Master in Finance Program
#1 in Germany
#20 Worldwide
A keen eye for detail. An instinct for opportunity.
Turn foresight into strategy as an expert analyst. Step into diverse markets and services—from M&A to capital markets. Sharpen your analytical skills to guide businesses in making smarter decisions.
Quarter 1
• Capital Market Theory (core module)
• International Financial Reporting (core module)
• Advanced Corporate Finance (core module)
Quarter 2
• Financial Econometrics (core module)
• Valuation and M&A
• Venture Capital Finance
Quarter 3
• Economics Financial Markets and its Institutions (core module)
• Accounting for M&A Transactions
• Financial Reporting and Capital Markets
Quarter 4
• Investment Banking
• Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation
Empower businesses to thrive.
With your expertise in financial markets and tailored electives, you can create value and drive success as a financial consultant – independently or in-house.
Quarter 1
• Capital Market Theory (core module))
• International Financial Reporting (core module)
• Advanced Corporate Finance (core module)
Quarter 2
• Financial Econometrics (core module)
• Venture Capital Finance
• Corporate Governance
Quarter 3
• Economics Financial Markets and its Institutions (core module)
• Financial Reporting and Capital Markets
Quarter 4
• Financial Derivatives
• Financial Risk Management
• Sustainable Finance (tbc)
Ready to strike out on your own?
Explore Fintech or invest in growth as a Venture Capitalist. WHU’s expansive network of entrepreneurs and industry leaders means you are not limited to joining a company. Create your own success story.
Quarter 1
• Capital Market Theory (core module)
• International Financial Reporting (core module)
• Advanced Corporate Finance (core module)
Quarter 2
• Financial Econometrics (core module)
• Venture Capital Finance
Quarter 3
• Economics Financial Markets and its Institutions (core module)
• Financial Technologies
• Behavioral and Cultural Finance
Quarter 4
• Financial Risk Management
• Data Analytics (tbc)
A competitive streak. The ability to balance regulations with opportunity.
The Master in Finance gives you the tools to make critical decisions – from understanding asset management to the latest insights within M&A.
Quarter 1
• Capital Market Theory (core module))
• International Financial Reporting (core module)
• Advanced Corporate Finance (core module)
Quarter 2
• Financial Econometrics (core module)
• Venture Capital Finance
• Valuation and M&A
Quarter 3
• Economics Financial Markets and its Institutions (core module)
• Financial Technologies
Quarter 4
• Financial Derivatives
• Asset Management
• Financial Risk Management
Aiming for the C-suite? Let us help you get there.
Network with an extensive network of board-level CFOs ready to share their knowledge. As a future strategic partner within a business, we help you develop into an informed decision-maker and a multifaceted leader.
Quarter 1
• Capital Market Theory (core module)
• International Financial Reporting (core module)
• Advanced Corporate Finance (core module)(core module)
Quarter 2
• Financial Econometrics (core module)
• Corporate Governance
• Ethics / White Collar Crime (tbc)
Quarter 3
• Economics Financial Markets and its Institutions (core module)
• Financial Reporting and Capital Markets
Quarter 4
• Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation
• Financial Risk Management
Our graduates find employment at prestigious companies
With one-to-one counseling, careers fairs, networking dinners and internship opportunities, our career center is committed to supporting you.
Master Programs
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Semester Dates
Fall Semester 2024
Welcome week: 21. – 30. Aug.
Lecture period: 02. Sep. – 18. Dec.
Exam weeks: 21. – 25. Oct. and 16. – 20. Dec.
Spring Semester 2025
Lecture period: 13. Jan. – 23. Apr.
Exam weeks: 03. – 10. Mar. and 24. – 30. Apr.
Capstone Module Abroad (90 cr track): 04. – 10. May
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Master in Finance Program Moves to Düsseldorf – FAQs
Our study programs are growing. To accommodate this, our campus in Dusseldorf is the ideal location for the expanding Master in Finance. With Dusseldorf's central location, fantastic community, and connections to financial institutions, moving the Master of Finance to this international business hub offers students the same excellent WHU experience, but with room to grow.
No other moves are currently scheduled. But WHU is committed to sustainable growth, so if needed in the future, other programs would move depending on capacity and available space at the Dusseldorf campus. This would always be decided on a case-by-case basis.
Separate electives will be available for students based at either Campus Dusseldorf or Campus Vallendar. A small number of popular electives that are shared between the Master in Finance and other Master programs will be offered twice (once at each location).
Master in Finance students will also have networking opportunities on campus Dusseldorf with our MBA students.
As most of our library services are offered digitally, there will be no negative impact on available resources. If needed, printed books from the WHU Library Vallendar can be ordered via email and picked up from reception.
Smaller events, such as company presentations and workshops, will be offered at both Vallendar and Dusseldorf. This will ensure that students on both campuses have access to the same high standard of career support. For larger events such as the Master Your Career event, students would need to travel between the two using their free travel tickets.
Campus Dusseldorf is already home to an excellent Career Center currently supporting WHU's MBA students. All career services available to students at Campus Vallendar will be available at Campus Dusseldorf.
This is currently being finalized, and we will provide an update on this as soon as possible. We will do our best to ensure every student has equal access to services wherever possible.
As Dusseldorf is a much larger city, we currently find that students have no issues finding housing. However, we are currently looking into potential agencies that assist other universities in Dusseldorf and could also offer support to our Master in Finance students.
A permanent member of staff will be available to answer questions from all students at Campus Dusseldorf, including questions unique to international students, e.g., residence permit applications, town hall registrations, etc.
To preserve the sense of community that WHU is renowned for, we will organize events to maintain a strong connection to your peers.
Some aspects of the Welcome Week for the Master programs will be broadcast between campuses. There will potentially be social events with the MBA students, much like the events held at Campus Vallendar with the Bachelor students.
Yes, we are currently planning an on-site lunch option. We will provide further details as soon as possible.
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