International Business and FinanceHochschule Augsburg

The Master's program "International Business & Finance" (IBF) is a full-time, English-taught program designed to enhance strategic, financial, business, and leadership skills. It attracts students globally and focuses on current topics such as International Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, International Banking, International Management, and Corporate Strategy.

The program aims to equip students with the competencies needed in an international, dynamic, and competitive environment, fostering social responsibility. Graduates are expected to be capable of taking on leadership positions in multinational or medium-sized companies or starting careers as corporate finance or strategy consultants, specializing in financial and entrepreneurially-driven fields.

The IBF program includes:

• Lectures framed by presentations
• Research projects
• Master Thesis
• Company visits
• Discussions with Blue Chip Corporates, Investment Banks, M&A advisors, and Strategy Consultancies

The program also emphasizes international exposure through a diverse student body, an initial boot camp focusing on international business and finance issues, and a curriculum based on international standards.

Admission requirements include a Bachelor's degree with a focus on finance, strategy, and management, a motivation letter, and an English test for non-native speakers. The target class size is 30-35 students.

The semester fee is 150,63 euros per term, comprising a student services fee and a fee for the semester ticket.