• Standard period of study: 6 semester (7 semester with the 'Global Track')
• Campuses: Dortmund, Frankfurt/Main, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne and Berlin
• Degree: Bachelor of Science B.Sc. in Finance
• Accreditations: AACSB, FIBAA, German Accreditation Council
• Semester abroad: one compulsory, one optional
• Practical experience: 20 weeks of compulsory internships, workshops and company excursions
• Language: 100 % in English

A Bachelor's degree in Finance and in Management offers you a wealth of information in the field of business and economics fundamentals on one hand, and financial management, on the other. Whether you are interested in financial planning, business taxation or corporate finance - the undergraduate program Bachelor of Finance combines the classic economics principles of business administration studies with extensive knowledge on the management of the financial sector.

The Bachelor's in Finance teaches you about the core subjects of the finance world: among other, you will get to know principles of finance, accounting, financial products and how companies operate on global capital and financial markets. With the Bachelor of Finance program, you will also acquire know-how in finance topics such as corporate finance, financial management and reporting. During the last two semesters you will additionally gain more in-depth knowledge of subjects such as controlling or consulting projects, mergers and acquisitions or international financial management such as portfolio & assets.

If you decide to pursue a financial management degree at ISM, your will also enjoy compulsory internships in Germany and abroad, interesting hands-on consulting projects, workshops and a permanent contact with experienced lecturers from the financial management and business world.

Studying Finance & Management means not only acquiring business knowledge, but also understanding the structures of the global financial markets. In order to prepare you for a career in international finance in management, the Bachelor of Finance comprises

• intensive language training in English, and - optionally - also in German, Italian, French or Spanish (with ISM StudyPlus),
• integrated semester abroad at one of our over 190 partner universities, and
• optional second semester abroad (if you select the Global Track)

Studying finance at ISM also means taking part in many practical projects and benefitting from a continuous direct exchange with the business world. Thus, you will gain insights into many companies, develop your problem-solving skills and can immerse yourself in different fields of finance during your studies with an internship in Germany or abroad. This will bring you closer to your dream job.

• Integrated semester abroad in Europe or overseas
• Global Track: a second, optional semester abroad
• Benefit of our university network with around 190 partner universities worldwide

1st Semester

• Introduction to Business Administration (5 ECTS)
• Financial Reporting (5 ECTS)
• Business Mathematics (5 ECTS)
• Digital Competencies (5 ECTS)
• Calculation Software (3 ECTS)
• Business Communication & Correspondence (2 ECTS)

Specialization module:

• Fundamentals of Finance (5 ECTS)

2nd Semester

• Management Accounting (5 ECTS)
• Statistics (5 ECTS)
• Micro- & Macroeconomics (5 ECTS)
• Scientific Methods (3 ECTS)
• Moderation & Presentation (2 ECTS)

Specialization module:

• Advanced Financial Reporting (5 ECTS)
• Financial Markets & Institutions (5 ECTS)

3rd Semester

• Law (5 ECTS)
• Human Resources, Organizational & Change Management (5 ECTS)
• Market Research (5 ECTS)
• Economic Policy (5 ECTS)
• Project Management (3 ECTS)
• Negotiation (2 ECTS)

Specialization module:

• Corporate Finance (5 ECTS)
• Internship possible (5 ECTS)

4th Semester: Semester abrad

• Semester abroad (25 ECTS) - For more information on the partner universities you can select, see the semester abroad page.
• Internship possible (5 ECTS)

5th Semester

• Practice Project (5 ECTS)
• Strategic Management (5 ECTS)
• Sustainability Management & Business Ethics (5 ECTS)

Specialization modules:

• Controlling in Multinational Companies (5 ECTS)
• Mergers & Acquisitions (5 ECTS)
• Internship possible (5 ECTS)

6th Semester

Elective modules:

• Leadership (5 ECTS) or
• Innovation (5 ECTS)

Specialization modules:

• Derivatives & International Finance (5 ECTS) or
• Consulting (5 ECTS)

Internship possible (5 ECTS)

Bachelor's thesis (10 ECTS)

7th Semester (optional)

During the seventh semester you can optionally spend a second semester abroad (this is called the "Global Track").

This Bachelor's course provides a solid business management basis with individual specializations in finance, lectures in the areas of management (business administration, statistics, economics), training of soft skills (personal and social competences) as well as industry-specific focus subjects such as controlling, corporate finance or consulting. For example, lectures are offered in the areas of financial management, corporate structuring or international financial reporting.

You will also gain experience abroad with a compulsory semester aborad at a partner university in Europe or overseas. During your studies, you are also required to complete 20 weeks of internships during semester breaks, 10 weeks of which must have an international focus.

international financial markets. This B.Sc. in English includes an integrated semester abroad, which you can spend in Europe or overseas in the fourth semester. The choice of university is up to you. ISM's university network includes around 190 partner universities worldwide. You can choose from the following university network (PDF) when studying finance during your semester abroad. Your academic achievements are fully credited so that you don't lose any time and keep to the standard period of study.

If you opt for the Global Track, you will have the opportunity to spend a second, optional semester abroad overseas (in the seventh semester). This allows you to expand your specialist knowledge and further develop your language and intercultural skills. During the semester abroad, you will acquire valuable intercultural and language skills in addition to international financial knowledge.

• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Brief letter of motivation
• School-leaving certificate (certified copy) - qualifying you to study at a German higher education institution.
• The original must be submitted by the start of your studies! If your certificate is not available yet, let your study advisor know and submit a transcript or records and info about the highschool you're attending.
• Copy of your national ID card or passport
• One digital passport photo (colored, jpg format, high resolution).

• Alternatively, prospective students with a special educational background or a particular aptitude in their future field of study can also be recognized under the German Higher Education Act.

Optional documents: 

• External proof of knowledge of English language (such as English certificate, only if available e.g. TOEFL test). However, these certificates are not obligatory for your application to study at the ISM.
• Work/internship certificates (if available) and you believe will support your application
• Proof of (German) health insurance (can also be submitted later, right before starting your studies).
• Students who have begun a study program at a different university (state or private) and wish to continue it at the ISM can have both their credit for study or examinations, and their language skills in English recognized.