The importance of this degree in the working field The Lucerne School of Business The Master of Science in International

Business The Master of Science in International Financial

Ana-Maria Wall (Romania) Marcel Greimel (Switzerland) The Lucerne School of Business is part of the Lucerne A degree in high demand – A C1 English level in the Cambridge ESOL
University of Applied Sciences and Arts and Central
Switzerland’s centre of excellence for advanced
International companies are seeking (IELTS 6.0 – 7.0) or equivalent. The heads
Graduated 2015 Graduated 2019 graduates who are not only knowledgeable of the programme will assess the English
management education. With its teaching, research
and consultancy services, the School of Business in financial management, but also embody a level during the admission interview.
“The University has a strong “Thanks to the MSc IFM, I got to actively and effectively contributes to the develop-
global mind-set. This Master’s programme is
ment of a knowledge society. It trains specialist and
focus on applied sciences and know many new international an excellent platform for acquiring these Application deadline: 15 May or 16 January
executive staff and assists organizations and
this was one of the main points friends with different viewpoints, institutions in finding answers to current and future skills, beneficial to organizations of every Start of the programme: Mid-September or
that attracted me to study there. broadening my own horizon. challenges in business and economics.
size, in every industry, and in every economy. mid-February
For example the Corporate Also, the internationality of the The curriculum offers internationally aligned Exchange semester abroad: 1st – 4th
The School’s degree programmes include a Bachelor’s
Finance classes have given me knowledge programme taught me to think networked course in Business Administration with eight speciali- content, enables internships abroad, and semester possible (participation voluntary)
which I currently use almost on a daily and out of the box, which ultimately helped zations, a Bachelor’s course in International Business
maintains intercontinental partnerships to Language of instruction: English
Administration with three specializations, and five
basis.” me greatly in my career development.” provide all students a global experience. Tuition fee: CHF 800 per semester
consecutive Master’s programs. Finally yet impor-
tantly, the institution is the largest provider of Duration of the course:
post-graduate and further education programs of all
Maheshika Pereira (Sri Lanka) Ying Wang (China) Swiss Universities of Applied Sciences.
Course Benefits 3 semesters (full-time) up to
– Multifaceted career opportunities 6 semesters (part-time)
Graduated 2017 Graduated 2017 The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Internationally recognised credit system Campus benefits and information:
maintains close links to other universities and partners
from industry and government. The School’s four
with an internationally recognised degree www.hslu.ch/campus-business
”The Msc IFM provided an ample “The MSc IFM programme – Part-time work possible (up to 50 percent
institutes are centres of excellence with a national
opportunity for me to develop provides not only good resources and international reputation. with 4-semester time model or 70 percent Protected title
my skills & competencies to for knowledge development, but with 6-semester time model) Master of Science in International Financial
thrive professionally as well as also a platform for building a – Truly international experience Management, Lucerne University of Applied
personally.” social network in an interna-

Master of Science in
– Dual degrees with partner universities Sciences and Arts/FHZ
tional environment.” – High academic and practical relevance
Claudia Jetschgo (Austria) – Study at one of Switzerland’s leading

Graduated 2017 International Financial research institutes in finance

Management
Graduated Novartis Pharma Schweiz, Rotkreuz Entry requirements
The Lucerne School of Business
Administration Master A bachelor’s or similar university degree in
“The key reason why I chose the Business Administration or any other related
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IFM was mostly the high extend discipline of at least 180 ECTS, issued by a
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of flexibility given by the university or a university of applied sciences
programme. In contrast to other Imke Keimer Stefan Hunziker
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Master’s, the MSc IFM provides different www.hslu.ch/msc-ifm Additional:
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time models and, most importantly, enables – Specialization in Financial Management Application form and information
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Your Career and Work Opportunities Your Modules Programme Overview

Your career opportunities Teaching methods The students of the MSc in International International Financial Reporting and
Today’s market is looking for two qualities in The programme employs the principle of Financial Management have a great deal of Analysis
future financial managers, accountants, blended learning. Hands-on studies, inde- freedom in compiling the desired modules of An important function of Financial Manage-
auditors and CFOs: a comprehensive pendent learning and e-learning are pur- their studies. Optionally, and in combination ment is meeting financial reporting stand-
knowledge of financial management, and posefully integrated together to create a with the appropriate topics in project-related ards. A comprehensive knowledge of the
the ability to perform in an international set- comprehensive education. Only instructors work, the programme offers three majors: future predominant regulatory framework – Module 1: 9 Credits Module 2: 9 Credits Modul 9: 3 Credits Modul 3: 6 Credits Modul 4: 3 Credits 30 Credits

1st Semester
ting. By training its students in the different who have a robust academic background the IFRS – is therefore a given, but needs to Managing Financial Financial Environment in Personal Skills in Business Analytics Systems Dynamics and
areas of a CFO’s responsibility - from and up-to-date practical experience teach at – Major in Accounting be enhanced with the ability to understand Financial Management
­Information and ­Decision International Markets – Corporate Modelling
controlling and accounting to risk manage- the master’s level, in order to ensure an – Major in Corporate Finance local GAAP requirements and to integrate
Tax, Law and Finance
ment, auditing, and decision-making - the innovative scholastic standard. – Major in Performance Management such information into a consolidated report.
programme provides the perfect environ-
ment to nurture the professional skills Your working opportunities Managing Financial Information and Management Control and Performance
– Prerequisite courses – Elective Modules Modul 10: 9 Credits

2nd Semester
required. The programme’s international To become a future CFO of an internation- Decision-Making Management Up to 30 Credits
reach provides a truly international experi- ally operating company is the focus of our In order to support management decisions at Establishing and using Management Control – Semester at partner university – Know-how transfer Applied Research might incl.
ence. Through an in-depth education with master’s degree. It provides graduates with all levels financial managers have to under- and Integrated Performance Management – International internship – Improving language skills Project Credits for prere-
related practical experience, the programme a practically oriented, research-based, and stand how to collect, retrieve and exploit systems in international and decentralized – Swiss CPA busy season quisite courses
supports its students on their path to internationally aligned specialist education data and convert it into relevant information. organisations is the key management
excellent career opportunities. in accounting, corporate finance, perfor- Therefore it is necessary to understand how support function of Financial Management.
mance management and risk management. information is used by individuals and groups Designing appropriate cost and control
Modul 5: 3 Credits Module 6: 6 Credits Modul 7: 6 Credits Modul 8: 3 Credits 30 Credits

3th Semester
Your prospects Modules such as “Going Global”, “Business to make decisions and to solve problems and systems is as important as managing the
International Financial Enterprise Risk Management Control Consolidated Financial
The MSc in International Financial Manage- Planning” and “Know-how Transfer” deliver then to the reactions of a dynamic environ- financial processes inside the company. An
insight into international companies and ment to these decisions into account. integrated perspective on planning and
Reporting Standards Management and and Performance Statements and
ment is a research-based and, at the same
Audit Management Financial Analysis Module 11: 15 Credits
time, a practice-oriented, consecutive prepare students ideally for mastering control comprises not only financial perfor-
Master’s Thesis
management education with an interna- practical challenges. Financial Environment in International mance but as well ecological and social
tional orientation. The degree lays the Markets dimensions and their interdependency.
– Semester at partner university – Elective Modules Module 11.1:
foundation for your successful career Financial Environment in International 15 Credits

4th Semester
development by combining theoretical and Markets takes place in a global environment. Business Analytics – International internship – Know-how transfer MT – Pre-Study
Up to 15
practical knowledge. Graduates of the MSc in International The module Business Analytics introduces – Swiss CPA busy season Module 11.2:
additional
Financial Management need to be able to quantitative methods for analyzing business MT – Main Study
Credits
act in this environment professionally and data and developing databased insights for
with confidence, upholding the goals and strategic decision-making. Graduates learn
values of their company. An important part about statistical concepts and analytical Credits = ECTS Credits (1 Credit = 30 hours workload for students)
of this confidence is a familiarity with approaches that are becoming crucial for
international regulations, expectations but enterprises of all types and sizes as data
also opportunities, as well as the ability to availability increases (Big Data). Through the
adapt to local circumstances and to manage mixture of lecture, spreadsheet modeling,
the resulting complexity. cases, practice problems and class discussion
the module prepares graduates to perform in
a data-driven environment.