McGill University brings the first financial management master in Europe to the Grand Duchy

MCGILL University is recognized for its teaching and research worldwide and is one of the most respected academic institutions at an international level – and the introduction of its master’s degree in financial management in Luxembourg is a great progress for the country’s academic and financial broadcast, as the Ministry of Finance explains in a message.

Finance Minister Gilles Roth gave the starting signal for the cooperation with representatives of MCGILL University as well as with the association of the Banques et Banquiers, Luxembourg (ABBL) and the Association Luxembourgeoise of the Fonds d’Inndissement (Alfi).

All parties expressed their will to increase the attractiveness of the Luxembourg financial center. It is « a unique opportunity to train a new generation of highly qualified specialists on site who are directly related to the needs of the financial sector, » says the Ministry of Finance.

The master’s program for financial management at MCGill University is an intensive, specialized program that is preparing for a career in the financial sector. It is a full -time program that can be completed in 12 or 16 months.

A new generation of highly qualified specialists train

The master’s program is supported by the Chamber of Commerce, which provides the infrastructure of your training center. The MCGill University will also be represented with an office that is responsible for the administration and organization of the master’s degree.

Minister Roth emphasized that the establishment of the MCGILL University in Luxembourg was a strong signal « that we invest in the future of our financial center by investing in people. This initiative is fully in line with our endeavor to attract international talents and to promote a dynamic, future -oriented ecosystem that will support and develop the financial center on the world stage », so Red.

Yolande Chan, Dean of the Desautel Faculty of Management at McGill University, said: « We are proud to bring the excellence that justifies the call of our university to Luxembourg. With the support of our valued partners, we bring our excellence program for financial management to a global financial center that is known for its innovation and influence. This is the beginning of a new chapter for our common mission, influence To train managers in the financial industry. « 

Gain practical experience in the field of portfolio management

Jerry Grbic, CEO of the ABBL, emphasized that it is one of the priorities of the ABBL to « increase the attractiveness of the financial sector by helping to offer high -quality training courses that meet both the wishes of the people based in Luxembourg and talents from abroad as well as the further training needs of our members. »

Serge Weyland, CEO of Alfi, added that the « unique combination of academic excellence of world rank and practical experience » that McGill offers perfectly matches the needs of the Alfi members. Through the investment funds managed by students and supported by the university, « the students gain practical experience in the areas of portfolio management, risk management, marketing and fundraising and thus develop the skills that our sector needs, » says Weyland.