Founded in 1995 as a part of HSE, the Banking Institute has offered a wide range of graduate and post-graduate programmes in the fields of banking, finance, investment, management, and law over the years. These have included special corporate programmes for governmental agencies, private companies, commercial banks, and the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, as well as more than 50 customized programmes and short-term courses.

The Financial Analyst Master’s programme provides a balance of theory and case study in courses taught by HSE academic staff who are experts in their fields, as well as outstanding guest speakers from various Russian and global institutions, including CFA Charterholders. Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree and a strong background in economics, finance, or mathematics. The programme is conducted entirely in English.

In 2012, the Financial Analyst Master’s programme was recognized by the CFA Institute, USA as CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. Three educational programmes of the Banking Institute – MBA in Investment Management, MA Financial Analyst and MA Finance had status of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Programs till 2022. Currently, the CFA Institute has temporarily suspended the cooperation with all universities in Russia.

CFA Institute requirements state that CFA Institute University Affiliation Program status is awarded to a limited number of select institutions whose degree programmes cover 75% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge™, including ethical and professional standards. To comply with the high CFA standards, the programme is updated annually using actual CFA textbooks and current global practices.

The Financial Analyst Master’s programme is designed for young specialists looking to obtain new knowledge in the fields of investment and financial analysis, as well as gain familiarity with best global practices as presented by the CFA Institute.

 

Programme Benefits

	The programme is updated annually, using actual CFA textbooks and current global practices
	Courses are delivered by the HSE lecturers who are experts in their fields and outstanding guest speakers from various institutions in Russia and abroad, including CFA, FRM, and ACCA charterholders
	Students can participate in a number of international student exchange programmes
	All courses are taught in English