Berlin School of Business and Innovation is in partnership with University for the Creative Arts (UCA) and PPA Business School. As a result of this partnership, BSBI is able to offer the MSc Finance and Investment programme.

UCA is an acclaimed creative institution in the UK that ranks highly in all three of the major UK league tables. The university has also been ranked 13th out of all UK universities in the Guardian League Table 2020; and ranked no.7 in the 2021 Guardian League Tables for Business, Management & Marketing.

BSBI has your professional success at heart. Our modern teaching methods and lectures will equip you with the necessary tools to overcome future challenges in the business world and become a leader in the finance industry. To do that we feature top German and UK industry professionals as some of our lecturers, and we also welcome faculty from all over Europe.

Students studying in the Berlin campus have the option to learn the German language.

The MSc Finance and Investment course is delivered 100% on-campus with full access to state-of-the-art facilities.

At BSBI, we take a sincere interest in your professional development and growth. The MSc Finance and Investment degree is tailored to develop the most relevant skills and knowledge for the finance and investments sector. You will acquire practical, modern know-how in financial markets and investments, increasing your employability and boosting your career.

You will earn a master’s degree with 180 UK credits (equivalent to 90 ECTS). This helps student mobility in the EU when it comes to transferring credits from one higher education institution to another.

Our school attracts candidates with visions of becoming future business leaders on the global stage. Thus, proactive and ambitious individuals who are motivated to acquire the academic and practical skills needed for understanding the financial world are ideal candidates for this programme.

The MSc Finance and Investment programme consists of four terms. During its first three terms the programme will cover fundamental topics such as business and financial analysis, corporate finance, and financial markets. Students will also attend modules on academic research methods and will study the German language alongside your master’s degree subjects. In your final term, you will research and prepare a dissertation on a topic of your choice.

Teaching takes place Monday to Saturdays, during morning, afternoon, or evening sessions.

You will also have the opportunity to attend modules on academic research methods.

The modules of this programme are offered and delivered 100% on campus.

• Corporate Finance
• Business and Financial Analysis
• Derivatives and Alterative Investments
• Quantitative Finance and Financial Markets 
• Islamic Banking Operations
• Mergers and Acquisitions and Private Equity
• Study Methods
• Research Methodology
• German Language studies

• Delivery: On campus 
• Duration: 18 months
• Campus: Berlin, Germany
• Degree awarded by University for the Creative Arts

Once they have completed the MSc Finance and Investment programme graduates will be able to:

• Evaluate critical arguments and information to frame appropriate questions and make judgements regarding solutions to problems related to financial and investment markets
• Apply professional standards in design, presentation, and writing to clearly communicate your ideas to both specialist and non-specialist audiences
• Plan and manage your own learning making appropriate use of professional networks, publications, and research sources

The MSc Finance and Investment will prepare you for a variety of roles within the finance sector, such as investment analyst, investment manager and portfolio manager. 

Minimum age: 21

Academic qualifications: Strong undergraduate degree from a recognised university.

If you do not meet the academic requirements, you may be assessed on relevant work experience. You must have at least 3 years of management experience.