Master's in Banking and Finance

The objective of the master’s programme in Banking and Finance is to offer a solid and well-founded education in finance, particularly focusing on asset pricing and financial markets, banking and financial intermediation as well as corporate finance. It aims at introducing students to the most recent theories and methods which are necessary for a successful career in the financial sector, public administration, and regulatory agencies. The master’s programme has two special focuses: one on business and one on science.The master's programme is not only open to those with a bachelor’s degree in business, economics, or a related discipline, but also to applicants with a degree in other fields of study who are interested in finance, particularly to those with a formal science background.All courses are instructed in English. For this reason, an English proficiency is required for the application for this programme.Students have the opportunity to choose courses from other disciplines of the economic sciences as well as related fields, and can select courses in research methods. These electives may also be courses held in German.