Admission requirements

University entrance qualification according to state law:

General qualification for university entrance (Abitur) or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife) or qualified vocational qualification (grade max. 2.5) or master's degree or comparable qualification, e.g. specialist business administrator (IHK)

Admission to the programme is only possible for those who can prove a contractual agreement (e.g. training contract, employment contract, commercial or corporate relationship) with a cooperating company. In case of doubt, the examination board will verify this.

Your achievements obtained in training as a specialist business administrator for financial advice (IHK) can be recognized. This may shorten your studies. For more information, please contact the student advisory service at the Kaiserslautern University.

Details

The part-time distance learning programme 'Financial Advice for Companies and Private Clients' at the University of Kaiserslautern imparts comprehensive professional and interdisciplinary competencies necessary to assist individuals and companies in optimally organizing their finances. The programme is specifically designed for advisors and managers in banks, insurance companies, and financial services firms.

The distance learning programme combines various teaching methods, including self-study phases, e-learning units, and on-site sessions in the form of block events. The aim of the study is to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to analyze and communicate financial products effectively.

The programme includes the following modules:

Financial Markets Economics for Financial Advice Marketing for Financial Institutions Quantitative Methods of Financial Advice Business Ethics in a Global Economy Academic Writing Organization of Financial Advice Investments for Private Clients Real Estate and Financing for Private Clients Insurances for Private Clients Corporate and Personnel Management in Financial Institutions Insurances for Corporate Clients Sales Planning and Control in Financial Institutions Financing for Corporate Clients Company Pension Schemes Financial Planning Company Analysis Business Psychology in Financial Advice

The last semester is dedicated to the preparation of the bachelor's thesis, in which students independently work on a scientific issue and present it in a colloquium.

Upon successful completion of the programme, the internationally recognized academic degree Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) is awarded. The programme comprises a total of 180 ECTS credits.