Master’s in Business Administration and Economics – Finance and Valuation
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Part-time Distance Learning
It is not just an issue for banks, insurance companies and private equity firms – every company needs a good understanding of financial issues and the ability to reliably evaluate investment projects and manage financial risks to be successful. Study for a master’s degree in Business Administration and Economics – Finance and Valuation at the FernUniversität in Hagen via distance learning and expand your professional horizons!
Master of Business Administration and Economics – Finance and Valuation: Course Content
Whether it’s for company start-ups, acquisitions and sales, investments, shareholdings, or company successions: financial analyses and valuations and also financial risk management are key tasks in all kinds of companies. After all, only an accurate assessment of the risks and benefits makes it possible to invest resources and financial means wisely and thus achieve profits.
The master’s program in Business Administration and Economics with a specialization in Finance and Valuation builds on the knowledge you have gained in your previous economics degree and expands it to include a wide range of skills in the areas of finance, investment theory and valuation. You will start by gaining in-depth insights into topics such as asset pricing, financial valuation theory and the analysis and management of financial risks. In the compulsory part of the course, you will expand your knowledge of business mathematics and statistics. In the subsequent compulsory elective section, you then have the opportunity to tailor the content of your studies to your professional interests and goals through a largely free choice of modules. You can choose from a variety of subject-specific modules, such as group controlling, financial management, accounting, or auditing, as well as other modules from business administration, economics, quantitative, and legal fields.
Student Testimonial on the M.Sc. Business Administration and Economics – Finance and Valuation
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“I can apply the things I’m learning at the FernUni every day in my job.”
Daniel Ruf, M.Sc. in Business Administration and EconomicsFind out more
Career Prospects as a Master of Finance and Valuation
The master’s degree program in Business Administration and Economics with a specialization in Finance and Valuation prepares you for a wide range of jobs in companies in all sectors as well as in management consultancies, banks, insurance companies, etc. The typical areas of responsibility for a financial economist include:
- Management consultancies
- Company succession management
- Investment and financial planning, M&A consulting
- Investment advice
- Asset and fund management
- Risk management
- Investment banking
- Treasury
Your potential employers include the investment and finance departments of companies in all sectors, including:
- Banks
- Insurance companies
- Private equity companies
- Management consultancies
Of course, a master’s degree in Business Administration and Economics with a focus on Finance and Valuation also opens the door to a career in research and teaching. The next step on your academic career ladder would be a doctorate.
Profile of the Master’s Degree Program in Business Administration and Economics – Finance and Valuation
| Degree: | Master of Science (M.Sc.) |
| Type of study | Full-time study, part-time study, part-time distance learning (further education/continuing education), professional qualification with elements of classroom study and online study |
| Study duration: | 4 semesters full-time, part-time studies can be arranged to suit your circumstances |
| Scope: | 120 credit points (ECTS) |
| Start of studies: | Summer semester (April 1) or winter semester (October 1) |
| Enrollment deadlines: | 1 December to 31 January (for the summer semester) 1 June to 31 July (for the winter semester) |
| Costs: | Approx. €1,200 total costs for a full-time course in the standard study period. For part-time studies or a personalized period of study, the total costs increase by a further 60 euros basic fee per semester (plus student body contribution) |
| Certificates | It is also possible to obtain a certificate in this degree program. |
Your benefits at a glance
- Maximum flexibility: You adapt your studies to fit your life – not the other way around.
- Recognized degree: the state-run FernUniversität in Hagen has been offering education at an academic level for around 50 years.
- Good support: The faculties at the FernUniversität in Hagen are particularly committed to providing students with intensive support during their studies.
- Good-value further education: There are no hidden costs involved with distance learning at the FernUniversität in Hagen. You always have full transparency.
- Location-independent & plannable: Modern, digital learning formats, study documents sent by post and much more. The dates for the (few) on-campus events are set well in advance. The campus locations are spread throughout Germany making them easily accessible for everyone.
Want to Know More?
Would you like to find out more about the master’s degree in Business Administration and Economics – Finance and Valuation as a (part-time) distance-learning course? Then take a look at the degree program web page provided by the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics. Here you will find further information on the structure of the course, the specific course content and the admission requirements.
Things You Should Know about the FernUniversität in Hagen
You can find answers to the most important questions and basic information about studying at the FernUniversität in Hagen here:
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In terms of student numbers, the FernUniversität in Hagen is the largest state university in Germany . And it is the only state-run distance learning university. FernUni students can obtain an internationally recognized bachelor’s or master’s degree. Compact certificates complement our range. The flexible study system allows you to adapt your studies to suit your life situation. That's why we are exactly the right choice for the following people:
- Working professionals
- People bringing up families
- High school graduates
- Potential students with no high school diploma
- People with disabilities or chronic illnesses
- Students abroad
- Schoolchildren
- Competitive athletes
- Refugees
- Studying While Incarcerated
- Servicemen and women in the Armed Forces
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No doubt, you have many questions: How does distance learning work? How do I learn? In what format are the exams held? When can I start studying? All the answers are gathered here for our students:
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The Student Advice Service will help you make your decision about what to study at the FernUniversität. Here you will also find further information on how to organize your distance learning course.
If you have any specific questions about the master’s degree in Business Administration and Economics you can ask the faculty’s Student Advisory Service directly:
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You can find out more about the requirements for any degree program by visiting the website of the relevant faculty. For more information about the master’s degree program, please contact the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics.
- Entrance requirements
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You can find all the relevant information on enrollment at the FernUniversität in Hagen listed here:
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You can find advice and support close to your home at many locations in Germany, Austria, Hungary, and Switzerland. We also believe that helping students to network with other students is of key importance for later success.
