What is the impact of climate change on asset prices? How can taxes help mitigate the impact of supply shocks hitting the economy? What is the distributional impact of inflation? How does digitalisation shape economic interactions? Which labour market and development policies are most effective? The MiQE/F equips students with the skills to analyse such topics in economics and finance with rigorous quantitative methods, including econometric techniques required for the analysis of big data.
Analysing economic fluctuations and economic time series or developing market forecasts based on macroeconomic data are challenges. The Master's programme in Quantitative Economics and Finance (MiQE/F) offers a high quality education in econometrics and quantitative methods as well as in economics and finance. With our Master's programme, you will:
We place great emphasis on your personal development, preparing you optimally for ambitious future careers. Small class sizes in the courses not only empower an active exchange among the students but also promote direct contact with our lecturers.
The MiQE/F equips you with the necessary tools in economics and financial theories with a strong skill-set in econometrics, quantitative methods and machine learning.
Level 1: Laying the Foundation
To ensure a solid understanding of the core disciplines of economics and finance, our students attend eight courses in advanced micro- and macroeconomics, mathematics, statistics, theory of finance and econometrics.
Level 2: Expanding Perspectives
Building on this foundation, students can apply and deepen their methodological competences by taking courses from the MiQE/F programme or from other Master's programmes at HSG. Additionaly, in the contextual studies, students explore subjects beyond the Core Studies. You can even enhance your studies with an additional certificate in FinTech, Real Estate or Managing Climate Solutions.
Level 3: Producing Results
The final level focuses on the practical application of acquired knowledge, culminating in the development of the Master's Thesis on an economic, finance or quantitative related topic.
Are you a dedicated and individual person, looking to find solutions for practical problems and academic questions? Are you seeking a degree programme that offers insights from current research and a sound education in economics, strong quantitative and analytical skills-set and the ability to master abstract concepts? Are you interested in analysing complex problems in the area of economics and finance through the application of quantitiative methods? Do you want to study in an international environment and strive for academic excellence? Are you aiming for a responsible management position in the quantitative related finance and insurance sector, in the consulting sector of both national or international companies or in research centers or universities and other public institutions? Then, you are an excellent fit for the MiQE/F.
In the MiQE/F, you will not only acquire the necessary knowledge but also apply it to real-world problems, allowing you to develop both professionally and personally.
The MiQE/F influences your impact on the Economy and Society. Graduates of pure business and economics programmes often lack in-depth training in quantitative methods. Mathematicians/Statisticians do often lack an economics and finance background. We train individuals who are able to bridge the gap between Business, Mathematics, Statistics and Economics with the diverse skill set.
Policy and financial institutions and firms in the private sector are increasingly confronted with complex problems requiring a confident application of methods as well as a deep understanding of economic processes and the financial sector. MiQE/F graduates are well prepared for responsible positions in the areas of banking and finance, consulting and insurance. Due to its strong methodological training, MiQE/F graduates are also extremely well equipped to pursue an academic career.
Admission requirements: Depending on your previous degree, you will have to complete the Integration Week Economics or the Master’s preparatory level before you can start the Master's degree programme.
The admission requirements are subject to change.
“I have always wanted to do a Master’s that is offering a strong focus on quantitative methods as well as on finance-related topics. The curriculum matched my needs perfectly with a vast array of maths, stats and computational courses.”
“I chose MiQE/F because of its quantitative focus & flexibility of the curriculum. MiQE/F offered a wider and more attractive selection of electives than any other programme I was considering at the time – it was an obvious choice.”
“Due to its mathematical focus, & because it focused equally on both economics & finance, the programme caught my eye from the beginning. This is a rare curriculum that added a lot of value to my education. I also appreciated the flexibility of the program”
LGT Capital Partners is the cooperation partner of the Master's degree programme MiQE/F. Each academic year, LGT Capital Partners awards a prize of CHF 5,000 for the best MiQE/F degree. Whether guest lectures in St.Gallen or internship offers - the MiQE/F offers its students a first-class springboard to a top career.
CQF Cooperation
The demand for quantitative finance expertise is growing rpaidly, and we are excited to announce our new partnership with the CQF Institute (Certificate in Quantitative Finance), delivered by Fitch Learning. The CQF is the world's leading professional qualification in quantitative finance and machine learning, designed for those eager to deppen their expertise in these fields.
With over 9,000 alumni and active participants across 90+ countries, the CQF network has shaped and influenced the financial industry on a global scale. Joining this prestigious programme gives you access to a powerful network of professionals through the global alumni community and discussion forums, keeping you connected and informed no matter where your career takes you. As part of this cooperation, you will gain access to exclusive events and career opportunities tailored to the CQF community, empowering you to advance your career in the realm of quantitative finance and economics.
The MiQE/F degree is an investment into the future of our students that enables them to repay their study costs after the first few
months of employment. Thanks to extensive government subsidies for higher education, tuition fees are low in Switzerland compared to other countries. However, financing of one’s studies is an important consideration. Besides different prizes for outstanding students, the HSG offers a number of options to support their students.
Once a year we award MiQE/F prizes for outstanding student achievements at the Graduation Day in the Autumn semester. These prizes provide an incentive for consistently good results in the programme. All students studying in the MiQE/F programme are automatically considered.
Further information on the prizes for outstanding achievements can be found on this website.
Thanks to the STARR International Foundation, the MiQE/F programme can grant CHF 10,000 each two highly talented foreign-language students with a recognised foreign Bachelor’s degree every year. All students who have been admitted to the MEcon will be automatically considered for the STARR fellowships.
Further information on the STARR Excellence Scholarship can be found on the Student Funding - HSG Fund and Excellence Scholarships page.
A degree is an investment in your personal development and in the future. The financial aspect therefore should not be the only factor when deciding to begin or continue studies.
There are many ways of financing studies: employment, cantonal scholarships, private loans or simply family support. The Advice Center for Study Funding provides information about all these financing options.
Additional information canf you find on the website of the Advice Center.
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