Financial Engineering

Prague University of Economics and Business - Faculty of Finance and Accounting

Key information
Field of study:
Finance, banking and insurance
Study language::
CZ
Study program code:
N0412A050008
Application deadline:
30.04.2027
ISCED code:
0412
Study form::
full-time
Study duration:
2 years

The master's degree programme in Financial Engineering is to form graduates who will not only be equipped with theoretical foundations in general economics, finance and accounting, but also be able to apply advanced mathematical, computational and statistical methods in the field of finance. They will acquire theoretical and practical knowledge of stochastic analysis, statistical methods and time series, enabling them to model financial risks using advanced econometric methods, work with large data sets, use sophisticated statistical-database software tools and value complex financial products. Their knowledge of economics and financial markets will then enable them to formulate and implement informed decisions or recommendations in the area of financial risk management. Graduates of this field find employment in banks and financial institutions as analysts, traders, or managers in risk management, new financial product development, asset management and financial market trading departments, as well as in non-financial companies using advanced banking products.

Application and admission procedure
Admission procedure form:
written test
Application start:
01.12.2026
Application deadline:
30.04.2027
Application fee:
1050.00 CZK

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After graduation, you will be able to: - apply advanced mathematical, computational and statistical methods in areas such as derivatives valuation, risk measurement and management, and asset management, - develop, apply and validate advanced financial models in accordance with current regulatory requirements and professional standards, - work with large data sets and use sophisticated statistical-database software tools (Matlab, R, Python, SAS etc.) to perform advanced financial analysis, - formulate and implement informed decisions or recommendations in the areas of risk management and trading in financial markets.

University

School detail

Institution type:
public
Founded:
1953
Abbreviation:
VSE
Number of students:
15040
Number of international students in degree programs:
3789
Number of international exchange students:
858
Number of international alumni
953

The Prague University of Economics and Business (VŠE) is the largest economics-focused university in Czechia and one of the leading business schools in Central and Eastern Europe. You can choose from degree programmes in economics, finance, management, informatics and international relations, taught in Czech and English. During your studies, you build analytical thinking, data skills and the ability to apply theory in real-world contexts. The international AACSB accreditation confirms the quality of education at VŠE. Only a small percentage of business schools worldwide hold it. Teaching is closely linked with practice. You work on real projects with companies, complete internships and meet experts from business and the public sector as part of your courses. VŠE has an extensive network of partner universities, so you can study abroad across Europe and beyond. Graduates combine academic knowledge, language skills and practical experience. They find career opportunities in consulting, finance, IT, public administration and international institutions, often already during their studies.

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Field of study:
Finance, banking and insurance
Study language::
CZ
Study program code:
N0412A050008
Application deadline:
30.04.2027
ISCED code:
0412
Study form::
full-time
Study duration:
2 years

The master's degree programme in Financial Engineering is to form graduates who will not only be equipped with theoretical foundations in general economics, finance and accounting, but also be able to apply advanced mathematical, computational and statistical methods in the field of finance. They will acquire theoretical and practical knowledge of stochastic analysis, statistical methods and time series, enabling them to model financial risks using advanced econometric methods, work with large data sets, use sophisticated statistical-database software tools and value complex financial products. Their knowledge of economics and financial markets will then enable them to formulate and implement informed decisions or recommendations in the area of financial risk management. Graduates of this field find employment in banks and financial institutions as analysts, traders, or managers in risk management, new financial product development, asset management and financial market trading departments, as well as in non-financial companies using advanced banking products.

Admission procedure form:
written test
Application start:
01.12.2026
Application deadline:
30.04.2027
Application fee:
1050.00 CZK

ApplyOpens in a new window

After graduation, you will be able to: - apply advanced mathematical, computational and statistical methods in areas such as derivatives valuation, risk measurement and management, and asset management, - develop, apply and validate advanced financial models in accordance with current regulatory requirements and professional standards, - work with large data sets and use sophisticated statistical-database software tools (Matlab, R, Python, SAS etc.) to perform advanced financial analysis, - formulate and implement informed decisions or recommendations in the areas of risk management and trading in financial markets.

University

School detail
Institution type:
public
Founded:
1953
Abbreviation:
VSE
Number of students:
15040
Number of international students in degree programs:
3789
Number of international exchange students:
858
Number of international alumni
953

The Prague University of Economics and Business (VŠE) is the largest economics-focused university in Czechia and one of the leading business schools in Central and Eastern Europe. You can choose from degree programmes in economics, finance, management, informatics and international relations, taught in Czech and English. During your studies, you build analytical thinking, data skills and the ability to apply theory in real-world contexts. The international AACSB accreditation confirms the quality of education at VŠE. Only a small percentage of business schools worldwide hold it. Teaching is closely linked with practice. You work on real projects with companies, complete internships and meet experts from business and the public sector as part of your courses. VŠE has an extensive network of partner universities, so you can study abroad across Europe and beyond. Graduates combine academic knowledge, language skills and practical experience. They find career opportunities in consulting, finance, IT, public administration and international institutions, often already during their studies.

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