Admission requirements

Applicants to the MSc in Finance and Risk Management should demonstrate a solid foundation in mathematics, statistics, and the social sciences, along with a basic familiarity with information technology and data analysis tools.

In some cases, an online assessment test may be required—you’ll be contacted directly if this applies to you. Occasionally, the Admissions Committee may recommend that candidates complete preliminary undergraduate-level courses by enrolling in selected single courses prior to starting the program.

 

Students holding a Laurea awarded by an Italian Institution

Graduates from a first-level degree program in Management (L-18 Scienze  dell'Economia e Gestione Aziendale), Economics (L-33 Scienze Economiche), Statistics (L-41 Statistica), Mathematics (L-35 Scienze Matematiche), Computer Sciences (L-31 Scienze e Tecnologie Informatiche), Physics (L-30 Scienze e Tecnologie Fisiche) at the University of Florence and graduates from other universities are eligible to apply with an undergraduate degree mark above 99/110. Graduates not in these categories should read the admission requirements specified in the MSc Regolamento Art. 3.

 

Students holding a Bachelor or Undergraduate Degree awarded by a foreign Institution

Candidates are expected to hold a First Class or High Second Class (Upper Division) degree, or an equivalent international qualification recognized in their home country.

 

How to Enroll and Deadlines

Access is granted after approval by the Education Committee of the course, to whom all information of regarding the candidate's academic curriculum and previous skills must be submitted.

 

Students holding a Laurea awarded by an Italian Institution

Submit the application form (pdf) for assessment by the online services for students

 

Students holding a Bachelor or Undergraduate Degree awarded by a foreign Institution

Prospective candidates must submit their applications exclusively through the DreamApply portal, by the deadline specified on the platform. Please note that applications from students who have not yet completed their undergraduate degree will not be considered.

International students can find additional information here. 

Further information can also be found here .

 

Recommended Prerequisites

A solid background in the following subjects is strongly recommended to ensure a smooth and successful start to the Master’s program.

• Foundations of Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
• Basic Calculs and Financial Mathematics
• Preliminary notions in Corporate Finance

Further details on this matter can be found at this page.

 

Suggested preparatory courses from the Bachelor Degrees in Economics/Management at UNIFI

• B028397 - WORKSHOP IN PROBABILITY FOR ECONOMICS AND FINANCE
• B028590 - FINANZA AZIENDALE
• B030008 - FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS
• B029871 - TOPICS IN CORPORATE FINANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT