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 or 2 years in case of a double degree (90 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | (Master in Social Sciences) |
| Course code | 6211JX014 |
| Tuition fee | €4,140 per year |
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| Application fee | €100 one-time The application fee is non-refundable and is paid to: Account holder: Vilnius University |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) No less than 20 ECTS credits in the fields of economics, management and business administration or other social sciences or the acquired analogous practical experience are substantiated in a motivation letter and during the interview; 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. It is required that you send verified copies of the entry qualification documents directly to the university by postal mail. Important! Never send original documents by post! Office of International Admissions |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS 5.5+; iBT TOEFL 65+ 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
Finance programme has been taught in Lithuanian language for several years and is constantly updated based on recommendations of students and social partners to keep up with scientific and practical changes in finance. This programme is among the most popular Master programmes for the study candidates. The programme received positive evaluations from the international accreditation experts’ team. Starting with 2015, the programme has been offering an opportunity for the best students to obtain a double degree from the University of Siena, Italy during the fourth (additional) semester.
The aim of the programme is to prepare highly qualified finance specialists, able to perform analytical and managerial work in financial institutions and financial units of other organizations.
Career opportunities
A graduate can work as an analyst and executive at the ministry of finance, tax inspectorate, at enterprises, organisations, finance and public institutions, and to pursue a career in other fields, where good knowledge in finance and the acquired skills in critical thinking, modern information technologies can be applied.