...at a glance

Degree:

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Corporate Finance

Target group:

Interested individuals with Hochschulreife or Fachhochschulreife (or equivalent secondary education qualification)

Period of study:

6 semesters full time

Aim:

Develop a broad business knowledge and internationally oriented management competence as well as enhance knowledge in specific functional areas such as Auditing, Business Reporting, Controlling, Risk Management etc. Acquire comprehensive preparation for various managerial positions in internationally operating enterprises and corporations.

Methods:

Lectures, seminars, case studies, and consultancy projects with companies. Apart from the specialized training, particular emphasis is placed on group work as well as on individual projects. These address both problem solving skills as well as soft skills, such as teamwork and presentation techniques.

Teaching languages:

German - some lectures in English. French, Spanish depending on partner university during study abroad semester.

Semesters abroad:

One study semester abroad is an integral part of the six-semester study program - both in Europe as well as overseas. Students can chose from approx. 80 partner universities.

Practical projects:

Two obligatory internships are included in the course of study: one domestic internship (nine weeks), one internship abroad (nine weeks). A one-semester market research project and a one-semester consultancy project, dealing with a real life business problems, are also included in the course of study.

Jobs / companies:

There is a range of job options for Corporate Finance graduates. These areas are just some examples of potential work fields:

Functional areas:

• Corporate Finance
• Controlling
• Risk Management
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Treasury Management
• Accounting
• Investor Relations

Jobs to start with:

• Senior management assistant / assistant of the board
• Project manager
• Financial Analyst
• Junior Consultant
• Trainee
• Controller

Fees:

Application:

Application form in PDF file (88 KB)

Downloads:

ISM Academic Program (PDF, 4,75 MB)