The "Finance" specialization focuses on the financing of investments, financial investments, and borrowing, as well as the role of financial markets for businesses and national economies. It examines how the financial sector supports the real economy and helps protect against economic risks.The “Finance” specialization thus serves as the central counterpart to the areas that deal with real-economy topics.
Go to content:
What’s it all about? The importance of financial markets is increasingly coming into focus. Questions regarding stability, their role in a sustainable economy, digitalization, and new developments such as cryptocurrencies can only be meaningfully assessed with in-depth expertise. This requires an understanding of the roles and interactions of financial market participants such as banks, stock exchanges, and insurance companies. Equally important is knowledge of the processes of price formation and capital allocation in the markets.
What is being researched? The Finance research area focuses on examining how capital markets function, the behavior of market participants, and the financing behavior of companies. Particular 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 various financial systems and institutions are analyzed. The goal of this research is to develop a sound understanding of the structure and dynamics of financial markets and to assess their impact on the real economy.
Why should you choose this specialization? The Finance specialization offers fascinating insights into the dynamic developments of financial markets, which often reflect economic and political trends in a condensed and intensified form. A solid knowledge of finance is particularly valuable in our capital-driven market economy. The skills you acquire will open up a wide range of career opportunities—from well-paid positions in financial institutions and the finance departments of large companies to leadership roles in consulting, strategy, and corporate management.
| Module | Recommended Semester | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Finance | 4th Semester | Semi-Elective* |
| Methods in Financial Mathematics | 4th Semester | Semi-Elective* |
| Risk & Insurance | 4th Semester | Semi-Elective* |
| Banking | 5th Semester | Semi-Elective* |
| Introduction to Financial Data Science | 6th Semester | Semi-Elective* |
| Financial Reporting & Analysis - IFRS | 5th Semester | Elective |
| Monetary Policy | 5th Semester | Elective |
| My First Data Science Project | 5th Semester | Elective |
| Tools for AI & Data Science | 5th Semester | Elective |
| Insurance Management | 5th Semester | Elective |
| Banking Law | 6th Semester | Elective |
| Corporate Restructuring | 6th Semester | Elective |
| International Macroeconomics and Finance | 6th Semester | Elective |
| Succession of Companies | 4th Semester | Elective |
| Concepts and Instruments of Management Accounting | 6th Semester | Elective |
* At least three semi-elective modules must be selected.
| Seminars | Recommended Semester | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Finance Seminar Profile | 5th/6th semester | Semi-Elective |
| Advanced Profile Seminar Finance | 5th/6th semester | Semi-Elective |
| Project Seminar Humboldt Reloaded | 4th/3rd semester | Semi-Elective |
| Profile Seminar Banking Law | 4th semester | Semi-Elective |
| Profile Seminar History and Ethics of Financialmarkets | 5th semester | Semi-Elective |
Note: At least one seminar must be selected.
When selecting your modules, there are two strategies to consider: focusing on a specific area or developing broader skills. In principle, many other module combinations are possible, allowing you to tailor your personal profile to your own interests.
Financial expertise plays a central role in the financial sector, but also in the finance departments and corporate management of companies in other industries. In addition, there are exciting career opportunities in innovative fintech companies, consulting firms, central banks, and regulatory agencies.
Some typical career paths:
Employers include, for example:
Helpful Skills:
The CareerCenter offers support with career guidance and starting your career. You can also get personalized advice here on choosing a major and discuss your potential career paths. The F.I.T. program also offers courses to help you make decisions.
After completing your bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Economics with a specialization in Finance, the following Hohenheim degree programs are particularly recommended:
You are also very well prepared for the following degree programs:
A master’s degree qualifies you for academic work at universities and research institutes.
