University of Cyprus aims to establish itself as a Pioneer Research Institution achieving International Scientific Recognition in European Higher Education, offering Competitive Programmes and to become a Centre of Excellence in the wider Euro - Mediterranean Region.
Specialization in Finance focuses on consolidating the knowledge of the theoretical framework and analytical methods needed for successful financial decision-making under conditions of uncertainty prevailing in the complex, competitive and globalized business environment. Graduates with this specialization develop skills that will enable them to carry out financial activities (in relation to capital markets, investment decisions and risk management) in a wide range of organizations such as banks, insurance companies, brokerage firms, portfolio management agencies, industrial firms, commercial firms and government agencies (such as the Central Bank and the Ministry of Finance). Students also acquire the necessary skills that enable them to continue their studies at the postgraduate level (Master, Ph.D) or earn professional certifications such as the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst).Graduates who specialized in Finance have been admitted to graduate programs like those of the University of London School of Economics, Manchester, Warwick, UCL and Southampton, or doctoral programs in America. Scholarships have also been granted by the CFA society with the aim of obtaining the CFA title.