Master of Science
Financial Engineering
- FIBAA-accredited M.Sc.German Master of Science, 300 ECTS standard
- Taught in EnglishGerman from zero to B1, alongside your studies
- 2 semesters in GermanySemester 4 at a partner university, semester 5 internship + thesis
- 2 diplomasM.Sc. from GBS + Tunisian professional master from UIT
Master the tools of global financial markets
Financial expertise, SAP FI/CO skills and a German degree — a strong combination for an international career.
The Master of Science in Financial Engineering gives you the knowledge to navigate global financial markets and work in trading, financial consulting and audit. You learn to analyse, structure and manage financial decisions in an international context.
You earn the SAP FI/CO certification, the industry reference for financial management software, and complete a supervised internship with a research master thesis. German courses run alongside, so you are ready to study and work in Germany from semester 4. After graduation, your German M.Sc. qualifies you for a 6-month job-seeker visa in Germany.
ECTS in total, bachelor + master — the German standard
semesters: 3 in Tunis, 2 in Germany
German level reached before you leave — starting from zero
Key areas
Main areas of the programme — the detailed module list will be published with the updated curriculum.
Three semesters in Tunis, two in Germany
Core and specialised modules, SAP FI/CO certification, and German courses in parallel up to B1.
A semester at a partner university in Germany — courses in English.
An internship in a German company and your research master thesis.
Get a first taste of Germany with a summer school at one of our partner institutions.
In Germany, a Master's degree means 300 ECTS in total, bachelor and master combined. The extra semester gives you time to complete any credits missing from your bachelor.
It also lets you reach the B1 German level you need to land an internship in Germany. Your courses in Germany stay in English.
Where this M.Sc. can take you
Roles you can aim for
- Financial analyst
- Investment banking analyst
- Risk manager
- Financial consultant
- Auditor
Admission
- Licence or bachelor's degree in science or management
- Other profiles considered on application
- No prior German required — you start from zero
- Full-time — blended format possible
- Intake in October, February in some cases
Your questions, answered
Why does the M.Sc. last 5 semesters?
In Germany, a Master's degree means 300 ECTS in total, bachelor and master combined. The extra semester lets you complete any credits missing from your bachelor — and reach the B1 German level you need to land an internship in Germany.
Do I need to speak German?
No. You can start from zero: German courses run alongside your master, with B1 as the target before you leave for Germany. Your courses in Germany stay in English.
Can I work in Germany after the M.Sc.?
Yes. Your internship in semester 5 takes place in a German company, and after graduation your German M.Sc. qualifies you for a 6-month job-seeker visa in Germany.
Which diplomas will I receive?
The M.Sc. in Financial Engineering from GBS, accredited by FIBAA, and the Tunisian professional master's degree from UIT.
Who can apply?
Holders of a licence or bachelor's degree in science or management. Other profiles are considered on application.
When does the programme start?
The main intake is in October. A February intake is possible in some cases — ask our admissions team.
Build your career in international finance
Main intake in October, February intake possible in some cases. Talk to our admissions team — in English, French, German or Arabic.
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Programme overview
The M.Sc. in Financial Engineering is a FIBAA-accredited Master of Science taught in English. You study three semesters in Tunis — core and specialised finance modules, SAP FI/CO certification and German courses up to B1 — then spend semester 4 at a partner university in Germany and semester 5 on an internship in a German company, where you also write your research master thesis.
Main areas: financial markets, trading, corporate finance, risk management, financial audit and financial consulting. The detailed module list will be published with the updated curriculum.
You graduate with the M.Sc. from GBS and the Tunisian professional master's degree from UIT.
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The M.Sc. prepares you for a future international career by deepening your knowledge, it qualifies you ideally to work in international business administration.
During scheduled study visits to Germany, you will get introduced to the German culture and language in order to prepare you for an optional exchange semester takes place during the last semester, you will get the opportunity to study the chosen modules in English or German in the premises of a wide range of choice of German partner universities.
Renowned international lecturers and experts guide you on the field of International Management, Marketing or Finance.
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