To be admitted to the MSc in Finance, candidates should possess a solid academic background in the following areas of study: economics, management and business, mathematics, statistics. Knowledge must include basic mathematics and statistics, the economics of financial markets and principles of financial mathematics. Applicants must have basic computer skills, at least equivalent to ECDL core.

Normally, students admitted hold a three-year university degree (bachelor). Admission requirements depend upon the first level degree obtained by the student:

• Degree in business or economics: at least 12 ECTS (or equivalent) in mathematics for economics and finance and at least 8 ECTS (or equivalent) in finance or corporate finance or, alternatively, at least 8 ECTS (or equivalent) in financial mathematical modelling.
• Degree in science (including mathematics) or engineering: at least 18 ECTS (or equivalent) in mathematical methods and at least 8 ECTS (or equivalent) in finance or corporate finance or, alternatively, at least 8 ECTS (or equivalent) in financial mathematical modelling.
• Other degrees: at least 30 ECST (or equivalent) in economics, at least 8 ECTS in finance or corporate finance, at least 30 ECTS in mathematical methods. A final first level degree grade of at least 100/110 (or equivalent) is also required.

All applicants must have computer skills at least equivalent to the ECDL core.

Language skills

All applicants to the curriculum taught in English must have at least level B2 certified proficiency in English, in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. All applicants to the curriculum in mixed language (first year in Italian, second year in English) must have at least Italian level B2 and English level B1, both certified. In order to enrol, students will have to submit adegate certifications at the time of enrolment. For more information see https://admission.unisi.it/?p=1944 and https://admission.unisi.it/?p=2170.

Assessment of skills and competencies

The application is evaluated by an Examining Board, which checks that the requisites for admission are satisfied and assesses the candidate's skills and competencies.

Candidates may be required to sit for a written or computer-based exam and/or an interview, aimed at verifying their skills and competencies. More information on the file available at the bottom of this page.

Application procedure

The admission procedure depends on where the Bachelor's degree was obtained:

• Holders of (or soon to hold) a Bachelor's degree awarded by an Italian university have to follow the procedure described here.
• Holders of (or soon to hold) a Bachelor's degree awarded in a non-Italian university have to use the platform dedicated to international students. See also the international admission information portal.