Overview
The Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences (WiSo Faculty) at the University of Cologne offers wide range of top-ranked English-taught Master’s programmes which combine innovative teaching and world-class research.
This Business Administration - Finance programme from University of Cologne provides you with:
- a deep insight into financial institutions, asset management, company valuation, empirical finance and other finance-related topics.
- an analytical approach that allows you to gather a deep understanding of respective theories and concepts.
- a strong focus on application of methods in financial institutions.
- a high degree of individuality and flexibility that helps you to realise your potential during your studies.
With regard to the referred multi- and interdisciplinarity we offer a broad range of topics across and within our different finance departments. Therefore, you will be able to either gain a broad knowledge of different finance-related fields or can dig deep into specific fields.
Career Opportunities
Skills acquired in the M.Sc. finance programme get you ready for future line and staff positions with respect to a broad set of finance and management related tasks. Potential employers range from start-ups and small/medium sized companies to large and global corporations.
Within this programme we focus on financial institutions and market participants, evaluate risk with financial and actuarial concepts, and investigate leasing as well as asset management models. This combination is extremely helpful for gaining per- sonalised competences for your future job in the financial sector or for pursuing an academic career.
Example job opportunities include:
- Management Consultant
- Financial Analyst
- Investment Banker
- Risk Manager
- Financial Auditor
- Treasury Management
- Asset and Wealth Manage
- Trainee Programmes
- Consulting
- Academic Research
- Start-ups
Accreditation
EQUIS, AQAS
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Köln, Germany
Disciplines
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This information is based on LinkedIn alumni data for graduates from 2018 to 2024 and may not fully represent all career outcomes
Academic requirements
The successful completion of an admission test (GTEBS/GMAT) is highly recommended. Your grade point average should be at least 2.7 (German grade).
English requirements
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General requirements
Who should apply?
- have successfully completed a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in management, business administration or economics – preferably with a focus in finance.
- bring basic financial and statistical knowledge as well as analytical and mathematical skills.
- are interested in obtaining a general understanding of finance activities, analytical and critical thinking, problem-solving and bring writing and language skills with you.
- are internationally focused as well as open minded, have wide range of interests, and are eager to learn new things.
- understand to use your independent working abilities.
- are ready to take the next step in your career in a leading finance-related position in the corporate world.
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Additional Details
The University of Cologne does not charge any tuition fees. Each semester, all enrolled students have to pay a social contribution fee.
Living costs
Köln
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
As the University of Cologne is state-funded, there are no tuition fees, just a biannual “social contribution fee”, which includes the “semester ticket” for public transport throughout North Rhine-Westphalia. So, with us, you can invest in an excellent education – and your future – without paying a fortune. In addition, we offer scholarships and other financial support: https://wiso.uni-koeln.de/en/studies/organising-your-studies/financing
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Scholarships Information
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