International Finance

The teaching of all seminars in English enables students to develop their understanding of the language, thereby preparing them for an international career. Teaching is provided through seminars and makes use of case studies to practice the application of theoretical knowledge in a practical setting.

First semester

• International Corporate Finance
• Econometrics
• Financial Economics
• Corporate Financial Theory and Policy
• Tutorial seminar

Second semester

• International Accounting
• Financial Risk Management *
• Management of International Asset Portfolios *
• Elective from the Master’s pool
•  Current Issues in Finance and Technology *
• Tutorial seminar

* To be chosen: 2 out of 3 courses

Third semester

• Oral examination
• The Master’s thesis
• Research seminar

• Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Business Studies from an accredited university
• Internship (at least 6 months), referring to financial topics; if not shown, an internship can be done during the third semester; in this case, the programme will be extended from three to four semesters
• At least 210 European credit points (ECTS). Applicants with 180 European credit points (ECTS) will be required to obtain the additional 30 ECTS, for example by completing a placement in the third semester (the programme will then last four semesters)
• Evidence specifically of having completed undergraduate modules in basic lectures in Capital Market Finance, Corporate Finance, Statistics
• Excellent English skills proved by TOEFL – at least iBT 83, or IELTS – at least 6.0. You do not need to provide further English certificates if you hold a GMAT.
• Letter of motivation in English
• Curriculum vitae in English

In addition, if applicable:

• Proof of work experience in the field of studies if you have worked for at least one year (showing the content and period of employment)
• A GMAT/ GMAT Focus with a score above 600 points; with a GMAT/GMAT Focus no extra English proof has to be submitted

• How to apply for this programme
• FAQs: Applying for Master degree programmes at the Department of Business and Economics

Applicants with a degree from a German university:
15.04.-15.06.
Please, apply online through the HWR Berlin application platform (S.A.M.).

Applicants with a degree from an university abroad:
15.03.-15.05.
Students with a Non-German Bachelor degree apply at uni-assist e. V.

Programmakkreditiert durch den Akkreditierungsrat

Students who acquired less than 210 European Credit Transfer System [ECTS] points in their Bachelor course must obtain the missing credit points for example by way of an integrated period of practical training, for which 30 ECTS points are awarded. This internship semester is scheduled in the third semester, after the theoretical phase and before the completion of studies. The master programme will thus last four semesters.

The content of the internship has to relate to the focus of your master studies. After enrollment you can place a request for accreditation of previous work experience or internships.

Alternatively, the missing 30 ECTS may be gained through studies abroad during your third semester. More information will be given after the start of studies upon request.

You will not have to acquire extra ECTS if your Bachelor programme was not accredited according to the ECTS point system. This generally holds true for non-EU-study programmes.

Students who have already gained 210 ECTS points in their Bachelor and completed an internship may do an additional voluntary internship in their third semester.

• study plan

All information on the offered modules and lectures can be found on the online campus management system S.A.M. (Study Administration Management).

All regulations, forms and documents can be found in your faculty site.