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Deutsch Who this MSc in Finance fits – and what you need to bring
You will fit this full-time, English-taught programme in Frankfurt am Main if you are aiming for a high-impact role in finance and want to combine study with part-time work via the 3-Day Model. Typical profiles include: a recent bachelor’s graduate in business, economics or engineering targeting investment banking or asset management; a junior analyst or consultant with 1–2 years of experience seeking deeper quantitative training for roles in risk, M&A or markets; or a STEM graduate ready to pivot into finance and build a rigorous grounding in valuation, markets and data-driven decision-making. Expect an international cohort and teaching aligned with industry standards (e.g. Bloomberg, Python, affiliations with CFA/CAIA/GARP), ideal if you plan to begin or advance your career in Germany or the EU.
Admission requirements
Admission is selective and based on academic fit, quantitative aptitude and English proficiency.
- First university degree (bachelor or equivalent) with at least 180 ECTS, preferably in business administration, economics with a finance focus, or a related quantitative field.
- Proof of English: excellent written and spoken English; accepted certificates include IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT or equivalent.
- Valid GMAT/GRE score or the Frankfurt School Admission Test (BT Methods). This requirement cannot be waived.
- Successful admissions interview.
- Applicants with international degrees are admitted if the bachelor is recognised as equivalent to at least 180 ECTS; submit official transcripts and degree certificates in English (or with certified translation).
- No “Abitur” is required for this master’s; your qualifying degree is your undergraduate diploma.
- An application fee applies; you complete your file via the online portal and proceed through document review and interview.
Personal requirements
This is a demanding programme with applied coursework, coding and case work. Plan for a total weekly workload of roughly 40–50 hours during teaching periods, including classes on two weekdays and one Saturday, plus preparation, assignments, group projects and recruiting activities. You will succeed if you are comfortable with quantitative reasoning (statistics, econometrics, basics of optimisation), willing to sharpen your Excel/Python skills, and proactive in using terminals (Bloomberg/FactSet) for analysis. Strong self-organisation is essential: the 3-Day Model enables internships or part-time roles in Frankfurt, but only with disciplined time management, clear prioritisation and sustained effort across peak periods (exams, interviews). Solid academic English is required for finance literature, modelling documentation and team discussions; be ready to communicate complex analysis clearly and collaborate in diverse, international teams.
What will you study in the Master of Finance at Frankfurt School of Finance and Management?
You study entirely in English and earn a full Bologna-compliant MSc with 120 ECTS. The programme blends rigorous finance theory with applied analytics, coding and market practice. You choose one concentration, complete an internship or skills module, shape your profile with electives or a semester abroad, and finish with your Master’s thesis.
Finance foundations and markets: You build core literacy in financial economics and instruments, including monetary economics and the structure of financial markets. Typical coursework covers foundational finance concepts, financial statement analysis and the modelling of financial products—so you learn to translate market behaviour into quantitative insights.
Data, modelling and risk: You deepen your analytical toolkit with data analytics and machine learning in finance, Python-based workflows, and hands-on work on Bloomberg and FactSet terminals. Risk concepts are treated across market, credit and enterprise perspectives so you can assess exposures and design risk controls that align with regulation and strategy.
Corporate finance and valuation: You work on valuation, capital structure, M&A and financial intermediation. Cases and projects connect decisions inside the firm with capital market responses, preparing you for roles ranging from investment banking to corporate development and treasury.
Regulation and central banking: Selected tracks explore monetary policy, financial stability and supervision. You analyse how central banks and regulators shape market dynamics, liquidity and resilience—skills relevant for roles at public institutions and regulated financial firms.
Concentrations and electives: You choose one concentration (e.g. Corporate Finance; Capital Markets & Risk Management; Central Banking & Financial Regulation). In your final semester, you can take two specialised electives, pursue an entrepreneurship pathway, or spend a semester abroad—designed to tailor your expertise to your career target.
Practical components and thesis: A for-credit internship or skills development module brings industry exposure into your CV. The programme’s applied design includes trading simulations and case work. You conclude with a supervised Master’s thesis that demonstrates your ability to solve an advanced finance problem end to end.
Professional alignment: Partnerships with CFA Institute, CAIA and GARP support your preparation for external certifications and connect you to industry resources and networks.
How does studying in the Master of Finance work?
English-taught programme and proof of language ability
The teaching language is 100% English. The school expects strong written and spoken English, typically evidenced by standardised tests such as IELTS or TOEFL (or an equivalent). This makes the programme accessible if you have not studied in German before.
Study model and the Frankfurt campus
This is a full-time, four-semester MSc delivered in a compact 3-Day Model: classes run on two weekdays plus Saturday. The format is designed so you can combine studies with a part-time job or internship. Teaching takes place on the Frankfurt School campus in Frankfurt am Main—Germany’s financial capital, home to the European Central Bank and Deutsche Bundesbank, and one of Europe’s key hubs for banking, markets and fintech. The location offers dense employer networks and short commutes to the city’s financial district.
Learning format and personal support
Learning is applied and data-driven. You use Bloomberg and FactSet to analyse real-time markets, combine them with Python coding for analytics and simulations, and work on cases that mirror industry tasks. Career Services offer personalised support for applications, CVs and interviews—useful if you aim to enter the German or wider EU job market.
Assessments and workload
Assessments are set per module and concentration. Expect a mix aligned to the applied nature of the curriculum—quantitative tasks, case work and research culminating in your Master’s thesis. The overall workload aligns with 120 ECTS over four semesters.
Work experience alongside studies
The timetable concentration into three days facilitates relevant part-time roles or internships during term time. An internship/skills module is integrated into the curriculum, helping you build experience before graduation.
What does the Master of Finance cost?
Tuition for the two-year programme totals €44,000. In addition, there is a €100 application fee and a €600 enrolment fee. Spread across four semesters, this reflects premium pricing for an English-taught finance MSc in Germany’s main financial centre and includes access to terminals, analytics resources and career services.
Frankfurt School provides several financing options: merit- and need-based scholarships, study loans and structured payment plans. There are also programme-specific scholarships (for example, partners supporting tracks such as risk management, M&A or sustainable finance). These instruments are designed to lower upfront costs and make payments more predictable over the standard duration.
Plan for living costs in Frankfurt am Main in addition to tuition. The city is one of Germany’s pricier locations due to housing demand from finance and consulting employers. Rents near the banking district and inner districts are comparatively high, while outer neighbourhoods and shared flats can reduce monthly expenses. Budget conservatively for accommodation, health insurance, local transport and study materials.
What careers and recognition does the Master of Finance offer?
This MSc carries 120 ECTS under the Bologna framework, positioning the degree for international recognition and progression to doctoral study where applicable. The curriculum is aligned with industry certifications through partnerships with CFA Institute, CAIA and GARP, which is valuable if you plan to sit those exams.
Career outcomes are strong: for the Class of 2025, 95% secured a job within three months, with an average total starting compensation of around €70,000 per year (role, industry and location influence outcomes). Many graduates start in Germany, and Frankfurt’s employer base enables entry into both domestic and international teams.
Typical roles and fields include:
- Investment banking and M&A (analyst/associate roles across sector and product teams)
- Sales & trading, structuring, and capital markets functions
- Asset and wealth management, portfolio and risk management
- Corporate finance, treasury, financial planning and analysis in multinational firms
- Central banking, supervision and financial regulation (policy, analytics, oversight)
- Fintech, quantitative analytics and data-driven product roles
Career Services offer coaching, employer events and interview preparation tailored to first jobs in Germany and the EU. The 3-Day Model supports pre-graduation experience, which is a key hiring criterion for banks, consultancies and corporates.
Who is the Master of Finance right for – and who not?
This programme suits graduates and early professionals who want to combine strong quantitative finance with practical exposure in Europe’s banking hub. The English-language delivery and compact timetable are geared to building a market-ready profile by graduation.
- You want an English-taught finance MSc in continental Europe with 120 ECTS.
- You plan to work part-time or intern during term—enabled by the 3-Day Model.
- You aim for roles in investment banking, markets, asset management, risk or corporate finance.
- You value hands-on learning with Bloomberg/FactSet and Python in the curriculum.
- You want access to networks tied to CFA, CAIA and GARP and an active Career Services team.
There are also clear cases where another programme might fit better. Read the points below carefully before you decide.
- You prefer a German-taught programme or need German-language instruction for your studies.
- You seek minimal tuition: fees at private business schools are higher than most public universities in Germany.
- You cannot relocate to Frankfurt am Main for on-campus teaching; this is not a distance programme.
- You want a purely theoretical curriculum with little coding, terminals or applied case work.
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