4 Topic modules (46.5 - 51 ECTS credits)
Each topic module consists of 2 - 3 assessments that are related in terms of content. A topic module is passed, when all its assessments have been successfully completed.
In the Master’s degree program in Business Administration with special qualification in Corporate Finance the following topic modules must be completed (46.5 - 51 ECTS credits):
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Topic module Corporate Finance (12 ECTS credits)
- Advanced Valuation (6 ECTS credits)
- Financing and Capital Structure (6 ECTS credits)
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Topic module Financial Analysis and Reporting (13.5 ECTS credits)
- Advanced Group Accounting (4.5 ECTS credits)
- Financial Statements Analysis and Valuation (4.5 ECTS credits)
- International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) (4.5 ECTS credits)
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Topic module Topics in Asset Management II (12 ECTS credits)
- Real Estate Finance (3 ECTS credits)
- Risk Management (6 ECTS credits)
- Asset Management for Institutional Investors (3 ECTS credits)
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Fourth freely selectable topic module
- An overview of the topic modules on offer can be found in Appendix 1 of the study plan of M Sc Business Administration 2024.
Electives (7 - 11.5 ECTS credits)
In the Master's in Business Administration with special qualification in Corporate Finance, the electives amount to a total of 7 - 11.5 ECTS credits. The electives can be freely selected from the entire lecture program of the Master’s in Business Administration (except seminars).
It is possible to obtain up to 9 ECTS credits from non-BA courses, i.e. Master’s courses taken outside the department or faculty. More information on this can be found in Appendix 3 of the study plan M Sc Business Administration 2024.
2 Seminars (6 ECTS credits each)
In the Master's degree program in Business Administration with special qualification in Corporate Finance, two Business Administration seminars, 6 ECTS credits each, must be successfully completed. At least one of these seminars must be completed in the specialization Corporate Finance, i.e. in the Financial Management Section (IFM-FM) or in the Financial Accounting Section (IUC-FA). There is no obligation, but also no entitlement, to complete the second seminar in the chosen specialization.
It is recommended that students complete the Corporate Finance seminar before writing the Master’s thesis and to select the seminar with an eye to the desired topic for their Master’s thesis. Many institutes require the seminar to have been successfully completed before students apply for the thesis. Please note the registration deadlines in the CTS (KSL) and on the websites of the institutes.
Master's thesis (20 ECTS credits)
In order to complete the Master’s program, it is compulsory for every student to write a Master's thesis (20 ECTS credits). Students can take up to a maximum of six months to complete their Master's thesis. Before registering for the Master's thesis, all requirements must be successfully completed and at least 45 ECTS credits must have been obtained. A maximum of three students can work on a thesis project together. In the specialization Corporate Finance, the Master's thesis must be written in the Financial Management Section (IFM-FM) or in the Financial Accounting Section (IUC-FA).
Students are expected to consult the institutes in question (or their websites) well in advance regarding requirements, regulations and the process of writing.
