MSc Financial Economics at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

Programme overview

The objective of the study program is to enable students to independently identify economic problems, to independently develop solutions to problems on a scientific basis, and to formulate recommendations for action. Students will acquire a systemic way of thinking and excellent analytical skills. Both of these skills are valuable qualifications for managerial and consulting activities, which allow students to understand complex interrelationships, and to analyze and evaluate problems from multiple viewpoints.

Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Management | Duration: 4 semesters | Study mode: full-time; English-taught | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany

Career pathways

The Financial Economics degree program provides graduates - regardless of industry sector - with the skills to take on managerial positions, or to work in departments of private and public, national or international companies, management consultancies, banks, insurance companies, and financial institutions. In addition to specialized and managerial tasks in a company, independent work or employment in the scientific sector are also possibilities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

1. Relevant bachelor's, diploma, or comparable degree with at least 140 ECTS (at the time of applying), and an average grade of 2.9 or better, determined from the examination results. - A study program is relevant if at least 60 ECTS (EU degrees) or 12 modules (non-EU) in economics, and at least 15 ECTS (EU degrees) or 4 modules (non-EU) in courses in the field of quantitative methods have been acquired. 2. Proof of English language skills on C1 level with one of the recognized options. Overview of recognized English proof options 3. Proof of relevance with the faculty's verification form - Applicants who have obtained their bachelor's degree at the Faculty of Economics and Management of Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg do not have to prove the relevance of a completed undergraduate degree, as this information is already known to the faculty. 4. Letter of motivation in English, containing no more than 450 words, which illustrates the professional and academic interest in the chosen master's program, presents the applicant's special skills and knowledge, and sets out personal expectations regarding the content, methods, and study processes of the chosen master's program. Applicants, who apply for a higher semester find the additional necessary applications here . No admission restriction (no numerus clausus). Application deadlines: Applicants with a German Bachelor degree (apply directly to OVGU): 15 September; Applicants with International Bachelor degree (via uni-assist): 15 July.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters

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