Banking & Finance
Euro-FH – Europäische Fernhochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
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Quick Overview
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Der Studiengang Banking & Finance an der Euro-FH ist ein Fernstudium, das dich praxisnah auf Aufgaben im Bank- und Finanzsektor vorbereitet und dabei finanzwirtschaftliche Grundlagen mit anwendungsorientierten Themen verbindet.
Du lernst, Finanz- und Bankprozesse fachlich einzuordnen und weiterzuentwickeln, und erwirbst Kompetenzen, die dich für anspruchsvolle Rollen im Finanzumfeld qualifizieren.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Finance core modules covering topics such as Finanzinstrumente und Finanzmärkte (Financial instruments and financial markets) and Finanzielle Unternehmensplanung and Financial Modeling.
- Risk Management and Treasury Management to build practical finance decision-making skills.
- Digitalisierung & Data Management, including Fintech Innovations and Enterprise Resource Planning/SAP topics within the finance focus.
- Specialisation module selection from the published specialisation pool, including options such as Sustainable Finance, Real Estate Management, and Crisismanagement.
- Strategische Unternehmensplanung and Financial Business Development to connect finance strategy with business development outcomes.
- Personal Skills for Finance Manager/innen, including Leadership und Performance Management and Projektmanagement für Führungskräfte.
- Choose and complete further specialisation options (Wahl 2 aus 8) such as M&A-Prozess und Unternehmenskauf and Advanced M&A-Recht, or Insolvenzrecht.
- Continue applied finance practice through the combination of finance, management, and risk-related modules published in the programme overview.
- Prepare academic work for the final Master-Thesis by integrating core finance competencies and chosen specialisation topics.
- Master-Thesis (16 Credits) as the final assessment component.
- Final synthesis of finance-specialisation knowledge and management/risk competence into a thesis format.
Curriculum
90 Credits Master of Science (M.Sc.) with programme structure showing core specialisation modules, optional specialisation choice, and Master Thesis.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Core finance and management competence modules | Kernkompetenzen für strategische Steuerung des Finance-Bereichs | 6 | 30 |
| Digitalisierung & Data Management | 6 | |||
| Personal Skills für Finance Manager/innen | 6 | |||
| Finanzinstrumente und Finanzmärkte | 6 | |||
| Strategische Unternehmensplanung und Financial Modeling | 6 | |||
| Semester 2 | Core finance competence and management modules plus specialisation choice pool | Risk Management | 6 | 38 |
| Treasury Management | 6 | |||
| Asset Management | 6 | |||
| Projectmanagement für Führungskräfte | 8 | |||
| Fintech Innovations | 6 | |||
| Enterprise Resource Planning/SAP | 6 | |||
| Semester 3 | Specialisation (choice of 2 from the specialisation options) | Verkehrssteuern und internationale Steuern | 6 | 12 |
| Internationale Rechnungslegung | 6 | |||
| Semester 4 | Master Thesis | Master-Thesis | 16 | 16 |
| Total | Specialisation modules and Master-Thesis for the programme (as shown in official Module & Credits overview). | 90 Credits | ||
Career outcomes
- You build specialist Finance competence that prepares you for finance roles focused on capital markets, funding decisions, and risk-aware investment and financing strategies.
- You strengthen practical, management-level skills (e.g. Risk Management, Treasury Management, Financial Modeling) that employers typically look for in finance business partner and leadership-track positions.
- Your chosen specialisation options (for example Sustainable Finance or M&A-related modules) help you align your degree with the finance pathway you want to enter in Germany.
- You develop digital finance capability through Digitalisierungs- and data-focused content such as Fintech Innovations and Enterprise Resource Planning/SAP topics.
- You graduate with finance strategy and leadership topics included in the curriculum, supporting your progression toward senior specialist and management roles.
Employability rate
Finance graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 82% and an unemployment rate of about 18%, reflecting steady demand for qualified finance professionals in banking, corporate finance, and risk-focused roles.
Together, these figures suggest a reasonably stable career outlook, especially when you build practical finance and risk-management skills aligned with employer needs.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| First degree for Master admission (foreign qualifications) | For Master admission, international applicants must hold a first academic degree (state or state-accredited) that includes a focus on business and meets the credit requirement (180 credits or 210 credits, depending on the entry path). Euro-FH also requires relevant work experience after completing the bachelor degree, and additional credit bridging may be required in some cases. |
| Relevant work experience after the first degree | International applicants must provide evidence of at least one year of relevant work experience after completing their bachelor degree for the main entry routes. Depending on the number of credits from the first degree, Euro-FH may require additional further education credits or a bridging course. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business-related studies (with a business or economics focus) | Direct match | International applicants should have a first degree with a business/economics focus to align with Euro-FH’s master entrance requirements. |
Language requirements
For international applicants, the Euro-FH requires English proficiency at C1 level because the study programme is delivered entirely in English. You can self-assess your English proficiency using the Euro-FH sample tests provided on the website.
Exam / assessment
| Component | Required? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| GMAT (entrance assessment, master pathway context) | conditional | Euro-FH’s admission process for the master entrance/assessment uses GMAT as part of the suitability assessment, with a minimum of 500 points stated for the entrance assessment on the Euro-FH admissions page. |
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 426 / per month | The programme page states tuition from 426 EUR per month (exact total depends on study model and duration). |
| Tuition (minimum starting monthly amount) | EUR 426 / per month | Master Finance (M.Sc.) is advertised with tuition starting from 426 EUR per month. |
Proof of financial resources
International students typically need to show they have sufficient funds to cover living costs and study-related expenses in Germany. Euro-FH recommends preparing your funding proof documents as part of your application and enrolment process, and you should follow the latest guidance from the German authorities and your German mission for the student visa financing proof.
- Sufficient funds for studying in Germany (prepare documentation as required by German visa/immigration rules).
- Any Euro-FH specific payment obligations that apply to your study start (e.g., study fees/semester payments) should be planned alongside your living costs.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | April 01, 2026 | October 01, 2025 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | July 15, 2026 | January 15, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | July 15, 2026 | January 15, 2026 |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Submit your application and required documents
International applicants should submit an online application and provide the required documents for processing your admission decision. The admissions page lists required materials such as CV, transcripts, degree certificate, and proof of work experience. If your first degree is not business-focused, you may need to include a motivation letter that explains your interest and relevant experience.
Complete any entrance/suitability assessment steps if required
For pathways that require an entrance assessment, Euro-FH uses GMAT (minimum score of 500 points) as stated on the admissions page for the suitability assessment. Euro-FH also states that English proficiency evidence can be demonstrated and that the admissions process may include a language/assessment step. After your application is confirmed, you will receive information and access for further assessment steps if they apply to your case.
Prepare for study start and follow enrolment document instructions
Once you are admitted, Euro-FH provides enrolment/registration guidance and you will be required to submit specific items as instructed by the university. The admissions page includes documentation needed for the registration process, including copies of academic results and degree documents. After successful admission and the required assessment steps, you can start the programme and access the online campus materials as stated by Euro-FH.