🏛️ Institution

Prisca Sapientia University
Zurich, Switzerland – International Academic Mission
🌐 www.priscasapientia.university

Faculty of reference:
Faculty of Economics, Management & Business

⏳ Duration and academic level

Duration: 2 academic years (4 semesters)
Credits: 120 ECTS (CFU)
Level: EQF Level 7
Delivery mode: Fully online
Start date: Open enrollment

🌍 Language

Italian
English

🎯 Educational objectives

The Master’s Degree in Banking, Economics, Finance & Business develops advanced competencies in economic and financial analysis, capital markets, risk management, corporate strategy and banking governance.

The programme integrates advanced theoretical foundations with applied financial tools, quantitative methods and regulatory frameworks, preparing graduates for senior analytical, managerial and consulting roles.

Graduates develop competencies in:

  • advanced microeconomics and macroeconomics
  • corporate finance and financial decision-making
  • econometrics and quantitative financial modeling
  • asset and portfolio management
  • financial risk management
  • international banking systems
  • financial regulation and supervision
  • business strategy and corporate governance
  • applied research in economics and finance

📚 Study plan (120 ECTS)

📘 First year – Advanced analysis and finance (60 ECTS)

Course (Italian)Course (English)ECTS
Microeconomia AvanzataAdvanced Microeconomics15
Macroeconomia AvanzataAdvanced Macroeconomics15
Finanza Aziendale AvanzataAdvanced Corporate Finance12
EconometriaEconometrics9
Metodologia della Ricerca EconomicaEconomic Research Methods6
Ethics & Compliance in FinanceEthics & Compliance in Finance3
Total60 ECTS

📗 Second year – Markets, risk and strategy (60 ECTS)

Course (Italian)Course (English)ECTS
Asset & Portfolio ManagementAsset & Portfolio Management12
Financial Risk ManagementFinancial Risk Management12
International Banking & FinanceInternational Banking & Finance9
Financial Regulation & SupervisionFinancial Regulation & Supervision6
Business Strategy & GovernanceBusiness Strategy & Governance6
Stage / Project WorkInternship / Project Work9
Tesi MagistraleMaster’s Final Dissertation6
Total60 ECTS

💻 Learning platform and delivery

The programme is delivered through the Prisca Sapientia LMS, including:

  • 24/7 online access
  • fully asynchronous learning
  • recorded video lectures
  • downloadable presentations (PPT)
  • structured learning modules
  • student progress tracking

📘 Study materials

All study materials are included and provided digitally:

  • video lessons
  • slide presentations (PPT)
  • academic research materials
  • financial case studies and applied quantitative exercises

📝 Assessment system

Assessment is based on:

  • online examinations
  • quantitative assignments
  • applied financial analysis projects
  • continuous module-based evaluation

📊 Final dissertation

To obtain the Master’s degree, students must complete a Master’s Final Dissertation focused on advanced financial analysis, banking systems, capital markets, econometric modeling, risk management or corporate governance.

The dissertation is:

  • supervised remotely
  • submitted online
  • evaluated by an academic committee

🧑‍🎓 Admission requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent)
CV evaluation
No entrance examination required

💰 Tuition fees and flexible payments

Tuition fee: €2,000 per year

Payment options:

  • single annual payment
  • monthly installments
  • quarterly installments

📞 Contacts

Admissions Office
📧 admissions@priscasapientia.university

Academic Secretariat
📧 secretariat@priscasapientia.university

🌐 www.priscasapientia.university