International Financial Management

International financial management expertise is needed in many areas. Internationally active companies and organizations, as well as SMEs and the public sector, are looking for professionals who are proficient in the latest financial management tools and techniques and can apply them to the management of the finances of multinational companies, SMEs, and organizations.

You are passionate about...

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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

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

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