Innovation Management: Finance (MSc)

Do you already hold a Bachelor’s degree and are looking for an internationally oriented Master’s programme in Hamburg? Our part-time Innovation Management programme is taught entirely in English and leads to an internationally recognised Master of Science (MSc) in five semesters – or, optionally, in four semesters via a Fast Track option. You can acquire around a third of the 120 ECTS in the Finance specialisation: In the Finance specialisation, you will first be introduced to advanced special topics in three modules that fit into the overall topic of innovation. This includes a look at start-up and VC financing as practised in Europe and other markets. Sustainable finance and its impact on the financial markets and corporate financing are also a central focus. The triad is rounded off by an in-depth insight into current trends in digital finance. As a rule, the three specialisation modules are followed by the Master's thesis in this area.

To successfully complete the programme and be awarded the Master of Science degree, 120 ECTS must be collected. The credits are spread over ten modules in the first year and eight modules in the second study year. The programme concludes with the thesis. Teaching takes place on extended weekends and during a few full-time weeks per semester. On average, the weekly study workload amounts to 15 to 20 hours.

The business administration modules of the Master's degree programme focus on management and the design of successful business models and innovative measures in a rapidly changing world. You will learn how companies are managed strategically and financially and recognise the importance of careful analysis and flexible strategies in overcoming economic challenges and changes. The project modules are one of the highlights of the programme. Here you act as a consultant for real-life problems and apply the theory you have learnt on the course to business practice.

The programme includes the business administration modules Innovation Management and Strategic Business Development as well as the project management module, which teaches concepts such as design thinking, scrum and agile methods. Data Analysis focuses on IT tools and deals intensively with mathematics and statistics. Negotiation techniques and research methods are acquired in Scientific Methods & Competences and teach methodological and analytical skills. Sustainable Innovation & Compliance, Digital Economics and Applied Econometrics emphasise the need for comprehensive digitalisation and offer a combination of mathematically sound methodological development and extensive applied work with data. During the study trip, you will gain an international perspective on innovation culture and management in other countries.

Innovation Management with a focus on Finance is an exciting degree programme that opens up many opportunities for you. You will learn how to develop, evaluate and implement innovative financial solutions. You will deal with topics such as finance, innovation management, digitalisation, entrepreneurship and sustainability. You will combine theory and practice in exciting projects and collaborations.

Various areas of the financial sector will be open to you after graduation. You can design new business models, products or services for the digital transformation of the financial sector. Whether in banks and financial service providers, in fintech companies or in public institutions, you will have many opportunities. You can contribute your skills as a financial analyst, risk manager, product manager, innovation consultant, founder, managing director, developer, marketing manager, economic or financial policy maker, regulator or promoter.

A Master's degree in Innovation Management with a specialisation in Finance prepares you for a management position. It also promotes your personal and professional development. You will be a sought-after specialist in a dynamic and future-oriented industry.