Employability
A Master’s degree has become a significant asset within the finance industry and can open many doors for graduates looking to kick-start their careers in finance. There are plenty of potential career paths, ranging from the more traditional job profiles in banking to new opportunities in Fintech and asset management. The overall employment rate of the program is 100%. A considerable fraction of the Master’s in Finance students find an occupation before graduating. Within three months after graduation, 48% of the graduates are employed. Slightly more than half of the graduates (54.4%) accept a job in Switzerland, 31.6% in Italy, and the remaining 14% around the globe. Most graduates (78%) find an occupation in the banking and financial services sector. Below is the employment report by sector, function, and average compensation.
Employment data of the graduates of the Master in Finance
The following data are based on the last USI Alumni Survey, carried out by the USI Career&Alumni Service and the USI Alumni DB.
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1 year after graduation |
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Employed |
97.1% |
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Time to job |
0.5 months |
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Salary |
75'900.- CHF |
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Place of work |
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Switzerland
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56.8%
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Italy |
7.2% |
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Other Countries |
35.9% |
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Employment industries |
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Banking, Finance, Insurance services |
62.9% |
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Industry |
4.9% |
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Consulting |
12.4% |
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Teaching, Training and Research |
8.3% |
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Trade |
4.1% |
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IT, Web and Technology |
3.3% |
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Other |
4% |
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Employment functions |
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Finance |
56% |
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Consulting |
14.5% |
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Accounting |
7.3% |
| Commercial | 6.5% |
| Business Development | 4.8% |
| Education | 3.2% |
| Research | 3.2% |
| Other | 4.5% |
Source: 2024 USI Master Survey (alumni 2023) and USI Alumni DB