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Dual Degree Agreement between the Master of Science in Finance and the Master in Financial Management

September 30, 2016
Florida International University (FIU)’s Master of Science in Finance program and the Master’s in Financial Management program at Universidad ORT Uruguay a dual-degree agreement in September 2016.

The Master of Science in Finance is a master’s program designed for experienced professionals. Among other accolades, it was ranked by the Financial Times in 2014, 2015, and 2016 as one of the top five programs in the world for experienced finance professionals.

“Financial activities and services are among the most globalized in the world. Gaining access from Uruguay to a globally recognized credential such as FIU’s Master of Science in Finance provides an extraordinary competitive advantage and also represents strong recognition of the quality of our program,” said Dr. Norma Pontet, coordinator of the Master’s in Financial Management.

“The program structure involves one year of coursework in Uruguay and one year in Miami, making it much more compatible for working professionals,” added Pontet.

In turn, under this agreement, Universidad ORT Uruguay is expected Universidad ORT Uruguay students from Florida International University. In addition to complementing the academic training of their respective curricula, one of the objectives is the internationalization of both programs and cultural exchange.

The Master of Science in Finance is taught in Miami’s financial district. It is a program with a focus on banking, capital markets, and corporate finance.