Master in Finance (MSc)
A rigorous Master of Science programme combining advanced financial theory with practical industry application.
Best for:Best for ambitious graduates with a quantitative background seeking a career in global finance.
Overview
The Master in Finance at WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management is a prestigious programme designed to equip students with advanced analytical skills and deep knowledge of global financial markets. Based at the Düsseldorf campus, the curriculum integrates core modules like financial econometrics and corporate finance with specialized electives such as venture capital and fintech. Students benefit from a mandatory internship and international exposure through capstone modules or semesters abroad. The programme prepares graduates for high-level careers in the finance industry by fostering both academic excellence and practical decision-making capabilities.
What you'll do
- Complete core modules in advanced corporate finance, capital market theory, and financial econometrics.
- Select elective courses to specialize in areas such as fintech, valuation, or venture capital.
- Undertake a mandatory six-week internship at the end of the second semester.
- Participate in an international capstone module or a semester abroad at a partner university.
- Conduct independent research and write a Master's thesis in the final semester.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or a field with a strong quantitative background.
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English; C1 level required.
Instruction: English
- Strong quantitative background with initial experience in finance-related areas.
- Minimum 12 weeks of internship or equivalent practical experience.
- Valid GMAT (min 555/600), GRE (min 158 V/Q), or GTEBS (min 102) score.
- English proficiency at C1 level (e.g., TOEFL iBT 100 or IELTS Academic 7).
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Maximum of four years of postgraduate work experience allowed.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-05-31
Candidates must submit their application through the official WHU Application Center portal. Following a successful initial review, applicants will be invited to a video-recorded interview via Kira Talent, followed by a final personal online interview.
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- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- English proficiency certificate
- GMAT/GRE/GTEBS score report
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