Master of Finance

Program Overview

The Master of Finance program at Frankfurt School equips recent graduates and young professionals with the expertise to excel in the finance industry. The program offers two first-semester tracks, "Finance Immersion" and "Business," followed by core courses, electives, and a choice of five concentrations. Students engage in real-world projects, conduct research, and benefit from a variety of teaching methods, preparing them for successful careers in investment banking, asset management, and other finance-related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Finance program at Frankfurt School is designed for recent graduates or young professionals aspiring to become finance experts. The program offers two first-semester tracks: "Finance Immersion" and "Business" tracks, to ensure that the program meets the needs of all students.

Outline:

Semester 1

• Finance Immersion Track:
• Financial Accounting
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Markets
• Financial Mathematics
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Business Track:
• Business Strategy
• Marketing Management
• Operations Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Supply Chain Management

Semester 2

• Core Courses:
• Advanced Corporate Finance
• Advanced Financial Markets
• Financial Risk Management
• Investment Analysis
• Portfolio Management
• Electives:
• Students can choose two electives from a wide range of topics, such as:
• Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
• Data Analytics in Finance
• Financial Modeling
• Hedge Funds
• Private Equity

Semester 3

• Concentrations:
• Students choose one of five concentrations:
• Capital Markets
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Advisory
• Risk Management
• Sustainable Finance
• Company Projects:
• Students work on real-world projects with companies in their chosen concentration.

Semester 4

• Master's Thesis:
• Students conduct a research project on a topic related to their concentration.
• Electives:
• Students can choose two additional electives from a wide range of topics.

Assessment:

• The program uses a variety of assessment methods, including:
• Exams
• Quizzes
• Case studies
• Presentations
• Group projects
• The program also uses a continuous assessment system, which means that students are assessed throughout the semester on their participation, assignments, and projects.

Teaching:

• The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are experts in their fields.
• The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:
• Lectures
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Guest lectures
• The program also offers a number of unique approaches to teaching, such as:
• The "3-day Model," which allows students to work part-time while pursuing their full-time Master's degree.
• The Entrepreneurship Centre, which provides students with the opportunity to develop their own businesses.
• The Finance Lab, which provides students with access to Bloomberg and Factset terminals.

Careers:

• The program prepares students for a variety of careers in the finance industry, including:
• Investment banking
• Commercial banking
• Asset management
• Risk management
• Financial planning
• The program also provides students with the skills and knowledge they need to start their own businesses.

Tuition Fee EUR 39,000

• excl.
250 EUR enrolment fee