Tilburg University is a research university located in the city of Tilburg in the Netherlands. It was founded in 1927 and offers a range of bachelor's, master's, and PhD programs in fields such as economics, law, social sciences, humanities, and theology. The university is known for its expertise in fields such as economics, business, psychology, and law, and is home to a number of research institutes and centers focused on these areas. Tilburg University has a strong international focus, with students from over 100 countries and partnerships with over 150 universities worldwide. It is also a member of several international research and educational networks.

This one-year program consists of 60 credits (ECTS):

3 core courses (18 ECTS)
4 elective courses (24 ECTS)
Master’s thesis (18 ECTS)
This Master's program starts at the end of August.

Core courses
You will follow these 3 core courses (18 ECTS)
Unit 1: End of August – October

Advanced Corporate Finance
Empirical Methods in Finance
Investment Analysis
Unit 2: End of October – January

Empirical Methods in Finance
Elective courses
Choose 4 elective courses in total (24 ECTS), with minimal 2 of the following courses shaping the Sustainable Finance track:
Unit 2: End of October - January

Corporate Governance & Social Responsibility
Asset Allocation & Sustainable Investing
Unit 3: End of January - April

Sustainable Finance & Value Creation
Other electives courses to choose:
Unit 2: End of October – January

Corporate Valuation, Restructuring and M&A's
Derivative Securities
Global Banking
The Economics & Finance of Pensions
Unit 3: End of January - April

Data Science Methods in Finance
Entrepreneurial Finance
Financial Statement Analysis & Valuation
Fixed Income Analysis
Sustainable Finance & Value Creation

Master’s thesis
During the fourth unit (April - August) you will write your Master's thesis (18 ECTS).

The final stage of the Master in Finance consists of writing a master thesis in the field of finance on a sustainable finance topic.
Your thesis is proof that you are able to independently conduct scientific research worthy of a master's degree.

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it