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1. Study a Master degree in Global Finance and Economics (GFE) at VGU and you will be able to:

  • Identify challenges for successfully operating in financial and economic markets.

  • Select state-of-the art financial/economic modelling approaches that are conducive for overcoming the challenges faced.

  • Assess the substantive value of the results obtained based on the selected modelling approach.

  • Craft concise and insightful analyses, conveying the relevance of the conclusions.

  • Give structured and well-reasoned presentations.

  • Connect with decision makers in financial and economic markets to further financial and economic development.

2. Career opportunities:

The  Master in Global Finance and Economics (GFE) program offers structured training in line with the best international practice, combining coverage of state-of-the-art methodology in Finance and Economics with hands-on international experience to prepare our students for the probing challenges facing financial markets and the modern economy.

Students graduating from the GFE program can advance their career in globally interconnected and highly competitive financial and economic markets:

Expert in Finance 

  • Finance Management

  • Risk Management

  • Portfolio Management

  • Hedge Fund Management

  • Investment Banking

  • Financial Consulting

Expert in Economic Analysis

  • Business Analytics

  • Business and Economic Forecasting

  • M&A Consulting

  • Economic Consulting

Expert in public policy

  • Central Banks, the Ministries of Finance and the Financial Sector

  • Financial Regulation

  • Government Advising

  • International Financial and Monetary Organizations

Ph.D in Economics and Finance

3. Curriculum / Program Structure

  • Award: Master of Science in Global Finance and Economics 

  • Double degree from Vietnamese-German University (VGU) and Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany.

  • Full-time (full-study weekdays) | 2 Years | 4 semesters | Includes three semesters of coursework and one semester of master thesis (Last semester in Frankfurt to do internship and write thesis)

  • Total 120 ECTS Credit points: 90 ECTS Credit points come from coursework and 30 ECTS Credit points from master thesis. 

  • Accreditation: The Faculty of Economics and Business at Goethe University Frankfurt is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). In addition, all degree programs at Goethe University Frankfurt are individually accredited as part of the university's system accreditation granted by the German Accreditation Council.

Semester 1, Advanced Theory

  • Advanced Fundamentals of Asset Pricing

  • Advanced Fundamentals of Microeconomics and Data Science

  • Advanced Fundamentals of Microeconomics

  • Advanced Fundamentals of Financial Econometrics and Macroeconomics

  • Advanced Fundamentals of Macroeconomics

Programming skills on Python, Matlab, Stata and R platforms

Semester 2, Realistic topics

  • Global Finance

  • Global economy

Semester 3, In-depth theory in

  • Property Valuation

  • Business Finance

  • Micro and Macroeconomics

  • Econometrics and data science

Semester 4:

  • Master thesis

4. Admission requirements

Are you qualified? Please check the admission requirements as below:

Applicants are required to hold a bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting, economics, business administration, mathematics, computer science, physics or related fields; with a minimum GPA of 6.5/10 or more.

What do I need to prepare? 

  • Personal identity card/ passport

  • Bachelor’s academic transcripts and degree

  • Evidence of good mathematical/quantitative knowledge (GMAT / GRE General test / a short explanation of the quantitative courses you have done or work-related experience in quantitative analysis which might prove your quantitative aptitude).

  • An essay in English responding to the following question (response limited to 2,000 words): For one of the subject areas of the Master Program in Global Finance and Economics, outline the contents of a term paper that is supposed to (i) address a question that within this subject area is topical, (ii) review what quantitative conclusions can be reached on the basis of the current state of the literature, and (iii) make proposals for further analysis to reach extended quantitative conclusions

  • A letter of evaluation in English from a professor or other qualified person. The letter of evaluation should indicate the extent to which the evaluator believes the applicant can meet the requirements of the Master Program in Global Finance and Economics. Letters of evaluation are to be submitted in the form described on the website of the Faculty of Economics and Management at VGU. Please download the form here.

  • An additional Application Form to provide supplementary information requires by Goethe University Frankfurt. The form can be downloaded here.

  • Proof of English proficiency equivalent to IELTS Academic 5.5 / TOEFL iBT 46 or candidates can take the English Test organized by VGU (onSET test).

5. Scholarship opportunities

  • Merit scholarship: The VGU Talent Scholarship is one of the most prestigious studies at the Vietnam-German University (VGU). This scholarship is awarded to both successful candidates and current students at VGU, based on academic performance or outstanding academic results. Especially for the Intake 2022:

    • 05 students with the best result will receive the scholarships of 100% tuition fee;

    • 05 students with the next best result will receive the scholarships of 50% tuition fee; 

    • The remaining students will receive the scholarships of 25% tuition fee.

  • VGU Friendship Association Scholarship, which is supported by the VGU Friendship Association and sponsored by the Hessen State Department of Economy, Energy, Transport and Development (HMWEVL).

  • The German Academy Exchange Agency (DAAD) scholarship, is a scholarship aimed at promoting student and scientist exchange programs in Germany.

 

6. Tuition fees:

  • Apply for Vietnamese students: 41,300,000 VND

  • For international students: 61,950,000 VND

Send us your inquiries:

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  • Hotline/ Zalo: 0988 629 705

  • Discussion Forum with program experts: Here

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