Banking and Insurance

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:
N0412A050009
Application deadline:
30.04.2027
ISCED code:
0412
Study form::
full-time
Study duration:
2 years

The master's degree programme in Banking and Insurance is to form graduates with a broad economic outlook, analytical and managerial skills, detailed knowledge of even complex variants of financial products, including methods of measuring and managing the risks associated with them, and the ability to actively use the apparatus necessary for analytical and scientific work focused on the financial market, both in the Czech Republic and the global financial market. Graduates of the programme are prepared for work at various levels of management of financial institutions and in financial departments of companies, as well as for independent scientific and analytical work focused on various segments and institutions of the financial market.

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: - use analytical and managerial knowledge and skills in selecting and evaluating even complex variants of financial products, including methods of measuring and managing risks associated with them and the ability to actively use the apparatus necessary for analytical work focused on the financial market (in the conditions of the Czech Republic and the global financial market), - analyse and evaluate the impact of domestic and foreign economic, financial and other events on the financial sector, - actively use advanced analytical knowledge and skills (e.g. quantitative methods used in financial practice for measuring and managing risks or for valuing even complicated financial instruments), including the use of available software products, - effectively use database products for analytical work and process large data sets; then present and defend the results in discussions using modern presentation tools, not only in Czech but also in English.

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:
N0412A050009
Application deadline:
30.04.2027
ISCED code:
0412
Study form::
full-time
Study duration:
2 years

The master's degree programme in Banking and Insurance is to form graduates with a broad economic outlook, analytical and managerial skills, detailed knowledge of even complex variants of financial products, including methods of measuring and managing the risks associated with them, and the ability to actively use the apparatus necessary for analytical and scientific work focused on the financial market, both in the Czech Republic and the global financial market. Graduates of the programme are prepared for work at various levels of management of financial institutions and in financial departments of companies, as well as for independent scientific and analytical work focused on various segments and institutions of the financial market.

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: - use analytical and managerial knowledge and skills in selecting and evaluating even complex variants of financial products, including methods of measuring and managing risks associated with them and the ability to actively use the apparatus necessary for analytical work focused on the financial market (in the conditions of the Czech Republic and the global financial market), - analyse and evaluate the impact of domestic and foreign economic, financial and other events on the financial sector, - actively use advanced analytical knowledge and skills (e.g. quantitative methods used in financial practice for measuring and managing risks or for valuing even complicated financial instruments), including the use of available software products, - effectively use database products for analytical work and process large data sets; then present and defend the results in discussions using modern presentation tools, not only in Czech but also in English.

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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