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From preparing annual financial statements to strategic financial management and controlling in Munich. A practice-oriented degree program with an international focus and direct contact with renowned corporations such as Deloitte, Allianz, and Siemens.
At Munich Business School, there isn't just "one finance management program"; rather, there are two distinctly different programs designed for different starting points and career goals.
This bachelor's degree combines a broad international business education with a targeted specialization in corporate finance, controlling and asset management from the 5th semester onward. It's the right starting point if you want to enter the finance world straight after school or vocational training, no prior degree required.
The Master in Finance deepens your expertise in corporate financial management, company valuation and global risk management. It's designed for graduates who want to move specifically into corporate finance, private equity or investment banking — and onto the path toward a future CFO role.
All finance coursework at a glance—semester by semester, module by module.
6 Semesters · 210 ECTS · B.A. · German & English · Start: February & September
3 Semesters (Single Degree) · 4 Semesters (Dual Degree) · M.A. · English · Start: September
An internship of up to 30 weeks (for bachelor’s students) or an optional practical semester (for master’s students) directly links theory to the day-to-day realities of a career in financial management.
Mit Studierenden aus über 100 Nationen und einem Semester an einer von 70+ Partnerhochschulen erlebst du Finanzmärkte aus globaler Perspektive.
Small groups instead of large lectures. Personal mentoring from professors with hands-on experience in the finance sector.
Partnerships with Allianz, EY, Deloitte, HypoVereinsbank and Goldman Sachs bring real business cases into the classroom.
Whether you're pursuing a bachelor's or a master's degree, you'll benefit from the same international alumni network and the same corporate contacts.
State-recognized & internationally accredited (including AACSB). Your degrees are recognized worldwide.
The following table gives you a rough idea of what salary you can expect based on your position and work experience.
| Career Stage | Example Roles | Annual Salary (gross) |
| Entry level (0–2 years) | Junior Controller, Financial Analyst | €57,000 – €62,500 |
| Experienced (3–6 years) | Controller, Treasury Manager | €70,000 – €75,000 |
| Senior / Team Lead | Senior Controller, Head of Finance | €74,500 – €100,000 |
| Executive level (Munich) | CFO / Chief Financial Officer | €163,850 – €284,760 (median €180,800) |
Here you can learn all about the careers you can pursue after completing a degree in finance.
After Frankfurt, Munich is Germany's most important banking hub: around 50 banks and roughly 60 insurance companies are headquartered here or maintain a significant presence, including heavyweights like Allianz SE and Munich Re. Studying finance in Munich puts you right in the middle of it: from HypoVereinsbank to more than 40 venture capital and private equity firms to the digital wealth manager Scalable Capital, the range of potential employers is right on your doorstep. Roughly a third of all German Pfandbriefe (covered bonds) are issued by Munich-based institutions, a testament to the city's importance far beyond Bavaria. This proximity to corporate headquarters, mid-sized businesses (the “Mittelstand”) and financial service providers opens up internship and career opportunities for Munich Business School students that are hard to find at many other university locations.
Few areas are changing as fast under artificial intelligence as finance management. AI agents already handle routine tasks such as matching purchase orders with invoices. Studies show this can cut processing times by up to 80 percent. Financial planning is getting smarter too: intelligent scenario models are improving forecast accuracy by up to 40 percent.
For future CFOs, that doesn't mean less responsibility, it means more of it. Professionals who can read the numbers, understand the models, and still think strategically are needed more than ever. That's why finance studies at Munich Business School combine classic corporate finance knowledge with data analytics and digital skills, so you don't get replaced by AI, but learn to put it to work in finance management.
Source: LucaNet Insights, AI trends for CFOs 2026 (translated from German)
Find out which of our two financial management programs best suits your interests, goals, and preferred learning style. The self-assessment will give you an initial idea.
✓ Introduction to Business Administration with a Focus on Finance
✓ Elective Courses & International Focus
✓ German- and English-language modules possible
✓ 3 years of full-time study in Munich
✓ Basic and advanced modules, as well as innovative modules
✓ Abroad and Internship
✓ 100 % English
✓ Business Project
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A wide range of paths and perspectives from our diverse alumni.
Finance is fun. That's what Prof. Dr. Johannes Hofinger believes – and he means it. As Academic Director of the Master in Finance program, his goal is simple: to spark the same enthusiasm for finance in his students that drives him. From decentralized finance to sustainable finance, from investment banking to consulting. What the program holds for you and why he's convinced finance is more than just a career – he shares that in the video.
A finance studies program teaches how companies raise, invest and manage capital, from financial planning and investment decisions to risk management. At MBS, you can approach this broadly in the Bachelor International Business (Finance concentration) or in greater depth in the Master in Finance.
The Bachelor's program in International Business lasts 6 semesters plus a bachelor's thesis in the 7th semester (210 ECTS), while the Master's program in Finance lasts 18 months (3 semesters). If you choose a dual degree program at the Master's level, the Master's program lasts 24 months (4 semesters), but you will also receive a second Master's degree upon completion.
For the bachelor's, a general or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (or equivalent) plus sufficient English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL 85+, IELTS 6.5+) is required. The Master in Finance typically requires a first degree in business, economics or a related field. You can find more information on the Munich Business School's FAQ page.
Munich Business School is a private university that charges tuition fees per semester. The bachelor’s program costs €1,070 and the master’s program €1,430 per month (as of 2026). Early-bird discounts and similar promotions of up to €1,000 are offered from time to time throughout the year. Scholarships ranging from 10% to 50% for the first two semesters, or up to €4,000, are also available. For more information, visit the Munich Business School’s Scholarships and Student Financing page.
Typical topics include corporate finance, controlling, company valuation, investment and financing decisions, and risk management, with the master's adding depth in global finance strategy, sustainable finance and private equity.
The terms are often used interchangeably. "Finance" tends to describe the broader handling of financial resources across companies, institutions and individuals, while "financial management" focuses more narrowly on operational tasks such as financial planning, investment decisions and risk control within a company.
Yes. The bachelor's includes a fixed study-abroad semester at one of 70+ partner universities in semester 4; in the Master in Finance you can choose to go abroad or complete an internship, while you write your thesis directly in semester 3.
The Master in Finance offers a 24-month track with a double-degree option. No separate double-degree program is currently possible for the Bachelor International Business (as of 2026).
No. As a private university, Munich Business School does not use a numerus clausus but instead has its own admissions process (including a motivational interview and proof of language proficiency). For more information on this topic, visit the Munich Business School FAQ page.
In the bachelor's, you complete up to 30 weeks of internships across three stages (after semester 2, abroad in semester 4, and before the thesis in semester 7). In the Master in Finance, you can add a practice semester in semester 3.
Common career paths include controlling, financial analysis, treasury, risk management, auditing and financial advisory and, with experience, investment banking and private equity.
Entry-level roles typically pay around €57,000–€62,500 gross per year, rising to €70,000–€75,000 with experience. In leadership roles such as CFO, salaries in Munich range from roughly €163,850 to €284,760 (median €180,800), according to Robert Half's 2026 salary guide.
Yes, finance studies are a common foundation for a path toward the CFO role. The Master in Finance in particular, with modules like Corporate Financial Management, Valuation and Investment Strategies, and Global Finance and Risk Strategies, prepares students specifically for financial leadership responsibility.
It depends on where you're starting from: without a prior university degree, the Bachelor International Business (Finance concentration) is the right entry point; if you already hold a business or economics degree and want to specialize in corporate finance within 18 months, the Master in Finance fits better.
After Frankfurt, Munich is Germany's second-most important banking hub, home to around 50 banks and roughly 60 insurance companies, including Allianz SE and Munich Re. This density of finance employers means short distances to internships, working-student jobs and a direct path into your first role after graduation.
The bachelor's can be studied bilingually (German/English) or fully in English; the Master in Finance is taught 100% in English. Ideal if you're preparing for an international finance career.
Unlike distance-learning providers, Munich Business School offers on-campus study with small class sizes, fixed study-abroad semesters, and multiple mandatory internships at companies like Allianz, EY or HypoVereinsbank, building a correspondingly closer personal and professional network.
The Master in Finance explicitly covers sustainability, for example in the module “Innovative Finance: Sustainability and Technology,” which addresses sustainable and technology-driven approaches to finance, a topic of growing importance for future CFOs.
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