Every student chooses one of two specializations: Corporate Finance or Investment Management. The choice of specialization is made at the end of the first semester of the program. Designed for maximum flexibility, the MSc program in Finance lets you select from a wide range of courses and electives to suit your personal and professional interests. You can find a list of mandatory courses and electives offered by the Department of Finance as well as all other program components here.

Industry connections, workshops and company engagement

At SSE, the strengths of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainability are woven seamlessly into the MSc program in Finance. With longstanding and close ties to the Nordic financial industry, SSE connects students with leading banks, investment firms, and financial institutions — offering exceptional career opportunities while ensuring that classroom learning remains closely aligned with the realities of the marketplace.

The program provides a rich blend of academic, professional, and networking experiences, including preparatory courses, company engagements, networking events, and personalized career support, all designed to enhance both learning and career readiness. For a full list of offerings, please click here.

Develop personally and professionally with support from SSE's career coach

Our MSc program in Finance is designed to support both your professional and personal development, equipping you with the practical tools, strategic insight, and confidence needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. You will be connected with our career coach who will serve as a guiding light, offering insights, advice, and strategic planning to help you navigate the path from education to a fulfilling career. You will additionally gain access to the SSE Career Hub, offering resources such as CV reviews, mock interviews, case-based training, workshops, and real-world industry insights.

You can also join the MSc Mentorship Program, where a top professional becomes your mentor to guide your transition into professional life and help you build a strong network. Read more here!

After graduation

We are proud of our graduates and the choices they make with the opportunities afforded them. A degree from SSE opens doors to a wide range of careers and advanced studies. Meet our graduates here.

Career opportunities 

The MSc in Finance equips you with the knowledge, skills, and practical expertise to excel in corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, and management consulting. It also opens doors to dynamic careers in portfolio management, security analysis, fintech, sustainable finance, fund management, sales and trading, quantitative investment strategies, big data, entrepreneurship, and academia—preparing you not just for a role, but for the impact you can make.

Top-level faculty

What truly sets SSE apart is the academic excellence and industry expertise of its faculty. Our professors are among the most accomplished in their fields – from asset pricing and corporate finance to cutting-edge topics like fintech, private equity and sustainable finance. They bring both rigorous research and practical insights into the classroom, ensuring that you will be exposed to the latest developments in these rapidly evolving fields.

Meet the Program Director

👉🏽 This is Anders Anderson - Program Director for the MSc program in Finance, Associate Professor in the Department of Finance and Affiliated Researcher in the Mistra Center for Sustainable Markets.

Do you have questions regarding the academic content of the MSc program in Finance? Send an email to the secretary at the Department of Finance Nicola Donohoe.