Banking, Insurance and Finance

The part-time Bachelor’s degree programme in Banking, Insurance and Finance will open up numerous career opportunities for you – both in Germany and internationally. The finance and insurance industry is one of the most stable sectors of the economy, which is also undergoing profound digital and structural change. Well-qualified specialists and junior managers are therefore in high demand.

Typical professional fields after graduation

Graduates of the degree programme often work in the following areas:

• Consultancy and support for corporate or private clients
• Risk management and controlling
• Asset management and investment counselling
• Product development and sales management
• Accounting and reporting
• Internal auditing, compliance and regulation
• Tax consulting and auditing
• Digital financial services and FinTech
• Insurance management and reinsurance

Jobs in management consultancies, at supervisory authorities or in the finance departments of large companies are also open to you – especially if you have already gained relevant practical experience during your studies.

Career prospects and development opportunities

The part-time degree programme not only teaches specialist knowledge, but also skills in communication, project work, problem solving and analysis – skills that are in demand in many functions and positions. By combining theory and practice, many graduates are able to quickly move into areas of responsibility.

The next step in their career usually follows quickly: be it by taking on specialised functions, managing small teams or moving to strategic specialist departments. Internal promotion within banks, insurance companies or financial service providers is also actively supported by the qualification acquired.

Internationality of the industry

The finance and insurance industry is closely networked internationally. Many companies operate across national borders or are part of global groups. Those with intercultural skills, English language skills and a good understanding of international financial markets therefore have excellent opportunities for a career abroad or in international fields of activity – be it in Frankfurt, Zurich, Amsterdam, Stockholm or beyond.

Some graduates also use the networks and contacts they have acquired during their studies to enter careers in internationally active banks, insurance companies, consultancies or supervisory authorities.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree – what are the advantages of a postgraduate degree?

With a Bachelor’s degree, you have a solid business education with a specialisation in finance – an ideal entry into many positions.However, if you are aiming for a management position, a demanding specialist role or an international career, you will benefit significantly from an advanced Master’s degree.

A Master’s degree enables you to

• a stronger specialisation, for example in bank management, financial innovation or risk management
• the targeted development of management expertise
• additional specialisation, e.g. in digitalisation or international financial markets
• a more strategic positioning on the labour market
• the qualification, doctorate or executive programmes

Many Bachelor’s graduates therefore decide to go on to do a part-time Master’s degree programme – often in parallel with their new job.

The degree programme prepares you specifically for a career in a future-oriented, international sector. Whether in banks, insurance companies, finance departments, consultancies or start-ups – you will be ideally positioned with a clear professional profile, practical experience and a wide range of development opportunities. The degree is your springboard for a career with prospects – both nationally and internationally.