CATÓLICA-LISBON's Master in Finance is the 2nd best in the world in salary progression of its graduates and the 21st best in the world

The Master in Finance at Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics, Universidade Católica, was distinguished as the 2nd best in the world in the Salary Progression of its graduates and the 21st best in the world, by the Financial Times Global Ranking.

This ranking covers all the graduates of School´s Master's in Finance, 97% of whom obtain employment within three months of finishing the program, with a starting salary that increases 110% in the first three years, a remarkable achievement that places CATÓLICA-LISBON in 2nd place worldwide.

CATÓLICA-LISBON's Master's in Finance serves as the gateway to an excellent international career, being the 17th best school in the world in the career progression of its graduates.

According to Filipe Santos, Dean of CATÓLICA-LISBON, "it is an honor to have our Master in Finance in the Top 20 worldwide in the average of the last three years. And this year we reached the 2nd position worldwide in salary progression of our graduates which is indicative of their quality and excellent preparation. The excellence of our graduates leads to their rapid promotion and appreciation, more than doubling their starting salary. We will continue our mission to welcome the best students from Portugal and all over Europe to give them a truly international career in Finance, with a solid analytical background and strong knowledge of the financial sector, allowing them to have a positive impact on business and society.!

This Financial Times Global Ranking ranks the top 55 Finance Master's programs worldwide from among hundreds of programs on five continents.

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