Bachelor in Business Studies: Finance and FinTech specialisation

Bachelor in Finance at EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht. Your finance degree for a global career.

The Finance and FinTech specialisation leads to a bachelor’s degree in finance that opens the door to high-impact careers across all industries – from investment banking and asset management to corporate finance and consulting. 

 

You will gain essential skills in financial analysis, valuation and data-driven decision-making. Learn to work with cutting-edge tools like blockchain and AI and with large language models. This unique finance bachelor programme combines in-depth financial knowledge with advanced technological expertise.

Opportunities

Your future in finance und fintech

A bachelor’s degree in finance opens doors to various career paths in both established institutions and fast-growing start-ups. The skills you gain at EBS will give you a competitive advantage and help you in your personal development. With a bachelor’s degree in finance, you will be equipped to shape the financial decisions that drive innovation, growth and long-term success.

 

Graduates with a bachelor’s degree in finance are well-prepared for roles such as financial analyst, CFO, valuation expert, fintech strategist or M&A advisor. A degree in finance also builds a strong foundation for entrepreneurs. It empowers you to start and grow businesses, manage investments and make confident strategic decisions. 

SUCCESS STORIES

The success of our alumni

Many of our alumni with a finance degree pursue impactful careers in the financial sector. 

 

For example, our alumnus Dr Christian Funk went on to become Founder, Managing Partner and Fund Manager at Source For Alpha AG, an independent private wealth management firm. Dr Marcus Schulmerich, also an EBS alumnus, now serves as Head of Fund Product Management for Equities, Asset Servicing and Cooperation Partners at DekaBank, one of Germany’s largest asset management banks.

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EBS Universität

Taught in the heart of Europe

At EBS Universität, we are preparing the financial leaders of tomorrow. Located in Germany, we combine academic excellence with real-world experience. Our bachelor’s degree in finance is taught entirely in English by internationally recognised professors and focuses strongly on practical application, global perspectives and innovative thinking. 

 

Small class sizes ensure personalised mentoring, and our extensive corporate network enables students to access internships and career opportunities at leading institutions in Germany, in Europe and around the world. With over 50 years of tradition in business education and a vibrant campus community, EBS will help you grow your professional network.

COURSE OF STUDY

Individual and International

EBS Universität offers you the opportunity to tailor your Bachelor in Business Studies to your individual strengths and interests. Usually, business programmes remain entirely general at the undergraduate level. 

 

EBS combines a strong foundation in business and management with the opportunity to acquire subject-specific expertise. You benefit from a broad education in the first three semesters, followed by a semester abroad at one of our renowned partner universities. Then you choose one of our six specialisations – such as Finance and FinTech – with the clarity and experience to make an informed decision. 

Specialisation

Finance and FinTech

The Finance and FinTech specialisation at EBS equips you with the tools you need to make smart business decisions backed by data. In the finance bachelor’s course, you will learn how to interpret financial statements and uncover the value behind the numbers. Using real data, you will calculate KPIs, plan budgets and forecast performance.

 

Explore the critical decisions every CFO faces: should a company lease or buy? Invest or hold back? Outsource or build in-house? In the Finance specialisation, you will learn to analyse each scenario and select the best course of action.

 

Additionally, the finance bachelor’s course introduces you to the fintech landscape, including start-up valuation and the market for corporate control. Study mergers and acquisitions and gain hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio.

 

During the programme, you will learn to transform complex financial data into clear, strategic decisions. You will think critically, communicate confidently and be prepared to make a meaningful impact in a rapidly evolving financial world.

 

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