Career Prospects
A Master’s degree has become a major asset within the finance industry and can open many doors for graduates who are looking to kick-start their careers in finance. There are plenty of potential career paths out there, so a career in banking does not have to be the only option.
A considerable 71% of the Master’s in Finance students find work before having graduated. And only three months after graduation, 86% of the graduates are employed. The overall employment rate is at 94%. 57% accept a job in Switzerland, while work in the rest of the world. 60% of the graduates work in banking and financial services and 12% in consulting. For detailed information on the sectors, functions and pay, see below.
| % EMPLOYMENT |
93.5% |
| TIME TO WORK |
% |
| before graduation |
71.4 |
|
0/3 months |
85.7 |
| PLACE OF WORK |
% |
| Switzerland |
56.9 |
|
36.7 |
|
20.1 |
|
Italy |
7.2 |
| World |
35.9 |
| SECTORS |
% |
|
Banking, Financial Intermediation and Insurance |
59.8 |
|
Consulting |
11.8 |
|
Teaching, Training and Research |
7.9 |
|
Industry |
4.7 |
|
Trade |
3.9 |
|
IT, Web and Technology |
3.1 |
|
FUNCTIONS |
% |
|
Finance |
46.0 |
|
Consulting |
14.5 |
|
Accounting |
7.3 |
| Commercial |
6.5 |
|
Business Development |
4.8 |
|
Education |
3.2 |
|
Research |
3.2 |
|
AVERAGE INCOME OF GRADUATES (in CHF) |
Overall |
In CH |
|
1-3 Years after graduation |
59.300 |
68.600 |
