The field of banking an financial regulation
The European Banking Institute (EBI) and Frankfurt School of Finance and Management have jointly established and strategically manage the master’s programme: EBI Master in EU Banking and Financial Regulation, which is awarded a Master of Laws (LLM) degree. EBI Master students will gain the skills and necessary expertise to successfully work in the entire field of banking and financial regulation.
Programme Highlights
- Partnership with the European Banking Institute, a leading joint venture network in the field of banking regulation, supervision and resolution in Europe
- Curriculum based on current and forthcoming banking and financial regulation legislation and case-law, taught by leading academics from all across Europe
- Professors on the Academic Board of the EBI, FS faculty, and experts specialising in EU law
- FS-Alumni Network, Clubs and Conferences
Short information
Degree: Master of Laws (LLM)
Credits: 90 ECTS
Language: English
Price Total: 30,000 €
Start: September
Duration: 3 Semesters
Structure
The EBI Master of EU Banking & Financial Regulation curriculum consists of eight mandatory modules and two mandatory elective modules. In their last semester, students will gain hands-on work experience through an internship in their particular field of interest. The programme concludes with a Master Thesis, where students apply the knowledge gained throughout their studies.
Semester 1
- Basic Elements of Financial Regulation and Accounting
- Institutional Aspects of Financial Regulation
- EU Banking Regulation !: General Aspects
- EU Capital Markets Regulation !: General Aspects
- ESG in the Financial System
Semester 2
- Central Banking Policies
- EU Banking Regulation II: Specific Aspects
- EU Capital Markets Regulation II: Specific Aspects
- Elective 1
- Elective 2
Semester 3
- Internship
- Master Thesis
Ideal Candidates
Ideal candidates for the EBI Master in EU Banking and Financial Regulation are young professionals with a first academic degree in the areas of law, economics, business administration, or similar fields. Optimally, students would have at least one year of experience in the field of law. Candidates without experience in law are welcome to apply. However, they must take a pre-course with relevant law content (which will be offered by the EBI and Frankfurt School before starting the programme).
Examples of suitable professional profiles are current and future employees in:
- central banks as well as supervisory, regulatory and resolution authorities
- banks, securities-investment firms, investment funds managers and insurance companies in the field of supervisory law/compliance
- auditing and consulting firms with auditing or project activities in supervisory law
- legal firms specialising in financial regulation
Career Services & Networks
FS and EBI's exclusive corporate connections and strong alumni networks allow you to build a professional network crucial for developing your international career. The FS Career Services team will support you with individual consultations on career development, which are based on your interests and career goals. This service, along with our regular guest lectures, a wide range of career events, onsite in Frankfurt, Europe-wide, or online, sets graduates up for long-term professional success.