Financial Management Studium in Köln, Mainz & Potsdam (M.A.)

• Brief review of Probability theory and Statistics
• Linear regression with one regressor
• Linear regression with single regressor – hypothesis tests and confidence intervals
• Multiple regression
• Non-linear regression functions
• Regression with Panel Data
• Regression with Binary independent variable
• Time series regression and forecasting

• Performance Criteria for Risk Management
• Process and Framework for Managing Risk
• No-arbitrage concept in international financial markets
• Nature of Derivatives (Forwards, Futures, Options, Swaps)
• Valuation and use of forwards
• Marking-to-Market mechanism with futures
• Valuation of options: Put-Call-Parity, Binomial-Model, Black-Scholes-Model

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:

• Define project goals for the “client”.
• Work under the set timeframe and agreed project scope.
• Cooperate in the international project teams.
• Evaluate markets/ industries/ competitive landscapes.
• Develop possible strategic directions for the “client” business.
• Formulate recommendations.

• Corporate strategy evaluation and development of strategic options
• Emergent and prescriptive approaches
• Gap closing strategies
• Buy strategies: Mergers and Acquisitions
• Build strategies: Strategic renewal, organic corporate development strategies
• Ally strategies

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.

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.

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.