International Management and Finance (Double Degree)

This English-taught Master's degree combines theoretical foundations with applied, practice-oriented learning and places an emphasis on developing intercultural competence. It is available as a double degree option and comprises a total of 90 ECTS. The programme is structured across three semesters, with teaching both at the home campus (winter semesters) and a mandatory semester abroad for double degree students.

The first semester (winter, on campus at Kaiserslautern) delivers core modules and a choice of a specialised elective. The second semester is a required semester abroad; for the double degree route students take courses at one of the programme’s partner institutions (UNL or UNIVPM). The final (third) semester returns to the home campus (winter) and is focused on the Master’s thesis alongside a further specialised elective. Language and culture training is integrated to support international students.

This format is designed to give you both the academic depth and international exposure expected in contemporary management and finance education, while the double degree pathway adds formal recognition from a partner institution abroad.

Programme structure and credit requirements (concise)

• Total workload: 90 ECTS (Master’s level)
• Semester 1 (winter, on campus)
  • Compulsory modules (20 ECTS):
    • International Marketing and Corporate Communication — 10 ECTS
    • Finance Seminar — 5 ECTS
    • Language and Culture I — 5 ECTS
  • Compulsory-elective (choose one, 10 ECTS):
    • Asset Management — 10 ECTS
    • Cash and Treasury Management — 10 ECTS
    • Commercial Bank Management — 10 ECTS
    • International Finance — 10 ECTS
    • Reinsurance — 10 ECTS
• Semester 2 (mandatory semester abroad)
  • For double degree option: courses taken at partner institutions (UNL or UNIVPM)
• Semester 3 (winter, on campus)
  • Master’s thesis — 20 ECTS
  • Compulsory-elective (choose one, 10 ECTS) — same options as Semester 1
• Language of instruction: English

The 90 ECTS programme is organised across three semesters:

• Semester 1 (on campus, Kaiserslautern): Core compulsory modules (20 ECTS) include International Marketing and Corporate Communication (10 ECTS), Finance Seminar (5 ECTS) and Language & Culture I (5 ECTS). Students also choose one compulsory elective specialisation (10 ECTS) from Asset Management, Cash & Treasury Management, Commercial Bank Management, International Finance or Reinsurance.

• Semester 2 (mandatory semester abroad for double-degree students): Study at partner universities (UNL or UNIVPM). For the UNL double-degree track an internship is integrated into this semester to gain practical experience.

• Semester 3 (return to Kaiserslautern): Completion of a master’s thesis (20 ECTS) plus a further compulsory elective specialisation (10 ECTS). Thesis language options include English, German or Spanish.

Learning outcomes: Graduates gain advanced competencies in international finance and management, specialised technical knowledge in one finance track, practical experience through an integrated internship (UNL option) and enhanced intercultural and language skills for working in multinational environments.

Graduates are prepared for international careers in finance and management, with specialised options suited to roles in banks, asset management firms, treasury departments, insurance and reinsurance companies, and corporate finance functions. The programme's applied modules and elective tracks provide technical expertise relevant to positions such as financial analyst, portfolio manager, treasury specialist, risk manager or banking professional.

The mandatory mobility and integrated internship (for the UNL double-degree) enhance intercultural competence and practical experience, which are attractive to multinational employers and organisations operating across international markets. Graduates may also pursue further academic study in related fields.