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Master of Finance student 2023 Master of Finance student 2023
Degree
Master of Science (MSc)

120 ECTS

Language
EN

Tuition Fee
EUR 39,000*

*excl. 250 EUR enrolment fee

Application Deadline
30 June

Programme Start
26 August

Duration
4 Semesters | Full-Time

The Master of Finance is a programme for recent graduates or young professionals aspiring to be finance experts. To ensure that the programme meets the needs of all our students, two first semester tracks have been created: "Finance Immersion" and "Business" tracks.

Programme Highlights
  • Member of CFA University Affiliation Program
  • Academic partner with CAIA
  • Flexible programme structure allowing part-time employment with our 3-day Model
  • Join our Entrepreneurship Accelerator or Incubator for personalised mentoring
  • MBA-style learning environment
  • International class with students from 25 nationalities
  • Access to high-profile practitioners from the corporate world
  • An extensive network of cooperating companies, universities and alumni worldwide
  • Study, network and experience Life in Frankfurt
  • Scholarships available

Requirements
  • First academic degree (Bachelor or Diploma) of at least 180 ECTS credits (preferably in finance, economics, or a related quantitative discipline)
  • Excellent written and spoken English (TOEFL - 90 iBT, IELTS 7.0 or equivalent)
  • Valid GMAT/GRE score* or Frankfurt School Admission Test (BT Methods)**
  • Successful admissions interview

*We accept valid class or Focus edition GMAT scores. Find more information here.

**Please note: The Frankfurt School Admission Test (BT Methods) can be taken once.

Deadlines & Discounts

We encourage you to complete your application as soon as possible as there are financial advantages for candidates who submit a complete application early.

Early Bird
(4,000 Euro discount)*
30 November 2023
Early Bird
(2,000 Euro discount)**
31 March 2024
Final Application and Scholarship Deadline 30 June 2024

*In order to secure the Early bird discount you must have received an admission letter by 31 March

**In order to secure the discount you must have received an admission letter by 30 June

Master of Finance Learning Goals

LG1: Expert Knowledge and Understanding in Finance

Graduates will draw upon expert knowledge and broad, detailed and critical understanding of specifics, limitations and doctrines in different areas of finance to shape responses and independent ideas to business and research opportunities and challenges. They will be able to analyse, structure and evaluate complex financial problems.

LG2: Financial Product Development

Graduates will generate insights by applying scientific methods. Our graduates will be able to conceptualise and develop financial products, solutions and models.

LG3: Effective Communication and Cooperation

Graduates will be effective communicators in interdisciplinary fields of research and practical business contexts. They will be responsible team members and reach common goals by effective cooperation within a team. They will recognise potential conflicts in cooperation with others and reflect on them in the context of situation-overlapping conditions.

LG4: Professional and Responsible Behaviour

Graduates will have developed a professional identity within the financial sector. They will recognise and respect the personal and cultural differences in an international business environment. They will understand and reflect on the ethical and societal implications of their recommendations and business decisions.

Rankings, Accreditations & Partnerships

The Master of Finance was the first Master's degree offered by Frankfurt School and to this day, it remains the largest of our postgraduate programmes. The programme is featured in the world´s top-ranking for business schools: Financial Times pre-experience Masters in Finance ranking.

Rankings & Accreditations
Master of Finance 2023 FT ranking

  • Ranked #33 worldwide
  • Ranked Top 3 in Germany
  • Ranked #15 in Salary worldwide
  • Ranked Top 30 worldwide for Career Services
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Frankfurt School is one of the best European Business Schools. Accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA, the three leading international associations of business schools, Frankfurt School is one of the few institutions worldwide, which has been awarded the so-called "Triple Crown".

Partnerships

GARP and the Financial Risk Manager (FRM®) Exam

The Master of Finance, with the Risk Management concentration and the Master in Risk Management & Regulation are the first programmes in Germany to be accredited by GARP as covering at least 70% of the body of knowledge of the Financial Risk Manager (FRM®) Part I examination. 

They further cover a large part of the FRM® Part II examination. This demonstrates that our students acquire the skills and techniques required by the global risk management profession. One elective module may be waived for Master of Finance students who have passed the FRM Part I exam. Students should submit their application for waiver to programme management by deadlines provided during the course of studies.

CFA University Affiliation Programme

Frankfurt School´s Master of Finance is a member of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Programme. This status is granted to institutions whose degree programme(s) incorporate at least 70% of the CFA Programme Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), thus providing students with a solid grounding in the CBOK and thoroughly preparing them for the CFA exams.

Recognition of CFA achievements

Up to two elective modules may be waived for Master of Finance students who have passed the CFA Level I exam and/or are selected to participate in the CFA Research Challenge. Students will need to submit their waiver application to programme management by the deadlines provided during the course of studies. More information on the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program

CFA Institute Research Challenge

Frankfurt School is proud to have participated in the CFA Institute Research Challenge for six years running. The annual global competition provides university students with hands-on mentoring and intensive training in financial analysis, testing analytics, valuation, report writing and presentation skills.

On 5 February 2019, five Master of Finance students particpated in the national finals of the CFA Institute Research Challenge. Only three of twelve German universities had qualified for the German finals. The students conducted an extensive company analysis of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co.KGaA. They submitted a written report with a sell, buy or hold recommendation for the company’s stock. In the final, they had the chance to present their research results to a jury of four esteemed CFA charter holders.

CFA Society Germany

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The University Affiliation Program is a registered trademark owned by CFA Institute

Frankfurt Institute for Risk Management and Regulation (FIRM)

FIRM is supporting our Master of Finance students with a number of generous scholarships. Candidates applying for this specialisation may be awarded a scholarship covering up to two semester fees. In addition to that members of this concentration will have the opportunity to win the monetary Risk Management award, which will be presented during the graduation ceremony.

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CHOM CAPITAL Sustainable Impact Diversity Scholarship

CHOM CAPITAL GmbH supports Master of Finance students who have a proven interest in sustainability issues and who want to concentrate on the Sustainable Finance concentration during their studies.

CAIA Association

Students have access to the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association®'s curriculum in order to successfully become a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA). This includes scholarships for the CAIA exam – Level I and Level II, access to the Center for International Securities and Derivatives Markets (CISDM) Hedge Fund Database as well as to publications of the CAIA Association.

In Germany, Frankfurt School is the first business school that partners with the CAIA Association. Upon signing, FS became the 16th partner university from the EMEA Region, joining many other internationally top-ranked institutions such as the University of St. Gallen and the IE Business School. Read more.

Cooperation with IE

IE Business School and Frankfurt School have signed a strategic agreement to launch joint finance education initiatives. The agreement will enable students of both institutions to take part in semester exchange programmes and shorter study trips to the Schools´ Madrid and Frankfurt campuses including career and networking events as well as company visits in both locations. Read the full story.

Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner

Within the Financial Products & Modelling module students are expected to utilise the resources in our Finance Lab and to complete the Bloomberg Markets Concepts (BMC) tutorial, which is a 10-hour, self-paced e-learning course that provides an interactive introduction to the financial markets. BMC consists of 5 modules - Economic Indicators, Currencies, Fixed Income, Equities and Getting Started on the Terminal - woven together from Bloomberg data, news, analytics and television.

Master of Finance Curriculum

The Business Track is designed to allow students with academic backgrounds in Finance, to enter a first semester that allows for the combination of diverse topic coverage while ensuring a solid foundation of core competencies required throughout the programme.

The Finance Immersion Track follows the traditional Master of Finance curriculum. This track will allow students from non-finance, but quantitative academic backgrounds, to develop essential finance and business competencies through the combination of academic lectures and practical tutorial sessions.

The Finance Immersion Track is the primary study path for students of the Master of Finance. Our new Business Track is launched for students who have high academic proficiency in finance. 

In the second semester, both tracks will come together before starting one of the five concentrations.

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Concentrations

Our Master of Finance concentrations are designed to provide specialised knowledge and skills focused on specific areas of capital markets, corporate finance, risk management, financial advisory and sustainable Finance. In addition, through these concentrations and company projects you have an opportunity to visit established corporations and start-ups.

Personalise your studies

3 Day Model

The Master of Finance follows a unique time model that permits you to work part-time whilst pursuing your full-time Master’s degree. We call this the “3-day Model”. Students typically attend classes three days a week, either on Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays or on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. This leaves three working days during the week for self-study, language courses or part-time employment. Some lectures, exams or excursions are organised as blocked week events.

Entrepreneurship Centre

The mission of the Entrepreneurship Centre is to inspire, connect and provide training to Frankfurt School students as well as to external stakeholders such as investors, alumni, founders and partners. You can choose to take part in our Incubator for year-round guidance or boost your project by taking part in the Accelerator. You can also choose the Entrepreneurship elective offered in partnership with TechQuartier in semester 4 and obtain a double specialisation combined with your concentration!

Electives

Students can choose in semester 4 to complete two electives, giving them the opportunity to expand the depth of their Master programme and gain insights in addition to the primary topics in other areas of interest depending on their professional goals.

Study Abroad

Frankfurt School partners with 90+ universities worldwide that are primarily focused on business and management, giving our students the opportunity to gain comparative viewpoints, diverse cultural and study environments and to widen their international network. This gives you the chance to immerse yourself in a new environment that prepares you for a global career.

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Careers Services & Your FS Network

Our exclusive corporate connections and strong Alumni network allow you to build a professional network crucial for developing your international career. Our Careers Services team will support you with individual consultations on career development that are based on your interest and career goals. This along with our regular guest lectures and company visits, plus the opportunity to work part-time throughout your full-time studies, leaves you in the spotlight for employment after graduation.  

Student Career Paths

The combination of practical learning methods and the ability to work part-time ensures our Master of Finance students are able to secure jobs in a variety of companies and industries by the time they graduate. Below are examples of where our students worked during and following their studies. Take a look at some more here.

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Paul Glang - Career Path

Employment statistics - Class of 2022

Starting Salary after Graduation*

Average Salary (Including Bonus) 79,600 Euro

*excluding trainees and interns

Where do our graduates work?

Our Master of Finance alumni have secured jobs in a variety of companies and industries since graduating. Take a look at some of their career paths.

List of employers

AbbVie
Accenture
Stifel Financial
ALANTRA Deutschland GmbH
Allianz Versicherungs AG
Alvarez & Marsal
AURELIUS Equity Opportunities
Bain & Company
Bank of America
Bank of China
Bankhaus Metzler
BCG
BCG Platinion
Berenberg
BlackRock
BNP Paribas
Carl Zeiss IQR GmbH
CEPRES
Clairfield International
Commerzbank AG
Credit Suisse
Crowe Global
Deloitte
Desay SV Automotive Europe GmbH
Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Beteiligungs AG
Deutsche Börse
DWS Group GmbH & Co KGaA
DZ BANK AG
Elion Group
Eurex Clearing AG
Eurex Frankfurt AG
European Central Bank
Exaloan AG
FalkenSteg
Fidelity International
UniCredit
goetzpartners
Goldman Sachs
Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe Privatbank AG
Helaba
Houlihan Lokey
HSBC Global Asset Management (Deutschland)
Huatai Securities
ING
Kasikornbank
KfW
KPMG
Leverest GmbH
LFPI GmbH
Lincoln International AG
M.M.Warburg & CO
Mazars
McKinsey
Mercer
Morgan Stanley
MSCI
Nomura
ODDO BHF SE
One Square Advisors
Roland Berger
Park Square Capital
PGIM Real Estate
Philip Morris
PPI AG
PwC
Q_PERIOR
Qontigo GmbH
Rabobank
Robert W. Baird
Roland Berger GmbH
Rothschild & Co
Salm-Salm& Partner GmbH
SEB
SKAD
Société Generale
Solactive AG
Standard Chartered
Steen Associates Limited
Struktur Management Partner GmbH
Tradegate AG
UBS
Union Investment
Universal Investment
Van Lanschot Kempen
Wilhelm Krebs Resorg GmbH
Winterberg Group AG
XTP AG

Employment by Industry

Banking 42%
Financial services 30%
Consulting 11%
Real estate 3%
Fintech 3%
Healthcare 4%
Other 7%

Employment by Function

Investment Banking 17%
M&A and transaction services 15%
Asset management 6%
Consulting 14%
Corporate banking (ECM, DCM) 8%
Finance & Controlling 7%
Risk management 11%
Audit 4%
Sales & Trading 6%
Private Equity 4%
Business Development 1%
Project Management 1%
Other 6%

Time until Employment

92 % of our Master of Finance students find a full-time position within 3 months of graduation.

Learning Experience

Frankfurt School strongly believes in a well-rounded education, and the Master of Finance is no exception. Innovative in-class teaching methodologies are supplemented by various workshops and activities to enhance the overall learning experience.

Finance Lab

Access to Bloomberg and Factset terminals provides you with the tools to gain essential trading and research skills for your finance career. Classes, including Financial Products & Modelling, will take place in the Finance Lab during your 1st semester and will be accessible throughout your time on campus.

Competition & Awards

Frankfurt School encourages students to participate in various challenges and competitions, e.g. CFA Research Challenge, throughout the year, giving selected students the opportunity to prove themselves and compete against other top universities worldwide.

Guest Lectures, Talks & Finance Conferences

Our Master of Finance programme is based on a mixture of theoretical learning, supported by and reinforced with case studies and group work, following the Harvard model of teaching. Our students have access to finance conferences organised by FS Publishing House, e.g. M&A and Private Equity, Renewable Energy Finance, etc.

Frankfurt School’s close ties to the finance industry are evident in the guest lecture opportunities. Students can network with innovators and industry veterans regularly from their own university. 

German Classes

The Master of Finance is taught entirely in English. However, German classes are provided for all non-German speaking students throughout the duration of the programme. We strongly encourage our students to learn German before they arrive in Frankfurt in order to improve their employment opportunities.

Connect with International Universities

The Master of Finance students have the opportunity to visit other European universities and connect with the local students.

This year our students visited Nova School of Business and Economics in Portugal to deepen their knowledge in Sustainable Finance. The sessions tackled crucial topics such as Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Green and Climate Finance, the Relationship between Investment in Human Capital and Sustainable Finance, and the Role of Corporate Governance in Sustainable Finance. 

IE Business School

Group picture of IE exchange

For one week the students travel to Madrid and attend lectures at IE Business School on Blockchain, Big Data and how these technologies are influencing companies. All courses will be taught by faculty from IE, which gives the students the opportunity to broaden their academic network.

Have a look at Santiago's blogpost on his experience at last year's IE exchange.

Bocconi

We also offer the opportunity to spend a week in Milan by attending one of the electives in the fourth semester at Bocconi University. The elective not only includes courses at the university but students also visit renowned companies in the area.

Student Experiences

Conner Tensey (Master of Finance Class of 2021):

"If I had to use one word to describe the trip, it would be amazing. After being apart from the world for so long, it almost becomes second nature to be alone and it becomes so easy to forget what it was like to be around so many people. Truly seeing the entire class again - people I hadn't seen in a year or more - was something almost indescribable. To then go off with all of these amazing people to such a beautiful country and attend so many well-crafted events, was without a doubt one of the best experiences of my life. Not only was it so nice to see all of the classmates I missed, but it was also incredible to meet all these new people from the other intakes and programs. This experience was one of the most powerful I've had, and I am positive these memories will stick with me until they cannot anymore."

Joy He (Master in Management Class of 2022):

"It was refreshing to see how people from both Frankfurt School and Nova SBE were so motivated to connect with each other. As an international student who came to Germany for the masters during pandemic, this trip represented what I was pursuing: to build meaningful relationship with people from different cultural and educational backgrounds. Such meaningful relationship also resonates with my key takeaway from the sustainable finance course that changes and actions start from personal connections and caring for each other. I am grateful of all the efforts Frankfurt School and Nova SBE put into organizing this trip during the current situation, and I am deeply grateful for this opportunity to finally connect with our own schoolmates from both Master in Management and Master of Finance."

Class Profile

Overview

Nationalities

25

Average age

25

Origin of Students

Germany 48%
Asia 35%
Europe excl. Germany 13%
Americas 3%
Africa & Middle East 1%

Educational Background

Business Administration & Management 39%
Economics 17%
Banking & Finance 17%
Science & Engineering 8%
International Business & Management 11%
Others 8%

Data Analytics & Machine Learning in Finance

Python

Nowdays Python is widely used in finance. It is a solution to process and analyse large database and big financial data. Frankfurt School offers its students courses to understand programming and data analysis with Python. In the 4th semester our students have an opportunity to attend related electives (Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence etc.).

Student Insights: Financial Big Data / Nowcasting Inflation

Data Camp

Several of our classes are supported by DataCamp, an intuitive learning platform for data science. It helps our students to learn R, Python and SQL through a combination of short expert videos and hands-on-the-keyboard exercises. In addition to mandatory assignments students can take over 100+ courses by expert instructors on topics such as importing data, data visualisation or machine learning. This enables them to learn faster through immediate and personalised feedback on every exercise.

Professor Insights: Handling Big Data

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DataCamp

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Student Life in Frankfurt

Frankfurt is the commercial hub of Europe where major global corporations, consultancy firms, high-tech industries and startups are located alongside the European Central Bank. Frankfurt School plays a key role in supporting these strategic partner industries through its cutting edge research and innovative solutions focused on consultancy, tech, banking and finance.

Many of our aspiring and inspiring individuals lead important initiatives such as fundraising for environmental causes or for tech and innovation start-ups as well as engaging in consultancy competitions, sports and wellbeing activities.

Application Process

1. Online Application

The first step of our application process is to complete the online application form. You will need to upload the following supporting documents: 

Required Documents

  • Certified copy of your undergraduate transcript of records and degree award certificate
  • Certified copy of your TOEFL / IELTS results or equivalent (TOEFL - 90 iBT, IELTS 7.0 or equivalent)
  • Official GMAT score report, GRE score report or FS Admissions Test (no possibility of waiver)
  • CV or resume (must be in English)
  • Other documentation supporting professional experience or other extracurricular activities, if applicable

Each of the documents listed above are required for completing your application. However, you do not need to upload them all at once.

Deadlines & Discounts

Applications are considered on a rolling basis, therefore we encourage you to apply as early as possible. Applications received before the end of November and March will benefit from our early bird discounts of EUR 4000 EUR 2000 respectively. Applicants interested in a scholarship must complete the relevant section within their online application.

Early Bird
(EUR 4,000 discount)*
30 November 2023
Early Bird
(EUR 2,000 discount)*
31 March 2024
Final Application and Scholarship Deadline 30 June 2024
Start of programme 26 Aug 2024

*You must have received an admission letter by 31 March and 30 June respectively

2. Assessment Centre and/or Interview

Successful applicants will be invited to an Assessment Centre and Frankfurt School Admission Test, if applicable. The interview will be held over a video call for all applicants. The purpose of the interview is to gain a better understanding of your character, personality, expectations, motivations and goals. 

3. Results

The final decision regarding your Master of Finance admission will be based on a combination of undergraduate grades, English language abilities, admission test results and interview performance.

We also take into account other significant experiences, commitments or awards such as internships, international experiences and volunteer projects.

4. Programme Start

The Master of Finance programme begins on 26 August 2024. All students are expected to be at Frankfurt School on this day. For non-EU applicants who require a visa to enter Germany, please bear in mind that it can take up to two or three months to obtain the necessary visa.

Information for FS Bachelor Students

FS Bachelor students who are considering an FS Master's degree as a continuation of their studies are welcome to join our Master Open Campus Events or to contact us directly to discuss their options.

Financing & Scholarships

Your degree is an investment in your professional future. As a business school of international standing, we not only offer you ideal conditions for gaining/obtaining a degree – we also offer you excellent career prospects.

Since we can guarantee the quality of our teaching and research, we also expect the highest levels of commitment and motivation from our students.

Study Fee

Enrolment fee*: EUR 250
Semester fee: EUR 9,750
Total price: EUR 39,250

Deposit: To reserve your place in the programme, you will need to submit a deposit payment of EUR 3,000. This will be subtracted from the total tuition fee. You will receive instructions for submitting your deposit payment after you have sent us your signed contract of study. 

* The registration fee is due after you have signed your study contract. It is not an application fee.

Contact

Where can you meet us?

Learn more about our master programmes at one of our Master Info Evenings and find out which programme could help you excel in your career. 

You may also come and explore our campus and speak to representatives from our master programmes face-to-face, at one of our Open Campus Nights.

We offer several ways to get in touch with us such as class visits, fairs outside of Frankfurt and personal consultations.

Get more information

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