Masters in Finance

Masters in Finance (MiF) is an evening program for those who would like to get modern world-class finance eduction, become part of a community of highly qualified professionals, and contribute to our country's economic growth and prosperity. Why is the program unique?

Top-notch lecturers: leading experts from the financial sector and professors with a PhD degree from top international universities
Modern curriculum: courses in finance and data analysis, soft skills development, team projects
Possibility to combine studying and work: classes in the center of Moscow on weekday evenings and on Saturdays, offline / online formats
Program adaptability and individual tracks: learning at your own pace, with a focus on the areas of your own interest
Unique networking opportunities in Russia and abroad: exclusive cooperation agreements with CFA Russia and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Convenient formats: the evening MiF program, the online Mini-MiF program, express-programs and courses

About the Program
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Trial Session
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About the Program (video)

Trial Session (free)

MIF brochure

About the Program (video)

Trial Session (free)

MIF brochure

About the Program
(video)

Trial Session
(free)

MIF
brochure

About the program

NES diploma of professional retraining.

Possibility to attend individual courses and express certification programs.

About Courses 2023-2024

MIF Brochure

Webinar About the Program

For Entrants-2024

(Online) Mini-MiF

Express-programs

Format

Classes on weekday evenings and on Saturdays, a mix of online/offline formats.

Basic format:
2 years, part-time.

FLEX format:
3-4 years, part-time.

EXPRESS format:
1 year, full-time.

Online programm:
Mini-MIF.

Students

Specialists with at least 2 years of work experience, aiming for a successful career in the financial sector.

Admission process

Acceptance of documents:
January - June 2024.

Competitive selection:
June 2024. Pre-term admission in March and May.

Program start:
September 2024.

Program capacity:
25 students.

Signing up for individual courses and express certification programs is possible during the whole year.

The MiF program (416 in-class hours) is structured taking into account the possibility of choosing an individual track. Each student can follow the optimal pace of learning, and choose a combination of online / offline formats and a set of courses, which allows them to comfortably combine classes with work, as well as to focus on the areas of personal interest. Learn more about MiF here.

During the year, students can apply for individual courses (duration from 14 in-class hours) and express certification programs (series of several individual courses with duration from 84 in-class hours):

«Essentials of Finance»

«Corporate Finance»

«Investments»

«Banking»

«Risk management»

«Asset Management»

«Data Analysis»

«Fintech»

«Applied Economics and Law»

"Soft skills"

The Mini-MiF online program (168 in-class hours) is the first fully distant NES program that provides a unique opportunity to take courses that form the basis of modern finance at any convenient location. Learn more about Mini-MiF.

Thanks to the cooperation agreement with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), students can combine studying at the MITx MicroMasters in Finance, MITx MicroMasters in Statistics and Data Science online programs and studying at the NES Masters in Finance program, receiving a MITx certificate and a NES diploma upon graduation. Learn more about international cooperation.

Classes are given by unique lecturers: NES professors and visiting lecturers with a PhD degree from the best international universities (including MIT, Stanford, New York University, University of Pennsylvania, Columbia University, Northwestern University, LBS), as well as leading professionals from the financial sector and senior corporate managers. Learn more about the lecturers.

optimal combination of fundamental and applied courses
development of data science skills: Python, big data, machine learning
analysis of business cases of international and Russian companies
expert discussions of current topics, trends and promising areas

training for prestigious jobs within the framework of career tracks
improvement of business communication skills and business English
development of management skills and critical thinking
cooperation with CFA and MIT, introduction to the Russian and international financial community

The enrollment process for the MiF and Mini-MiF programs includes four stages. For more information about the admission and how to prepare for the entrance exams, see the admission section.

Acceptance of documentsfrom January 1, 2024 to June 22, 2024: online questionnaire, motivation letter, video essay, photo, CV and other documents.
Math exam (June 29, 2024). Besides the general math exam, you can also apply for the program in advance by submitting the results of the international GRE (Quantitative reasoning) and GMAT (Quantitative reasoning) tests, GRE Subject Test in Mathematics or the results of the NES Olympiad in math (March 23 and May 18, 2024).
English language exam(June 29, 2024). Besides the general exam in English, you can also apply for the program in advance by submitting the results of the international tests TOEFL IBT, IELTS, CAE, CPE, BEC H or the results of the NES Olympiad in English (March 23 and May 18, 2024).
Interview

Application for express certification programs and individual courses is possible throughout the year on the basis of provided documents (online questionnaire, motivation letter, CV, diploma of higher education, photo) and an interview; you can submit your application to [email protected].

Special admission terms apply to graduates of the NES programs Bachelor of Arts in Economics (BAE) and Master of Arts in Economics (MAE): a track for BAE graduates and a track for MAE graduates.

The tuition fee at the Masters in Finance program in 2024 is 1.380 mln rubles for the entire program. The fee can be paid in equal parts either for every year or every module. The tuition fee at the Mini-MiF online program in 2024 is 210,000 rubles.

A number of grants and financial support programs covering up to 80% of the tuition fee are available. For more information, see the tuition fees section.

The program provides knowledge and practical skills necessary for a successful career in banks, hedge funds, consulting companies and other organizations in the financial sector. An overview of the labor market situation and wages in the banking industry and financial institutions is available here.

Sign up for a free trial class - it is the best way to get started with the program! The free trial class can be attended in person at the Novotel Hotel (Kievskaya str. 2, Moscow, Kievskaya metro station) or joined online. We will be happy to answer your questions and send you additional materials.