The NUGSB Master of Science in Finance program (hereinafter – MSc in Finance) is a specialized, quantitative course of study for highly motivated individuals seeking a career in the field of finance.
The must-have degree to accelerate your career in the field of Finance.
Master of Science in Finance program is a specialized, quantitative course of study for highly motivated individuals seeking a career in the field of finance. The program will equip young professionals with the knowledge, skills, and ability to add value and succeed in relevant positions in finance whether in public or private sector organizations.
Graduates typically pursue job opportunities in investment banking, financial planning, corporate finance, financial analysis and advising, and in insurance, construction, and real estate. MSc in Finance graduates aspiring to leadership and management positions often pursue the MBA degree after acquiring a few years of work experience.
TOP programProgram design and curriculum are based on benchmarking of top MSc in Finance programs internationally, integrating theory with global best practices
ThesisA team-based thesis focusing on the application of concepts, tools, frameworks and material from courses to address a real-world finance-oriented problem
Professional approachStrong Fintech emphasis with extensive utilization of Bloomberg terminals and specialized software, tools and frameworks
Guest lecturesGuest lectures from financial experts, business leaders and government officials
16 monthsMinimize opportunity costs through program completion in just 16 months
Career advising service National Bank InternshipTwo-week internship at the National Bank
NetworkingNetworking opportunities with graduates from NUGSB programs, and experts and professionals in the public and private sector, including the National Bank and its affiliates and the Astana International Financial Center
High quality of teachingExperienced faculty with credentials from accredited business schools from around the globe
International residencyA three-week international residency in London, UK, to gain Global Business Experience
Career advising serviceCareer advising service to assist students searching for opportunities that fit with their interest
Campus:
Astana, Kazakhstan- Language:English
- Delivery mode:Full time, on campus
- Program start:
End of August
- Duration:16 months
- World Experience:International residency
- 45%Male
- 55%Female
Professor of Finance, PhD, Tinbergen Institute
Academic Director of the MSF Program, PhD, KU Leuven, Belgium
Associate Professor of Statistics and Econometrics, PhD, Maastricht University
Associate Professor of Finance, PhD (Finance) University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
Zhanna Alimbayeva