Finance (M.Sc.)
The M.Sc. in Finance offers the opportunity to deepen your knowledge in finance. It is intended for students with an undergraduate degree in business, economics, management or related areas - especially with an international degree or international orientation - who have a strong interest in finance and wish to pursue a career in this area.
The programme is designed to individually respond to the preferences and priorities of students in the area of Finance in the best possible way. You individually select modules from the Finance and Accounting curriculum. Besides core Finance and Accounting topics, you have the opportunity to complement your focus in this area by further electives in innovative areas of digital, behavioural and sustainable finance. The study programme is rounded off by electives from a variety of modules in areas such as Economics, Management and Philosophy.
Overview
| Form of study | Full-time |
|---|---|
| Duration of study | 3 semesters |
| Teaching language: | English |
| Degree | Master of Science |
| ECTS | 90 |
| Intake | Each Winter and each Summer term |
| Application deadline | 1st of February - 15th of April (winter intake) 1st of September - 15th of November (summer intake) |
Career prospects
Career Paths after Graduation
A Master's degree in Finance (M.Sc.) at Hochschule Schmalkalden provides the foundation for a successful international career in advanced specialist roles and executive leadership positions within the global financial sector. Depending on the chosen specializations and elective courses, a wide range of high-level professional fields are open to you. Typical positions for our Master's graduates include:
| Field of Expertise | Typical Job Titles |
|---|---|
| Corporate Finance & Treasury | Senior Financial Analyst • Corporate Treasurer • M&A Manager • Financial Controller |
| Banking & Asset Management | Investment Banker • Portfolio Manager • Asset Manager • Risk Capital Analyst |
| Risk Management & Quantitative Analysis | Financial Risk Manager (FRM) • Quantitative Analyst • Compliance Officer |
| Financial Consulting & Audit | Senior Financial Consultant • Transaction Advisory Specialist • Senior Auditor |
Industries and Top Employers (Selection)
Our alumni data from LinkedIn shows that graduates (M.Sc.) are exceptionally well-equipped to manage complex financial strategies – joining multinational corporations, leading financial institutions, central banks, and major consultancy firms.
- Banking & Central Banks: European Central Bank (ECB), Deutsche Bundesbank, Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, KfW Bankengruppe, as well as international commercial and investment banks.
- Financial Advisory & Audit (Big Four): KPMG, Deloitte, PwC, EY, as well as specialized international strategy and financial consultancies.
- Multinational Corporations (Finance Departments): Siemens, Bosch, BMW Group, SAP, Carl Zeiss (Jena), and other globally operating companies (Treasury and Corporate Finance units).
- Insurance, Asset Management & FinTech: Allianz, Munich Re, global asset management firms (e.g., BlackRock, DWS), and innovative fintech scale-ups.
