IFM Programme
From Bachelor to Master
Students with a BSc in International Business, Economics and Business Economics, Business Administration, or Econometrics and Operations Research at the University of Groningen have direct access to the MSc International Financial Management.
Students from other backgrounds usually need to complete a Pre-Master’s programme of up to 45 EC (one year full-time). This bridging programme provides essential training in finance, accounting, and quantitative methods. After successfully finishing the Pre-Master, you gain direct admission to the MSc IFM.
The MSc itself is a one-year full-time programme. For ambitious students, there is also a Double Degree option: spend your first year in Groningen and your second year in Milan at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. This pathway allows you to obtain two Master’s degrees, in International Financial Management (Groningen) and Banking and Finance (Milan).
MSc International Finance Management
The MSc IFM combines finance, accounting, control, and management in an international context. It equips you with the knowledge and skills to work strategically and responsibly in a global environment.
Key features:
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Strategic and international focus: deal with exchange rate risks, political risk, international financing opportunities, and governance issues.
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Balance of finance and accounting: courses include International Management Accounting & Control and International Financial Reporting.
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Ethical and sustainable principles: strong focus on corporate governance, CSR, and responsible financial decision-making.
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Hands-on learning: real-life business cases, and software such as Tableau, Stata, and Excel.
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Electives and focus areas: broaden your horizon by choosing electives in areas such as trade, environment and growth, inclusive finance, energy transition, and sustainability.
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Double Degree option in Milan, Italy.
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International accreditation: the programme is accredited by AACSB and EQUIS, placing it among the top 1% of business schools worldwide.
Throughout the programme, you also develop highly transferable professional skills: academic writing, research design, building business models, teamwork in diverse groups, and public presentation. The programme concludes with a Master’s thesis on a topic of your choice.
