MBA Finance | Executive Master in Finance (MiF)
Part-time Master's programme at the University of Basel in cooperation with TIAS, School for Business and Society, Tilburg University.
Your entry to professional advancement
Would you like to develop your potential and complete a university Master's programme in Finance without interrupting your professional career and benefit from the partnership of two excellently positioned universities? With the MBA Finance | Executive Master in Finance (MiF), you will expand your understanding of finance at Master's level and thus acquire the basis for higher positions.
Our programme is demanding. But as an ambitious individual, you will appreciate expanding your skills from module to module and bringing your financial knowledge to a level that is essential for you personally or for taking on a higher position.
Start
December 2024
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25.06.2024
30.07.2024
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24.09.2024
Frequently Asked Questions
The program combines the latest academic research with comprehensive practical expertise and offers students a part-time course for professionals with a globally recognized academic degree and major practical relevance.
- The master’s degree consists of 11 study modules, each consisting of three to four days of in-person teaching, supplemented by intensive preparation and revision and an examination.
- On successful completion of the 11 modules, you will go on to write and defend a master’s thesis.
- Most of the modules are taught in person in Basel and enhanced by interactive digital learning methods.
- One to three study modules involve a study visit to Tilburg or Utrecht.
- One study module usually comprises a teaching time of three days. The course workload is expressed using ECTS (European credit transfer system) points.
- One ECTS point is the equivalent of 30 hours’ study. The course consists of a minimum of 60 ECTS points.
- This amounts to a workload of around 1,700 hours spread over a period of 15 months.
We recommend our students adapt their workload accordingly.
The benefits for you
Complete a master’s degree without interrupting your career progression, and benefit from a partnership between two highly ranked universities.
• You will acquire an academic degree with a global reputation.
• You will expand your understanding of finance to master’s level, acquiring the foundations for higher-level roles (requiring appropriate academic training.)
• The sought-after network, experienced teaching staff and innovative learning methods and resources are a major milestone on your road to success.
• You will develop extensive knowledge, expertise and skills in finance.
• You learn how to capitalize your knowledge for improving financial decisions with a strong sense of corporate and social responsibility.
• You will develop your leadership skills in a safe environment.
• You will learn new and challenging concepts and approaches you can begin applying right away.
• You will get to grips with the latest issues and approaches in finance and financial management.
• You will optimize your growth potential by following a continuing education course with a global focus.
• You will obtain the MBA Finance from the University of Basel and the Executive Master in Finance from TIAS School for Business and Society at Tilburg University.
The program lasts 15 months.
QuantitativeTools
Prof. Herbert Hamers
Tilburg University, Tilburg School of Economics and Management
and TIAS School for Business and Society
Principles of Business Valuation
Prof. Pascal Gantenbein
University of Basel, Faculty of Business and Economics (WWZ)
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Prof. Philip Joos
Tilburg University, Tilburg School of Economics and Management and
TIAS School for Business and Society
Management Accounting
Prof. Bart Dierynck
Tilburg University, Tilburg School of Economics and Management and
TIAS School for Business and Society
Corporate Finance
Prof. Pascal Böni
Tilburg University, Tilburg School of Economics and Management and
TIAS School for Business and Society
Mergers & Acquisitions
Prof. Pascal Böni
Tilburg University, Tilburg School of Economics and Management and
TIAS School for Business and Society
Equity Capital Markets
Prof. Reto Francioni
University of Basel, Faculty of Business and Economics (WWZ)
Capital markets and asset valuation
Prof. Tim Kroencke
University of Neuchâtel and University of Basel (WWZ)
Risk Management
Prof. Lieven Baele
Tilburg University, Tilburg School of Economics and Management and
TIAS School for Business and Society
Institutional Asset Management
Prof. Heinz Zimmermann
University of Basel, Faculty of Business and Economics (WWZ)
Financial Innovation
Prof. Fabian Schär
University of Basel, Faculty of Business and Economics (WWZ)
Leadership skills
Dr.Thomas Sieber
Executive Director & Leadership Coach,
MBA Finance | Executive Master in Finance
Master’s thesis
Supervised by a member of teaching staff. The master’s thesis may cover a current issue affecting an employer, allowing them to benefit directly from their employee’s participation in the course.
The course fees are CHF 39’500. This includes the costs of the program, examinations, module resources, reading materials and coffee breaks.
Payment of the entire participation fee
or
Payment in installments as indicated below:
CHF 3'500. -- 4 weeks after conclusion of the contract,
CHF 12'000. -- 1 month before the start of the MBA,
CHF 12'000. -- 3 months after the start of the MBA and
CHF 12'000. -- 10 months after the start of the MBA.
Alternative installment payments and due dates are possible in consultation with the program management.
You will find the digital application form under the keyword ‘application’ at
wwz.unibas.ch/mba-finance. Send your application documents together with the application form to mba-finance@unibas.ch.
Faculty of Business and Economics
MBA Finance | Executive Master in Finance
Bettina Greiner
Postfach | 4002 Basel
Please enclose with your application:
- Your curriculum vitae (CV)
- A short cover letter outlining the main aspects of your career in recent years and your goals for the future.
- Copies of important certificates and references (training and education, recent roles).
- Your expectations for taking part in the program.
This program starts once a year, typically in December.
Overview
Two excellent universities with international top rankings in research and teaching.
A top-class 15-month executive degree course, run by professionals and ideal for study alongside your career.
Master's degree with academic honours:
«MBA Finance» from the University of Basel
«Executive Master in Finance (MiF)» from TIASMaster of Business Administration (MBA)
The master’s degree course is aimed at ambitious executives with an academic degree who wish to expand, enhance and improve their professional profile in the field of finance.
Our students are people with high potential from the world of finance or corporate finance and come from a wide range of globally competitive industrial, tech and service sectors.
Target group
The MBA in Finance program is aimed at academically and intellectually ambitious and practically talented high potentials who have a Bachelor's or Master's degree from a recognised university or university of applied sciences and wish to substantially expand their analytical skills, strategic abilities and leadership qualities in financial management. Participants work in finance or corporate finance or would like to develop their skills in this area. They are looking for a part-time continuing education programme that combines a high academic level with their professional practice.
We strive for a broad diversity among our students.
Short Info
Duration15 months |
LanguageEnglish |
Methodology11 study modules plus preparation and post-processing and examination as well as master thesis and oral defense of the thesis. |
Target groupThe Master's programme is aimed at ambitious managers with an academic degree who want to expand, sharpen and optimise their professional profile in the field of finance and financial management. The participants are high potentials from the field of corporate finance and come from various internationally competitive industrial, high-tech and private or public service sectors. |
LocationFaculty of Business and Economics, University of Basel |
CostsCHF 39,500 |
CooperationDue to the cooperation with Tilburg University, this finance program of the University of Basel has an important international component, which no other specialized master program in Switzerland or in the surrounding foreign catchment area has. |
Contact📞 Tel: +41 61 207 66 77 |
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Application form
Contact
Bettina Greiner
Studiengangkoordinatorin
MBA Finance | Executive Master in Finance (MiF)
📞 Tel: +41 61 207 66 77
✉️ mba-finance@clutterunibas.ch
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