MBA | Finance
Full-time Study Program
Become a specialist – in creating your own future with an MBA | Finance
In today’s fast-paced business environment, expertise in corporate finance is key to driving strategic decision-making and creating value. Our MBA | Finance combines a comprehensive general management education with specialized finance modules. The program equips you with the tools to navigate complex financial environments while developing the broader business acumen needed to thrive in any industry.
Whether you are aiming to enhance your financial expertise or transition into a new field, our MBA gives you the flexibility and knowledge to accelerate your career and become a future leader in corporate finance.
At a glance
- Degree: MBA | 120 ECTS
- Location: Leipzig
- Language: English
- Start: September
- Duration: up to 21 months
- Application deadline: June 30 (non-EU candidates: May 31)
- Eligibility: Bachelor degree in any discipline, min. of 3 years of post-graduate work experience
Seven Reasons for HHL’s MBA | Finance
- Full MBA experience with an edge in corporate finance: The program offers a well-balanced blend of essential management skills and a focused specialization in corporate finance, equipping you with comprehensive leadership and financial expertise.
- Stepping stone into the German job market: More than 95% of MBA candidates launch their MBA career in Germany and more than 90% find a job within 3 to 6 months of graduation.
- Practical work experience: Gain hands-on experience in the German job market through a student consulting project or an internship, enhancing your practical skills.
- International Experience: Explore global opportunities with an optional term abroad at one of our 140 partner universities, or even earn a double degree.
- Social Impact Expedition: Explore social and sustainability issues firsthand through travel and interactions with social entrepreneurs, focusing on social innovation and sustainable solutions.
- German language courses: Increase your career prospects in Germany with an intensive beginner’s German course offered before the MBA program begins, followed by German language courses for all levels running throughout the program.
- Study location Leipzig: Leipzig is a dynamic city that offers a high quality of life at an affordable cost of living.
The HHL Full-time MBA | Finance: Program Overview
1. Welcome Weeks
Where your HHL adventure begins!
The Welcome Weeks dive straight into the HHL spirit. With a mix of intercultural team-building activities and informative sessions about HHL and the program, you will embark on your unforgettable HHL adventure. You will connect with classmates from all of our programs and lay the foundation for a powerful network of contacts that will support you not only through your studies but far beyond.
2. General Management Essentials
The key qualifications for tomorrow
Here, you will lay the foundation for your management career. Our three pillars provide a balanced mix of essential management fundamentals and cutting-edge knowledge.
3. Mandatory Deep Dives
Enhance your financial expertise
The mandatory Deep Dives will intensify your knowledge and skills in corporate finance – from corporate valuation to risk management. While immersing yourself in the exciting world of Finance, we will make sure that you never lose the big picture on strategic implications and decision-making.
You will specialize in corporate finance with selected modules that convey important skills from business valuation to risk management.
Corporate Valuation and M&A
- Deep dive into determining business values and learn how to structure M&A deals, which is needed in the field of investment banking, private equity or asset management.
Entrepreneurial Finance
Follow up with start-up valuations, stage-based financial planning and get to know deal structures in fundings to acquire insights on finance and data analytics.
Advanced Corporate Finance
Learn about advanced financial challenges – from debt financing, bankruptcy to distress and related phenomena and get to know about optimal capital structures.
Risk Management
Sum up your corporate finance know-how with risk measurement, hedging and insuring strategies and gain an outlook on financial engineering.
4. Optional Deep Dives
Based on your personal ambitions and interests you can complement your financial knowledge with modules on various topics including entrepreneurship, strategy, and leadership.
5. Customization Modules
Gain practical and international experience
You have access to several additional practical options. Whether you are working on a real-life project, studying abroad, or completing an internship, the practical experience you gain and the connections you build will benefit you long after graduation.
6. Master Thesis
The culmination of your MBA program
The Master Thesis in our full-time MBA program is the crowning achievement of your academic journey, highlighting your expertise in business and management. This independent research project lets you delve into a topic of your choice, focusing on real-world relevance and critical thinking. With guidance from experienced mentors, your thesis will showcase your ability to analyse and apply the knowledge you’ve gained throughout your MBA program.
Programe Schedule
Unlock new career opportunities
The MBA | Finance combines essential management skills with specialized insights into corporate finance, offering diverse career opportunities. Throughout your studies, you can strategically tailor your career path to align with your personal interests. The finance specialization unlocks a targeted set of career options, which you can further enhance by deepening your knowledge in areas that matter most to you. What will your career path be?
Financial Services & Banking
- Our finance specialization modules will strengthen your abilities to critically reflect and analyze financial performance and to arrive at well-informed business decisions.
Corporate Performance
- With our MBA | Finance you will bring an entrepreneurial mindset to every company, fostering innovative thinking while being aware of financial decision-making.
Consultant Brilliancy
- Our management essentials provide you with a comprehensive understanding of decision-making across various industries. The specialization in corporate finance enhances your analytical skills, complementing them with strategic expertise.
Start-up Adventure
- Among other important topics, understanding finances is crucial when starting your own business. The MBA | Finance equips you with the skills needed to lead as your company’s CEO.
97%
launch their post-MBA career in Germany
HHL MBA Emloyment Report 2023
92%
employment rate 3 months after graduation
HHL MBA Employment Report 2023
#4
Career Service worldwide
Financial Times Masters in Management Ranking 2024
Tailored Support for Your Career
With passion and commitment, HHL’s top-ranked Career Development team provides personalized support to help you pave the way for a successful and fulfilling career. We’ll assist you in identifying your strengths, developing your skills, and strategically focusing on achieving your professional goals.
Identify your purpose
- Personality tests
- Career orientation workshops
- Self-leadership training
- Individual coaching
- Webinars
Navigate the Job market effectively
- CV & cover letter checks
- CV optimization software VMock
- Interview preparation
- Case study training
- Digital career center with talent bank
- Advice on salary negotiations
- Tips for the onboarding process
Maximize your network
- On-campus company presentations
- On-campus interviews
- Alumni talks
- Company excursions
- Recruiting workshops
- Student consulting projects
- Yearly Career Day
Visa options after graduation
Did you know that Germany’s visa regulations are very favourable for international students looking to enter the German job market? After completing your studies, you can apply for a range of options, including:
- 18 months job seeker visa: search for employment opportunities that match your skills and aspirations
- a work permit: enables graduates to work and reside in Germany as long as they hold the position which the work permit is tied to
- EU Blue card: a permit for highly skilled professionals who meet a minimum salary threshold per annum
Want to learn more about your post-MBA visa options?
Start your HHL educational journey now!
Take the first application step without the HHL Entry Test or GMAT
Our student community is a carefully selected collegial network of motivated peers. We not only take hard facts into consideration, such as your work experience or HHL Entry Test/GMAT but also your personality, your motivation and your ambition.
Are you unsure if your profile fits with our admission criteria?
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Benefit from our Early Bird 2 discount. Apply by January 31.
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An MBA | Finance in Germany: Education that pays off!
Investing in the MBA at HHL pays off quickly. QS rankings consistently demonstrate that our MBA graduates experience an exceptionally high return on investment, allowing them to recoup their educational costs within just a few years. Why? Our graduates swiftly transition into managerial positions at leading companies, enjoying an average salary increase of 80 percent. An MBA from HHL is not only a fantastic career booster but also delivers quick returns!
Tuition fees
The tuition fees for the MBA program amount to EUR 41,600. We offer a tuition fee reduction if you submit your complete application by the following Early Bird deadlines*:
- Early Bird 1: November 30 – Discount: EUR 6,000
- Early Bird 2: January 31 – Discount: EUR 4,500
- Early Bird 3: March 31 – Discount: EUR 1,500
This covers all tuition including the fees for one term abroad at one of our partner universities.
*To qualify for the early bird discount, you must submit your completed application by the deadlines above. This includes providing all remaining documents and test scores (GMAT, GRE, or HHL Entry Test) by January 31 (Early Bird 1), March 31 (Early Bird 2), or June 30 (Early Bird 3).
Scholarships
We gladly support you in financing your studies. Various financing options are available. We also offer scholarships for particularly committed and outstanding applicants. How do you obtain a scholarship? Win us over not just with your excellent academic record but also with your personality.
Payment terms
Pay your tuition fees in instalments!
Of course, the tuition fees at HHL do not have to be paid in one lump sum. After having been admitted to HHL, we ask you to pay a down payment of EUR 3,500 to secure your place in the full-time MBA program. The remaining fees will be paid in 3 instalments: at the beginning of Term 1, Term 3 and Term 5.
In vogue: Living and learning in Leipzig
Leipzig is open, international, and vibrant. Located just over 1h south of Berlin, at the crossroads of historic European trade routes, the city boasts a 1,000-year tradition of commercial vitality and a reputation as a hub for trade, science, and the arts. Beyond its modern infrastructure, Leipzig’s dynamic and rapidly expanding economy hosts world-renowned brands like Porsche, BMW, DHL, and Amazon. HHL, established in 1898 as the first “HandelsHochschule” in German-speaking Europe, laid the groundwork for Leipzig’s rich tradition in management education.
Affordable and student-friendly living
The best news is that Leipzig offers students a very high quality of life for extremely affordable prices. In contrast to many other student cities in Germany, Leipzig still has affordable student accommodation. The approximate living costs per month including accommodation in Leipzig are around EUR 800, while the average living costs in Germany are estimated at EUR 934.
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