Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management The SBS-EM is the school of Economics and Management of the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), one of the largest universities in Belgium. Each year the School, which is EQUIS- and AMBA-accredited, welcomes more than 4.000 students, participating in over 30 programmes, including the Bachelor's, Master's, Solvay MBA, executive education programmes. Our alumni represent a network of more than 20.000 and are present in all sectors of activities in more than 65 countries worldwide. SBS-EM arose from the merger between the Solvay Business School and ULB's Department of Economics. The School combines the outstanding strengths of its two forerunners, both in terms of its undergraduate and executive programmes and its research and expertise in economics and management. SBS-EM has emerged as a leading Belgian and international educational institution in these fields. SBS-EM is guided by: Free inquiry: we challenge our students and stakeholders to open their minds to a wide range of perspectives Excellence: we all strive to the highest standards of performance in our respective fields Entrepreneurial spirit: we expect all our stakeholders to demonstrate initiative and leadership Integration: we build on the multidisciplinarity of our university and our expertise in Economics and Management Equal opportunity: we provide access to students from all socio-economic backgrounds Democratic governance: practitioners, academics, researchers, students and staff all have a voice in our governance Societal relevance: we nurture a long tradition of contributing expertise to public policy and the business world Specialised Master in Financial Markets This Specialised Master in Financial Markets offers an advanced education in finance and in financial markets that is complementary to the curriculum provided in classical graduate programs in finance or economics. The master therefore focuses on creating bridges between theory and practice and also the policy and strategic aspects of the current financial landscape. To do so, all courses are given by an exceptional cadre of faculty members - both practitioners and academics. 10 PARADIGMS Finance had become much more complex and competitive. There is a massive regulation shift underway. You need a different set of skills to succeed. The best professionals will do even better, whereas the average will stagnate. Finance is increasingly multi-disciplinary. Regulators expect more from financial institutions. Society expects a more ethical financial system. Financial firms are revisiting their business models and the financial world is restructuring. A new relationship is being built between public and private financial flows. The centre of financial power is shifting gradually towards new economies.
10 REASONS Unique programme. Practice not just theory. Stellar set of professors. Focused internship in top institution. Close to where EU regulation is shaped. In depth understanding. Tailored to your needs. Talent enhancement. International reach. Creating value. OBJECTIVES By the end of the master you will be able to: Understand the financial markets in a way that few students or even young professionals are able to do. Make robust assessments of theoretical and policy-related issues, thanks to the experience of senior practitioners and top level academics teaching the courses. Leverage your understanding of the connections between theory and practice of financial markets to be more effective and more creative in your professional environment. Be a more attractive prospect in the financial sector and progress to more senior levels in your professional environment faster than would otherwise be the case. What you will learn during the master: Much deeper knowledge and understanding of financial markets compared to graduate courses and classical post-graduate programmes in finance. Connections between the various aspects of finance and financial markets. Connections between theory and practice of markets, and between theory and policy-making. LEARNING FORMAT This master is a full time day courses (63ECTS) and is completed within one year in day classes. To ensure optimal quality of learning, preference is given to smaller size classes. Selection of candidates is made on the basis of an application file and an interview. PARTICPANTS PROFILE The master targets students who have: a master degree in economics or management, but also possibly in other disciplines, such as law, math, physics, political science, engineering, and a strong interest in finance and preferably already some background through their choice of graduate courses or possibly their professional experience.
PROGRAMME CONTENT The master is based on a combination of a major with core courses for all students and two minors between which students can choose: Minor in Advanced Finance: for students looking for cutting-edge technical specialisation in quantitative finance. Minor in Advanced Financial Markets: for students seeking to further broaden their expertise in financial markets and/or develop their knowledge in financial techniques to complement a noneconomic background (e.g., lawyers). Term 0 End Sept. Terms 1to 4 Term 5 Oct-Nov Nov-Jan Jan-March March-May May-August Core Courses (black) + Financial Markets Minor ( green) Principles of Economics & Mathematics Overview of Financial Markets and Regulation Corporate Finance and Asset Valuation Banking and Insurance Post-Trading and Investment Funds Financial Infrastructures ECB, Central Banks and Banking Regulation Investment Banking Project Finance Principles of Finance Corporate Reporting Historical Analysis of Finance and Financial Crises Hedge Funds Portfolio and Investments European Financial Integration Risk and Risk Management in FIs Financial Networks Competition Policy in Financial Markets Derivatives Pricing Prepare for the market Module (no ECTS) Financial Econometrics Master Thesis or Internship Each student will undertake either a 3-month internship in a reputed financial sector institution with which we have a partnership; or submit a master thesis on a relevant subject of his/her choice. FACULTY The faculty is composed of top quality academic professors with a professional expertise and senior practitioners who are shaping the evolution of the financial markets: High profile professors: Chief Economist of the European central Bank Executive Chairman of a $12 billion Fund of Hedge Funds Chief banking regulator at the European Commission Executive Director of Central Bank Top academics and practitioners who have been acting as expert advisors to the European Commission or national regulators Senior advisor in government
CEOs of Euroclear Bank and Credibe Secretary General of FESE Head of Market Risk and CFO in sophisticated banks Former CEOs of Bank of New York Mellon SA and of Euroclear group Former partner at Big Four firm Experienced traders and risk managers in high profile financial institutions World Bank, IMF, EIB senior officers or former officers. JOB BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES The quality of this education is based on a demanding approach that combines theory and practice. Students benefit from high profile academics lecturers but also reputed practitioners. Practitioners will share their expertise in their domains and prepare each student for the reality of the market. In this way, the internship or the master thesis gives the opportunity to the student to step directly in the field and understand the real challenges of the market. The School provides a Careers Service: lectures, networking, cv book, coaching, job announcements and job day are proposed to the students in order to ease access to the professional world. Last but not least, SBS-EM has a strong international alumni network that provides you with life-long contacts for business opportunities thanks to many events, coaching seminars, workshop and informal gatherings. PRACTICAL INFORMATIONS Starting : Third week of September 2013 Language : English Location : Brussels Tuition : 15.000 euros (contact us for scholarship possibilities) Contact : Hélène LAMBILLON Project Manager Tel.: +32 (0)2 650 65 20 helene.lambillon@solvay.edu REGISTRATION Requirements: Eligible applicants must hold either: A master degree (5 year of study) A post-graduate degree A bachelor degree with one to three years of work experience Other degree equivalent to the above (please consult us) Proficiency in English
How to apply? To join the Specialised Master next September 2013, the admissions procedure is composed of 4 main steps: 1. Submit your pre-enrolled by completing the online pre-enrolment form with your cv 2. Receive feedback on your eligibility by the academic director 3. Receive by email an application form to complete 4. Have a personal interview with the academic director Deadline: 20th July 2013