Finance MSc

Overview This English-taught, internationally oriented Master of Science in Finance gives you a deep grounding in the main areas of finance — from advanced corporate finance and international finance to valuation, financial statement analysis and issues around accounting, taxation and business/capital markets law. The programme is designed to prepare graduates for roles across finance, including corporate finance, private equity, investment banking and financial advisory/consulting. Small class sizes and intensive supervision make the course accessible to students who are changing careers and may not have a prior finance background.

Curriculum and teaching The two-year full‑time course is organised over six trimesters and blends academic rigour with practical relevance. Modules range from strategic and marketing topics (e.g. Applied Global Strategy, Contemporary Internet Marketing) to specialised finance subjects (e.g. Financial Statement Analysis, Valuation, Advanced Corporate Finance, Applied Global Finance, Risk Management, International Taxation). Leadership and soft‑skill development are built into the curriculum through courses such as Human Resources Management, Presentation and Rhetoric, Business Ethics, Social Competence, Cultural Awareness and International Leadership. Teaching emphasises applied learning, company presentations and input from experienced faculty with international business experience.

International and practical orientation The programme maintains a global focus via partnerships with universities and corporations, an international student body and semester abroad options. Practical elements and management concepts are integrated throughout the syllabus to ensure graduates are job-ready; company presentations and real-world business insights form part of the learning experience. Language development is supported during the degree: while instruction is in English and students work to strengthen their English proficiency, basic German skills (minimum B1) are important for securing internships in Germany and improve employability on the German job market. Candidates are encouraged to take German courses in their home country before relocating.

Key facts & requirements (concise)

• Duration: 2 years full‑time, organised in six trimesters
• Language of instruction: English (programme supports improvement of English skills)
• German language: minimum B1 recommended/essential to be successful when applying for internships and an advantage for the German job market
• Suitable for career changers: small groups and intensive supervision support students without a finance background
• Practical and international orientation: semester abroad options, partnerships with universities and companies, company presentations and applied coursework
• Example modules: Applied Global Strategy; Contemporary Internet Marketing; Financial Statement Analysis; Valuation; Advanced Corporate Finance; Applied Global Finance; Risk Management; International Taxation; Leadership and communication courses

The program’s detailed curriculum and module breakdown are published on the official website. That online resource contains the full curriculum structure, module descriptions, ECTS/credit allocation, assessment methods and information about thesis or capstone requirements. If you want to understand the study sequence, compulsory versus elective components, and workload per semester, the program page is the authoritative source.

When you review the curriculum page, look specifically for the module descriptions and stated learning outcomes. These sections explain what knowledge and skills each course aims to develop, how courses build on one another, and the competencies expected of graduates (for example: analytical and quantitative proficiency, the ability to apply finance theory to real-world problems, and independent research skills). The site will also indicate whether practical elements—such as projects, internships or casework—are integrated into the program and how assessment is carried out.

For international applicants it’s useful to check the curriculum page together with related sections on language of instruction, ECTS recognition, and study regulations so you can plan credit transfer, language preparation and visa timelines. If anything on the site is unclear, contact the program coordinator or admissions office; they can point you to the module handbook or provide a PDF of the curriculum.

Requirements (where to find them)

• Full curriculum structure, module descriptions and learning outcomes: available on the program’s official website (see the curriculum/module handbook section).
• Entry criteria, application documents and deadlines: listed on the program’s admissions page—contact admissions for clarifications or to request documents not published online.

Graduates are prepared for roles across corporate finance, private equity, investment banking, financial advisory and consulting. The programme’s mix of technical finance training, practical projects and an internship equips students to perform valuation, financial statement analysis, risk assessment and strategic financial decision-making.

Small cohorts, personalised supervision and leadership training also make the degree suitable for professionals switching into finance from other fields. Strong English instruction and recommended German (B1) help graduates compete for internships and positions within the German and international job markets.