Specialisation International Financial Management

    Master the use of the latest financial management tools and techniques

    The area of specialisation lets you choose a focus within your studies. Register for the Bachelor in Business Administration (International Management) or the Bachelor in Betriebsökonomie.

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    International companies and organisations as well as SMEs and the public sector are looking for professionals who can master the use of the latest financial management tools and techniques to manage the finances of multinational companies, SMEs and organisations.

    You are passionate about...

    • figures
    • advanced topics in finance and accounting
    • entrepreneurial decision-making and problem-solving
    • value creation for companies

    Career Opportunities

    This specialisation prepares students for careers in finance departments such as the treasury and in the corporate development of multinational corporations, financial services providers, banks and other financial institutions. It will open up the following career roles to you:

    • Financial analyst
    • Financial controller
    • Management consultant
    • Financial planner
    • Treasury and financial officer
    • Risk manager
    • Business developer

    Insights from practice

    Portrait of Silke Waterstraat, Lecturer
    This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire hands-on treasury knowledge in a practice oriented setting.
    Silke Waterstraat, Lecturer

    This specialisation provides students with the tools and techniques they need to master complex international financial management challenges, including decisions on debt and equity financing, capital allocation, risk management and treasury management, controlling and planning, value-based management decisions and strategic business decisions. Upon completion of the specialisation, students will be able to answer the following questions: How does the capital structure of a company influence strategic decisions? Does the overall financing strategy of a company help the company to maximize its value? How does a company minimize financial risk? What are the main functions of the treasury department? How can a company evaluate the value of a particular strategic financial decision? Are there wasteful expenses for a particular project and company? What are the challenges for the financial industry and do you think your position could be impacted?

    Content

    The students will gain practical insights into the tasks and responsibilities of the finance and treasury departments and understand the importance of these core business functions for the long-term success of a company. The following topics are covered in detail:

    • Treasury and risk management
    • International financial accounting
    • International controlling
    • Advanced financial accounting and controlling
    • Strategic financial decision-making
    • Financial modelling with Excel spreadsheets

    Module description

    ECTS Points: 20
    Teaching Language: English

    Degree:
    -BSc in Business Administration (International Management) - Area of specialisation International Financial Management
    -BSc in Betriebsökonomie - Vertiefungsrichtung Internationales Finanzmanagement

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