Area Finance, Banking & Insurance

The area Finance, Banking & Insurance provides in-depth knowledge in finance and insurance. The main focus is on bank management, financial markets, monetary policy as well as insurance risk management. Within these, exemplary topics are risk controlling in banks, asset pricing, valuation of derivatives, optimal monetary policy and exchange rates, asset management and optimal investment decisions, risk management and insurance. We especially focus on behavioral economic concepts to explain individual decisions, as well as on the role of financial markets for the economy as a whole. They are ideally prepared for a challenging position in the the financial sector. The area also considers interdisciplinary research questions. For example, we are involved in the Research Center Energy (LiFE 2050) of LUH or in the House of Insurance (HoI).

The area Finance, Banking & Insurance offers many connections to research and practice. The course curriculum is based on the most recent developments in academic research. The practical relevance is another a key aspect. The study program provides an ideal preparation for a challenging position in the financial and insurance industry. The close connection between research and practice through the Hannover Center of Finance and Insurance (HCFI) and the House of Insurance provides students with the opportunity to establish industry contacts. The area also offers courses and master theses in collaboration with our industry partners.

The course curriculum of the area Finance, Banking & Insurance is designed for students with a special interest in the finance and insurance industry. Quantitative methods (especially mathematics, statistics and programming) are frequently used. The empirical analysis of financial data is of high importance. In addition, a special focus is placed on behavioral science explanations and experimental investigations of these explanation.

The study program offers various career options. Naturally, it provides an excellent background for an interesting position in the financial and insurance industry. But there are also many career opportunities in other sectors as financial decisions are extremely important for every cooperation. Due to the high degree of analytic thinking, graduates of the area are of high interest for the consulting industry. Moreover, there are many interesting work opportunities at the financial supervision, at policy advising and of course in academic research.