Finance & Banking (B.A.)
FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige · Düsseldorf, Germany
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Der Bachelor-Studiengang Finance & Banking (B.A.) richtet sich an alle, die berufsbegleitend oder dual neben der Ausbildung studieren und sich gezielt für anspruchsvolle Aufgaben in der Finanz- und Kapitalmarktbranche qualifizieren möchten.
Im Studium erarbeitest du fundierte Kenntnisse im Corporate Financial Management, in nachhaltigen Finanzierungsmodellen sowie in der Analyse von Finanzmarktdaten. Ergänzt wird dein Wissen durch Module zu Kreditgeschäft, Rechnungswesen und Controlling sowie Investment und Financial Marketing.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Grundlagen & Zusammenhänge verstehen
- Bankpraxis & Kreditwesen
- Forschung & Finanzmärkte
- Investitionsplanung & Datenkompetenz stärken
- Strategien in Finanzkrisen & Nachhaltigkeit entwickeln
- Globale Märkte & Unternehmenssteuerung
- Bachelor-Thesis & Kolloquium
Curriculum
The official FOM programme page structures the 180-ECTS curriculum across seven semesters and publishes semester-level thematic study blocks rather than a public module-by-module credit table. Each of the first six semesters carries 28 ECTS, followed by the 12-ECTS Bachelor Thesis and colloquium semester.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Official semester study block | Grundlagen & Zusammenhänge verstehen | 28 | 28 |
| Semester 2 | Official semester study block | Bankpraxis & Kreditwesen | 28 | 28 |
| Semester 3 | Official semester study block | Forschung & Finanzmärkte | 28 | 28 |
| Semester 4 | Official semester study block | Investitionsplanung & Datenkompetenz stärken | 28 | 28 |
| Semester 5 | Official semester study block | Strategien in Finanzkrisen & Nachhaltigkeit entwickeln | 28 | 28 |
| Semester 6 | Official semester study block | Globale Märkte & Unternehmenssteuerung | 28 | 28 |
| Semester 7 | Bachelor Thesis and colloquium | Bachelor-Thesis & Kolloquium | 12 | 12 |
| Total | Six semester-level Finance & Banking study blocks plus Bachelor Thesis and colloquium | 180 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You become job-ready for roles in banking and finance functions, including positions in corporate finance, financial analysis, and investment-related decision support.
- You develop practical competence in areas such as credit business, accounting and controlling, and investment and financial marketing, which are core to day-to-day work in finance departments and financial service providers.
- Your learning supports professional competence in financial consulting and risk-aware thinking, helping you handle real finance and capital-market questions in employment.
- The program is designed for people who study alongside work, so you can build your career while applying your growing finance knowledge to your professional environment.
- You gain a qualification aligned with the modernization and digitization of finance, so you can adapt as financial services evolve.
Employability rate
For graduates of finance and banking-related bachelor programs in Germany, employability is typically around 80% and unemployment around 20%, reflecting steady but competitive demand for roles in banks, finance departments, and financial service providers.
Together, these figures point to a generally reliable career outlook for you in finance functions where hiring depends on your practical experience and language readiness.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification (indirect or direct university entrance qualification) | International applicants need either (Fach-)Abitur or a valid foreign school-leaving qualification that grants university entrance in their education system, or an indirect university entrance qualification for studying in Germany as accepted by FOM’s international admissions process. |
| Bachelor’s admission qualification (for entry to this Bachelor programme) | For this Bachelor programme, you must meet FOM’s admission requirements for starting a full-time Bachelor study. The programme page indicates that admission is possible with (Fach-)Abitur or with a professional qualification such as completed vocational training plus relevant work experience, as assessed by the university for your education background. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Banking | Conditional match | Match depends on your foreign school-leaving or university entrance qualification and any professional qualification/work experience being assessed for admission by the university’s international admissions process. |
Language requirements
International applicants must provide proof of sufficient English language skills at CEFR level B2 for admission to this programme. Certificates accepted by FOM International include IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, and an equivalent test; FOM also accepts an MOI (Medium of Instruction) letter confirming that your previous studies were conducted in English.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
Exam / assessment
| Component | Required? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| conditional | For applicants who need an admission route involving the Studienkolleg/preparatory pathway, FOM International states that admission requirements can be met via the TestAS entrance examination after the preparation course. FOM International also states that applicants must achieve either a standard score of at least 95 points or at least 75 points in both the Core Test and the Subject-Specific Module (meeting one of the two alternatives). |
FOM International explains that taking TestAS can be part of the admission pathway for international applicants who would otherwise need a Studienkolleg, and that applicants can meet the admission requirements with alternative TestAS scoring criteria.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 15330 / total program | 15.330 Euro in monthly tuition payments (42 monthly instalments of 365 Euro). |
| Examination fee | EUR 500 / one time | One-time examination fee (Prüfungsgebühr) of 500 Euro payable at the end of the study. |
Proof of financial resources
To apply for a student visa, you must show secure financial resources for your stay in Germany. One commonly accepted way is a blocked account (Sperrkonto), based on German visa requirements and FOM International’s guidance for international students.
- Blocked account amount: 11,904 Euro paid before entering Germany (for securing a student visa), with funds released in monthly amounts after arrival as described by FOM International.
- Blocked account monthly availability: 992 Euro per month for daily expenses after arrival in Germany (as described by FOM International).
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | March - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | March - Summer intake | September - Winter 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 | March - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| 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 |
🎓 Scholarship
| Provider | Scheme name | Coverage | Eligibility notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAAD | EPOS — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses | Tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel allowance, health insurance | EPOS is a DAAD scholarship scheme for development-related postgraduate study. It is administered via DAAD scholarship calls where eligible applicants may be supported according to the programme’s selected study level and host-side requirements. |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your eligibility and documents
Check that you meet FOM’s admission requirements for this Bachelor programme based on your foreign school-leaving or professional qualification background. Plan your English language proof according to the published CEFR B2 requirements. Prepare your academic documents for admission review and keep them ready for the application submission.
Submit the application to FOM International
For international applicants, FOM International asks you to send the filled application form together with all required documents (as listed in the application form) to their admissions contact email. Ensure your registration form is completed carefully and signed by hand, including the date. After submission, FOM typically processes applications within 24 hours on working days and will inform you about eligibility and next steps.
Pay the deposit fee after you receive the invoice
After your documents are reviewed and you are eligible, you will receive an admission letter and an invoice requesting a deposit fee (first instalment) to secure your study place. Once the deposit is paid, you need to pay the second instalment to meet visa requirements. After both payments are confirmed, you will receive your certificate of enrolment (Immatrikulationsbescheinigung).
Use your admission documents for visa application
With your enrolment certificate, you can book an appointment with the visa authorities. FOM International states it provides the necessary supporting documents for your student visa application, including confirmation of tuition payments. Prepare your financial proof for the visa process using the blocked account guidance described by FOM International.