Finance MSc accadis Hochschule Bad Homburg | University of Applied Sciences

Immerse yourself in the world of finance with our internationally-oriented Master's in Finance (MiF). This programme provides in-depth study in the core areas of finance, e.g. advanced corporate finance, international finance, valuation, financial statement analysis and accounting/taxation or business/capital markets law. We will prepare you for a successful career in all areas of finance, be it corporate finance, private equity, investment banking or financial advisory/consulting. Thanks to the intensive supervision and small student groups, our programme also opens up career opportunities in finance to career changers without a finance background. This is a two-year full-time programme organised in six trimesters. The curriculum combines academic expertise with practical relevance, and furthermore, accadis Hochschule puts great emphasis on leadership and communication skills.

PROGRAMME CONTENT

Core Modules: 

• Applied Global Strategy
• Sustainable Transformation
• Digitalisation and AI-enhanced Business Models
• Digitalisation and AI in Financial Markets

Programme Specific Modules:

• Advanced Corporate Finance
• Valuation
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Accounting and Taxation (elective)
• Real-life consulting case
• International project-based studies or semester abroad
• Master's thesis 

Leadership Skills: 

• Human Resources Management
• Communication and Academic Skills
• Presentation and Rhetoric Skills
• Business Ethics
• Social Competence
• Cultural Awareness
• International Leadership

Language Skills: 

• The language of delivery in the accadis Master's degree programmes is English, and our students improve their English proficiency level during their studies, as strong language skills are a fundamental competency in order to thrive in an international business context.

PROGRAMME CHARACTERISTICS

International Focus:

• Global network with established partnerships with universities and corporations
• Semester abroad options
• International student body

Practical Orientation:

• Experienced faculty with global business expertise
• Management concepts integrated into the curriculum
• Company presentations with business insights from renowned institutions

The curriculum structure is available on the website.

Internship in Germany or abroad

• A Bachelor's degree in a business or management-related subject with min. 180 credit points (ECTS)
• English language proficiency: language certificate required. Applicants who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in English and/or in English-speaking countries whose first language is English can be exempt from having to prove the English language level.
• Undergraduate students in their final academic year are qualified to apply.

• Admission fee: 800 EUR
• Administration fee (including public transport): 435 EUR every six months

You have the possibility to apply for our performance-based partial scholarships for enrolled international graduate students on completion of the first academic year at accadis in a Master's degree programme. Students will be informed of the invitation for applications in mid-September during year two.

• Career coaching
• Application training 
• Career Day

On-campus accommodation is not available. Students are responsible for finding an apartment and signing a personal lease. The accadis international students handbook contains a lot of information and website links to support students during the search for accommodation. In addition, students will have access to the accadis portal, where regional housing offers are published on an irregular basis.