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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Based on your personal ambitions and interests you can complement your financial knowledge with modules on various topics including entrepreneurship, strategy, and leadership.
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.
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.
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
Corporate Performance
Consultant Brilliancy
Start-up Adventure
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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.
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:
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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.
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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!
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*:
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).
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.
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.
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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