Programs/Master/Economics, commerce, management and accounting
Master

DDM Financial Management

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Tuition · Intl
€22,200
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2023
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
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Intl. %
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S:F ratio
25:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
Bachelor
degree required ↗
Satisfaction
4.0/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
98%
field est. ↗
Median salary
€3,302
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
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no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 17 Jun 2026
About this program
Study Financial Management in Groningen and Milan and gain an exceptional preparation for a successful career in financial markets, international finance and risk management. To take part in this programme, you first need to study MSc Financial Management in Groningen, after which you can apply to study at the School of Banking, Finance and Insurance, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan. Gain essential skills required to navigate the world of international finance: * make decisions at the strategic level in many private and public organizations that are internationally oriented, * choose the appropriate analytical techniques for analyzing and managing international financial decisions and problems, * apply the theory of international finance and accounting in practice, * carry out research and present your findings on issues in international financial management. By the end of this double degree programme, you will graduate with two diplomas from two highly ranked universities: MSc Financial Management from the University of Groningen and Laurea Magistrale in Banking and Finance from the School of Banking, Finance and Insurance, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Milan, Italy).
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceSector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
About University of Groningen
Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen is the second oldest university in the Netherlands with over 33,000 students. Known for its vibrant student city atmosphere (1 in 4 residents is a student), excellent research output, and 4 Nobel Prize laureates including Ben Feringa (Chemistry 2016).
Living in Groningen
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€450/mo
Monthly total
€800–€1,400
Cost of living
Medium
Population
234k

Young, vibrant, and welcoming. Groningen has a laid-back northern Dutch charm combined with the energy of a true student city. The compact city center is easy to navigate by bike, and the local community is known for being friendly and open to international students.

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Specializations
Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
Year 160 ECTS
Groningen Year
  • Advanced Financial Management
  • Financial Markets and Data Analysis
  • Financial Intermediation and Banking
  • Treasury and Risk Management
  • M&A, Restructuring and Valuation
  • Entrepreneurial Finance and Private Equity
  • Financial Analysis and Investments
  • General Electives
  • Thesis
Year 260 ECTS
Milan Year (UCSC)
  • Banking and Finance specialized courses (9 courses, 61 CFU)
120 ECTS total · semester-by-semesterSource ↗
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Below average job-market outlookfield: financieel management en administratie
Median starting salary (field)€3,302/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating98%
Months to a substantial job3
Working in their own field86%
Permanent contract83%
Satisfied with their job4.3/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Accountants61%
Vakspecialisten boekhouding16%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree85%
Women among first-years27%
Say workload is “just right”92%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 24 respondents
Content & set-up4
Teachers4
Atmosphere4
Involvement & contact4
Study guidance4.1
Testing & assessment3.8
Facilities4.2
Career preparation3.6
Teachers' English4.2
Would choose again4
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-05-01
Application deadline
2027-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2027-05-01
Application deadline
2028-05-01
Upcoming open days
Open day
27 Nov 2026
Open dayonline
7 Dec 2026
Open day
12 Mar 2027
Open dayonline
15 Mar 2027
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT: 90
Internships
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