• Degree Programme: MBA 90 ECTS credits
• Language: English
• Mode of Study: On campus in Germany
• Accreditation: Accredited in line with German and European standards
• Recognition: Your degree is Internationally recognised and can easily be transferred to another country
• Study Duration: 18 months

The MBA programme will strengthen your leadership, strategic thinking and managerial capabilities, while providing you with a solid grounding in essential business functions. There are ten specialisations to choose from, including Artificial Intelligence, Finance & Accounting, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, and Healthcare Management. You can therefore tailor your degree to your career ambitions. Graduates are prepared for senior-level roles, armed with practical experience, advanced decision-making skills and the confidence to drive growth and transformation in any industry.

Embark on a journey to financial leadership with our Master of Business Administration with a specialisation in Finance & Accounting in Germany. The programme content is meticulously designed to equip you with the analytical, strategic, and digital capabilities needed to navigate today’s complex financial landscape, enabling you to make informed decisions and manage risk effectively. This includes:

• Advanced leadership and management competencies for global financial environments.
• In-depth expertise in corporate finance, investment analysis, and performance optimisation.
• Strong proficiency in strategic and management accounting to support evidence-based decision-making.

Fundamental courses

• Leadership
• Strategic Management
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Managerial Economics
• Performance Management
• International Marketing
• Corporate Finance
• Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
• Operations and Information Management

Capstone project

An MBA capstone project is the final step in many MBA programmes. Here, MBA students apply all that they have learnt by analysing a meaningful and strategic business question.

• Advanced Corporate Finance
• Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
• Advanced Management Accounting & Control
• Current Issues in Accounting

Germany has a robust financial industry that continuously seeks professionals with a specialisation in Finance and Accounting. Pursuing this degree in Germany not only provides you with a quality education but also opens doors to various career opportunities in the heart of Europe's financial hub with an average starting salary ranging between €65,000 and €85,000. Here are some exciting career paths post your MBA:

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Take charge of financial operations by overseeing budget planning, directing investment activities and devising long-term financial strategies. Take on a pivotal role in maintaining the financial health and growth of organisations across Germany's diverse corporate landscape.

Management Consultant

Help organisations to solve business problems and improve the performance of their finance departments. Offer strategic advice, highlight issues and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and profitability across Germany's dynamic business sector.

Investment Banker

Provide advice to corporations on financial strategies, coordinate mergers and acquisitions, and oversee capital raising activities. Focus on growing and managing wealth for clients in Germany's challenging financial market by working with major banks and financial institutions.

General admission requirements

• Completed, undergraduate degree with 210 ECTS credits
• Your degree must be from a state or state-recognised higher education institution/university
• You must have achieved a final grade of at least “satisfactory” or Grade C equivalent in your previous undergraduate degree
• Proof of at least one year’s professional work experience completed prior to the start of study programme. Work experience must have been gained after completion of your undergraduate studies

Further admission opportunities

Applicants with an undergraduate degree comprising 180 ECTS credits can compensate for missing ECTS credits (up to a maximum of 30 ECTS) for admission to the 90 ECTS MBA program by 

• Providing proof of at least one year of full-time work experience to compensate for a maximum of 30 ECTS at the start of the study program.

(This work experience must be acquired after completing the undergraduate degree.)

Recognition of knowledge and abilities acquired outside of higher education is possible in principle.

Work experience

• Proof of at least one year’s qualified work experience completed prior to the start of the study programme (the work experience must be gained after the completion of your undergraduate studies).
• You can provide us a translation of your employment contract and your pay slip or you can ask your company to fill out this form in English, sign it, apply the company stamp and send it to us

English language skills

We accept the following English language skills certificates*: 

• IELTS (at least 6.0 points)
• TOEFL IBT (at least 80 points)
• Cambridge certificate (B2 First with min. score of 169)

*Proof must not be older than two years. 

Alternative ways to prove your English language skills: 

Citizenship: If you are from a country where English is the official and educational language, your passport can serve as proof of English proficiency.