Asset Management, MSc*

Our Master's degree programme Asset Management is application-oriented and provides students with in-depth knowledge in the areas of corporate finance, corporate structuring and consulting in an international context and in-depth knowledge in the areas of Portfolio Management and Trading, Financial Analysis and Investments, Risk Analysis and Decision-Making, Cryptocurrencies and International Markets and Stock Exchange as well as Project Management and Advanced Research Methodologies.

Graduates will have a broad, detailed and critical understanding of finance, and asset management at the current level of their field of study and will be able to apply this independently in professional contexts. They are able to independently acquire new knowledge as well as develop scientific questions, process them on the basis of the current state of research and generate innovative solutions.

The programme is aimed at graduates of economic subjects, in particular Financial Management, Real Estate Management, Business Administration and Economics.

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Key Facts

Starting semester

Winter semester: September

Summer semester: March

Tuition fees | EU applicants

Standard Track (120 ECTS) and Fast Tracks (90 & 60 ECTS) study options.

from € 820 monthly

Save an additional discount of at least 15%. Please find out more about our fees, discounts, and how you can fund your studies.

Tuition fees | Non-EU applicants

Standard Track (120 ECTS) and Fast Tracks (90 and 60 ECTS) study options

from € 10,938 yearly

Save an additional discount of at least 15%. Please find out more about our fees, discounts, and how you can fund your studies.

Degree

Master of Science (MSc)

Duration

2, 3 or 4 semesters

Credits

Standard: 120 ECTS

Fast-Track: 60 or 90 ECTS

Language of instruction

English

Study Location

Hamburg

Focus of the study

Green Economy and Sustainability
International Markets and Stock Exchange
Cryptocurrencies
Financial Analysis and Investments

Curriculum

UE is offering the Asset Management Masters in 4, but also a fast track option in 3 or 2 semesters. Learn more about the topics of study in the curriculum.

Curriculum Asset Management M.Sc., 120 ECTS Curriculum Asset Management M.Sc., 90 ECTS Curriculum Asset Management M.Sc., 60 ECTS

Your Benefits

The programme structure

Innovative companies have had a clear digitalization strategy for some time and are comprehensively aligning their processes and products with the new world. Digital technologies have a central influence on the future business model in asset management.

Various approaches are used in the degree programme to achieve the objectives, including entrepreneurial thinking through case studies with the development of different strategies, strategically anchored, entrepreneurial thinking and action (initiative behaviour) through the presentation and analysis of current management theories, interdisciplinary thinking and action as well as analysis of organisational facts within the framework of project work within the practical projects and internships, personal development through teamwork and presentation to a group.

As part of the teaching method, the focus is on case studies to make the content transferable.

Start your career with UE

As the financial sector itself has become a real industry that influences economic growth, the degree programme promotes education to meet the demand for professionals in Asset Management. All important functions of asset management tasks in a company and the effects of decisions at local and international levels (e.g. asset and wealth chain management) on the relevant business activity are dealt with.

The broad offer of topics of our MSc in Asset Management optimally prepares our graduates to work in any company, which includes asset management, wealth management and investment management tasks.

Why UE?

The University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE) is state-accredited, has been awarded on multiple occasions and is worldwide leading in international approach. At our university you study in small groups taught by experts in the field. This guarantees you individual support and personal contact with the professors.

Application-oriented research not only enriches teaching and studies with challenging topics but also offers students the opportunity to actively work on future-oriented projects during their studies in the Master's programme Asset Management. Furthermore, cooperation with partners from the industry represents the central source of funding for the practice-oriented research of the future.

“Expand your experience and knowledge."

Tuition fees and funding

As a private university, the University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE) is not funded by the German state, but by tuition fees. Therefore, studying at UE costs more than at a public German university. But it’s worth it: Our graduates meet the essential requirements of companies which sets them apart from the graduates of many public universities.

Your employment and earnings prospects are greatly improved. All costs are included in the monthly tuition fee. This also includes the costs of the Leadership Assessment Center. No additional costs will be incurred, such as a matriculation fee, exam fees, master thesis fee or similar, as long as the course is completed within the standard study period.

We are happy to provide you with information on funding your studies and on any available scholarships. If you have any further questions, our Student Guidance Office can provide you with detailed information. Find out useful information on this webpage.

Application process

You can apply more than a year in advance for your desired starting semester. Students must meet the following requirements to qualify for the master’s degree programme:

Online application
Completion of a Bachelor's degree, a German Diploma or Magister
A final grade of “Good” (GPA: 2.5), otherwise a letter of recommendation from the previous university is needed
Focus on business-related topics within your previous studies (alternatively, you may attend preliminary courses)
Good English language skills (at least level B2)
Interview in English

More Information

The current international situation and the challenges on international investments that individuals and companies are facing, require financial managers more than ever to think in complex contexts in order to be able to leverage new potential for investment management, especially in the asset management domain and in all related tasks.

In today’s cost-competitive and often complex financial environment, managers and investment advisors are very likely to be called upon to manage assets and wealth that implement their stakeholders’, or company’s services, or developments in an optimized, efficient manner on a global scale. This course provides students with skills and knowledge in organizing multi-disciplinary teams to achieve successful project outcomes and tackle these challenges effectively.

Your opportunities at UE:

Best preparation for a management position in the field of asset management in a nationally and internationally operating company, as all decision-relevant topics of asset management and functions of a company are addressed
High practical relevance and knowledge transfer thanks to the extensive use of case studies from the fields of finance, real estate management and consulting
Opportunity to specialize in an industry of the future against the background of increasing globalization, which is raising the demands on international management skills

Benefit from the UE Master's Reform

More flexible, more interdisciplinary, and more practice-oriented - the new Master's programmes make the University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE) even more attractive! Students of selected MA programmes at UE have the choice of a Master's degree in 60, 90, or 120 ECTS which gives them full flexibility. Students can apply for one of the three options depending on the education they've already achieved and how many ECTS they've already accumulated in their previous Bachelor's (or Master's) courses. Practical experience will also be taken under consideration.

Learn more about the UE Master's Reform.