Financial Analysis & Valuation Block 3 January International study trip to Cape Town International study trip: Cape Town Block 4 February - March Risk Management & Fin. Institutions Financial Modelling Ethics in Finance & Finance Research workshop Financial Modelling Ethics in Finance & Finance Research workshop Real Estate Finance Advanced Financial Econometrics Block 5 April - May Leadership programme Advanced Asset Management Computational Finance in MATLAB Behavioural Finance Block 6 June - August Master thesis Master thesis 6

Class of 2016 profile MIF class of 2016 profile Nationalities North America 2,38% South Europe 2,38% West Europe 33,33% East Europe 7,14% Asia 35,70% 47,5% international 17 nationalities American/British, Bulgarian, Brazilian, Canadian, Chinese, Dutch, German, Indian, Indonesian, Italian, Iranian, Portuguese, Russian, South-African,Turkish, Vietnamese, Peruvian Years of work experience MIF Class 2015-2016 Full-time 4,5 years MIF Class 2015-2017 Part-time 5 years South America 9,52% Africa 4,76% Female/Male MIF Class Full-time 2015-2016 MIF Class Part-time 2015-2017 Industries Cross-cultural collaboration Imagine working on a challenging group assignment with a Indian Investment Analyst, a Turkish Treasury Specialist, and a Iranian Oil Market Analyst and then discussing your project with a Dutch Tax Manager, a Chinese Consultant and a Brazilian Financial Analyst. Welcome to the Master in International Finance (MIF) programme. Boost your career and meet the MIF 2016 class! 64,7 Average Age % Male Average GMAT 35,3 28 years % Female Average age + GMAT 660 points 56,5 % 43,5 Male Average Age 30 years % Female Automotive Banking Consulting Construction Energy market Investment Management IT Logistics Real Estate Risk Management Telecom Retail 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 % 7

Mapping your career path Define and plan for your career goals During the one- or two-year MIF programme, you will be guided by the Career Services Manager to define and plan your career path. The Career Service Manager will work with you very closely and will support you in achieving your Career goals. From enrolment to completion of the programme the Career Services Manager will be involved on a regular basis, and will be as well available after you become an alumnus. You will start with an comprehensive intake and then continue with one-on-one coaching sessions throughout the year. The coaching sessions will be based on your needs and the area of improvement. Together with the Career Service Manager you will develop a Personal&Professional Development Plan and work on various careers-related aspects such as your skills, identifying your strengths and weaknesses, CV and/or cover letter writing, Job interviews preparations and many others. Stepping stones to success Amsterdam Business School MIF graduates are highly sought after, as even a quick glance at the job placement stats proves. Your MIF experience will provide many opportunities to enhance your career skills as well as connect with potential employers and first-rate recruiters. To help you nail the key position you re after upon completion of your MIF, our Careers Office offers one-onone coaching sessions, a personal development plan, career 8 workshops, meet & greet events with potential employers, career fairs and networking events. Sample of our MBA recruiters: PWC Profundo ABN AMRO Nuon Rabobank Commerzbank ING IBM Avenade Philips Our career workshops tackle a range of topics including: n Working in the Netherlands n Personal branding n Professional networking skills n Speed interview training n Employment contracts & negotiations n Effective networking with social media n CV & cover letter writing n Job interviewing n How to make a Career Switch n How to increase Self-Effectiveness n Public Speaking n Careers in consultancy MIF Class 2013 2014 93% of the students placed before graduation Careers 7% of the students placed within 3 months after graduation DAN ZHOU (CHINA) MIF 2015 RISK TRAINEE AT NN GROUP The career services at Amsterdam Business School-MIF office provided me enormous help during the year of my study. The Career Service Manager arranged many activities, connecting us with different companies, helping us improve our resumes and interview skills. She also organized all different types of workshops to offer us the best preparation before starting or switching a career. Besides, we all have the chance to receive a personal coaching regarding to our career goals, personal strengths and weakness. It was the Career Service Manager who introduced me to the diverse job opportunities, assisted me preparing interviews and supported me with landing a position in the financial sector before my graduation.

Admissions Requirements Don t miss out We accept 40-50 students at the MIF each year. The programme begins in September, but admissions are made throughout the previous academic year. Deadlines for external funding and internal concessions are earlier than 30 June. As the number of places is limited, we would like to encourage you to apply early. Admission requirements n Bachelor s or Master s degree A degree from a research university in a related field (e.g. business administration, economics, engineering, natural sciences, mathematics, law). n Pre-course training This may be required, depending on your academic background. The pre-course training is mandatory for all part-time students. Covers fundamentals in finance, financial accounting, and quantitative methods & research skills. Done via our online learning platform. Check admission requirements to see if you need training. n Work experience Minimum 1-2 years of relevant work experience in the financial field (internships included). n GMAT or GRE GMAT or GRE scores are compulsory for all full-time applicants. Minimum: GMAT 630; GRE 650 9 n Intellectual Capacity Test Part-time applicants take the Intellectual Capacity Test in place of GMAT/GRE scores. n English language proficiency TOEFL minimum: 100; IELTS minimum: 7.0. Step 1 Apply Apply online using Embark: https://apply.embark.com/ MBAEdge/Amsterdam/FEB/86/ Deadline: 30 June Step 2 Documentation We require copies of these original documents: n Passport n CV n Diplomas and Transcripts (grade list) n Cover letter outlining why you wish to take the MIF n English test score n Full-time applicants: GMAT/GRE score report (Minimum 630/650) n Part-time applicants: Intellectual Capacity Test n Two recommendation letters (academic or professional) Step 3 Interview We evaluate all applications within 48 hours and invite successful candidates for interview. Interviewed candidates receive the Admissions Committee s final decision within two weeks. Step 4 Contract and enrolment deposit Once accepted you must sign a contract and pay a E2,000 enrolment deposit within four weeks of the admission date to secure your place. When we have received the enrolment fee and the required documentation (see above), the UVA will arrange your visa and housing (full-time international students only).

Fees and Funding Fees Tuition for full-time and part-time students starting September 2016: E26,900. This covers everything, from courses and the international study trip, to MIF facilities, university. Funding MIF GMAT scholarship Full-time students are eligible for scholarships based on GMAT/GRE scores above 640. Scholarships range from E1,000 to E11,000. Please indicate on your application that you wish to apply for it. Amsterdam Finance Excellence Scholarship (AFES) - non EU This prestigious new scholarship programme has recently been launched targeting exceptionally talented Bachelor/ Master s students with work experience in the financial field from outside Europe. The Amsterdam Finance Excellence Scholarship (AFES) is a waiver of E7,500 for one academic year. The deadline for applications is 1 February. Amsterdam Finance Talent Scholarship (AFTS) - EU The Amsterdam Finance Talent Scholarship (AFTS) offered by the Master in International Finance programme is aimed at talented students from the Netherlands and the European Union / European Economic Area who choose to do the MIF programme. This scholarship is a waiver of E10,000 for one academic year. 10 Early bird Discount E4,000 for applications received before 1 December; E2,000 for those received before 1 March. Dutch Government scholarships Contact the Dutch embassy or consulate in your country: www.grantfinder.nl Neso Scholarships Contact the Neso office in your country: www.nuffic.nl/neso UvA alumni 10% discount. Total: E24,210. Early payment in full Applicants who pay full tuition fee before 30 April receive 5% discount. Tax-deductible For part-time applicants working in the Netherlands tuition fees are tax-deductible. CV Quick Scan To check you meet admission requirements use our CV Quick Scan now: > Application and Admission Get in touch For questions or more information on the MIF, visit or contact: MIF Admissions Office Marjolein t Jong: T +31 20 525 4056 E admissions-mif@uva.nl MIF Programme Management Sherien Ibrahim T +31 (0)20 525 4388 E mif@uva.nl MIF Career Services Office Kristina Rasikh-Stipovic T +31 (0)20 525 5480 E careers-abs@uva.nl