Overview This English-language Master's programme, located in Berlin, offers an advanced, practice-oriented education in international finance for both German and international students. Coursework emphasizes contemporary finance topics with a global perspective, preparing students for real-world challenges through modern, applied learning.
Curriculum focus The programme gives equal weight to corporate finance and capital markets, with particular strengths in asset and risk management. It also includes specialist training related to fintech innovations and sustainability in finance. The student body is cosmopolitan, reflecting the programme’s international outlook and creating a diverse learning environment.
Career preparation Graduates leave with broad, practice-ready expertise to handle complex financial management roles across a range of industries and sectors, equipped to work in international and multicultural contexts.
Requirements (concise)
The programme is structured to move from foundational topics in the first semester to more specialised, application-oriented courses in the second semester, with the final semester dedicated to independent research and thesis writing. If you opt for a professional placement, the standard three-semester duration is extended to four semesters. All teaching is delivered in English, giving you sustained practice in academic and professional communication at an international level—an advantage if you aim to work in global firms.
Classes use a combined lecture/seminar format that expects active student participation. Case studies are central to teaching, enabling you to apply theoretical concepts to real-world financial problems and develop practical decision-making skills. This hands-on approach, together with tutorials, supports both conceptual understanding and transferable workplace abilities.
By the end of the programme you will be able to: interpret and apply corporate finance theory in an international context; use econometric methods to analyse financial data; design and manage international asset portfolios; identify and manage financial risks; prepare and evaluate financial and non-financial reporting; and conduct independent research culminating in a master's thesis and oral defence. The elective option and (optional) placement also allow you to tailor the degree toward specific career paths and gain practical experience.
Key modules and course structure
This programme looks for applicants with a solid quantitative and finance foundation, relevant practical experience, and good English skills. Most students are expected to already have specific undergraduate coursework in finance and statistics, a completed bachelor’s (or equivalent), and either an internship or professional experience in a finance-related area. If some of these elements are missing, the programme allows for remedial options (such as completing a placement during study), but that will extend the programme duration.
If your prior degree uses a different credit system or you studied outside Europe, check how your credits translate to the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). Also prepare transcripts that clearly show the required modules and any work or internship documents. Below are the concrete application requirements.
Winter Semester (International)
15 May 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
15 June 2026
Graduates are prepared for demanding financial management roles across a range of sectors, including asset management, risk management, corporate finance, investment banking, fintech firms, and sustainability-focused finance roles. Typical employers include banks, asset managers, consultancy firms, corporate treasuries, fintech startups and regulatory or ratings agencies.
The programme's practical orientation (case studies, optional placement) combined with advanced coursework in econometrics, financial economics and specialised finance topics enhances employability for both practitioner roles and further academic research. The international curriculum and English instruction support careers in multinational companies and cross-border finance functions.
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