Università di Roma “Tor Vergata” Dipartimento di Economia e Finanza MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE and BANKING (LM-56 – D.M. 270/2004) A.Y. 2014/2015 www.economia.uniroma2.it/master-science www.economia.uiroma2.it/master-science The Master of Science in Finance and Banking aims at developing the latest skills in the field of quantitative finance, covering an exhaustive spectrum of technical and financial applications. Thanks to the qualified Faculty members, students will acquire all the theory and practical techniques needed for a successful career in the financial sector. Quantitative finance is one of the most challenging and exciting areas offered by the financial sector. All courses are taught in English. ADMISSIONS Applicants must have a three-year degree (or be near completion). Preferences will be given to students with a degree in Economics, Business, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, and Engineering, but other backgrounds will be also taken into consideration, mostly based on the student’s motivation. APPLICATIONS Applicants are required to complete the online form and upload their Curriculum Vitae, official University transcripts, a motivational letter, a letter of recommendation, and a certificate of proficiency in English (where applicable). The deadline for International Students is June 30 2014, and for Italian and European students is August 30 2014. Early application is strongly encouraged. COURSE STRUCTURE (September 2014 – July 2015) FIRST YEAR Mathematics for Finance Statistics for Finance Time Series and Econometrics Derivatives Corporate Finance Theory of Finance Theory of Banking Financial Econometrics Computer Programming (Matlab) SECOND YEAR European Financial Law Asset Management Asset Pricing Two Optional Courses within: - Corporate Finance and Banking Credit Risk Models Family Business Financial Reporting Macroeconomics Microeconomics Monetary Economics Dissertation PLACEMENT AND CAREERS At the end of the two-year program students will prospect many career opportunities in the professional field of finance (risk manager, trader, asset manager, financial engineer, risk consultant, quantitative analyst, financial software engineer) in institutions such as banks, trading houses, pension funds, insurance companies, central banks and other regulators and corporate treasuries. Graduates will also have the necessary requisites for a competitive Doctoral program in Economics, Finance or Econometrics in Italy or abroad. The MSc in Finance and Banking organizes meetings with its Alumni and other professionals to facilitate contacts between students and perspective employers. FEES Annual tuition fees for the Master program are €2.500 plus regular University fees, which depends on family income (min €458 – max €1.763). For possible fellowships see our website. ACADEMIC BOARD Stefano Herzel (MSc coordinator) Marianna Brunetti, Eloisa Campioni, Rocco Ciciretti, Nicoletta Ciocca, Gianluca Cubadda, Vincenzo Farina, Leo Ferraris, Paolo Gibilisco, Luca Gnan, Samantha Leorato, Gianluca Mattarocci, Fabrizio Mattesini, Maura Mezzetti, Gianni Nicolini, Ugo Pomante, Tommaso Proietti, Alessandro Ramponi, Roberto Renò (U. Siena), Robert J. Waldmann. CONTACT INFORMATION Valentina Vaiuso (Program Assistant) [email protected] phone: +39 06 7259 5645 via Columbia, 2 – 00133 Roma