An international master’s in finance integrating sustainability and digital transformation in a flexible blended format for working professionals. Advance your analytical and strategic finance skills for the future with leading industry experts.

01.10.25 - 30.09.26
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Key Facts

Academic Degree
Academic Degree
Master of Arts in Business
Duration
Duration
4 semesters, 120 ECTS
Language
Language
English
Start
Study Start
September
Mode of Study
work-friendly blended format: 50-60% online classes starting late afternoon/evening with intensive on-campus blocks (2-3 weeks per semester)
Admission days
Ongoing
Tuition fees
EUR 363.36/semester for EU/EEA/Swiss (for third-country citizens EUR 850,-/semester + one-time deposit EUR 250) + EUR 25.20 student union fee/semester*
Study places available
30
Application deadline
June 15th, 2026
Mandatory work placement/Internship
No

Highlights

  • Future-oriented programme combining finance with sustainability and digital transformation
  • About 30% of the curriculum focuses on technical and data science skills such as programming, AI and data analytics
  • Real-world case studies and teaching by top finance professionals linking theory with practice
  • Blended format (50–60% online) with intensive on-campus blocks for maximum flexibility
  • Top Lecturers:
  • Martin Steindl
    Mag. Dr. Martin Steindl, MBA (HEC)
    Managing Director and Co-Founder, Valoris Stewardship Catalysts
    Martin specializes in ESG, climate risk management, and corporate governance. At Valoris Stewardship Catalysts, he currently leads several comprehensive climate risk implementation programs for financial institutions. With an academic background in both finance and law, as well as GARP and IFRS certifications, Martin brings over 20 years of experience in development finance and impact investing at the Dutch Development Bank (FMO) and the World Bank Group (IFC).
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    Jason Forbes, BBA, MA
    Senior Product Owner, Erste Group
    Jason is Senior Product Owner for Collateral Management and Real Estate Valuation at Erste Group, focusing on process optimization, system evolution, and emerging technologies. A Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), he also brings over 18 years of international experience in credit risk, change management, and financial services, including leadership roles at Deutsche Bank in Berlin and New York. He is also a proud FHWN alum!
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    Patricia Pudschedl, ACA, BA, StB/WP
    Senior Manager, PwC
    Patricia is a Senior Manager in Transaction Services at PwC Austria and leads the firm’s ESG in Deals practice. A chartered UK accountant and certified Austrian tax advisor and auditor, she has nearly 20 years of experience in auditing and advisory roles in Austria and the UK. She brings extensive expertise in M&A, sustainable finance, and corporate financial reporting.

Occupational Fields & Career

Graduates of the programme will be qualified to work in the following career areas:

  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  • Finance Investment Analyst or Manager
  • Financial Consultant
  • Strategic Finance Manager or Strategic Corporate Finance Partner
  • Sustainable Finance Consultant or Investment Strategist
  • Corporate Treasurer, Cash or Risk Manager
  • Digital Transformation Project Manager
  • Financial Compliance and Sustainability Officer
  • Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst or Manager
  • M&A Analyst or Manager, and many more!

Curriculum

COURSES
30 ECTS
Statistical Analysis of Financial & Econometric Data
5
Introduction to Financial Mathematics & Portfolio Theory
4
Databases & Data Management
2
AI & Emerging Technologies for Finance
4
Advanced Topics in International Financial Reporting
3
Economics of Digital Markets & Business Strategies
3
Science of Sustainability
3
Corporate Governance
3
Sustainability Reporting
3
COURSES
30 ECTS
Statistical Programming & Simulation with Financial & Econometric Data
5
Data Visualization
4
Quantitative Risk Management & Derivative Pricing
4
Financing Strategies for Startups & High-Growth Companies
4
Managerial Cost Analysis & Decision Making
3
Advanced Microeconomics for Sustainability & Digitalization
3
ESG Investing & Asset Management
3
Research Design
4
COURSES
30 ECTS
Strategic Corporate Finance & Financial Steering
4
Corporate Risk Management & Treasury
4
Performance-Driven Strategic Controlling
4
Applied Research Design & Master's Thesis Part 1
14
Research Proposal Defensio
1
Foreign language class 1
3
COURSES
30 ECTS
Interactive Reporting with Cloud Computing & AI
4
Tech-Driven Financial Modelling, Planning & Analysis
3
Impact Investing & Development Finance
3
Digital & Sustainable Financial Products and Markets
3
ESG in M&A Financing & Valuations
3
Critical Thinking & Defensio Preparation
2
Master's Thesis Part 2
8
Master's Thesis Defensio
1
Foreign language class 2
3

Study Location

WEB FHWN CC 0919 4338 c Pletterbauer

City Campus Wiener Neustadt

Get to know the City Campus in Wiener Neustadt and discover the place where you can shape your personal as well as professional future.

Entry Requirements & Admission

  1. A completed Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or economics; or in a technical, engineering, or natural sciences discipline. Graduates of related programmes in social sciences and law will also be considered. Proficiency in English (C1 level).
  2. Apply at fhwn.ac.at/bewerbung (select English language in the top right corner).
  3. Applicants will be invited to an interview and may be required to take an on-campus English test if necessary.
  4. A decision concerning acceptance will be provided within three weeks of the assessment.

FAQs

This international master’s in finance equips students with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to thrive in a rapidly transforming financial world. The programme combines a rigorous finance curriculum with sustainability and digital transformation in finance, exploring how sustainability and technologies such as AI and data analytics are reshaping financial strategy, decision-making, and institutions. Through practical learning with industry experts and a global perspective, students develop the analytical and strategic capabilities in demand by companies, consulting firms, financial institutions, and capital markets worldwide. Taught entirely in English, the programme empowers ambitious professionals to make a meaningful impact and build future-ready careers in modern finance.

This international finance master’s programme is ideal for ambitious students and professionals who want to advance or change their careers in finance and position themselves for the future of finance shaped by sustainability and digital transformation. It provides maximum flexibility, preparing graduates for diverse finance roles across corporations and financial institutions. The curriculum covers topics relevant to positions in corporate finance, capital markets, consulting, advisory, and financial management, while also strengthening the ability to collaborate and communicate across different finance functions. Designed for those seeking career growth or transition, the programme supports both specialisation and mobility within the broad field of finance.

Industry engagement is a core element of the programme. Students learn directly from finance professionals working in consulting, financial institutions, and corporations, who bring cutting-edge practical knowledge into the classroom while maintaining academic rigour. Real-world case studies and examples provide valuable insights into the challenges and innovations shaping finance today.

This is a master’s in finance. Sustainability and digital transformation in finance are becoming increasingly important, so both areas are integrated into the curriculum through finance-specific topics and applications. However, the programme remains firmly rooted in core finance, making it relevant for today’s roles and well-aligned with the finance jobs of the future.

The programme combines online and on-campus classes in a carefully balanced blended format. Approximately 50–60% of the curriculum is completed online, with the remaining courses conducted on campus during intensive blocks of days each semester. This structure offers flexibility for working professionals and international students while maintaining personal interaction and academic quality.

Application deadline is 15 June 2026. Applicants who require a visa are strongly encouraged to submit their applications by 31 March 2026, with submission before January 2026 being preferable to allow sufficient time for visa processing.

Admissions and interviews are already in progress, and we are actively accepting candidates. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Directions

City Campus Wiener Neustadt
Schlögelgasse 22-26
2700 Wiener Neustadt

* fees subject to change