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Master Program: Master of Finance (MSc.)

Learning purpose

You have a first degree in Economics, Banking or Finance?

 

"Investment banking is my dream field. No work day is like the other. Furthermore, I work side-by-side with members of the absolute top management. The Master of Finance at the Frankfurt School was the right decision for me." (Graduate)

 

You are a young professional in one of these areas and aim at professionalising your competence and skills? Then the Master of Finance (M.Sc.) at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management is a further milestone in your career. This programme is accredited by FIBAA. In three semesters of full- or part-time study you will acquire all relevant knowledge in the field of investment banking. You can study this programme in either a bi-lingual (German-English) or an 100%-English track.

 

 

Programme

Curriculum

The “Master of Finance” study programme consists of mandatory, specialised and elective courses. Thus, you may select individual specialisation in your study programme and prepare for your subsequent career in a very targeted fashion.

 

1st Semester

Core Modules:

Specialisation  Modules:

 

2 nd Semester

Core Modules:

• Business and Corporate Ethics (Prof. Dr. Erich Barthel)
• International Taxation (Prof. Dr. Luise Hölscher, Dr. Anke Nestler)
• Management of Innovations (Prof. Dr. Thomas Heimer)
• Governance of Financial Institutions (Prof. Dr. Thomas Heidorn)
• Advanced Macroeconomics (Prof. Dr. Paul-Günther Schmidt, Prof. Dr. Thorsten Polleit)
  

Specialisation Modules:

• Asset Management (Prof. Dr. Heinz Cremers, Prof. Dr. Uwe Wystup)
• Treasury Managment (Prof. Dr. Thomas Heidorn)
• Credit Risk, Default Modele and Credit Derivates (Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schmidt)

 

3rd Semester
Electives:
To launch the Master Thesis period, you will attend 3 Electives at the beginning of the third semester. These are aimed at exposing you to special up-to-date topics that are of interest but have not been covered by the core or specialisation modules. What’s more, we actively invite faculty from other business schools to teach topics from their areas of research.
Topics for electives in the past ranged from “Six Sigma” to “Private Equity” and “Exotic Options”. We will give out a detailed list of topics during your second semester. You will be able to choose three electives out of our list which usually covers 12-15 topics.

 

Master Thesis
You will spend most of your third semester at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management on your Master Thesis. The Master Thesis takes 4 months to complete and is aimed at deepening your understanding in
one key area by focusing on a scientific or practical problem. Topics for your Master Thesis usually emerge from various sources. Either you have a problem you have been thinking about for a longer period of time and now want to focus on it. Or the company you work for has a problem to be worked on. Or you can ask our faculty for the guidance you may need. In any case, by choosing the right topic you lay the foundation for your future career. This applies especially to those students who decided not to work during their Master studies through the Master Thesis, you may gain access to companies and
fields of work you consider as potential places to work after graduation.

 

Entry Requirements

The study programme places high demands upon the students, both technically and personally. If you would like to apply for a place, you should

• Have a firtst university degree in Economics, Banking or Finance,
• Be prepared to go through a very rigorous study programme and  
• Pass the TOEFL with a score of at least 70 iBT points.

Do you fit this description? Then we would be glad to receive your application. 

 

The “Master of Finance” study programme starts in March. If you are interested in the study programme, please apply by 31 January (Bachelor graduates from Frankfurt School) or 30 November (all external applicant). Your application may also be considered after this deadline if there are places still available. However, based upon our experience, the demand for places is very high. Thus, we recommend that you meet the application deadline as it is in your best interest to do so. The acceptances are made based upon the date the applications were received. For this reason, we recommend that you apply as early as possible.

Please use our application form which you can download. Furthermore, we need the following from you:

• Your application documents (incl. your university transcript and CV),
• Your TOEFL scores and
• A recent colour photo.

Upon receipt of your application, we will invite you to our assessment centre. It includes an interview (motivation, personality) and a content-based text or interview. The assessment centre will be held in Frankfurt and may be held in other locations only by

exception.

 

Questions?

Whatever information and assistance you may need regarding your study programme – we will be glad to help you find out whether the Master of Finance is the right choice for you. If you need more detailed information about the study programme, you can order a brochure about the study programme here.
Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to directly receive information about the study programme content at regular info days at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. You will also be able to speak to the instructors and professors and thus learn more about what challenges await you in the study programme.
If you still have any questions, your study programme advisor Ms. Christiane Wiegand will be glad to assist you.

c.wiegand@frankfurt-school.de

 

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