Study location	Germany, Essen
Type	Master, part-time
Nominal duration	4 semesters (120 ECTS)
Study language	English

Tuition fee	€14,380 per programme

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) University degree ¹ with an economics portion of at least 60 credit points² or regardless of the subject and one and a half years of professional experience before, during or after your first degree with a technical connection to the master’s degree (the bridging course in business administration must be successfully completed) and current professional activity ³ 1) Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree or with a diploma or state examination. Degrees from accredited bachelor’s courses at vocational academies are equivalent to university bachelor’s degrees. 2) The FOM awards credit points according to the standard of the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). They measure the workload for the study. 3) This can be deviated from in exceptional cases. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English

Other requirements

At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. Authenticated copy of General university entrance qualification certificate Curriculum vitae Authenticated copy of Bachelor degree certificate (for details check the admission requirements) Authenticated copy of Transcript of records Bachelor’s degree If applicable: Authenticated copy of Master degree and diploma Proof of sufficient English language skills (at least B2 proficiency level – for details check the admission requirements) Proof of current employment Scan of passport

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Overview

The complexity of the financial markets is increasing enormously due to growing regulations, increasing requirements in the areas of accounting and the effects of digitization. Anyone who has mastered this subject area and can derive complex financing and investment decisions from it makes valuable contributions to corporate development.

In this master’s program, you will train your strategic and analytical skills through a holistic perspective on the areas of finance and accounting. The course prepares you for a managerial or specialist position in the field of finance and asset management in a way that is both practical and scientifically sound.

In five semesters you will acquire expert know-how in areas such as international accounting, corporate finance, asset management, balance sheet analysis for preparing quarterly or annual reports, or in the area of ​​auditing and the implementation of controlling processes. You do not only approach the respective topics theoretically. Together with professors and fellow students, you analyze and reflect on the developments on the financial markets and consider the roles of all financial players in the context of behavioral finance. In discussions, you will learn how to comment on current issues and regulatory changes in the world of finance and banking and how to argue expertly.

For an optimal transfer of theory and practice, you will train scientific methods and statistical processes within the framework of project work. You will also create research reports yourself and develop meaningful decision templates for company management.

The course enables you to take on a responsible role in companies of all sizes, as well as in banks, insurance companies and financial services. After completing your studies, you will be able to take on specialist and managerial positions, for example as corporate finance or asset manager.