Corporate Finance
Study Program
General information
Six-semester bachelors courses are two semesters shorter than our Diplom courses. While students gain general business knowledge during the first two semesters the focus shifts gradually towards more specific study contents in the following semesters.
In the first semester common business subjects are taught primarily. Also, two foreign languages are part of the study program. From second semester on students choose their specializations (Business Communication / International Management / Tourism and Event Management / Corporate Finance). In third semester 30 per cent of the classes deal with study specific contents. During fourth semester students attend one of our partner universities abroad and augment their specialist knowledge. In semester five and six study contents are completely focused on the individual specializations.
The following chart provides an overview of the bachelors course:
Business Administration 1
- Management Accounting
- General Management
- Business Simulation Game
Economics 1
Law 1
Quantitative Methods 1
- Business Mathematics
- Mathematical Decision Making 1
- Standard Software Applications
Interpersonal Skills &Communication 1
- Rhetorical Skills
- English 1: Business Correspondence
- French 1 / Spanish 1
Program Specifics
- Financial Markets
- Financial Intermediaries
Business Administration 2
- Human Resource Management
- Cost Accounting & Controlling
- Financial Reporting & Taxes
Economics 2
Law 2
- Commercial and Civil Law 2
Quantitative Methods 2
- Business Computing &Communications Technology
- Decision Modelling
Interpersonal Skills & Communication 2
- Teambuilding & Creativity
- English 2: Presentation & Moderation
- French 2 / Spanish 2
Program Specifics
- Capital Market Law
- Financial Communication (PR, IR, CR)
Domestic internship / Internship abroad
Business Administration 3
- Marketing
- Organizational Theory
- Services Management
- Finance & Investmen
Economics 3
- Economic Policy & Empirical Economic Research
Quantitative Methods 3
Interpersonal Skills & Communication 3
- Intercultural Management
- Business Ethics
- English 3: Negotiations
- French 3 / Spanish 3
Program Specifics
- Corporate Tax
- Bank Management
- Real Estate Management
- Capital Markets
Domestic internship / Internship abroad
In the fourth semester, students take part in a study abroad semester at one of the ISM´s international partner institutions. Students select courses for their major as well as electives in which they primarily deal with the special economic, political, and cultural conditions of their host countries. The study abroad semester is also meant to expose students to different academic and teaching styles and thereby provides them with a truly international academic experience.
Participation in:
- Specific Courses for individual majors
- Studium Generale Courses. All courses must be approved by the Program Director and the International Office in advance.
Domestic internship / Internship abroad
Required Courses:
Corporate Finance
- Corporate Finance in Medium-Sized Businesses
- Corporate Rating
- Refinancing/Balance Structuring
- Application of Derivatives
Financial Management
- Portfolio & Asset Management
- Venture Capital & Investment Management
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- International Financial Management
Workshop: Consulting Project
Electives (2 of 6):
Business Reporting & Auditing
- Corporate Management
- International Accounting
- Company Valuation
- International Auditing
Controlling & Decision Support
- Value-Based Management
- Strategic Controlling
- Operational Controlling
- Controlling of International Businesses
Corporate Communication
- Strategic Public Relations
- Corporate Identity & Corporate Image
- Global Communications
- Public Performance
Information Management
- Business Information Systems
- Business Intelligence
- Knowledge Management & Communication Networks
- Software Engineering
Marketing
- Marketing & Controlling
- Consumer Behavior & Market Research
- Communications & Brand Management
- International Sales & Trade
Management
- Leadership & Change Management
- Strategic Management
- Crisis Management & Recapitalization
- Business Dynamics
Bachelor thesis or internship
Required Courses:
Corporate Finance
- Corporate Finance in Medium-Sized Businesses
- Corporate Rating
- Refinancing/Balance Structuring
- Application of Derivatives
Financial Management
- Portfolio & Asset Management
- Venture Capital & Investment Management
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- International Financial Management
Workshop: Consulting Project
Electives (2 of 6):
Business Reporting & Auditing
- Corporate Management
- International Accounting
- Company Valuation
- International Auditing
Controlling & Decision Support
- Value-Based Management
- Strategic Controlling
- Operational Controlling
- Controlling of International Businesses
Corporate Communication
- Strategic Public Relations
- Corporate Identity & Corporate Image
- Global Communications
- Public Performance
Information Management
- Business Information Systems
- Business Intelligence
- Knowledge Management & Communication Networks
- Software Engineering
Marketing
- Marketing & Controlling
- Consumer Behavior & Market Research
- Communications & Brand Management
- International Sales & Trade
Management
- Leadership & Change Management
- Strategic Management
- Crisis Management & Recapitalization
- Business Dynamics
Students in the Global Track complete their seventh semester in a foreign country overseas.
1. till 6. Sem.: European Track = 180 ECTS
1. till 7. Sem.: Global Track = 210 ECTS
Language course / semester abroad
The bachelors course offers two overseas stays in only six semesters. A language course and a semester abroad are integral parts of the course of study. Students gain additional intercultural experience during their internship abroad after the fourth semester.
Internships / practical projects
The bachelors course offers both foreign language skills and a practically oriented education. Students complete two internships - one in Germany and one abroad. Practical experience is augmented through market research projects and workshops where students engage in actual consulting projects and problem solving for partner companies.
Bachelor thesis
The bachelor thesis is less extensive but otherwise similar to the regular Diplom thesis. The students' goal is to do scientific work on a practically oriented problem.
