Program start date | Application deadline |
2025-09-29 | 2025-07-15 |
2024-09-30 | 2024-09-15 |
Program Overview
This AACSB-accredited M.Sc. Finance program trains students for a successful career in finance through hands-on projects, expert faculty, and practical internship experience. It emphasizes internationality with an integrated semester abroad and prepares graduates for global finance roles in areas such as investment management and financial advisory. The program is taught 100% in English, offers a Double Degree option, and includes career services to enhance employability.
Program Outline
Master of Finance Program Details:
Program Name: Master of Science (M.Sc. Finance)
Objectives:
- Develop expertise in financial management.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the interrelations between markets.
- Sensitize students to current finance-related topics.
- Prepare students for a successful career in finance.
Description:
- The program expands knowledge in accounting, taxation, financial law, controlling, and financial rating.
- It provides intensive exchange with lecturers with hands-on experience in finance.
- The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including quantitative finance, financial planning and rating, risk management, investment banking, controlling, and auditing.
- Students apply theoretical knowledge through projects that require teamwork to solve real-life problems in corporate financial management.
- The application process consists of uploading certain documents, an interview with the program director and the preparation of a shorty case study powerpoint presentation.
Key Facts about this Program:
- Campuese: the program is offered at four campuses in Germany: Dortmund, Frankfurt/Main, Munich, and Berlin.
- Program Duration: Standard period of study: 3 semesters plus 1 semester master thesis (full-time)
- Fast Track option: 3 semesters with 90 ECTS (requires 210 ECTS from Bachelor or alternative admission criteria)
- Semester Start: September (fall term)
- Practical Experience: 12-week compulsory internships and practical projects
- Languages: the program is taught 100% in English.
- It includes a compulsory integrated semester abroad.
- Students can earn a second international degree (Double Degree) at one of ISM's partner universities.
- Students acquire general and specific foreign language skills.
- The program is internationally AACSB accredited, signifying high quality in teaching and research.
- ISM is a member of the CFA Institute's University Affiliation Program, emphasizing professional and practical education.
Program Content M.Sc. Finance
1st Semester
Quantitative Methods
- Financial Mathematics (2 ECTS)
- Statistics (2 ECTS)
- Financial Modeling & Investment Decisions (2 ECTS)
Investing & Financing
- Asset Management (2 ECTS)
- Capital Market Theory (2 ECTS)
- Corporate Finance (2 ECTS)
Derivatives Theory & Application
- Derivatives: Foundations & Applications (3 ECTS)
- Option Pricing Theory (3 ECTS)
Financial Reporting & Business Law
- International Accounting (2 ECTS)
- International Taxation (2 ECTS)
- International Business Law (2 ECTS)
Leadership Skills
- Corporate Governance & Business Ehtics (2 ECTS)
- Negotiation, Communication & Executive Presentations (2 ECTS)
- Cross-Cultural Leadership (2 ECTS)
2nd Semester
Advanced Reporting
- International Financial Reporting (2 ECTS)
- ESG & Group Reporting (2 ECTS)
- Auditing (2 ECTS)
Regulation, Rating & Risk Management
- Financial Market Regulation (2 ECTS)
- Rating (2 ECTS)
- Financial Risk Management (2 ECTS)
Corporate & Investment Banking
- Public & Private Market Transactions (2 ECTS)
- Mergers & Acquisitions Case Study (2 ECTS)
- Corporate Valuation (2 ECTS)
Frontiers in Finance
- Blockchain & Digital Assets (2 ECTS)
- Applied Data Science in Finance (2 ECTS)
- Cap Stone Project (2 ECTS)
Internship: (practical phase I) (6 ECTS)
3rd Semester
Semester abroad. (24 ECTS)
Electives depending on ISM partner university and individual specialization.
4th Semester
MASTER'S THESIS (30 ECTS)
Internship: (practical phase II) (6 ECTS)
Teaching:
Methods:
- The program emphasizes practical application of knowledge through projects and teamwork.
- Students present their results to the class or in front of companies.
Faculty:
- Lecturers have hands-on experience in the field of finance.
- Professors are experts in their field and offer comprehensive access to all topics.
- The program is AACSB accredited, signifying high quality in teaching and research.
- ISM is a member of the CFA Institute's University Affiliation Program, emphasizing professional and practical education.
Careers:
- Potential Career Paths:
- Investment manager
- Financial advisor
- Controller
- Financial analyst
- General manager
- Opportunities:
- Graduates have a varied range of career options.
- The program provides strong career entry opportunities.
- The program prepares students for successful careers in the finance industry.
Other:
Student Experience:
- The program provides a personal teaching atmosphere with small learning groups.
- Students have the opportunity to network and collaborate with fellow students and professors.
- The program offers a high quality of teaching and impressive profiles of professors.
- Students have access to relevant and current global investment finance best practices through practical projects, workshops and company excursions.
- Double Degree Option: Get a second master's degree from a partner university. Admission Requirements: A first degree in economics or alternatively 30 ECTS points in the field of business sciences, all requirements
- Accreditations: AACSB, FIBAA, German Accreditation Council
ISM International School of Management Germany (Berlin, Dortmund, Munich, Frankfurt, Cologne, Hamburg, Stuttgart)
Overview:
ISM International School of Management is a private university in Germany offering a range of business-related programs. It is known for its international focus, practical orientation, and strong corporate network. ISM is one of the few private universities in Germany to hold the prestigious AACSB accreditation, signifying its commitment to high-quality teaching and research.
Services Offered:
ISM provides a comprehensive range of services to its students, including:
Study Advisor:
Personalized guidance and support throughout the application and study process.International Office:
Assistance with international exchange programs and study abroad opportunities.Career Center:
Resources and support for career development, including job search assistance and internship placements.Student Office:
Administrative support and assistance with student life matters.Language Center:
Language courses and support for students to improve their language skills.Library:
Access to a wide range of academic resources and materials.Entrepreneurship as a Service:
Support and resources for students interested in starting their own businesses.Alumnimanagement:
Networking opportunities and support for graduates.Student Life and Campus Experience:
ISM offers a vibrant and international campus experience with:
Small learning groups:
Facilitating personalized attention and interaction with professors.Professors with practical career experience:
Bringing real-world insights and knowledge to the classroom.Cozy learning atmosphere:
Fostering a supportive and collaborative environment.Students from around the world:
Providing a diverse and enriching learning experience.Over 190 partner universities:
Offering extensive opportunities for study abroad semesters.Key Reasons to Study There:
International AACSB accreditation:
Demonstrating high-quality teaching and research standards.Strong corporate network:
Providing access to internships, job opportunities, and industry connections.Practical orientation:
Emphasizing real-world application of knowledge through projects and internships.High employability rate:
Graduates are highly sought after by employers.Top rankings:
Recognized as a leading international business university.Seven campuses across Germany:
Offering flexibility and choice of location.Academic Programs:
ISM offers a wide range of academic programs, including:
Bachelor's Programs:
- International Management
- Finance & Management
- Applied Data Science & Business Analytics
- Information Systems
Master's Programs:
- International Management
- Strategic Marketing Management
- Digital Marketing
- Finance
- International Business
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Luxury, Fashion & Sales Management
- Strategic Sports Management
- Psychology & Management
- Entrepreneurship
MBA Programs:
- General Management (full-time and part-time)
Distance Learning:
- Online Bachelor's and Master's programs
Other:
ISM also offers:
Online Info Sessions:
Providing information about its programs and application process.Study fee discounts:
Offering financial assistance to eligible students.Online admission test:
Facilitating the application process.Free online consultations:
Providing personalized guidance from study advisors.Note:
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Entry Requirements:
- No Numerus Clausus or specific GPA is required for our study programs. You can flexibly apply at any time.
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- A successfully completed Bachelor's degree (transcript of records, if you have not graduated yet), comprising at least 180 ECTS points (for the Fast Track study option 210 ECTS points), or
- An equivalent course of study at a university or university of applied sciences or a foreign university of equivalent level, and
- Examinations must be at least 30 ECTS points in the field of business sciences.
- Note: If you have not studied for a Bachelor's degree in economics or if your quantitative ECTS points are not sufficient, you can prepare yourself for your finance studies with the ISM Pre-Master (goes for 1 semester and you receive 30 ECTS points).
Language Proficiency Requirements:
Proof of English language knowledge For your masters, you can prove your proficiency in the English language as follows:
- Certificates: TOEFL (at least a score of 80, internet-based), IELTS (at least 6.0) or Cambridge (FCE) test score or
- A degree in English Studies or
- Have at least 30 ECTS in an English-language higher education program or
- Proof that you are a native speaker (will be assessed on a case-by-case basis).