Business and Finance Economics — a professional program for those who want to work successfully in the field of business and finance

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About the Program:

    After acquiring a solid foundation of knowledge in the first semester, students can choose to specialize in one of two areas: financial and investment analysis, or business analytics
    Our lecturers have obtained PhD degrees from foreign universities and have published numerous articles in specialized scientific journals on economics and related fields of knowledge
    Upon completion of their studies, graduates have the opportunity to pursue rapid career growth in the private sector, particularly in investment companies, banks, consulting, or start their own business

Key Skills of a Graduate:

    Gained in-depth knowledge of financial markets, asset management, corporate strategies, and experience in applying them in practice
    Learned to apply economic principles to real business and financial challenges
    Have mastered an understanding of financial markets and business strategies and are ready to work in a highly competitive environment
    Able to formulate applied research hypotheses, select appropriate methods for testing them, and provide data-driven arguments to confirm or simplify them
    Learned to use modern technologies in business (blockchain, fintech, or automation)
    Able to use quantitative methods (econometric models, cluster analysis, etc.) to analyze companies, markets, and sectors
    Graduates are capable of leading teams, launching startups, or managing projects.

Olena Besedina — Academic Director of Master's Programs in Economics at the Kyiv School of Economics


Program

1st Semester

Regulatory disciplines:

● Microeconomics● Macroeconomics● Statistics and Econometrics● Mathematics
Admission to theUniversity of Houston

2nd Semester

Regulatory disciplines:

● BR Workshop

Specialization options:
● Investment and financial analysis
● Business data analytics and machine learning

3rd Semester

Examples of elective disciplines:

● Behavioral economics and finance
● Blockchain crypto assets

Regulatory disciplines:
● BR Workshop

4th Semester

● Practice
● BR Workshop
● Diploma defense


Specializations

Investment and Financial Analysis
● Financial Economics 1: Financial Markets and Instruments
● Financial Economics 2: Investment Portfolio Management
● Financial Information Assessment


Specializations

Business data analytics and machine learning
● Data analysis in Python
● Business intelligence and visualization
● Fundamentals of machine learning


Program

1st Semester ➔

Regulatory disciplines:

● Microeconomics● Macroeconomics● Statistics and Econometrics● Mathematics
Admission to the University of Houston

2nd Semester ➔

Regulatory disciplines:

● BR Workshop
Specialization options:
● Investment and financial analysis
● Business data analytics and machine learning

3rd Semester ➔

Example of elective disciplines:

● Behavioral economics and finance
● Blockchain crypto assets

Regulatory disciplines:
● BR Workshop

4th Semester ➔

● Practice
● BR Workshop
● Diploma defense


Specializations ➔

Investment and Financial Analysis
● Financial Economics 1: Financial Markets and Instruments
● Financial Economics 2: Investment Portfolio Management
● Financial Information Assessment


Specializations ➔

Business data analytics and machine learning
● Data analysis in Python
● Business intelligence and visualization
● Fundamentals of machine learning


Career Options

  • Investment Analyst Analysis of financial markets, investment opportunities, and risks

  • Business consultant/consulting
    Providing advice to companies on improving business efficiency, analyzing business processes

  • Financial Manager
    Management of company financial flows, assessment of profitability and risks in large corporations

  • Risk Management Expert
    Analysis and management of risks affecting the company's financial performance

  • Product manager at fintech companies
    Development of financial products, team management

  • Entrepreneur
    Starting your own business in finance, consulting, management

Internships at leading global companies and organizations

Language

The program is taught mainly in English

Recommended English language proficiency level – B2

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Learning Format

The program offers a hybrid learning format and combines classes at the KSE campus with online classes.

Classes are held in the evenings from Monday to Friday from 6 p.m. (3 days a week) and on Saturday mornings.

Dual Degree

Students enrolled in the program have the opportunity to obtain a double degree
Namely, two degrees – separately from KSE and the University of Houston
To obtain a degree, students must attend and successfully complete courses within the elective block

Specialization of this degree: MA in Applied Economics

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In order to study under the University of Houston dual degree program, students must have one of the following English proficiency certificates

*Only students who have met the following prerequisites for admission to the University of Houston are eligible for a double degree:
● Average grade – good (equivalent to 79 points or B)
● 79 points or higher in 8 of the 16 required first-year courses and an average grade of 79 or higher in 16 courses

The educational program is accredited by the European agency ZeVA

ZeVA — the first accreditation agency, established in Germany in 1995 ZeVA plays a key role in setting high standards for higher education quality both in Germany and internationally. The agency actively cooperates with leading universities in Europe and other countries around the world
ZeVA is also a strategic partner for Ukrainian higher education institutions, providing external accreditation of educational programs in accordance with European quality criteria
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Creates Future Leaders

Feedback From Program Graduates

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When I enrolled at KSE, one of my main goals was to join the community and meet more talented and motivated peers. I had heard about this university while I was still in school. In my second or third year of my bachelor's degree, I participated in KSE competitions and other events. The answer to why I wanted to study here is simple: the School is the best place to get a quality education in economics in Ukraine.

Now I am living and working abroad. Studying in English at KSE really helped me overcome the language barrier and feel comfortable communicating in English at work. And having a double degree helped me find employment.

Igor Bagrintsev, healthtech venture builder at NLC, graduate of the Business Economics and Finance program

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For me, KSE was one of the decisive factors in starting my new career path in consulting. Before joining KSE, I had a bachelor's degree in international law, worked at a law firm, and couldn't even imagine that I would one day apply for jobs in consulting and investment banking (and at that time, my math skills were, to put it mildly, lacking).

KSE helped me incredibly in developing my hard skills. But in addition to this, the community that grew around KSE played an important role in my career development. The people I studied with and simply had the opportunity to meet during my studies helped me greatly in developing my soft skills and becoming who I am today.

Angelina Danileiko, business analyst at global consulting firm Delta Partners, graduate of the Business Economics and Finance program

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The Kyiv School of Economics, as an educational institution and community of teachers, alumni, and students, has been a wonderful addition and continuation of my higher education. I have received a comprehensive and high-quality upgrade of my academic knowledge, professional technical skills, and network in various industries, from IT to corporate finance.

Valery Kulalaev, business analyst at global consulting firm Delta Partners, graduate of the Business Economics and Finance program

Grants and Scholarships are Available for Students of this Program

FAQ

  • Start of studies in September 2025
    ● 19,285 UAH per month● Total cost 270,000 UAHPossibility of financial support
    Tuition fees for international students – $6,000 per year

  • ● Register and take the "ЄВІ" and the "ЄФВВ"
    ● Register an electronic account of the applicant from July 1
    ● Apply for admission to KSE from August 08 to August 25 (18:00) through the electronic account of the applicant
    ● Submit documents to KSE online
    ● Become a KSE student


    * To enter the programs “Business and Finance Economics” and “Bioinformatics and Biomedical Data Analysis”, in addition to the "ЄВІ" and "ЄФВВ", you must also pass a professional test
    If you are applying to the second (master's) level on the basis of a bachelor's degree and already have a master's (or specialist) degree, you can choose to either submit the result(s) of the "ЄВІ" and/or the "ЄФВВ", or pass the relevant interview(s) and/or professional exam

  • Main session:
    1. Registration: from May 2 to May 23 (at the admission office of the higher education institution)
    2. Invitation: until June 12
    3. Testing dates: from June 21 to July 12
    4. Results: by July 18

    Additional session
    (for those who could not register during the main session):
    1. Registration: from June 16 to June 17 (at the admission office of the higher education institution)
    2. Invitations: until July 26
    3. Testing dates: from July 29 to August 18
    4. Results: by August 22 

  • ● Passport of a citizen of Ukraine
    Identification code
    Diploma of previous education
    ● Number of the "ЄВІ" certificate
    ● Motivation letter
    For privileged categories: details of documents certifying the grounds for special conditions for participation in the admission campaign (if any)

    For men: - Under 25: a certificate of registration with a military enlistment office, a military registration document or an extract from the Reserve+.
    - After 25 years: a military registration document or an extract from the Reserve+.
    Documents can be submitted to KSE online from August 26 to September 05 (18:00)

    * for the budget and contract for applications with priority

  • No, we do not require an English language certificate to study with us. However, the recommended level of English is B2, as we use a lot of English-language literature and some courses are taught by foreign teachers.

    You will have additional professional English classes to help you improve your language skills and feel confident while studying

  • For example, such programs as "Economic Analysis", "Social Psychology", "Urban Studies and Postwar Reconstruction", and "Public Policy and Governance" have a state-funded form of education.
    The licensed number of state-funded places can be found in the KSE Admission Rules for 2025.

  • 1. Select a grant category: Academic grant, Financial aid, Come back home
    2. Prepare the necessary documents, certificates confirming the category for which you want to receive a grant
    3. Fill out the form on the KSE website, upload copies of documents and successfully pass the motivation test
    4. Send a motivation letter, the requirements for which will be sent to your e-mail
    ! Please note that the time for sending a motivation letter is limited (2 days from the date of receipt of the requirements)
    5. Pass an interview with the grant committee
    6. Receive a grant confirmation letter by e-mail

    For more information about the grant regulations and available types of grants, please follow the link
    https://university.kse.ua/en/grants

  • The learning format is mixed: combines online and offline classes
    Classes are held in the evening, approximately from 18:00 to 21:00
    The number of classes per week and the proportion between online and offline learning depend on the specific master's program

  • Yes, it is possible to transfer to KSE from another university
    To do this, you need to provide a transcript with a list of courses you have already completed
    Our academic department will analyze the academic difference and inform you if there is a possibility of re-entry and to which course

  • The minimum competitive score for admission to the master's program is 140

  • You can check the licenses for our programs in the registry – https://registry.edbo.gov.ua/university/3924/specialities/