Finance and Banking
Lithuania, Vilnius
| Study location | Lithuania, Sauletekio ave. 9, Building II, 10222 Vilnius |
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| Type | Postgraduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 1.5 years (90 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | (Master in Social Sciences) |
| Course code | 6211JX014 |
| Tuition fee | €5,460 per year *Tuition fee is subject to change in accordance with national legislation. |
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| Application fee | €100 per year The application fee is non-refundable. |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) No less than 20 ECTS credits in the fields of microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and optional courses in the fields of economics, business and management; or at least 3 years of professional experience and a free-form statement from the employer, indicating the length of employment and the position held. If your qualification and motivation match the programme, you will receive an invitation for an interview with the Admissions Committee. Applicants to the study programme Finance and Banking (in Lithuanian and English) are awarded an additional point for passing the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) exam. Important: additional country-specific requirements are set only for the following countries which you can find HERE (STEP 2). The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Lithuanian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Translation is considered to be official when it is bound together with the certified true copy of the original document and is confirmed by the translator’s signature. Documents issued in English, Lithuanian must be certified true copies and do not require translation. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS and TOEFL are not compulsory, as your level of English will be tested during the motivational interview. If your first language is English and/or if you have a university degree in English, you will be exempt from providing an English language test score. |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
• This programme is focused on analytical skills and preparation for Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) exams.
• Critically evaluate economic and financial theories and research methods, to provide sufficient knowledge needed for analysis of financial problems at a macroeconomic level and to make grounded decisions at the highest financial management level;
• Introduce to the role, development, aims and objectives of international financial institutions and financial markets globally;
• Provide theoretical and practical knowledge needed for improvement of budgetary system and taxation policy in the face of national and global economic changes;
• Provide scientific and methodical knowledge needed for independent organization’s financial analysis and financial risks’ assessment and management, while taking into account macro and micro environmental changes.
• Introduce the main topics of CFA Institute material and prepare students for CFA exams.
Career opportunities
• Finance and Banking Analyst
• Public/Private Enterprise Finance Analyst
• Expert in Investments
• Expert in Business Development
• Expert in Financial Markets
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