Finance, Master of Science

Admission requirements

• Admission mode: without restrictions, no NC (possibly with registration or selection procedure)
• Start of studies: all quarters
• Degree: first university degree (diploma, diploma (FH), magister, master)
• Required practical experience: In addition to completing a first university degree, you need 1 year of work experience to be admitted to this degree program.

Details

The Master's program in Finance (M.Sc.) is another offering in business and economics from the European Distance University of Hamburg. The course provides a scientific and practice-oriented education that enables students to take on leadership positions in the finance sector within companies and institutions. The course content includes topics such as Financial Business Development, Strategic Corporate Planning and Financial Modeling, Treasury Management, Asset Management, Financial Instruments and Markets, Risk Management, Enterprise Resource Planning/SAP, and Fintech Innovations. A targeted specialization is achieved through the selection of two out of seven elective modules in areas such as Real Estate, M&A, International Financial Reporting, Insolvency Law, Crisis Management, and (international) Taxes.

The target audience includes professionals with relevant work experience seeking in-depth knowledge of financial corporate governance and strategic aspects. The course also targets young professionals looking to advance their careers in finance, as well as current executives/managers who wish to acquire business competencies at an academic level.

The program is offered through distance learning and includes the use of study materials, a seminar (optional in-person or virtual), a Virtual Seminar, a Webinar, and digital learning components such as instructional videos. The basic requirement for participation is an undergraduate degree and at least one year of relevant work experience since the first degree.

The accreditation of the Master's program in Finance by the Accreditation Council extends from 2023 to 2030. The evaluations highlighted the quality and flexibility of the course materials. The high quality of the instructors and the relevance of the study content for professional practice were particularly emphasized. The reviewing body recommends a review and possible update of the study materials on an annual basis.