At a glance
| Study language | English | Intake | Spring + Fall | Duration | 4 Semesters |
| ECTS | 120 | Type of study | Full-Time | Qualification | Master of Arts |
| Semester abroad | Optional | Internship | Integrated | Campus | Cologne | Mainz | Potsdam |
| Tuition (Cologne) | 5.310 €* | Tuition (Mainz, Potsdam) | 4.950 €* | Financing | More info >> |
Business Economics
3 ECTS
Empirical Research Methods
3 ECTS
Strategic Analysis & Management
3 ECTS
Innovation Management & Digital Transformation
3 ECTS
Corporate Social Responsibility
3 ECTS
Corporate Governance
3 ECTS
Global Finance
3 ECTS
International Investment
3 ECTS
Advanced Intercultural Team Leadership
2 ECTS
Advanced Negotiation & Influencing Skills
2 ECTS
Language & Communication Skills
2 ECTS
The “Advanced Critical Thinking & Writing Skills” course is offered for German native speakers. Non-native speakers of German can choose between the “Advanced Critical Thinking & Writing Skills” course taught in English and German as a foreign language.
International Economics
3 ECTS
Applied Management Accounting
3 ECTS
Empirical Analytics For Finance
3 ECTS
Risk Management In Global Financial Markets
3 ECTS
Business Project
6 ECTS
The overall objective of this course is to provide students with possibility of applying their business knowledge on concrete business situation, related to the field of their specialization.
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Business Elective
3 ECTS
By choosing Business Electives in the second and third semester you can personalize your degree course and extend your management knowledge.
The following are examples of the types of courses on offer:
Interdisciplinary Elective
3 ECTS
By choosing Interdisciplinary Electives in the second and third semester you can personalize your degree course and extend your management knowledge. The Interdisciplinary Electives usually include subjects like:
International Project Management
2 ECTS
Financial Fraud & Ethics
2 ECTS
Language & Communication Skills
2 ECTS
The “Advanced Critical Thinking & Writing Skills” course is offered for German native speakers. Non-native speakers of German can choose between the “Advanced Critical Thinking & Writing Skills” course taught in English and German as a foreign language.
Value Based Management
3 ECTS
Sustainable Supply Chain Management
3 ECTS
Business Elective
3 ECTS
By choosing Business Electives in the second and third semester you can personalize your degree course and extend your management knowledge.
The following are examples of the types of courses on offer:
Interdisciplinary Elective
3 ECTS
By choosing Interdisciplinary Electives in the second and third semester you can personalize your degree course and extend your management knowledge. The Interdisciplinary Electives usually include subjects like:
Mergers & Acquisitions and Restructuring
3 ECTS
Business Simulation Game
3 ECTS
In a business simulation game participants have to manage their own virtual company which operates in the same market as other participant-operated competitors. This involves making typical management decisions in realistic environments. Beside the deepening and active examination of subject-specific knowledge the simulation games also include the team environment, where interaction, communication and prioritization are of paramount importance. Participants learn how to manage risk and uncertainty while time is limited and information constrained. Group-reflections help to take over different perspectives and to discuss pros and cons of content- as well as behavior-related actions.
Master Thesis Tutorial
2 ECTS
During the Master Thesis Tutorial you will learn the fundamentals for your Master thesis: Defining the topic as well as structuring the thesis and you will learn the theoretical knowledge for scientific working.
Skills Elective
2 ECTS
In the Soft Skills Courses you will improve your social, leadership and project management skills. Additionally to the courses in the first and second semester you can choose another one in the third semester. Decide for yourself which of your personal competences you want to push forward.
Programming & Modelling
2 ECTS
Language & Communication Skills
2 ECTS
The “Advanced Critical Thinking & Writing Skills” course is offered for German native speakers. Non-native speakers of German can choose between the “Advanced Critical Thinking & Writing Skills” course taught in English and German as a foreign language.
Master Thesis
24 ECTS
During your 4th semester you are working on your Master thesis. You have 19 weeks to complete your thesis and the subject is freely selectable. A supervisor from CBS will support you and you can write the thesis in collaboration with a company as well. Or you can write your thesis in connection with a stay abroad.
A national or international internship – with a minimum duration of 8 weeks – is a mandatory part of the study programme. It is scheduled for the semester break from June till August. Our Career Service department will help you find a suitable company.
Study Advisory
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Finance is the backbone of the economy of every country and every company. This is where you see your future. You have discovered your talent for finance and are now ready for the next step: a four-semester master’s degree programme with a focus on Finance at CBS International Business School qualifies you for higher management tasks in international corporations. Here you acquire the skills that employers are looking for: along with outstanding expertise, this especially means being highly motivated, multilingual, and capable of leadership, integration and teamwork.
Financial Management is a specialisation within the English-language Master’s programme International Business. In addition to special finance seminars and courses, this includes everything from a modern Master’s in Business Administration – from business economics to corporate governance to value based management and sustainable supply chain management. Elective subjects offer you the possibility to set your own priorities.
Mergers & acquisitions are an essential means for growing or opening up new markets, especially in an international business environment. Here, your analytical skills are needed when going through the books of an interesting candidate for takeover. In the first semester, you will deepen your knowledge about empirical methods, the second semester will be about empirical finance and in the third semester, you will get to the bottom of the success factors underpinning mergers, acquisitions and restructuring.
Weigh up opportunities and risks by utilizing analyses and financial design models to find potential for optimization – your future knowledge shall determine the success of your company. In the first semester, you will begin with the subjects Global Finance and International Investment. In the second semester, you will be dealing with risk management and the many influencing factors in transnational business, taking into account the challenges of the international financial markets such as exchange rates, parities and trade restrictions.
In order to be able to best apply your knowledge after graduation, the practical reference during your studies at CBS provides a unique advantage and not only thanks to the subjects of instruction and lecturers from the private enterprise sector. A business project, a business simulation game and an eight-week internship at a company in Germany or abroad prepare you for a career in the real world. Your excellent English skills will be of great importance for your future career, which you will improve thanks to English being the study language – reinforced by additional language courses. A second foreign language is also part of the curriculum. For many of our students, the practical relevance is also of interest when composing their Master’s thesis. This is because the work you write in the fourth semester is often written within the framework of a company project. Alternatively, you have the opportunity to write your thesis as part of a semester abroad.
You must have successfully completed a first degree in Business Administration (e.g. a Bachelor’s degree in International Business at CBS) and be completely fluent in English. We also recommend sound basic knowledge in the subjects finance and accounting.
Your Master’s degree in Finance from one of Germany’s most prestigious business schools offers you the opportunity to take up professional and managerial positions at home or abroad, in small and medium-sized organisations or with multinational corporations, investment banks, insurance companies or financial advisory firms. The Master’s degree also allows you to continue your academic career, including a doctorate.
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