Program is structured according to the requirements of the Russian Federation standards and internationally accepted standards of education for Master's degree and incorporates curriculum (CBOK) of Certified Financial Analyst®.
During the first year of education students get fundamental knowledge on finance and economics:
- Financial Accounting and Reporting (IFRS and US GAAP), Financial Statements Analysis, Corporate Finance, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Asset Management on International Capital Markets, Alternative Investments, Fixed Income and Derivatives;
- Applied statistics and Applied Econometrics in Economics and Finance( including Monte-Carlo stimulations, scenario analysis, stress-testing);
- Trainings for professional CFA ® Level 1 qualification exams provided by experienced professionals and business-trainers.
During the second year of education students continue to study core courses and get trained in Financial Modelling, Investment Projects Evaluation, Mergers and Acquisitions Strategies and continue developing their skills in Macroeconomic and Financial Forecasting. During the second year students may also participate at the double-degree or student – exchange programs with MSU partner Universities.