WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management
Master of Science in Finance

Düsseldorf, Germany

DEGREE TYPE

MSc

DURATION

17 up to

21 months

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

* april 30, 2025: for candidates requiring a student visa: | may 31, 2025: for other candidates:

Key Summary

About : The Master of Science in Finance prepares students for advanced financial positions. The program covers critical areas such as investment analysis, corporate finance, and risk management. Students engage in hands-on projects and case studies, enhancing their practical skills and understanding of financial markets. With a typical duration of two years, this degree focuses on modern financial practices and strategies.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various career paths including financial analyst, investment banker, risk manager, and corporate finance advisor. The program equips students with the necessary tools to excel in fast-paced financial environments and achieve leadership roles in the industry.

Master in Finance Program

Fast-track your future career in finance. Whether you want to work in-house or independently, our Master in Finance will give you the knowledge and experience you need to succeed.

We want graduates with business and/or economics degrees. With a strong quantitative background and finance-related experience. To make the world go round. If that is you, we would love to meet.

There are two available tracks for the Master in Finance Program: 90 credits or 120 credits, lasting 17 or 21 months respectively.

90 credit track: Students who have completed a Bachelor’s degree with at least 210 ECTS credits can choose the 90 credit track. This track lasts 17 months and includes a one-week international capstone module. For admission to the 90-credit track (MiF, MiE), proof of study or work experience outside of Germany for at least 12 weeks is required.

120 credit track: Students who have completed a 180 ECTS credit Bachelor’s degree will join the 120 credit track lasting 21 months. This track includes a mandatory semester abroad at one of our partner universities around the world.

Year 1

Quarter 1 | Core Modules & Electives

Capital Market Theory
International Financial Reporting
Advanced Corporate Finance

Quarter 2 | Core Modules & Electives

Financial Econometrics

Quarter 3 | Core Modules & Electives

Economics of Financial Markets and its Institution

Quarter 4 | Capstone Module (for 90-Credit Track) & Electives

Capstone Module Abroad (for 90-Credit Track)

Students in the 90-credit track are required to complete a one-week capstone module.

The capstone is a one-week module abroad where students attend tailor-made lectures and visit local companies to experience international business ecosystems.

Year 2

Summer | Internship (for both 90 and 120-Credit Tracks)

You will gain valuable work experience and the opportunity to apply theory learned in class through an internship in Germany or abroad. The Career Center supports you in finding an internship position via a broad range of activities such as individual career counseling, workshops, and company presentations.

Quarter 1 - 2 | Semester Abroad (for 120-Credit Track)

The Master in Finance Program also includes a semester abroad at one of WHU's 200 partner universities worldwide. During the semester abroad, you will gain a global perspective and immerse yourself in another culture.

Quarter 3 - 4 | Thesis

The Master thesis concludes your studies, providing you the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge you have gained throughout the course of the Master Program. While writing your thesis, you will be supervised by a WHU faculty member. You may also write your thesis in collaboration with a company.