Study finance

The foundation for your economic understanding is laid here: You will learn how modern companies operate within global systems. The analysis of operational functions ranges from value-oriented management to the choice of the appropriate legal form. Practical exercises will enable you to solve economic problems methodically and confidently.

You will master the mathematical tools that are essential for making precise financial decisions. With a focus on analysis and linear algebra, you will learn to mathematically model and interpret economic issues. Whether optimization problems or systems of equations - you will acquire the quantitative skills that form the framework for all financial calculations during your studies.

A deep dive into the "operating system" of corporate management awaits you here. While you learn the techniques of double-entry bookkeeping, you will also deal with operational planning. From cost type to contribution margin accounting, you will prepare all the information required for efficient control.

Business activities require a secure legal framework, which you will learn about in this course. In addition to civil law (BGB), the focus is on the special features of commercial and company law. After completing the course, you will be able to confidently evaluate contracts and apply legal thinking methods to business cases.

Here you will combine the design of the internal working environment with the external market perspective. The focus is on modern methods of employee management in the digital transformation and the identification of market needs. The aim is to design the optimal marketing mix and position companies successfully in the competitive environment.

In order to understand the "big picture" of markets, you will analyze the effects of rational behavior on society in this module. Microeconomic and macroeconomic models will help you to understand pricing, government roles and global trade. This critical reflection on economic principles forms the foundation for your later financial decisions.

You will learn about the central management tools of corporate finance. From static and dynamic investment calculations to external and internal financing, you will analyze how capital is procured and used efficiently. You will acquire the skills to evaluate financing decisions under uncertainty and determine the optimal capital structure for different company phases.

The world of HGB accounting opens up to you in this module, supplemented by initial insights into international standards (IFRS). You will develop the ability to interpret annual financial statements and at the same time master the basics of tax law. This will give you a detailed understanding of the tax consequences of business decisions.

You will develop the ability not only to collect data, but also to use it strategically as a basis for decision-making. From descriptive statistics to probability calculations and inferential statistics, you will learn how to analyze complex data sets and predict trends. With these analytical tools, you will be able to make a mathematically sound assessment of risks in the financial sector.

The symbiosis of IT and mathematical optimization characterizes this subject. You will learn how ERP systems support processes and use operations research for complex planning in logistics and finance. Digital skills enable you to fully exploit efficiency potentials in a data-driven way.

In this module, you will sharpen your professional appearance and methodical skills. You will perfect your techniques in the areas of self-management, presentations and scientific work. These "soft skills" at management level are your toolbox for convincingly communicating complex specialist content and successfully leading projects to their goal in a structured manner in your later professional life.

Value-oriented management is put into practice here: you will learn how to sustainably increase the company's success using key figures such as EVA or TSR. In addition to optimizing capital structures from an ESG perspective, you will become an expert in asset classes and the psychology of behavioral finance.

The complex interplay between strategy, controlling and company law is unraveled here. You will manage companies in a value-oriented manner and use controlling instruments while taking digitalization and sustainability into account. At the same time, you will learn how to represent management decisions to stakeholders with legal certainty.

Become an expert in digital process management with SAP S/4HANA. You will map financial and logistics processes directly in the system and learn how to generate success-critical knowledge from large volumes of data. Modern reporting tools support you in preparing well-founded decisions based on data science.

You will perfect your appearance in an international environment. The focus is on business English, intercultural negotiation skills and dealing confidently with complex topics such as ESG and compliance. You will also learn how to integrate AI tools efficiently and ethically into your work processes.
At the same time, you will sharpen your profile through intensive presentation training including video analysis and learn the basics of project management. You will be able to manage teams and communicate specialist content in a foreign language in a way that is appropriate for the target audience.

Actively shape your academic success through individual coaching. Reflect on your strengths in discussions with your mentor and plan targeted career steps such as the practical phase or your Bachelor's thesis. Personal initiative is very important here in order to solve challenges professionally.

This module provides you with the tools for a picture-book academic career. From the precise research question to formal citation standards, you will learn all the necessary techniques for seminar papers and theses. This will ensure the quality and integrity of your research results.

Set individual priorities and hone your profile in a specialist area of your choice, such as marketing or controlling. In seminars and guest lectures, you will develop practical solutions and prepare yourself specifically for your career goals.

The focus here is on specialist areas at an academic level. You will analyze trends such as ESG investments or digital auditing practices and present your findings to an expert audience. Working in interdisciplinary teams will sharpen your profile at the interface of finance and law.

Understand the role of financial intermediaries in the monetary system and learn how to measure their risks. Using design thinking, you will develop innovative solutions and specialize in the specific accounting of the banking and insurance industry.

Become a pioneer for the green transformation of the financial world. You will master sustainability reporting in accordance with CSRD/ESRS and evaluate portfolio strategies based on ESG criteria. Practical case studies will show you how ethical responsibility and returns can be strategically combined.

Preparation for the global financial sector takes place here through training in international business ethics. You will discuss ethical dilemmas in simulated English-language meetings and learn how to use cultural differences in negotiation styles with confidence.

Why do people often act irrationally? In this module, you’ll analyze behavioral models that go beyond the concept of Homo Economicus. You’ll learn about psychological biases and use game theory to understand strategic interactions and the effects of incentives.

Protect companies against "financial storms" by mastering the chain from risk identification to strategic management. The focus is on financial derivatives such as futures, options and swaps, the use of which you justify convincingly to stakeholders.

Classic finance theory meets digital transformation. You will optimize portfolios according to Markowitz, measure performance using key figures such as the Sharpe ratio and delve deep into digital finance. Use cases for AI in lending and blockchain technologies are critically reflected upon here.

In this module, you will develop into an expert in the value of international groups. You will carry out company valuations using scientific methods (e.g. DCF) and master complex consolidation steps in IFRS accounting.

Choose between practical experience at home/abroad or an academic exchange at a partner university worldwide. The aim is to apply your financial knowledge directly or to sharpen your intercultural profile. Degree is completed with a detailed reflection report.

The culmination of your studies is the Bachelor's thesis. This scientifically sound work with a high degree of practical relevance enables you to independently solve complex issues in your specialist area and perfect your profile for your career entry.