START YOUR CAREER IN THE WORLD OF FINANCE
As the business school of the University of Bologna, the oldest university in the Western world and ranked among the world’s top 100 universities in Accounting & Finance (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026), Bologna Business School combines academic tradition, analytical rigor, and strong connections with the business community. The program is designed to develop advanced financial skills and prepare participants to face the challenges of global markets in highly competitive environments.
Through a practice-oriented learning approach, students acquire the analytical, strategic, and technological tools required to operate in financial institutions, consulting firms, fintech companies, and corporate finance departments.
Studying a Master in Finance in Bologna means joining one of Europe’s most dynamic academic and industrial ecosystems, where academic education and the world of business come together.
TWO TRACKS, ONE MASTER
The Master in Finance is built on a strong common foundation in finance and offers two specialization tracks that allow students to deepen their expertise in key areas of the global financial sector.
This structure enables participants to develop core financial competencies while building a learning path aligned with their professional goals.
- Entrepreneurial Finance focuses on finance for innovation and business growth, preparing professionals to work in investment funds, consulting firms, and high-growth entrepreneurial environments.
- Finance & Artificial Intelligence explores the intersection of finance, data, and advanced technologies, preparing professionals to understand how artificial intelligence and analytics are transforming financial markets.
A CAREER-ORIENTED LEARNING EXPERIENCE
The Master in Finance is designed to facilitate entry into the job market and to develop skills that can be immediately applied in real financial contexts.
The program offers:
- an internship integrated into the academic program
- continuous interaction with companies and industry professionals
- structured career advisory activities
- an international and multidisciplinary learning environment
The teaching approach combines theoretical analysis, business cases, project work, and practical activities, ensuring a balance between academic rigor and real-world application.
Bologna Business School is EQUIS – EFMD Quality Improvement System accredited, one of the most important international quality assessment and continuous improvement systems for Schools of Management and Business Administration.
