Master's in Finance (MSc) EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht

The Master's in Finance programme is divided into different stages. At the beginning of the programme, we prepare you for your future research and support the further development of your leadership skills. Building on this, you will address the essential issues in your field, consolidate newly acquired knowledge, and grow as a leader.

Core Modules

• Corporate finance and valuation
• Fundamentals of quantitative analysis
• ESG finance, economics and risk management
• Essential skills for modern financial professionals

Elective Modules

• Applied valuation, alternative investments and derivatives
• Accounting for M&A, and IFRS
• Fintech - AI and blockchain
• Megaprojects and private equity
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Financial modelling, economics of financial markets and crises
• Corporate finance
• Asset management

The programme comprises four semesters and concludes with a Master’s thesis – often in cooperation with a company. The last semester is reserved for your stay abroad at one of our more than 200 partner universities.

Every person is different: several ways to do a Master’s degree at EBS Universität

We have designed the EBS Master's programmes to be flexible, depending on your level of knowledge, skills and goals. Take the study path that best suits you and your circumstances:

Semester Abroad Track

The Semester Abroad Track comprises two semesters at EBS Universität and one semester at one of our 200 partner universities abroad and concludes with the thesis. 

Accelerated Track

If applicants meet the relevant requirements (Bachelor's degree with 240 ECTS) and have already gained experience abroad, they can shorten the Master's programme to two semesters. 

Practice Track

This track includes two semesters of study at EBS Universität, an intensive, long internship in the third semester and a final thesis. 

Dual Degree

Students can extend their study abroad at one of our partner universities by one semester and receive a double degree. 

Practice Track (120 ECTS)

Have you already gained sufficient experience abroad? Then the Practice Track offers you the chance to focus on your practical experience. This track comprises the first two semesters at EBS, one semester for internships and one semester for your thesis. The long and intensive internships can be completed either in the third or fourth semester. The remaining semester is dedicated to your thesis, which may be assigned by a company.

There are no application deadlines at EBS. However, to ensure a smooth start to your studies, we recommend that you submit your application before 30 June (for a start in the winter semester) and before 30 November (for a start in the summer semester). For international applicants who require a visa, we recommend that you submit your application before 30 May (for a start in the winter semester) or 15 October (for a start in the summer semester).

Begin your application by submitting the following documents:

• A Bachelor’s degree and transcripts in any field of study with at least 180 ECTS or an equivalent recognised qualification
• English language certificate (details below)
• A valid GMAT (either classic or new Focus edition – scores will be based on GMAC's percentile tables), GRE, Business Admissions Test (BAT), EBSgrad Test, Common Admissions Test (CAT)

If your application documents meet our admission requirements, we will invite you to an individual interview. During this interview, we will assess your motivation and social skills. The decisive factors are your motivation to perform and learn, your social communication profile, your willingness to take on social responsibility, and your initiative.

You need to plan the following investment for the Master's in Finance at EBS:

Tuition fees in total

• Semester Abroad or Practice Track (for four semesters): 42,180 EUR
• Accelerated Track (for two semesters): 30,980 EUR

The semester contribution is included in the tuition fees.

Of course, the cost of living also depends on your own standards and preferences. This is an overview of the average costs you can expect in Germany:

• Accommodation: 450 to 700 EUR per month (Wiesbaden/Mainz), in Frankfurt often higher (650 to 750 EUR per month)
• Health insurance: 130 EUR per month
• Food: 250 EUR per month
• Course material: up to 50 EUR per course
• Clothing & leisure: 50 to 100 EUR (depending on individual preferences)
• Semester ticket: 156.75 EUR

Learn more about studying in Germany...

We want to make the programme accessible for all excellent applicants – independent of their economic situation. Decisive factors are your performance, motivation, and personality. The financing options for a study programme are diverse, and often a combination of these options can be helpful. Look at our student finance options to find out which offer suits you best.

Finance offers from EBS Universität:

• EBS Scholarship
• EBS Education Fund
• Alumni discount
• Loyalty bonus
• Family discount

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