Finance and Capital Markets (Bachelor's program) – Program Content
Whether it's stocks, bonds, ETFs, options or crypto assets – financial markets determine how companies raise capital, under what conditions banks grant loans, how investors build wealth, and how funded pension schemes develop. Do you want to not only understand but actively shape them? Then the B.Sc. Finance and Capital Markets is the right choice for you!
International, practice-oriented, future-focused
We offer you an academically profound, practice-oriented education with a clear focus on financial markets. A significant share of the courses is taught in English, preparing you early on for working in an international environment.
What you can expect
You will immerse yourself in financial data, models, and technologies to truly understand the mechanisms of capital markets. The combination of capital market theory, quantitative methods, and modern technologies will enable you to understand markets and make well-founded decisions. In this context, you will learn to apply state-of-the-art technologies – including programming and database languages like Python and SQL – to transfer theoretical models into practice. Additionally, you will explore opportunities and challenges of blockchain technology and crypto assets, learning how digital currencies, tokenization, and decentralized financial systems are transforming investments and banking.
Theory and practice go hand in hand – our curriculum is aligned with the Candidate Body of Knowledge of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) Program*, an international benchmark for excellence in the financial industry.
Through case studies, simulations, and practical projects, you will learn to apply your knowledge directly and prepare yourself optimally for the challenges of the financial sector. Scientific work also plays an integral role in the program. A dedicated research course will introduce you to academic writing and the use of AI tools. These skills are further deepened through term papers and presentations before you complete your studies with an independent research project – your Bachelor Thesis.
Our professors have many years of professional experience at national and international banks, leading asset managers, big four auditing firms, and renowned economic research institutes. Their hands-on expertise flows directly into the teaching, offering you insights from the real world of finance.
We prepare you – from day one
No matter what – we support you with a wide range of learning opportunities. Before the semester starts, you'll take part in a mathematics bridge course to refresh your essential skills. Additionally, we offer free digital resources that allow you to get familiar with mathematics, Python, and other topics before your studies begin. During the semester, you'll typically study in small groups together with your fellow students. In the exclusive compulsory modules of this program, you'll start with around 40 participants per class. In the elective modules during your specialization, group sizes will be even smaller, ranging from 10 to 20 students. We support you from the very beginning – so that you not only succeed in your studies but also gain the confidence to shape the capital markets of tomorrow.
What we expect from you
With the right mindset and commitment, you will not only grow academically but also on a personal level. If you are ready to engage deeply with capital markets, you will find exactly the right environment here. We expect curiosity, dedication, and the ability to grasp complex interrelations. In return, we offer you top-class education, modern teaching methods, and the opportunity to spend a semester at one of our approximately 70 international partner universities. You can also extend your studies with an internship or start-up semester, where you can directly apply your knowledge.
Program structure – solid and focused
1st–4th semester: The fundamentals that matter
You will build a solid foundation in business administration, economics, quantitative methods, and IT – while already focusing heavily on financial markets from the start.
5th–6th semester: specialization and deepening
In addition to gaining knowledge in ethical, legal, and regulatory aspects, you will set your individual focus in the fields of Asset Management, Banking, Financial Innovations, and Quantitative Methods.
Finance and Capital Markets is your gateway into an exciting and international career. Are you ready?
*CFA® is a registered trademark owned by the CFA Institute. This program is not affiliated with, sponsored, or approved by CFA Institute. The CFA Institute is the administrator of the CFA Program and grantor of the CFA designation.