Finance M.Sc. at International School of Management (ISM) | Mastersportal
Highlights
Tuition fee
12960 EUR / year
12960 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
12960 EUR / year
12960 EUR / year
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Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
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Start date
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Campus location
3 cities in Germany
Campus location
3 cities in Germany
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Master in Finance at the International School of Management (ISM) expands your knowledge in the areas of accounting, taxation, financial law, controlling and financial rating and trains you to become an expert in financial management. This program will sensitize you to current finance-related topics, enabling you to develop a comprehensive understanding of the interrelations between markets.

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Overview

The curriculum of the M.Sc. Finance programme at the International School of Management (ISM) offers you a wide range of exciting information on the subject of financial management. You will also gain more in-depth knowledge of data-driven subjects such as quantitative finance, financial planning and rating, risk management, investment banking, controlling and auditing.

Key facts

You will then apply the theoretical knowledge you have acquired in the Finance Master's program via numerous projects that require teamwork to solve real-life problems in corporate financial management and present your results to the class or in front of the company.

You will complete the first two semesters at one of our ISM locations. In addition to specific business management content, you will acquire in-depth specialist knowledge from the global and digital financial sector, such as on investment and asset management, derivatives, financial reporting or block chain and digital assests. We even include a Capstone project.

In the third semester you will study at a foreign partner university of the ISM in order to illuminate the international perspective of the subject.

A practical phase, consulting projects and the practice-oriented Master's thesis in the 4th semester are integrated into the studies. This means that you will receive your degree with 120 ECTS in the fourth semester.

If you wish to shorten your studies to only 3 semesters, you can select the Fast Track option, in which you graduate with only 90 ECTS and skip the semester abroad. More details below.

Accreditation

AACSB (international accreditation), FIBAA, German Accreditation Council

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Financial Mathematics & Statistics

  • Investing & Financing

  • Financial Reporting 
  • Corporate & Investment Banking
  • Blockchain & Digital Assets
  • Asset Management
  • Capital Market Theory
  • Leadership

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

ISM has no fixed deadlines, but applicants who require a visa for Germany please submit your full application documents by June 15th for fall starting studies

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
80
IELTS
6

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Credits

120 ECTS

90 or 120 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Dortmund, Germany
  • Berlin, Germany
  • München, Germany

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

No specific GPA or GMAT score or any specifc Numerus Clausus (NC) are required at ISM. You can apply for a fso-called "fast check" of your application documents and an ISM study advisor will let you know the next steps after performing a quick check.

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
80
IELTS
6

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Other requirements

General requirements

In order to verify that you are eligible to study Master at ISM, we require the following documents:

  • Completed application form
  • Copy of identity card
  • Copy of Bachelor's degree and transcript of records (or equivalent, if available) with at least 30 ECTS in the field or economics.
  • School-leaving diploma (such as high school diploma, vocational diploma, or equivalent) in the original language incl. subjects and transcript of records
  • Proof of English language proficiency at min. level B2 (e.g., TOEFL or IELTS certificates, if your language of instruction was not English)
  • CV.

Secure your study place in 4 steps:

  • Submit your online application on ISM website.
  • Review of your documents - Once we have your available documents, we check your professional qualifications and your formal eligibility to study.
  • Personal online selection interview incl. presentation
  • Admission and enrollment.

  • If you require a German visa, submit an application thelatest by June 15 for fall.

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    Tuition Fees

    Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
    • International

      Non-residents
      12960 EUR / year
      12960 EUR / year
    • EU/EEA

      EU/EEA Nationals
      12960 EUR / year
      12960 EUR / year

    Additional Details

    Monthly payments are also possible.

    Early Bird: Save 1,500 Euro when you sign a contractby March 15

    Living costs

    Dortmund

    Germany
    730 - 1100 EUR / month

    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Funding

    The ISM offers different grants and scholarships, including partial and some full scholarships. Other study financing options are available from third parties.

    If you would like to apply for an ISM scholarship, applications can be submitted with an already passed ISM admission test for the

    • upcoming winter semester from May 15 until June 15.

    Please find here a summary of all financing opportunities(Financing Brochure, PDF).

    In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

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    Scholarships Information

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    Available Scholarships

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    Provided by university
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    31 Jan 2027
    Deutschlandstipendium (Germany Scholarship)
    Merit-based

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    International School of Management (ISM)
    Dortmund, Germany
    Provided by university
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    15 Dec 2026
    ISM Scholarships

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    International School of Management (ISM)
    Dortmund, Germany
    Independent provider
    Grant
    250000 INR
    Deadline
    31 May 2026
    GyanDhan Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    GyanDhan
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    07 Oct 2026
    Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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    U.S. government
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    33600 EUR
    Deadline
    01 Jul 2026
    Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Mundus MAPP
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1400 EUR
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) • DAAD
    Merit-based

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    German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1300 EUR
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Fully Funded DAAD EPOS Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    DAAD
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Nov 2026
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    500 EUR
    Deadline
    04 Jul 2026
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    1000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Nov 2026
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    Grant
    300 EUR
    Deadline
    Not specified
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    Merit-based

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    German Government
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    2000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Sep 2026
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    1500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Sep 2026
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    3000 USD
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    30 Jun 2026
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    Various benefits
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    5000 EUR
    Deadline
    15 May 2026
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    1500 USD
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    Anytime
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    1200 EUR
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    Grant
    5000 USD
    Deadline
    28 Aug 2026
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    1000 USD
    Deadline
    06 Jul 2026
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    5000 SEK
    Deadline
    30 Apr 2026
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    1000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Oct 2026
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    31 Oct 2026
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    5000 CAD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2026
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    3500 USD
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    15 Nov 2026
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    25000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Apr 2026
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    1000 USD
    Deadline
    13 Jul 2026
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    7000 USD
    Deadline
    24 Apr 2026
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    10000 USD
    Deadline
    02 Feb 2027
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    850 EUR
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    3000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2026
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    21000 GBP
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    480 EUR
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    992 EUR
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    Various benefits
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    Various benefits
    Deadline
    31 Oct 2026
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    649 EUR
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2026
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    1000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Aug 2026
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    1000 USD
    Deadline
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    55 GBP
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    1500 USD
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    1000 USD
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    Deadline
    11 Jan 2027
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    3000 USD
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    2000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Jul 2026
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