Where finance, code, and ambition meet.
A 12-month integrative master's program in Belgrade combining cutting-edge finance, programming (Python and R), AI, and data science — taught in English, designed for working professionals and international candidates.
Hybrid delivery — built for working professionals.
Three commitments make MCF compatible with full-time work and international participation.
Classroom + live online + recorded
Classes meet at RAF (Knez Mihailova 6) and stream live to remote participants. Every lecture is recorded for later viewing — never miss the material.
Evening schedule, 18:00–21:00 CET
Up to three sessions per week. Compatible with full-time employment in any European time zone — including remote roles in fintech and finance.
Employed-friendly · Foreigner-friendly
Async catch-up between live sessions. International candidates participate without relocating. Short-Cycle pathway bypasses Serbian nostrification.
An integrative master, not a finance + tech sandwich.
We are looking for talented and creative individuals interested in developing world-class expertise in computational finance and becoming active players in the regional and global marketplace. While strong quantitative aptitude is beneficial, there are no formal requirements in terms of background or major. What is crucial is curiosity and motivation.
Our program is designed for those who aspire to become leaders in the evolving global and regional financial landscapes — equipped with skills that extend beyond traditional finance into programming, data science, and AI applications.
If you're ready to embrace the integration of finance with Python and R programming, machine learning, and generative AI systems — and unlock their potential in solving real-world business challenges — this program is for you.
Three steps to enter the program.
Apply online
Submit the application form with your CV, statement of motivation, and academic transcripts. Rolling admissions until September 15, 2026.
Open application →Interview with the Director
A 30–45 minute conversation with Prof. Branko Urošević to discuss your background, goals, and fit with the program — including which track suits you.
What to expect →Acceptance letter
Receive your acceptance package within 10 business days of the interview. Enrollment opens immediately — secure your seat in the Sept 2026 cohort.
Enrollment details →Which track is right for you?
Master Track is the full 12-month, 60 ECTS degree. Short-Cycle is the same curriculum without thesis — a fast pathway for applicants without 240 ECTS or with foreign degrees, with conversion to Master later.
Detailed comparison →Real-time trading. Real-life exams.
Student voice 2:18 MCF students on real-time trading assignments and learning by doing.
Frequently asked.
Can I apply if I don't have a 4-year (240 ECTS) degree?
Can I take the program remotely?
I'm employed full-time. Can I still attend?
I have a foreign degree. Do I need nostrification?
Does MCF help prepare for CFA, FRM, PRMIA?
When is the Bootcamp organized?
What's the application deadline?
Is there scholarship financial aid?
Ready to talk?
Schedule a 30-minute conversation with the Program Director to discuss your background, ambitions, and whether MCF is the right fit.