MSc in Finance

To be considered for admission, candidates must:

• Hold a bachelor's degree, ideally with a solid quantitative background;
• Provide evidence of excellent command of the English language;
• GMAT tests are optional unless required by the Academic Committee: in any case, a score of 515 or above (GRE >155) can strengthen your application and help you secure a scholarship.

The program is ideal for:

• University graduates with a solid quantitative background wishing to launch a career in finance;
• Professionals who hold finance-related positions and want to enhance their professional status and advance into senior roles;
• Aspiring and seasoned professionals targeting careers in banking, corporate finance, investment management, risk management, or treasury.

INVEST IN YOURSELF
The MSc in Finance is a premier academic qualification for those pursuing an international career in finance, in Greece and abroad. As the financial world undergoes rapid transformation and disruption in the way capital markets operate, the program equips aspiring and experienced professionals with the skills and knowledge to succeed across banking, corporate finance, investment management, risk management, and treasury management.

You shape the degree around your ambitions through one of three specialization streams: Investments, for those targeting asset management, securities analysis, and portfolio strategy; Corporate Finance, focused on valuation, capital structure, and financial decision-making within firms; and Fintech & Risk Management, addressing the technologies and risk frameworks reshaping modern finance. A market-led, continuously reviewed curriculum—shaped by steering committees of both academics and practitioners—keeps the program balanced between rigorous theory and real-world application.
The MSc in Finance is a CFA Program Partner—the first in Southeast Europe—and a PRMIA University Partner, positioning you to pursue the globally recognized CFA and PRM credentials. It is also accredited by EFMD and NECHE. The program's practical, industry-relevant orientation translates into outcomes: placement rates reach up to 90% within six months of graduation.

For those interested in research, an optional dissertation allows you to explore topics in depth, while electives and an individual consulting project offer alternative ways to tailor your learning journey.

Program Structure
The MSc in Finance features weekday evening classes and can be completed in 12 months (Full Time) or 24 months (Part Time). You specialize through one of three streams—Investments, Corporate Finance, or Fintech & Risk Management—and complete the program with a dissertation, an individual consulting project, or elective courses. Academic Director: Prof. Stefanos Zarkos.

Financial Aid Options
At Alba Graduate Business School, we are deeply committed to supporting our students' educational journey. We offer a range of merit scholarships—including GMAT-based awards—that reward academic excellence and leadership potential, as well as need-based financial aid, ensuring that deserving students can access top-tier education regardless of financial circumstances.