M.Sc.
Business Management
for Consulting
in Financial Services
FIBAA accredited
Accredited by FIBAA, the international association of business schools, standing for the high quality of our internationally recognized, part-time Master degree.
Future proof skills
During your studies, we strengthen the future skills proclaimed by the World Economic Forum 2023: analytical thinking, creativity, agility and motivation.
Sustainable Development Goals
The curriculum content is based on the global sustainability goals of the 2030 Agenda.
If not us – then who?
Consulting Master by Consulting People
As one of Europe’s leading strategy, management, and IT consultancies for the finacial industry, zeb-consulting knows the challenges of the financial services industry from the inside out.
It was a logical step to share our comprehensive financial sector knowledge and extensive consulting experience through our zeb.business school, enriched with the latest scientific insights.
In this Master’s, in-depth industry knowledge merges with academic excellence to prepare you for a successful career in consulting. This combination of theory and practice makes our Master’s in Consulting in Financial Services unique in the study market.
If you want to learn precisely what you need for your day-to-day work as a consultant during your studies and gain insight into how an honest consultant works, our Master’s programme will prepare you for your future career.
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Branches throughout Europe
Employees Europe-wide
Consultancy projects
Clients Europe-wide
What to expect
Unrivalled preparation for professional practice
Industry-specific knowledge: In consulting for banks, savings banks, insurance companies, fintechs and insurtechs, special tools, models and methods are sometimes used to improve management. In this Master’s degree programme, you will learn an independent consulting approach for strategic and operational consulting for financial service providers. Learn from experienced consultants how to solve complex problems efficiently and make strategic decisions in the financial sector.
Real-world experience: We don’t just simulate everyday consulting – we immerse you in the real world of consulting. You tackle real-time projects and witness their execution first-hand. Theories and case studies provide the foundation, but their true value is only realized when you apply them in real projects, blending them with real-time decision-making and teamwork. This practical approach ensures you feel confident in your future consulting roles.
Experience-based learning: To ensure that you are prepared for the consulting assignment, we do not rely on conventional learning methods but on experience-based learning. Not only will you have the necessary knowledge, but you will also have the skills and attitude to make an immediate impact in your new role. This empowers you to start making a difference from day one.
Start date
Start at any time on your preferred date
Campus
Münster, Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Vienna and Zurich or completely online
Costs & Fees
24 months € 18,900
incl. of all examination fees
18 months € 15,400
(with recognition of 30 CP)
12 months € 11,900
(with recognition of 60 CP)
Duration of study
24 month, part-time, but it can be extended up to four years without additional costs (and with additional costs beyond that)
ECTS
The 24 month Master comprises 120 CP.
Recognitions of up to 60 CP can shorten the study duration to as little as one year.
Conclusion
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
State acknowledged
FIBAA accredited
Flexible course of studies
You can individually combine the elements of your studies according to your schedule.
For example, if a presence session for a module does not fit into your schedule, you can take it in the following semester.
You can participate via online streaming if you cannot attend the events in person. In compliance with GDPR rules, all presence sessions are transmitted and recorded via video meetings.
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Curriculum
Language of instruction German or English
FOCUS Modules
The Focus Modules correspond to your specialization, giving you the crucial competencies and knowledge advantage in Consulting.
Additionally, we offer the option to choose and exchange Focus Modules from our other Master’s specializations.
Mergers & Acquisitions and Consulting
- Foundations of M&A: Overview of the M&A process, types of mergers, acquisition strategies, and the regulatory environment.
- Valuation Techniques: Cash flow analysis, comparables, precedent transactions, and leverage buyout models.
- Deal Structuring and Negotiation: Key considerations in deal structuring, negotiation tactics, and due diligence processes.
- Post-Merger Integration: Best practices for successful integration, cultural alignment, and realization of synergies.
- Role of Consultants in M&A: Advisory roles, change management, and strategic guidance during mergers.
Management Perspectives for Consultants
- Consulting Frameworks and Methodologies: Overview of popular frameworks used in consulting (e.g., Porter’s Five Forces, SWOT Analysis).
- Client Management: Techniques for managing client relationships, expectations, and delivering impactful presentations.
- Leadership in Consulting: Developing leadership skills specific to consulting roles, team management, and conflict resolution.
- Ethics and Professionalism: Ethical considerations in consulting, maintaining professionalism, and managing sensitive information.
- Future of Management Consulting: Trends, challenges, and the evolving role of technology in consulting.
Strategy and Innovation in Consulting
- Strategic Thinking and Planning: Tools for strategic analysis, market entry strategies, and competitive positioning.
- Innovation Management: Techniques to foster innovation within organizations, including design thinking and disruptive innovation strategies.
- Digital Transformation: Impact of digital technologies on business strategies and how consultants can drive digital initiatives.
- Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility: Integrating sustainability into business strategy and consulting practices.
- Scenario Planning and Risk Management: Preparing for uncertainty through scenario planning and effective risk management strategies.
Consulting Mindset
- Problem-Solving Skills: Systematic approaches to problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
- Adaptability and Learning: Cultivating adaptability and continuous learning as core consultant attributes.
- Client-Centric Thinking: Focusing on client needs, creating value, and measuring impact from the client’s perspective.
- High-Performance Habits: Developing personal and professional habits that contribute to success in high-stakes environments.
- Reflective Practice: Encouraging self-reflection to improve professional practice and client outcomes.
Consulting Experience
- Real-World Projects: Participation in live consulting projects with real clients under faculty supervision.
- Internships and Residencies: Structured opportunities with leading consulting firms and financial institutions.
- Case Studies: Extensive use of case studies to simulate consulting challenges and develop problem-solving skills.
- Professional Development Workshops: Workshops focusing on skill enhancement, such as advanced Excel, presentation skills, and negotiation techniques.
- Capstone Project: A culminating project that requires students to utilize all learned skills to solve a substantial problem in the consulting or financial services field.
Corporate University
Unternehmen können ein eigenes Modul entwickeln und dessen Inhalte vorgeben. Das Modul kann einem geschlossenen Teilnehmerkreis oder offen für alle Studierenden angeboten werden.
Curriculum
CORE Modules
The Core Modules are compulsory. They form the business management foundation for your specialization.
Philosophy of science and research methods
Overview of economic research directions, methods, concepts and ideas for conducting independent research at university level
Economics, Politics and Society
Understand microeconomics and macroeconomics / be able to apply models and instruments / analyze and understand monetary and currency policy decisions
Project management
Project management styles & consulting-innovative methods and key success factors for managing projects
Strategic corporate management
Strategic Management / Entrepreneurship: Development of individual business cases from vision to strategy to foundation. Methods: Scrum, business model canvas, minimum viable product
Leadership and communication
Modern Leadership and CRM: Understanding concepts from leadership theory Success factors for internal and external communication
Mathematics advanced
Statistics & Data Analytics Basics:
Understanding and applying basics in empirical data analysis & interface to AI / scale levels, regression methods, cluster analyses
Advanced statistics
Statistics & Data Analytics advanced:
Understand and apply modern advanced methods of AI-based data analysis from planning to interpretation. Basics for the implementation in R and Python / independent coding
Econometrics
Scientific Modeling & Econometrics:
Insights into the scientific modeling of complex interrelationships and normative knowledge acquisition
Innovation Project
zeb.bs student consultancy: You set up a (student) consultancy in a team and solve real, complex practical problems
Integration module: Introduction, Theories and Developments in Finance, Banking & Controlling
Trends in finance, banking & controlling and the resulting implications for the management of financial service providers, wealth managers, ORG/IT structures and the digital transformation in the financial sector
Coaching
Balancing studies, work, family, and leisure can be challenging for part-time students.
We have given much thought to how we can support, motivate, and nurture you during this challenging phase.
Contact us
zeb.business school
Steinbeis University
Hammer Strasse 165,
48153 Münster
Germany