Global Finance (M.Sc.)
Internationale Märkte verstehen, Finanzen steuern: Dein Master in Global Finance!

Global Finance studieren: Dein Master für internationale Finanzmärkte und eine globale Karriere
Internationale Finanzmärkte sind das Herz der globalen Wirtschaft – und du kannst sie mitgestalten. Der englische Master Global Finance qualifiziert dich für anspruchsvolle Aufgaben in der Finanzwelt. Hier lernst du, Risiken und Chancen auf globalen Märkten zu bewerten, innovative Finanzstrategien zu entwickeln und nachhaltige Entscheidungen zu treffen, die Unternehmen auf Erfolgskurs bringen.
Dieser englische Global Finance Studiengang geht weit ü klassische Finanzthemen hinaus. Du beschäftigst dich mit internationalen Kapitalflüssen, den Auswirkungen geopolitischer Entwicklungen auf Finanzsysteme und der Rolle moderner Technologien wie Blockchain und Big Data im Finanzsektor. Durch praxisnahe Projekte und internationale Case Studies erhältst du Einblicke in die Herausforderungen globaler Märkte und trainierst die Fähigkeiten, die in der Finanzbranche gefragt sind.
Mit einem Master in Global Finance stehen dir spannende Karrieren offen – ob im Investmentbanking, in multinationalen Unternehmen oder bei globalen Beratungsfirmen. Dieses Studium gibt dir die Expertise, komplexe Finanzsysteme zu durchdringen und zukunftsweisende Entscheidungen zu treffen. Setze jetzt auf eine Ausbildung, die dir den Weg in die internationale Finanzelite ebnet!

Lerninhalte
Integrative Case Studies
3
ECTS
- Focused review of the curriculum content
- Pre-assessment quiz/ content area assessment as a benchmark for students’ status quo
- Guide and Strategic Plan to Case Study Analysis
- Writing a proper Case Study Analysis report
- Developing proper answers to Case questions, applying the relevant theoretical knowledge and frameworks
- In-depth Case Study Analysis with focus on all subject areas of the curriculum
- In-depth Case Study Analysis with a special focus on Strategic Management
Integrative Case Studies
3
ECTS
- Focused review of the curriculum content
- Pre-assessment quiz/ content area assessment as a benchmark for students’ status quo
- Guide and Strategic Plan to Case Study Analysis
- Writing a proper Case Study Analysis report
- Developing proper answers to Case questions, applying the relevant theoretical knowledge and frameworks
- In-depth Case Study Analysis with focus on all subject areas of the curriculum
- In-depth Case Study Analysis with a special focus on Strategic Management
Portfolio/Asset Management
3
ECTS
- Return measurement: Geometric and Arithmetic
- Systematic vs. Unsystematic Risk: Diversification Risk: Standard Deviation; Semi-variance; Correlation; VaR
- Balancing risk and reward
- Market prices of risk: CAPM, market beta, and factor models
- Risk-adjusted returns: e.g., Sharpe, Treynor, Jensen’s Alpha, Sortino, Calmar, Information Ratio
- Risk models: liquidity risk, credit risk, factor models
- Performance measurement and attribution
- Asset Management industry and fund types: pension funds, mutual funds, hedge funds, ETFs, closed-end funds, venture capital and private equity
Portfolio/Asset Management
3
ECTS
- Return measurement: Geometric and Arithmetic
- Systematic vs. Unsystematic Risk: Diversification Risk: Standard Deviation; Semi-variance; Correlation; VaR
- Balancing risk and reward
- Market prices of risk: CAPM, market beta, and factor models
- Risk-adjusted returns: e.g., Sharpe, Treynor, Jensen’s Alpha, Sortino, Calmar, Information Ratio
- Risk models: liquidity risk, credit risk, factor models
- Performance measurement and attribution
- Asset Management industry and fund types: pension funds, mutual funds, hedge funds, ETFs, closed-end funds, venture capital and private equity
Fixed Income Securities
3
ECTS
- Fixed income instruments
- Term structures of rates and yields
- How are bonds traded?
- Fixed-income risk: Duration and Convexity
- Corporate bonds: Credit risk
- Fixed income indexes
- Yield curve strategies
- Interest rate scenario analysis
- Credit strategies
Fixed Income Securities
3
ECTS
- Fixed income instruments
- Term structures of rates and yields
- How are bonds traded?
- Fixed-income risk: Duration and Convexity
- Corporate bonds: Credit risk
- Fixed income indexes
- Yield curve strategies
- Interest rate scenario analysis
- Credit strategies
Business Valuation
3
ECTS
- Basics on business valuation
- Valuators and analysts, professional valuation companies
- Functions and purposes of business valuation
- Process of business valuation, business valuation standards
- Valuation methods
- Earnings-based valuation methods
- Cash-Flow-based valuation methods (flow to equity, free cash flow, total cash flow and adjusted present value)
- Market-based valuation methods (multiples)
- Business valuation and taxes
- Preparing the valuation report
Business Valuation
3
ECTS
- Basics on business valuation
- Valuators and analysts, professional valuation companies
- Functions and purposes of business valuation
- Process of business valuation, business valuation standards
- Valuation methods
- Earnings-based valuation methods
- Cash-Flow-based valuation methods (flow to equity, free cash flow, total cash flow and adjusted present value)
- Market-based valuation methods (multiples)
- Business valuation and taxes
- Preparing the valuation report
International Economics
3
ECTS
- The global economy
- Globalization and income
- Globalization and international trade
- Trade and comparative advantage
- David Ricardo’s theory of comparative advantage
- Modern trade theory: Heckscher-Ohlin and imperfect competition models
- Trade barriers and trade policy
- Firm location, distance and transport costs
- Firm location, distance and transport costs (multinationals)
- Exchange rates
- Currency crises and exchange rate policy
- Gains from capital market integration
- Financial crises, firms and the open economy
International Economics
3
ECTS
- The global economy
- Globalization and income
- Globalization and international trade
- Trade and comparative advantage
- David Ricardo’s theory of comparative advantage
- Modern trade theory: Heckscher-Ohlin and imperfect competition models
- Trade barriers and trade policy
- Firm location, distance and transport costs
- Firm location, distance and transport costs (multinationals)
- Exchange rates
- Currency crises and exchange rate policy
- Gains from capital market integration
- Financial crises, firms and the open economy
Empirical Analytics for Finance
3
ECTS
- Brief review of Probability theory and Statistics
- Linear regression with one regressor
- Linear regression with single regressor–hypothesis tests and confidence intervals
- Multiple regression
- Non-linear regression functions
- Regression with Panel Data
- Regression with Binary independent variable
- Time series regression and forecasting
Empirical Analytics for Finance
3
ECTS
- Brief review of Probability theory and Statistics
- Linear regression with one regressor
- Linear regression with single regressor–hypothesis tests and confidence intervals
- Multiple regression
- Non-linear regression functions
- Regression with Panel Data
- Regression with Binary independent variable
- Time series regression and forecasting
Risk Management in Capital Markets
3
ECTS
- Performance Criteria for Risk Management
- Process and Framework for Managing Risk
- No-arbitrage concept in international financial markets
- Nature of Derivatives (Forwards, Futures, Options, Swaps)
- Valuation and use of forwards
- Marking-to-Market mechanism with futures
- Valuation of options: Put-Call-Parity, Binomial-Model, Black-Scholes-Model
- Hedging currency exchange risk using derivatives
Risk Management in Capital Markets
3
ECTS
- Performance Criteria for Risk Management
- Process and Framework for Managing Risk
- No-arbitrage concept in international financial markets
- Nature of Derivatives (Forwards, Futures, Options, Swaps)
- Valuation and use of forwards
- Marking-to-Market mechanism with futures
- Valuation of options: Put-Call-Parity, Binomial-Model, Black-Scholes-Model
- Hedging currency exchange risk using derivatives
Advanced Financial Analysis
3
ECTS
- Cash flows in the context of established valuation models (e.g., dividend discount model, DCF model and other present value-based valuation concepts)
- Fundamentals and differences between accrual accounting and cash accounting
- In-depth understanding of accrual accounting: cash inflows and cash outflows versus assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses; revenue and expense recognition principles; year-end adjustments
- Historical cost concept versus fair value concept
- Cash effects of specific assets and liabilities (CAPEX, working capital, deferred taxes, pension liabilities)
- Bridging the gap between accrual and cash accounting: statement of cash flows (information value; distinguishing between operating cash flows, cash flows from investing activities and cash flows from financing activities; indirect and direct methods of calculating cash flows
- Preparing forecast financial statements (including a forecast statement of cash flows
- Predicting cash flows from the business as a whole: Flow to Equity and Free Cash Flow
- Determine cash flows from future investments/assets (growth)
- Relevance of cash flow prognosis in insolvency proceedings.
Advanced Financial Analysis
3
ECTS
- Cash flows in the context of established valuation models (e.g., dividend discount model, DCF model and other present value-based valuation concepts)
- Fundamentals and differences between accrual accounting and cash accounting
- In-depth understanding of accrual accounting: cash inflows and cash outflows versus assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses; revenue and expense recognition principles; year-end adjustments
- Historical cost concept versus fair value concept
- Cash effects of specific assets and liabilities (CAPEX, working capital, deferred taxes, pension liabilities)
- Bridging the gap between accrual and cash accounting: statement of cash flows (information value; distinguishing between operating cash flows, cash flows from investing activities and cash flows from financing activities; indirect and direct methods of calculating cash flows
- Preparing forecast financial statements (including a forecast statement of cash flows
- Predicting cash flows from the business as a whole: Flow to Equity and Free Cash Flow
- Determine cash flows from future investments/assets (growth)
- Relevance of cash flow prognosis in insolvency proceedings.
FINTECHs & Digital Finance
3
ECTS
- Evolution of the current Fintech landscape, impacts on the financial services industry
- Different Fintech business models
- Enablers of Fintech innovations (5G networks, cloud computing, Big Data and analytics, artificial intelligence, Blockchain and cryptocurrencies)
- Fintech innovations and disruptions in different areas of the financial services industry
- Robo-Advisory and its applications
- Success factors and recent failures of Fintechs
- Future development and challenges of Fintechs
FINTECHs & Digital Finance
3
ECTS
- Evolution of the current Fintech landscape, impacts on the financial services industry
- Different Fintech business models
- Enablers of Fintech innovations (5G networks, cloud computing, Big Data and analytics, artificial intelligence, Blockchain and cryptocurrencies)
- Fintech innovations and disruptions in different areas of the financial services industry
- Robo-Advisory and its applications
- Success factors and recent failures of Fintechs
- Future development and challenges of Fintechs
Behavioural Finance
3
ECTS
- Traditional versus Behavioural Finance
- Revisiting EMH
- Anomalies in the market
- Prospect and other theories in Finance
- Biases including herding, aversion, perception, amongst others.
- Reflective Reasoning and the illusion of control
- Theories and tools to alleviate behavioural issues in financial decision making
Behavioural Finance
3
ECTS
- Traditional versus Behavioural Finance
- Revisiting EMH
- Anomalies in the market
- Prospect and other theories in Finance
- Biases including herding, aversion, perception, amongst others.
- Reflective Reasoning and the illusion of control
- Theories and tools to alleviate behavioural issues in financial decision making
Applied M&A & Restructuring
3
ECTS
- Corporate strategy evaluation and development of strategic options
- Emergent and prescriptive approaches
- Gap closing strategies
- Buy strategies: Mergers and Acquisitions
- Build strategies: Strategic renewal, organic corporate development strategies
- Ally strategies
Applied M&A & Restructuring
3
ECTS
- Corporate strategy evaluation and development of strategic options
- Emergent and prescriptive approaches
- Gap closing strategies
- Buy strategies: Mergers and Acquisitions
- Build strategies: Strategic renewal, organic corporate development strategies
- Ally strategies
International Investments
3
ECTS
- World trade and international monetary system
- Treasury management of international transactions
- Cross border capital budgeting
- Corporate governance and international market for corporate control
International Investments
3
ECTS
- World trade and international monetary system
- Treasury management of international transactions
- Cross border capital budgeting
- Corporate governance and international market for corporate control
Sustainability & Biodiversity in Finance
3
ECTS
- Ethics in Finance
- Impact Investing
- Biodiversity Finance
- Socially Responsible Investments (SRI)
- Sustainable Investments
- Developments/Innovations in Sustainable Finance
Sustainability & Biodiversity in Finance
3
ECTS
- Ethics in Finance
- Impact Investing
- Biodiversity Finance
- Socially Responsible Investments (SRI)
- Sustainable Investments
- Developments/Innovations in Sustainable Finance
International Financial Accounting
3
ECTS
- Fundamentals of accounting
- Fundamentals of financial accounting
- Property, plant and equipment
- Intangible assets
- Financial instruments
- Inventories and Receivables
- Provision, Current and non-current liabilities
- Revenue recognition
- Superordinate standards
International Financial Accounting
3
ECTS
- Fundamentals of accounting
- Fundamentals of financial accounting
- Property, plant and equipment
- Intangible assets
- Financial instruments
- Inventories and Receivables
- Provision, Current and non-current liabilities
- Revenue recognition
- Superordinate standards
Management Accounting
3
ECTS
- Managerial accounting and global business environment
- Cost term, terms and classifications
- Systems design: Job-order costing
- Systems design: Process costing
- Cost-volume-profit relationships
- Sustainability and ethics in accounting decision making
Management Accounting
3
ECTS
- Managerial accounting and global business environment
- Cost term, terms and classifications
- Systems design: Job-order costing
- Systems design: Process costing
- Cost-volume-profit relationships
- Sustainability and ethics in accounting decision making
Global Finance
3
ECTS
- Foreign exchange and eurocurrency markets
- Managing operating exposure to currency risk
- Foreign market entry and country risk management
- Multinational capital structure and cost of capital
- Real options and cross-border investment strategy
Global Finance
3
ECTS
- Foreign exchange and eurocurrency markets
- Managing operating exposure to currency risk
- Foreign market entry and country risk management
- Multinational capital structure and cost of capital
- Real options and cross-border investment strategy
Programming & Modelling
2
ECTS
- Introduction to Python (modulisation)
- Coding in Python (data assignment/updates, data types, )
- Solving iterative problems (understanding and creating loops)
- Making decisions (understanding and creating selection statements)
- Working with structured data (strings, lists)
- Documenting
- Testing
- Debugging
Programming & Modelling
2
ECTS
- Introduction to Python (modulisation)
- Coding in Python (data assignment/updates, data types, )
- Solving iterative problems (understanding and creating loops)
- Making decisions (understanding and creating selection statements)
- Working with structured data (strings, lists)
- Documenting
- Testing
- Debugging
Business Simulation Game (finance-specific)
3
ECTS
- Market analysis
- Developing a business plan
- Capital procurement (loans, venture capital)
- Human resource planning and capacity utilisation
- Business valuation
- Fundamentals of investment appraisal
- Fundamentals of internal and external accounting
Business Simulation Game (finance-specific)
3
ECTS
- Market analysis
- Developing a business plan
- Capital procurement (loans, venture capital)
- Human resource planning and capacity utilisation
- Business valuation
- Fundamentals of investment appraisal
- Fundamentals of internal and external accounting
Financial Fraud and Ethics
2
ECTS
- Financial fraud and its manifestations
- Ethics in finance
- Alternative Banking Models like those of Triodos and GLS Banks
- Alternative business models like those of KIVA and BOVESPA
- Alternatives to growth models
- Alternative investment products like Social Impact Bonds
- Impact Finance and Micro Finance
- Understanding the alternative Indices and their shortcomings
- Rating Agencies and soft factor scores.
Financial Fraud and Ethics
2
ECTS
- Financial fraud and its manifestations
- Ethics in finance
- Alternative Banking Models like those of Triodos and GLS Banks
- Alternative business models like those of KIVA and BOVESPA
- Alternatives to growth models
- Alternative investment products like Social Impact Bonds
- Impact Finance and Micro Finance
- Understanding the alternative Indices and their shortcomings
- Rating Agencies and soft factor scores.
Internship or Study Abroad
10
ECTS
You can choose between an internship (lasting at least eight weeks) or a semester abroad at one of our partner universities.
Internship or Study Abroad
10
ECTS
You can choose between an internship (lasting at least eight weeks) or a semester abroad at one of our partner universities.
Master Thesis
18
ECTS
During your 4th semester you are working on your Master thesis. You have 19 weeks to complete your thesis and the subject is freely selectable. A supervisor from will support you and you can write the thesis in collaboration with a company as well. Or you can write your thesis in connection with a stay abroad.
Master Thesis
18
ECTS
During your 4th semester you are working on your Master thesis. You have 19 weeks to complete your thesis and the subject is freely selectable. A supervisor from will support you and you can write the thesis in collaboration with a company as well. Or you can write your thesis in connection with a stay abroad.
Integrative Case Studies
3
ECTS
- Focused review of the curriculum content
- Pre-assessment quiz/ content area assessment as benchmark for students’ status quo
- Guide and Strategic Plan to Case Study Analysis
- Writing a proper Case Study Analysis report
- Developing proper answers to Case questions, applying the relevant theoretical knowledge and frameworks
- In-depth Case Study Analysis with focus all subject areas of the curriculum
- In-depth Case Study Analysis with special focus on Strategic Management
Integrative Case Studies
3
ECTS
- Focused review of the curriculum content
- Pre-assessment quiz/ content area assessment as benchmark for students’ status quo
- Guide and Strategic Plan to Case Study Analysis
- Writing a proper Case Study Analysis report
- Developing proper answers to Case questions, applying the relevant theoretical knowledge and frameworks
- In-depth Case Study Analysis with focus all subject areas of the curriculum
- In-depth Case Study Analysis with special focus on Strategic Management
Venture Lab
4
ECTS
- Discovering and evaluating entrepreneurial opportunities
- Developing business ideas from opportunities (e.g. based on using Design Thinking, Personas and User Stories).
- Feasibility analysis of business ideas<
- Transferring the idea into a Business Model
- Business Model and its building blocks (value proposition, customers segments, channels, customer relationships, revenue model, key partners, key activities, key resources, cost structure)
- Business Plan: Introduction, Sample Case and General Outline
- Developing the details of the business plan
- Finding sources of financing: Business angels; Private equity; Start up financing; Venture capital investors<
- Preparing a pitch deck for successfully presenting the new venture business plan
Venture Lab
4
ECTS
- Discovering and evaluating entrepreneurial opportunities
- Developing business ideas from opportunities (e.g. based on using Design Thinking, Personas and User Stories).
- Feasibility analysis of business ideas<
- Transferring the idea into a Business Model
- Business Model and its building blocks (value proposition, customers segments, channels, customer relationships, revenue model, key partners, key activities, key resources, cost structure)
- Business Plan: Introduction, Sample Case and General Outline
- Developing the details of the business plan
- Finding sources of financing: Business angels; Private equity; Start up financing; Venture capital investors<
- Preparing a pitch deck for successfully presenting the new venture business plan
Business Simulation Game
3
ECTS
In a business simulation game participants have to manage their own virtual company which operates in the same market as other participant-operated competitors. This involves making typical management decisions in realistic environments. Beside the deepening and active examination of subject-specific knowledge the simulation games also include the team environment, where interaction, communication and prioritization are of paramount importance. Participants learn how to manage risk and uncertainty while time is limited and information constrained. Group-reflections help to take over different perspectives and to discuss pros and cons of content- as well as behavior-related actions.
Business Simulation Game
3
ECTS
In a business simulation game participants have to manage their own virtual company which operates in the same market as other participant-operated competitors. This involves making typical management decisions in realistic environments. Beside the deepening and active examination of subject-specific knowledge the simulation games also include the team environment, where interaction, communication and prioritization are of paramount importance. Participants learn how to manage risk and uncertainty while time is limited and information constrained. Group-reflections help to take over different perspectives and to discuss pros and cons of content- as well as behavior-related actions.
Interdisciplinary Elective
3
ECTS
By choosing Interdisciplinary Electives in the second and third semester you can personalize your degree course and extend your management knowledge. An interdisciplinary elective is an elective from another discipline than your own specialization.
Interdisciplinary Elective
3
ECTS
By choosing Interdisciplinary Electives in the second and third semester you can personalize your degree course and extend your management knowledge. An interdisciplinary elective is an elective from another discipline than your own specialization.
Business Elective
3
ECTS
A business elective is a business or management-related elective course.By choosing Business Electives in the second and third semester you can personalize your degree course and extend your management knowledge.
Business Elective
3
ECTS
A business elective is a business or management-related elective course.By choosing Business Electives in the second and third semester you can personalize your degree course and extend your management knowledge.
Value Based Management
3
ECTS
- Value maximization and corporate objectives, shareholder value and stakeholder value approach
- Financial measurement of corporate strategies and competitive advantage: the principles
- Shortcomings of traditional profitability ratios for a value-based management
- Economic Value Added, Cash Value Added
- Identifying the drivers of value creation and investment decision-making
- Management compensation and incentives for value creation
Value Based Management
3
ECTS
- Value maximization and corporate objectives, shareholder value and stakeholder value approach
- Financial measurement of corporate strategies and competitive advantage: the principles
- Shortcomings of traditional profitability ratios for a value-based management
- Economic Value Added, Cash Value Added
- Identifying the drivers of value creation and investment decision-making
- Management compensation and incentives for value creation
Business Project
6
ECTS
The overall objective of this course is to provide students with possibility of applying their business knowledge on concrete business situation, related to the field of their specialization.
By the end of the module students should be able to:
- Define project goals for the “client”.
- Work under the set timeframe and agreed project scope.
- Cooperate in the international project teams.
- Evaluate markets/ industries/ competitive landscapes.
- Develop possible strategic directions for the “client” business.
- Formulate recommendations.
Business Project
6
ECTS
The overall objective of this course is to provide students with possibility of applying their business knowledge on concrete business situation, related to the field of their specialization.
By the end of the module students should be able to:
- Define project goals for the “client”.
- Work under the set timeframe and agreed project scope.
- Cooperate in the international project teams.
- Evaluate markets/ industries/ competitive landscapes.
- Develop possible strategic directions for the “client” business.
- Formulate recommendations.
Corporate Governance
3
ECTS
- Historical developments around the world
- Directors and board structures in different parts of the world
- Family business governance
- Role of institutional investors
- Corporate governance in mergers and acquisitions
- Socially responsible investments
- Corporate governance in different regions
Corporate Governance
3
ECTS
- Historical developments around the world
- Directors and board structures in different parts of the world
- Family business governance
- Role of institutional investors
- Corporate governance in mergers and acquisitions
- Socially responsible investments
- Corporate governance in different regions
International Project Management
2
ECTS
- Social competence: Communication, motivation, groups and team structures, leadership, conflict management
- Methodological competence: Structural aspects, time management, cost management, human resource management, creativity and problem solving
- Organisational competence: Quality management, documentation, risk management, project start and closure
International Project Management
2
ECTS
- Social competence: Communication, motivation, groups and team structures, leadership, conflict management
- Methodological competence: Structural aspects, time management, cost management, human resource management, creativity and problem solving
- Organisational competence: Quality management, documentation, risk management, project start and closure
Sustainable Supply Chain Management
3
ECTS
- Defining the state of a sustainable supply chain based on actual trends
- Discussion of various theoretical concepts (e.g. Stakeholder Theory, Slack Resource Theory) and their implications for sustainable supply chain management
- Defining a “New Normal” of how to do business (e.g. circular economy, regenerative business models, carbon literacy training)
- Sustainable Marketing (definition, Green Marketing Strategy Mix, Green Washing and Sustainable Consumer Buying Behaviour)
- Sustainable Procurement (definition, Sustainable Procurement Process Model with a focus on sustainable supplier relationship management; new trends like circular procurement)
- Sustainable Logistics
- Sustainable Design
- Carbon Emission / Human Rights in global supply chains
Sustainable Supply Chain Management
3
ECTS
- Defining the state of a sustainable supply chain based on actual trends
- Discussion of various theoretical concepts (e.g. Stakeholder Theory, Slack Resource Theory) and their implications for sustainable supply chain management
- Defining a “New Normal” of how to do business (e.g. circular economy, regenerative business models, carbon literacy training)
- Sustainable Marketing (definition, Green Marketing Strategy Mix, Green Washing and Sustainable Consumer Buying Behaviour)
- Sustainable Procurement (definition, Sustainable Procurement Process Model with a focus on sustainable supplier relationship management; new trends like circular procurement)
- Sustainable Logistics
- Sustainable Design
- Carbon Emission / Human Rights in global supply chains
Corporate Social Responsibility
3
ECTS
- Cornerstones of sustainable management
- CSR as management approach
- Practical approaches of organizational effectiveness
- Tools for CSR implementation
- CSR and financial performance
- Life cycle assessment
Corporate Social Responsibility
3
ECTS
- Cornerstones of sustainable management
- CSR as management approach
- Practical approaches of organizational effectiveness
- Tools for CSR implementation
- CSR and financial performance
- Life cycle assessment
Language & Communication Skills
2
ECTS
The “Scholarly Writing and Analysis” course is offered for German native speakers. German as a foreign language is offered as an obligatory course for Non-native German speakers.
Language & Communication Skills
2
ECTS
The “Scholarly Writing and Analysis” course is offered for German native speakers. German as a foreign language is offered as an obligatory course for Non-native German speakers.
Innovation Management & Digital Transformation
3
ECTS
- Diagnosing the change context: diffusion and dynamics of innovation
- Sources & types of innovation
- Product/service, process & business model innovation
- Individual and corporate creativity
- Strategic innovation management & the innovation process incl. New Product Development (NPD)
- Introduction to digitalization, digital age & digital divide
- Digital drivers & disruptive forces
- Technological drivers of digital transformation
- Socio-technological change associated with the adoption of the mentioned drivers
- Introduction to the digital organization & digital business models
- Impact of digitalization on the value chain (Industry 4.0)
- Digitalization-related innovation theories & technology management
- Digitalization leadership & organisational transformation concepts
- Change management & transformational leadership
- Agility and VUCA world
- SCRUM and Design Thinking
Innovation Management & Digital Transformation
3
ECTS
- Diagnosing the change context: diffusion and dynamics of innovation
- Sources & types of innovation
- Product/service, process & business model innovation
- Individual and corporate creativity
- Strategic innovation management & the innovation process incl. New Product Development (NPD)
- Introduction to digitalization, digital age & digital divide
- Digital drivers & disruptive forces
- Technological drivers of digital transformation
- Socio-technological change associated with the adoption of the mentioned drivers
- Introduction to the digital organization & digital business models
- Impact of digitalization on the value chain (Industry 4.0)
- Digitalization-related innovation theories & technology management
- Digitalization leadership & organisational transformation concepts
- Change management & transformational leadership
- Agility and VUCA world
- SCRUM and Design Thinking
Strategic Analysis & Management
3
ECTS
- Strategy making process and strategic reasoning: cognitive process of strategy
creation through the prism of logic and intuition - Setting strategic purpose in the context of responsible stakeholder management
- Advanced external environment analysis: markets, industries and competitive
landscapes in static and dynamic perspective in the domestic and international
context - Diagnosing and managing strategic capability through national borders over time
- Cultural and institutional context of strategic management: concepts, frameworks
and analytical tools - Generic and interactive business strategies, inside-out and outside-in perspective on
achieving and sustaining competitive advantage internationally - Network-level strategies
- Corporate development and configuration: strategic options and portfolio matrices
- Strategy formation
- Strategic change and corporate restructuring
- Strategic renewal
- Strategy evaluation and strategic controls: tools and methods
- Organizing for success
Strategic Analysis & Management
3
ECTS
- Strategy making process and strategic reasoning: cognitive process of strategy
creation through the prism of logic and intuition - Setting strategic purpose in the context of responsible stakeholder management
- Advanced external environment analysis: markets, industries and competitive
landscapes in static and dynamic perspective in the domestic and international
context - Diagnosing and managing strategic capability through national borders over time
- Cultural and institutional context of strategic management: concepts, frameworks
and analytical tools - Generic and interactive business strategies, inside-out and outside-in perspective on
achieving and sustaining competitive advantage internationally - Network-level strategies
- Corporate development and configuration: strategic options and portfolio matrices
- Strategy formation
- Strategic change and corporate restructuring
- Strategic renewal
- Strategy evaluation and strategic controls: tools and methods
- Organizing for success
Empirical Research Methods
3
ECTS
- Development of a research question
- Primary vs. secondary data
- Steps of research process
- Research designs
- Quantitative and qualitative data
- Structured methods of data collection: questionnaire and structured interview
- Un- and semi-structured methods: qualitative interview and focus group
- Quantitative and qualitative content analysis
- Ethical considerations of data collection
- Sampling
- Data analysis using statistical software programs (SPSS)
- Univariate analysis, bivariate analysis (crosstab and correlation), multiple linear regression
- Writing a research report – structural and other formal requirements
Empirical Research Methods
3
ECTS
- Development of a research question
- Primary vs. secondary data
- Steps of research process
- Research designs
- Quantitative and qualitative data
- Structured methods of data collection: questionnaire and structured interview
- Un- and semi-structured methods: qualitative interview and focus group
- Quantitative and qualitative content analysis
- Ethical considerations of data collection
- Sampling
- Data analysis using statistical software programs (SPSS)
- Univariate analysis, bivariate analysis (crosstab and correlation), multiple linear regression
- Writing a research report – structural and other formal requirements
Business Economics
3
ECTS
- Analysis of demand, supply, and market equilibrium
- Theory of consumer choice
- Theory of the firm, production and cost analysis
- Market structures: perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition, oligopoly, contestable markets
- Game theory
- Pricing strategies
- Factor markets, labor economics
- Economics of information
- Industrial organization
- Limitations of markets and interventions by the government
- Econometric techniques related to these topics
Business Economics
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ECTS
- Analysis of demand, supply, and market equilibrium
- Theory of consumer choice
- Theory of the firm, production and cost analysis
- Market structures: perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition, oligopoly, contestable markets
- Game theory
- Pricing strategies
- Factor markets, labor economics
- Economics of information
- Industrial organization
- Limitations of markets and interventions by the government
- Econometric techniques related to these topics
Warum UNIVERSITY?
Dein Weg zur
Der Einstieg in dein Master-Studium an der University of Applied Sciences ist so individuell wie du selbst – und dabei unkompliziert gestaltet. Mit unserem benutzerfreundlichen Online-Bewerbungsverfahren kannst du dich bequem von ü aus bewerben, ganz ohne Numerus Clausus.
Anstatt von starren Zugangsvoraussetzungen erwartet dich bei uns ein persönliches Auswahlverfahren, das deine ä und Potenziale in den Mittelpunkt stellt. Egal, ob du dich für ein duales, berufsbegleitendes oder Vollzeit-Studium entscheidest, die University bietet dir die optimale Verbindung von Theorie und Praxis.

Zulassungsvoraussetzungen
Die Zugangsvoraussetzungen für dein Master-Studium an der University of Applied Sciences variieren je nach Studiengang .
Deadlines
Die Bewerbungsfrist ist Գä offen, selbst vor deinem Abitur. Für duale Studiengänge solltest du ausreichend Vorlaufzeit einplanen, damit wir deinen passenden Praxispartner finden können. Der Studienstart ist flexibel: zum Wintersemester oder, bei ausgewählten Programmen, auch zum Sommersemester. Eine ڰüپ Bewerbung ist besonders wichtig, um begrenzte Studienplätze zu sichern und eventuell notwendige Visa rechtzeitig zu beantragen.
Finanzierung
Ein duales oder berufsbegleitendes Studium wird oft durch den Praxispartner finanziert, der zugleich eine wertvolle berufliche Begleitung bietet. Ein Vollzeitstudium lässt sich hingegen durch zahlreiche ööٱ wie ö oder Stipendien individuell gestalten, um dir eine optimale Verbindung von persönlicher Entwicklung und akademischer Zukunft zu ermöglichen.
Maximal Praxisah
Durch unseren Ansatz, Theorie und Praxis zu verbinden, kannst du während deinem Master-Studium dein erlerntes Wissen direkt anwenden und wertvolle Einblicke in die reale Arbeitswelt gewinnen.
Business Projects
Im Rahmen der Business Projects an der International Business School haben Studierende die Möglichkeit, gemeinsam mit renommierten Unternehmen an äٲԲ Projekten zu arbeiten. Diese praxisorientierte Lehrform verbindet theoretisches Wissen mit konkreten wirtschaftlichen Fragestellungen und gewährt tiefe Einblicke in berufliche Abläufe.
Unternehmenskooperation
Dank eines Netzwerks von ü 1.300 etablierten Unternehmen aus diversen Branchen profitieren Studierende von exklusiven Einblicken in die Arbeitswelt. Diese Kooperationen eröffnen nicht nur spannende Perspektiven, sondern fördern auch die Entwicklung wichtiger Kontakte und bieten nachhaltige Karrieremöglichkeiten.
Praktikum/Berufserfahrung
Ob in Form von Pflichtpraktika, die fester Bestandteil vieler Studiengänge sind, oder durch die Integration von Berufserfahrung in duale und berufsbegleitende Programme: Du kannst dein Fachwissen direkt in der realen Arbeitswelt anwenden.
WIE FINDE ICH MEINEN PERFEKTEN KARRIEREWEG?
Der Career Service und das Talent Development der unterstützen dich dabei, dein ideales Partnerunternehmen zu finden. Mit 1:1-Coachings, Workshops und einem breiten Netzwerk an Unternehmenspartnern begleiten wir dich ü deine gesamte Studienzeit hinweg. Gemeinsam entwickeln wir eine Strategie, die zu deinen ä und Karrierezielen passt.

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FAQ: Die wichtigsten Fragen zum Masterstudium Global Finance
Hier findest du Antworten auf alle wichtigen Fragen rund um dein Masterstudium in Global Finance. Solltest du weitere Fragen haben, kannst du uns jederzeit gerne kontaktieren.
Was ist Global Finance?
Global Finance beschäftigt sich mit der Verwaltung und Steuerung von Finanzströmen in einem internationalen Umfeld. Es umfasst wirtschaftliche, politische und regulatorische Aspekte, die Unternehmen, Banken und Investoren bei grenzüschreitenden Finanzentscheidungen beeinflussen.
- Internationale Finanzmärkte: Analyse globaler Kapitalmärkte, Währungswechselkurse und deren Auswirkungen auf Investitionen und Unternehmen.
- Risikomanagement und Finanzstrategie: Identifikation und Steuerung finanzieller Risiken, wie Währungsrisiken, Zinsänderungen oder geopolitische Einflüsse.
- Internationale Investitionen und Unternehmensfinanzierung: Strategien zur Kapitalbeschaffung, Direktinvestitionen und Finanzplanung für multinationale Unternehmen.
- Regulatorische Rahmenbedingungen und Compliance: Verständnis globaler Finanzregulierungen, Steuergesetze und ethischer Standards im Finanzsektor.
- Digitale Finanztechnologien (FinTech): Einfluss neuer Technologien wie Blockchain, Kryptowährungen und digitale Zahlungsmethoden auf den globalen Finanzmarkt.
Warum lohnt sich ein Master in Global Finance?
Ein Master in Global Finance bereitet dich auf eine internationale Karriere im Finanzsektor vor. Mit einem globalen Fokus auf Finanzstrategie und -management kannst du in Banken, multinationalen Unternehmen oder Beratungsfirmen tätig werden.
Wie lange dauert das Masterstudium?
Das Masterstudium in Global Finance dauert in der Regel 4 Semester (2 Jahre) und endet mit dem Master of Science (M.Sc.).
Gibt es einen NC?
In der Regel gibt es für den Global Finance Master-Studiengang keinen Numerus Clausus (NC). Die Zulassung erfolgt auf Grundlage deines Bachelorabschlusses.
Was sind die Voraussetzungen für den Master in Global Finance?
Bewerber:innen benötigen einen anerkannten Bachelorabschluss in Betriebswirtschaft, Finanzen oder einem verwandten Fach. Gute Englischkenntnisse sind erforderlich, da das Studium auf Englisch durchgeführt wird.
Wie läuft das Global Finance Masterstudium ab?
Der Master in Global Finance (M.Sc.) kombiniert theoretische Vorlesungen mit praxisnahen Projekten und Fallstudien. Studierende arbeiten an internationalen Finanzprojekten und erhalten Einblicke in die Arbeit mit globalen Finanzinstitutionen.
Wo kann ich den Master in Global Finance studieren?
Global Finance im Master kannst du an unserem Standort in ö studieren.
Was lernt man im Master Global Finance? Was sind die Studieninhalte?
Im Masterstudium Global Finance lernst du Finanzanalyse, internationale Rechnungslegung, Portfoliomanagement, Finanztechnologien (FinTech), Risikomanagement und nachhaltige Finanzstrategien.
Wie viel verdient man nach dem Masterstudium?
Absolvent:innen verdienen in der Regel zwischen 50.000 und 80.000 Euro pro Jahr, abhängig von der Branche und der Position.
Kann ich auch ohne wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Bachelorabschluss studieren?
Ein Masterstudium erfordert in der Regel einen abgeschlossenen Bachelorabschluss. Unter bestimmten Bedingungen kann eine Zulassung ü berufliche Qualifikationen erfolgen.
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