MBA Financial Management Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts

Unlock your finance career with Coburg University’s specialised MBA in Financial Management. Located in Bavaria, Germany, this two‑year, 120 ECTS, fully English‑taught, full‑time programme is designed for ambitious professionals aiming to combine management expertise with advanced financial skills in an international setting.

Our MBA brings together experienced students from over 80 countries, creating a vibrant, cross‑cultural learning atmosphere from which both international and German students benefit. The programme prepares graduates for senior leadership roles and ultimately for a CFO career path.

Why choose Coburg?

• CFO‑level skills: Build expertise across corporate finance, financial markets, treasury and risk management, financial accounting, etc.
• Real‑world experience: Hands‑on projects and a 20‑week internship with top German companies; many students receive job offers before graduation.
• State‑of‑the‑art resources: Access to our Bloomberg Lab and cutting‑edge financial data tools, Bloomberg Certification
• Global outlook: Study entirely in English alongside a diverse cohort and expand your network in Germany’s financial sector.
• Top accreditation: FIBAA premium seal; accredited by the German Accreditation Council through 2030
• Career success: 85% of graduates remain in Germany to build their careers.

Optional dual degrees with UniSC (Australia) or MRIIRS (India) are available without extending study time.

Target Group

Young professionals with proven intellectual capability and strong leadership potential

What makes our MBA unique?

• Specialised MBA with a highly international student group
• Integration into the German job market via a 20-week internship
• Excellent learning environment (1:6 instructor/student ratio)
• Syllabus inclusion of an A2 German language certificate
• Bloomberg Lab and Certification
• Competitive tuition fees and extraordinary services and support
• MBA programme with the FIBAA premium seal
• Our elective courses help build your expertise for specific career goals.

For more information, please consult our website or take a look at our brochure.

The MBA Financial Management programme is divided into four semesters and consists of five pillars:

• Base modules in general management and core modules in financial management
• A selection of elective modules on current topics
• German Intensive Courses I and II
• Application & transfer modules
• Master’s thesis or Capstone Project

Six base modules cover mainstream topics of general management (e.g. Financial and Management Accounting).

Five core modules form the specialisation in financial management (e.g. International Economics).

Electives enable students to develop expertise aligned with their career ambitions. Students choose four modules, including:

• AI Applications in Finance
• Applied Risk Management
• Code and Capital (with Python)
• Crypto Currencies and Blockchain
• Current Topics in International Finance
• Digital Transformation & Innovative Finance
• Econometrics
• European History and Culture
• Financial Derivatives
• Financial Statistics
• Financial Planning and Analysis
• Introduction to Islamic Finance & Banking
• Investment Valuation (Bloomberg Applications)
• Issues in Political Science
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Operations Management
• Quantitative Methods in Finance
• Risk and Insurance Management
• SAP-FI
• Sustainable Finance

Core and base modules are credited with five ECTS. Electives are credited with three ECTS.

Languages and Internship

During the first two semesters, international students attend German language courses, enabling confident communication after one year. German native speakers may choose other foreign languages instead.

In the third semester, students complete a five-month internship at an index-listed company in Europe/Germany (member of Euro Stoxx, DAX30, M-DAX, S-DAX or TecDAX).

The application and transfer courses are Management of Projects and Business Simulation; Project Placement & Coaching. These courses ensure a smooth transition between theory and practice, and they are enhanced by the internship, field trips, and academic excursions.

Having successfully participated in the requisite modules, you will be able to focus on your Master's thesis or Capstone Project (Master’s thesis alternative) in the fourth semester (four months). Many students choose to conduct research on an innovative theme in one of their courses, while others prefer a topic relating to their internship tasks or the practical challenges faced by a company.

Optional dual degrees:

Master of International Business from UniSC Australia
Master of Management from UniSC Australia
Dual MBA degree from MRIIRS India

An internship at a German company (no work permit required) is an integral part of the study programme and is scheduled for the third semester. During the internship, students have the opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge and skills obtained in the programme as well as to become familiar with German business customs. The internship lasts 20 weeks. German students who have never studied or worked abroad are encouraged to do the internship abroad.

The programme has developed a large internship database, and substantial contact data will be provided upon request.

Internship Workshop

As part of our programme, each year we invite top companies such as BMW, Adidas and EY, along with leading banks, healthcare and insurance companies to give students the opportunity to complete their dream internship and gain insight into their internship opportunities. Students will learn how to craft their resumes and cover letters to highlight the specific skills and experience sought by the various companies. The workshop offers students the opportunity to connect with former employees of various financial services companies and gain mentorship.

By combining practical skills development with real industry knowledge, this workshop empowers our students to move confidently through their application process.

Additional highlights include company visits and a multi‑day academic excursion to a European financial centre, strengthening networking skills and employer connections.

Applicants to the Coburg MBA must have these requirements:

• A three-year Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) is required, preferably in the field of Business Administration, Commerce or Economics. 
• At last two years of work experience: The MBA programme is designed for students who have full-time work experience before matriculation. Work experience includes opportunities in which students have been able to develop their professional and leadership skills. Applicants with a non-business degree must have at least one year practical experience in the field of commerce. 
• Proficiency in English: Applicants must demonstrate their command of English.

Application Process

The required documents include:

• a passport or ID photograph
• a scanned copy of all relevant diplomas, certificates and transcripts of records
• English proficiency test results
• a scanned copy of your passport

Acceptance and Confirmation

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis throughout the academic year. Candidates will generally be given notification on the status of their application within two weeks. Once accepted, students have one month to confirm their places.

Kindly complete the online application, upload all required documents and send it to us online.

We have a three-step admissions process:

1. After uploading the required documents for evaluation to www.uni-assist.de, the first step is to submit an online application, which includes assembling a variety of materials that will help us assess your qualifications.
2. Thereupon you are invited to participate in an initial selection interview. It typically takes 15 minutes and is designed to evaluate your suitability, motivation and qualification. 
3. Finally, after the completion of steps one and two, the programme director may invite you to a final interview.

Enrolment fee: approx. 160 EUR per semester

We recommend budgeting at least 800 EUR per month for general living expenses. This includes the costs for accommodation, travel and food, clothing, learning material, health insurance, mobile phone, and expenses for recreational activities.

There are job opportunities in the city of Coburg. However, please be aware that this is a full-time programme and that the schedule is structured accordingly.

The integrated internship in the third semester is usually financially compensated.

Students who exhibit competitive academic performance may serve as tutors/teaching assistants in our programme.

Limited opportunities exist for talented students with excellent grades. More detailed information can be found here:

• DAAD scholarships: The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers a variety of scholarships for different target groups. Students can apply for selected scholarships before they commence their studies.
• Several other organisations offer scholarships, too.

Coburg University offers an English-speaking career counselling service that supports all international students with individual coaching sessions, CV advice and general lectures on graduate student career matters. As all students in the programme have to do a mandatory internship, our close relations to local and national employers are a big advantage for our international students.

Federal Employment Agency

As part of a cooperation with the Federal Employment Agency, we offer students the opportunity to check their application documents.

We provide on-campus housing facilities for our incoming students from abroad. Five modern student residences with around 500 apartments with kitchens and bathrooms are available on the main campus. The rent is around 200-350 EUR per month. The room rate includes free Internet access.

You can find more information about the student residences in Coburg on the website of "Studentenwerk Oberfranken".

For information on private housing, see: http://www.studenten-wg.de.

• Foundation: 1814
• State university financed by the Bavarian State Ministry of Education, Science and the Arts

The special character of our university

• practice-oriented teaching and research as well as a strong practical bias
• lab and field work, simulation games, project-centred education and field trips
• the faculty's wide range of practical experience
• medium-sized university, safe and familiar environment
• extraordinary service and support
• the small size of classes, which enables students to receive individual attention

By 2021, the Free State of Bavaria had invested a total of 65 million EUR in the expansion of the main campus.

The 41,000 residents of Coburg are proud of their city and their university. They take part in the cultural and social life of the city. Given Coburg's architectural and scenic beauty, the fact that it has the second highest density of industry in Europe is surprising. There is a large number of medium-sized engineering companies and automotive suppliers as well as a lively creative scene. Additionally, Germany's largest car insurer has its headquarters in Coburg. The future has already begun in Coburg. The professors and the students of Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts are a part of this accomplishment.

The city of Coburg is an ideal location for students who wish to combine quality of life with a high learning quality. Charming café-lined squares characterise the town centre. There are four castles in Coburg within a small radius. Visible from afar, the fortress proudly stands high above Coburg. Because of its dominant position, its size, and its historical significance, Veste Coburg is often referred to as "the Crown of Franconia." The medieval complex in a unique park landscape is one of the most beautiful and best preserved castles in Germany. Ehrenburg Castle in Coburg's town centre is considered to have been an important place for German nobility. The dukes resided there for almost four centuries. In Callenberg Castle, you can see how the dukes of the 19th century lived. The British Queen Victoria, who was married to Coburg's Prince Albert, once said of Rosenau Castle, "If I were not who I am, I would have my real home here."

The cultural diversity of Coburg is a hallmark of the city. Students are offered a wide variety of recreational, sporting and cultural activities during their studies in Coburg. With its location in central Germany, major cities are easily reachable by train, bus or car.

THEATRE & CINEMA The "Landestheater" in Coburg is one of Bavaria’s best-known theatres. You will be able to visit an opera, philharmonic concert, ballet or play. Coburg’s multiplex cinema has nine movie halls on four floors.

SPORTS & SWIMMING The sports offered in and outside the university are diverse. At university, you can play soccer, volleyball, basketball, learn Zumba or Yoga and much more. Gyms and tennis courts are also available in Coburg. If you are into swimming, you should check the public swimming pool “Aquaria” or the hot springs in Bad Rodach or Bad Staffelstein, which are only a few kilometres outside of Coburg and reachable with your semester ticket.

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS The cultural diversity of Coburg is a hallmark of the city. Students are offered a wide variety of recreational, sporting and cultural activities during their studies in Coburg.

SAMBA FESTIVAL You should not miss the famous Samba Festival, which is reputed to be the biggest Samba Festival outside of Brazil. It attracts more than 200,000 visitors each year in the month of July. Experience Coburg’s energy with a Latin twist!