About Dr Dirk Nitzsche

Dr Dirk Nitzsche is an Associate Professor in Finance at Bayes Business School, City St George’s, University of London. He joined Bayes in 2004 and has a long academic record in finance, including previous roles at Imperial College London and Newcastle University. He holds a PhD from the University of Newcastle. His research interests include asset pricing, financial markets and fund management, and he has authored textbooks on investments, derivatives and quantitative financial economics.

Over the last few years, his research has focused on the performance of the mutual fund industry in the UK and Germany. He applies advanced statistics such as bootstrapping to distinguish whether performance can be explained by luck or skill. He has calculated the False Discovery Rate, a metric used in finance for multiple testing, and has performed non-parametric market timing and other style timing tests.

Dr Nitzsche is the Course Director of the Management, Finance and Tech MSc at Bayes Business School.

How the Management, Finance and Tech MSc prepares students for the future

The Management, Finance and Tech MSc is an international triple master’s course offered by Bayes Business School (London, UK), EM Lyon (France) and Politecnico di Milano Graduate School of Business (Italy). It combines management, finance and technological innovation education with global experience and practical exposure.

Industry-focused learning

The course integrates academic theory with real-world applications by:

  • Studying across three globally recognised business schools in the UK, France and Italy
  • Gaining international exposure and cultural perspectives that develop a global mindset
  • Completing a six-month internship in Europe, giving practical experience in finance, management or tech environments

Students benefit from diverse teaching and networking opportunities, and learn how strategic decision-making and technological innovations operate across international business contexts.

Comprehensive skill development

Students build a broad skill set that includes:

  • Fundamentals of management and business practice
  • Core finance knowledge, including corporate finance and investment principles
  • Understanding of emerging technologies and their application in finance and business
  • Strategic thinking and decision-making in international environments

The curriculum develops both analytical and interpersonal capabilities, preparing students to navigate complex, interconnected business landscapes.

Industry engagement and networks

Learners are taught by faculty and industry experts and participate in networking opportunities that help bridge academic learning with professional practice. Guest lectures and events with senior professionals support exposure to current market trends and expectations.

Career preparation

Graduates of the Management, Finance and Tech MSc are equipped for careers that span corporate finance, consulting, business analysis and technology-enabled finance roles. Specific roles highlighted by the course include:

  • Digital finance expert
  • Blockchain and cryptocurrency specialist
  • Quantitative finance expert
  • M&A analyst
  • Equity research associate
  • Business analyst
  • Senior consultant
  • Corporate finance associate
  • Private equity analyst

Support from Bayes’ careers team and strong international networks further help students prepare for global opportunities.