Overview

Key Features

The advanced, innovative, practice-based teaching of the Master’s degree programme in International Finance from Berlin School of Economics and Law prepares its students for the real-world challenges by focussing equally on Corporate and Capital Market Finance.

The program highlights the international perspectives of finance, is particularly practice-oriented and modern. A focus is on asset and risk management as well as on qualifications around fintechs and sustainability.

The international orientation of the program is matched by the cosmopolitan nature of the student body. Graduates of the degree are well equipped with the skills requisite to addressing the complex issues with which their later careers will present them.

Professional field

The master's degree program offers a broad spectrum of subjects and enables graduates to take on a variety of challenging tasks in internationally active companies and financial institutions. The feedback from graduates in our network confirms: They have first-class career prospects in Germany and abroad and are active in all areas of finance.

The qualification Master of Science (M.Sc.) also provides opportunities for service in the higher levels of German public administration.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Corporate Finance
Econometrics
Financial Economics
Corporate Financial Theory and Policy
International Accounting
Financial Risk Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

83

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berlin, Germany

Disciplines

Economics Finance View 47 other Masters in Finance in Germany

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Academic requirements

GMAT

600

English requirements

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83

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67

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Business Studies
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 ECTS credit points. Applicants with 180 ECTS credits will be required to obtain the additional 30 ECTS credits 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

Letter of motivation and 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

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

The state of Berlin currently does not charge any tuition fees for studying on Bachelor’s or consecutive Master's degree programmes.

Living costs

Berlin

Germany

836 - 1340 EUR / month

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