Study program

University

City

Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences

Economics and Finance

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

Subjects: Business Administration, Accounting & Finance, International Business, Management & Consulting, Economic and Public Policy, Applied Mathematics, Political Sciences, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Business Mathematics, Economics

M.Sc.

Degree

English only

Language

Winter semester: 15 Jul

Summer semester: 15 Jan

Application Deadlines

1.5 Years (starting: Both semesters)

Duration

Free

Tuition Fees (per semester)

Starting: Both semesters
Mode of admission:: local admission restriction
Application:: uni-assist
Study mode:: On campus

Program Video

Five Reasons to choose this Master's Program

Become an expert in economics and finance

Taxes and Performance Indicators, Modeling Finance Markets, Managerial Economics, Applied Corporate Finance, Investment in Emerging Technologies, Banking and Risk Theory, and Econometrics are just some of the interesting topics that students learn during this master’s program.

Great career chances in international organizations

Graduates from this master’s program work in top management positions in finance and business development departments, regulatory bodies, business consultancy firms, think tanks geared towards policy or research, investment and commercial banks, and public institutions on the national or international level, or continue their academic careers with a Ph.D.

Be part of a modern University of Applied Sciences

Studying at the Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences means learning in small classrooms, in a friendly environment, and with the dedicated support of experienced professors and tutors.

Write your thesis in cooperation with a company or public institution

Students of this master’s program have the unique opportunity to write their master’s thesis in cooperation with a company or public institution.

Study in English in an international environment

This master’s program is taught in English. Students thus have the opportunity to work, study and interact with colleagues in an international environment.

How do you want to continue?

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Course Description

Do you have an undergraduate degree in economics or finance and wish to deepen your knowledge in these topics to become an expert in international financial markets? Do you wish to develop your professional career and gain the competencies necessary to lead international organizations? If the answer to these questions is yes, then the M.Sc. in Economics and Finance is the right choice for you! Study interesting topics within economics and finance, from banking to economics to investments. You will also have the opportunity to improve your English-language skills during this top master’s program offered by Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences.

Target Groups

Curriculum

Study Mode

Career Prospects

The M.Sc. in Economics and Finance is intended for holders of a first bachelor’s degree in:

Economics
Finance

for those interested in advancing their qualifications and career opportunities in the field of economics and finance.

Special Program Features

Study at the international and modern Kleve Campus

The Kleve Campus of the Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences hosts over 7200 students from more than 120 countries. It is formed by several acres of new buildings merged with nature and the surrounding Spoy Canal.

Learn the latest economic methods to manage international finances

Students of this master’s program learn how to analyze the complexities of international financial markets with the help of cutting-edge methods and economic models.

Enjoy the cozy city of Kleve while taking advantage of a highly international environment

The charming city of Kleve is located in the region of North Rhine-Westphalia near the border with the Netherlands and gives students the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed student atmosphere while benefiting from a deeply international and multicultural environment.

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Accreditations

AQAS

The “Agency for Quality Assurance through Accreditation of Study Programs” is a German non-profit association that is authorized to conduct external evaluation procedures for universities in Germany and Europe.

Requirements

Qualification Requirements

The application requirements for the study program in “Economics and Finance” are:

Bachelor's (Undergraduate) Degree

Previous bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in:

Economics

Finance

Min ECTS points required:

180*

*Learning Agreement available to graduates of 180+ ECTS point programs to fulfill general 210 ECTS point requirement.

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GPA

A grade of 2.5 or better according to the German grading system.

Applicants with qualifications obtained outside of the European Higher Education Area must additionally submit the Test für Masterstudiengänge in Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaften (TMWISO/TM-BASE) with minimum 102 points, or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE; V = 150, Q = 162, A = 4,0), or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) with minimum 600 points (overall; quantitative section and verbal section).

Language Requirements

The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.

English

CEFR English

min B2

Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"?

yes

Additional information:

Only TOEFL (iBT) and IELTS (academic) are accepted as proof. German language certificates are not required to enroll in a degree program taught in English.

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Locked

For Candidates with Previous Degree from

Winter Semester
(starting in October)

Summer Semester
(starting in April)

Germany

Winter Semester: -

Summer Semester: -

Another EU Country

Winter Semester: -

Summer Semester: -

Rest of the world

Winter Semester: -

Summer Semester: -

In 28 days free webinar

How to apply via uni-assist

Application Procedure & Selection

Mode of Admission:

local admission restriction

Admission Test/Interview:

None

Application:

uni-assist

Application Fee:

€ 75 for the first application, € 30 for each additional

Application Documents

First University-Level Degree Copy

Bachelor’s certificate with cumulative GPA (or, if not yet available, your final transcript including cumulative GPA proving that you have finished your studies).

Transcript of Records

Module handbook or a description of the courses in your undergraduate studies.

English Language Certificate → Language Requirements

Additional Documents

Applicants with qualifications obtained outside of the European Higher Education Area must additionally submit:

"Test für Masterstudiengänge in Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaften" (TMWISO/TM-BASE) with minimum 102 points, or
"Graduate Record Examination" (GRE; V = 150, Q = 162, A = 4,0), or
"Graduate Management Admission Test" (GMAT) with minimum 600 points (overall; quantitative section and verbal section).

Testimonials

"Even now I still keep in touch with many of my colleagues who come from Vietnam, Pakistan, and Serbia. It is just fantastic, isn’t it? More than that, I have acquired priceless knowledge in economics, finance, and international financial markets that have sharpened my way of thinking about business."

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