Profie area

Finance

The financing of capital-intensive investments and the possibility of investing money and borrowing at low transaction costs are the basis for a functioning and flourishing economy.In addition, financial markets enable hedging against price fluctuations and thus support the security of companies. With its diverse functions and manifestations, the financial sector accompanies and strengthens the development of the real economy. The “Finance” profile area therefore represents the central counterpart to the areas that deal with real economic issues.

Course content

Finance - the pulse of the economy

What is it about? The importance of financial markets is increasingly in the spotlight. Issues of stability, their role in a sustainable economy, digitalisation and new developments such as cryptocurrencies can only be meaningfully assessed with sound expertise. This requires an understanding of the roles and interactions of financial market players such as banks, stock exchanges and insurance companies. Equally important is an understanding of the processes of price formation and capital allocation in the markets.

What is being researched? The Finance profile area focuses on investigating the functioning of capital markets, the behavior of market players and the financing behavior of companies. Special emphasis is placed on the role and functioning of financial intermediaries such as banks, stock exchanges and insurance companies. In addition, the stability of financial markets and the efficiency of different financial systems and institutions are analyzed. The aim of this research is to create a sound understanding of the structure and dynamics of the financial markets and their influence on the real economy.

Why should you choose this profile area? The Finance profile area provides fascinating insights into the dynamic developments on the financial markets, which often reflect economic and political trends in a condensed and exaggerated form. A sound knowledge of finance is particularly valuable in our capital-driven market economy. The skills acquired open up a wide range of career prospects - from well-paid jobs
in financial institutions and the finance departments of large companies to positions of responsibility in consulting, strategy and corporate management.

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Sensible module combinations

There are two strategies for choosing your modules: Focusing on one area or developing broader skills. In principle, many other module combinations are possible so that you can design your personal profile according to your own interests.

Focusing

Financial Analysis and Risk Management: Corporate Finance (compulsory elective module) in combination with Financial Reporting & Analysis - IFRS, Methods in Financial Mathematics and Corporate Restructuring
Banking and Regulation: Banking (compulsory elective module), Banking Law, Corporate Finance and Corporate Restructuring
Insurance and Risk Management: Insurance Technology (compulsory elective module), Insurance Management, Methods in Financial Mathematics and Corporate Finance

Building broader competencies

Interdisciplinary financial skills: Corporate Finance, Banking, Introduction to Financial Data Science and Monetairy Policy
Technology and internationality in the world of finance: Introduction to Financial Data Science, International Macroeconomics and Finance, Financial Reporting & Analysis - IFRS and Insurance Technology

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Research practice

Research practice is not only worthwhile for your final thesis, but from the very first day of your studies, through your first internship and into your professional life.
You will learn the „Future Skills“ that matter: the ability to categorize and understand large amounts of information, asking and answering relevant questions about current topics, gaining knowledge about future topics together with researchers at the university and to take treasures of knowledge with you into your career.
That's why we offer you the opportunity during the introductory week in the first semester, to get to know scientific work on current topics through research at „Forschung schnuppern“.
You have further interesting opportunities with „Forschung leichtgemacht!“ in the second semester,
„Humboldt reloaded“ in the third semester and within your profile modules and the research practice module fReserom the fourth semester onwards.
You can have our offers and an internship credited as coursework in the free elective area.

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Research practice

Research practice is not only worthwhile for your final thesis, but from the very first day of your studies, through your first internship and into your professional life.
You will learn the „Future Skills“ that matter: the ability to categorize and understand large amounts of information, asking and answering relevant questions about current topics, gaining knowledge about future topics together with researchers at the university and to take treasures of knowledge with you into your career.
That's why we offer you the opportunity during the introductory week in the first semester, to get to know scientific work on current topics through research at „Forschung schnuppern“.
You have further interesting opportunities with „Forschung leichtgemacht!“ in the second semester,
„Humboldt reloaded“ in the third semester and within your profile modules and the research practice module from the fourth semester onwards.
You can have our offers and an internship credited as coursework in the free elective area.

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Further Master's programs

Following your Bachelor's degree in Economics with a profile area in Finance, the following Hohenheim degree programs are particularly recommended:

Hohenheimer Master Management (HMM)
Double Master HMM with Liège or Venice

But you are also very well prepared for the following degree programs:

Master International Business and Economics (IBE)
Double Master IBE with Liège or Pavia or Venice or Varese
Master Economics
Double Master in Economics with Liège or Pavia

A Master's degree qualifies you for scientific work at universities and research institutes.

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Career perspectives

Finance expertise plays a central role in the financial industry, but also in the finance departments and corporate management of companies in other sectors. There are also exciting fields of work in innovative fintechs, consulting firms, central banks and supervisory authorities.

Some typical occupational fields:

Corporate Finance
Mergers & Acquisitions
Risk Management and Supervision
Financial Analyst
Treasury, Financial Planning
IT- & Change Management

Employers are for example:

Banks, insurance companies
Consulting companies
Large medium-sized and large companies
Supervisory authorities
Stock exchanges/trading centers

Helpful competences:

Analytical and structured thinking and working
Confident handling of data and figures
High capacity for abstraction
Communication skills

The CareerCenter offers you support with career orientation and career entry. You can also get individual advice here on your choice of profile area and talk about your possible career paths. The F.I.T. program also offers courses to support you in your decision-making process.

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Erfahrungsberichte unserer Alumni

Liridona Kelmendi,
angestellt bei Porsche

"Für mich war die Studienzeit in Hohenheim in vielerlei Hinsicht bereichernd. Zum einen hat mich der Profilbereich Finance grundlegend auf meine Tätigkeit im Vertriebscontrolling bei Porsche vorbereitet. Zum anderen lehrte mich der Schwerpunkt praxisorientierte, betriebswirtschaftliche Probleme mit wissenschaftlichen Methoden zu lösen. Nun bin ich seit einigen Jahren bei Porsche und habe sehr viel Spaß an meiner Arbeit."

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Lecturers

Prof. Dr. Hans-Peter Burghof (Business Administration: Banking and Financial Services)
Prof. Dr. Christina Escher-Weingart (Civil, Commercial and Agricultural Law)
Prof. Dr. Thomas Dimpfl (Business Mathematics and Data Science)
Prof. Dr. Michael Evers (Economics: Monetary and International Macroeconomics)
Prof. Dr. Dirk Hachmeister (Business Administration: Accounting and Finance)
Prof. Dr. Robert Jung (Econometrics and Statistics)
Prof. Dr. Daniel Hoang (Business Administration: Corporate Finance)
Prof. Dr. Jörg Schiller (Insurance Studies and Social Systems)