Our Master's programme: in-depth knowledge for your career
The Master's degree programme in Banking and Finance programme provides in-depth knowledge and analytical skills to understand the mechanisms of financial markets, the complexity of managing financial institutions and the strategic decisions of financial actors. The programme is taught entirely in English and prepares graduates for challenging careers in banking, asset management, financial consulting and related fields.
Graduates of this programme will be able to:
- Understand financial market theories and modern financial economic concepts in depth and apply them in real-life scenarios,
- analyse financial markets and institutions using quantitative and qualitative methods,
- develop and critically evaluate financial models and investment strategies,
- communicate complex financial contexts clearly and convincingly, both in academic and professional contexts,
- critically scrutinise financial theories and market mechanisms and contribute to the academic debate in the field of finance.
As the Department of Banking and Finance, we offer an academically challenging yet practice-orientated education. Our lecturers combine excellent academic expertise with extensive experience in the financial sector, so that students receive both theoretical foundations and practical insights.
Our curriculum includes compulsory modules, specialised elective modules and research-oriented seminars that are specifically designed to qualify students for leading positions in the world of finance.
The following is a recommended course of study.
The courses must be booked via LFU:online.
Semester 1: Compulsory modules
Part 1 of the compulsory modules must be completed in order to participate in the courses in Part 2 and all other courses. Compulsory Modules Part 1 Compulsory Modules Part 2 Financial Markets and Capital Market Theory Empirical Finance Principle of Mathematical Finance Statistical Methods and Programming Principles of Behavioral Finance Corporate Finance Semester 2: Compulsory and elective modules
3 out of 4 elective modules have to be selected. Compulsory Modules Elective Modules Ethics and Sustainability Methods in Behavioral Finance Financial Institutions Financial Econometrics Wealth Management Market Efficiency Financial Reporting and Controlling Semester 3: Elective modules can also be completed during a semester abroad
This semester can also be completed at another university as part of a semester abroad. Compulsory Modules Elective Modules Derivatives Electives 20 ECTS International Finance Semester 4: Masterthesis
This semester focuses on the Master's thesis.
In addition, a seminar is held to facilitate the introduction to the Master's thesis and concludes with a presentation of the completed thesis.