The Master's in Banking Finance is the second course of study after the Bachelor's in basic university education. The Master in Finance course lasts 3 or 4 semesters. It corresponds to 90 or 120 ECTS credits.

A Master's degree in Finance is aimed at people working in the financial sector who want to increase their career opportunities. Ideal candidates are, for example, prospective managers in banks or specialists and managers from corporate finance departments. A Bachelor's degree with a focus on economics is required.

The Master's degree program in Banking and Finance aims to learn and master the methods of modern finance: Financial analysis, portfolio management, investment advice, etc. At the same time, it prepares students for the Chartered Financial Analyst CFA examinations, an internationally recognized certification. Classes are practice-oriented while providing an academic education that teaches the skills needed to understand modern finance in both academic and professional settings.

The first semester of the Finance Banking Master's focuses on the basics of modern finance, accounting, quantitative methods and economics. In the 2nd semester there is a transition to case studies. The 3rd semester deals with more advanced topics in finance and offers a confrontation with the profession. Students can customize their course of study through electives.

The Master's in Finance is aimed at a career in the world of finance. A Master's in International Finance is a Master's in International Business, but also in the financial sector or in the finance department of multinational companies. The second Master is therefore more internationally oriented.

A Master's in Finance offers a wide range of career opportunities, depending on the graduate's interests, existing professional background and chosen specializations. Among other things, it is possible to work at a bank, in the finance department of a company, at a pension fund or at an investment consultancy.

The prospects after the Master's in Finance Banking is the doctorate / PhD. The doctorate in finance or financial accounting is obtained through a doctoral thesis. The topic of the doctoral thesis must be chosen in consultation with the responsible professor. The title is awarded after several years of research work.

A Finance Master's degree is a real career boost and helps you stand out from the crowd of applicants. The degree is highly recognized in the industry and certifies that graduates are ideally equipped to take on challenging jobs in practice.

The Banking Finance Master's program covers the following subjects, among others:

• Investments
• Financial accounting
• Financial technology
• Fundamentals of economics
• Corporate financing
• Financial analysis and valuation
• Financial ethics
• Portfolio management
• International finance
• Global corporate governance
• Risk management
• Data management

After the third semester of the Finance and Banking Master's, you can extend your studies to increase your Master's by 30 ECTS credits, for example by validating a module in Data Science or Sustainability for a Master's in Finance with a focus on Data Science or Sustainability or by writing a research or internship thesis. The latter can be completed in a financial institution or in the finance department of a company.