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During the last few decades the financial world has gone through a complete transformation.
Deregulation of financial markets, spurred by dramatic technological evolutions, tore down the walls
that had existed between domestic and international money and capital markets as well as between
banks, insurance companies and stock brokers. Competition became the buzzword. World-wide financial service companies began restructuring their business lines and started developing new products
and markets. In Europe, the introduction of a single currency further encouraged these developments.
Finally, the recent financial crisis showed the importance of understanding financial markets in detail
and highlighted the necessity of a solid risk management.
Undoubtedly, the entire economy benefits from these evolutions. Unfortunately, for the financial intermediaries life becomes ever more complex. It is therefore no wonder that they are constantly in need
of specialised people: economists who understand the mechanics of financial markets will always be
scarce.
To accommodate this shortage the Department of Financial Economics of Ghent University introduced
advanced studies in Banking and Finance. The aim of this Master program is to provide the students
with in-depth knowledge of the latest developments in finance and banking and a thorough understanding of the relevant academic literature. The target group consists of economists with previous
education or working experience in the fields of finance or banking and sufficient proficiency in statistics and econometrics.
The program Master of Banking and Finance shows that the Department
of Financial Economics at Ghent University is continuously focusing on
evolutions of financial markets. By bringing together a group of motivated students and teachers, and by applying dynamic and multimedia
teaching methods, the Department of Financial Economics is striving to
increase understanding about and enthusiasm for financial developments.
of Fortis Bank.
Of course, no benefits without any dangers financial markets never present free lunches. Although financial intermediaries are undoubtedly offered many opportunities, choosing among them becomes difficult. As financial markets are
in constant move, a choice that seems to add value to the company in one scenario may well turn out to be fatal in other
circumstances. Moreover, financial organisations often have many business lines and therefore many counterparties. It
follows that a clear understanding of all the interrelationships is crucial to ascertain the risk position of the entire organisation. Likewise, a major concern of prudential authorities is that the failure of one participant will lead, through its
multiple transactions, to the failure of several otherwise sound institutions, ultimately causing a total breakdown of the
financial system. All these examples point out that risk management should be well developed on financial markets.
Thorough understanding of the complex relationships and dynamics of financial markets and institutions requires
insight in many disciplines. Knowledge about the organisation of financial markets and the mechanics of the assets
traded is not sufficient, if it is not supplemented by awareness of macroeconomic and monetary concepts. Moreover, the
quantitative nature of finance also requires a sound command of econometrics and data processing skills. It is precisely
the need of the financial community for people who are able to combine these economic, financial and quantitative
skills that led the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Ghent University to organise advanced studies in
Banking and Finance. This Master program draws heavily upon the expertise of the young team of teachers and researchers from the Department of Financial Economics. This department groups sub-fields such as monetary economics,
banking, microeconomics of financial markets, investment analysis, financial econometrics, and risk management.
Target Group
The Master program is intended for economists having some background in finance and who feel the need for a serious
in-depth training in finance and banking. Students graduating from this program will probably feel at ease in functions
or departments such as
investment analysis
risk management units of financial and corporate organisations
asset and liability management units of financial intermediaries
pension funds, hedge funds
study department of a central bank or government agency
financial consulting firms, rating agencies
supervisory bodies for financial markets and institutions
university or research departments
econometric software, standard packages such as Microsoft Office, E-mail software, and Internet browsers are also
monetary policy
between on the one hand finance and banking and macroeconomic policy on the other hand are studied extensi-
be situated.
used in finance
necessary background.
Advanced Investments
Michael Frmmel
International Banking
and Financial Markets
Koen Schoors
Financial Econometrics
Gerdie Everaert
supervision
Monetary Economics
Gert Peersman
This course wants to give the students a thorough understanding of the way monetary policy is conducted and the
Admission procedures
Course schedule
When?
The sessions take place on a daily basis, generally from 9 am till
1 pm. The afternoon will be devoted to case study preparation,
group discussion, exercises, preparation of presentations, guest
lectures, etc.
Language?
The program will be taught in English. All presentations and
reports will be in English. Consequently, a sufficient proficiency
in English is a necessary entry requirement.
Where?
Degree
Participants who end the program successfully will obtain a
Master of Banking and Finance.
The university degree will only be granted to participants who
meet all admission requirements, attend sessions regularly,
complete the final project successfully and pass the test on the
different subjects.
Tuition fee
Currently, the tuition fee is set at 564,30. Participants
have to enrol at Ghent University. For students who wish
to follow the program on a part-time basis, tuition fee will
also be spread over two years. In addition to the tuition fee,
there are other specific costs like books, course material, use
of software, etc. We estimate this cost at approximately
400.
Economic Modelling.
Quantitative Finance, the Journal of Comparative Economics and the Journal of International Money and Finance.
financial companies.
tion,
Frank holds a PhD in Theoretical Physics from the University of Leuven. Before joining Deloitte, he worked for
Euroclear as internal auditor, and at ING IM as mutual
fund portfolio manager.
Further Information
How to reach us
Department of
Financial Economics
Email: mbf@UGent.be
Ghent University
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
Tweekerkenstraat 2
9000 Ghent
Belgium
Faculty of Economics and
Business Administration
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