A curriculum that builds expertise across financial fields
The Financial Economics specialisation offers a flexible and rigorous curriculum that allows you to explore a wide range of topics essential to modern finance. The programme is structured across five blocks of eight weeks and includes core courses, electives, seminars, and a master thesis.
Programme structure
- Core courses and electives introduce key topics in corporate finance, investments, and financial innovation, and prepare you for the seminars.
- Seminars are intensive and interactive. You will present literature, analyse cases, and engage in discussions. Active participation is essential.
- Master thesis is written individually in the final block, under close supervision.
Curriculum overview
- 33% Corporate Finance
- 33% Investments
- 33% Financial Innovation
In class
In class, you will work on real-world cases that mirror the challenges faced by financial professionals. For example:
How do you decide on a company acquisition?
You will learn how to value a company, assess its strategy and business model, evaluate industry competition, and forecast cash flows. You will also explore financing options and bidding strategies. In one case, you will work with insights from experienced private equity investors and investment bankers to develop an optimal acquisition strategy—just as you would in practice.
Study schedule
Disclaimer
This overview provides a general impression of the 2027-2028 curriculum. It is not the current study schedule. Enrolled students can find the most up-to-date version on MyEUR. Please note that minor changes may occur in future academic years.