Overview

The Finance and Information Management programme of the University of Bayreuth offers a unique blend of quantitative and qualitative education, preparing graduates for leadership roles in today's fast-moving, hyperconnected digital economy: The four core areas - Computational Analytics, Quantitative Finance, Information Management, and Financial Management - develop financial as well as digital expertise covering technical, quantitative, and managerial aspects in both areas and offer the opportunity to delve as deeply into any of the four areas as one would in a specialized Master's degree.

Key Facts

In addition, soft-skill seminars and hands-on projects with renowned real-world partners are an essential part of the degree programme. This not only provides students with analytical and technical skills, but also with horizon-expanding and personality-building competencies to tackle diverse problems and develop novel solutions. The master's programme in Finance & Information Management is aimed at outstanding and exceptional students looking for a challenging master's programme.

Programme Structure

Content

FIM students can choose from a wide range of job opportunities when starting their careers. FIM students typically go into the fields of financial management, business & information systems engineering, or management. The FIM programme’s close collaboration with highly renowned companies makes it easier for many students to enter the professional world. Typical career choices for graduates also include becoming entrepreneurs or following an academic career towards a doctorate.

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bayreuth, Germany

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

A Bachelor's degree (with at least 6 semesters of regular study) or an equivalent degree in economics or social sciences, industrial engineering, information systems, (applied) computer science, mathematics (including financial and business mathematics), statistics, or a comparable degree programme.

A scientific paper within the scope of a Bachelor's thesis, a project, a scientific essay, or a comparable achievement amounting to at least 5 ECTS.

A valid GMAT certificate.

Proof of adequate English language skills through a recognised language test such as the TOEFL (at least 88 points), the IELTS (at least 6.5 points) or the Cambridge Main Suite of English Examinations.

As a foreign student, knowledge of German is not required at the time of application. However, proof of basic German language skills (comparable to level A1) must be submitted by the end of second semester.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

344 EUR / year

≈ 344 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

344 EUR / year

≈ 344 EUR / year

Additional Details

This is a semester fee which is composed of the contribution towards the student services and the semester ticket for public transportation.

Living costs

Bayreuth

Germany

630 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

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Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

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