"EBI MASTER IN EU BANKING AND FINANCIAL REGULATION (LL.M.)"
at Frankfurt School of Finance and Management
Contact:
Prof. Dr. Christos Gortsos
Professor of Public Economic Law
President of the Academic Board of EBI
Prof. Dr. Edgar Löw
Professor of Accounting
Member of the Academic Board of EBI
Advisory Committee
Christos Gortsos
Academic Director, President of EBI Academic Board
Edgar Löw
Programme Director, Frankfurt School
Nils Stieglitz
President, Frankfurt School
Thomas Gstädtner
President of the Supervisory Board, EBI
Enrico Leone
Chancellor, EBI
Prof. Dr. Christos Gortsos and Prof. Dr. Edgar Löw explain in the video below what the EBI Master in Banking & Financial Regulation is, how the programme was developed and what students can gain from it:
The European Banking Institute 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.
In particular, this programme offers courses on the following subjects: foundations of financial systems, financial regulation and accounting, financial markets in crisis, consumer protection and behavioural economics, institutional and substantive aspects of banking regulation and supervision, bank crisis prevention and management, capital markets regulation and supervision, insurance regulation and supervision, central banking policies, including monetary policy and macroprudential oversight, as well as ESG in the financial system.
- Degree: Masters in Laws (LL.M.) (90 ECTS)
- Language: ENGLISH
- Tuition Fee: 30.000 EUR
- Application Deadline: 30 June
- Programme Start: September
- Duration: 4 Semesters
Highlights
Part time programme with an unique structure that allows to combine working with studying
Partnership with the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
Leading professors in Europe in research and consulting for the European Commission, regulators and supervisors with close links to practice from the EBI network
Close links to the ECB, EBA, Banks, Law Firms as well as Advisory and Consulting Companies
Comprehensive legal-based treatment of banking and financial regulation legislation with a strong practical focus, including newest developments in ESG, DORA and MiCA
Class dates are set prior to the programme start so you can plan in advance
Requirements
- First academic degree in one of the following combinations:
- either a first degree in law (or equivalent) with at least 210 ECTS, or 180 ECTS and one year of relevant work experience, or 180 ECTS and additional coursework in the programme
or a degree in economics or business administration (or equivalent) with at least 180 ECTS, and one year of relevant work experience, andpre-course with relevant law content
Excellent written and spoken English (TOEFL – 90 iBT / IELTS 7.0 or equivalent)
Successful admissions interview
The Frankfurt School of Finance & Management is one of the leading private business schools. It is one of ten business faculties in Germany to be awarded the AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) seal of approval. Together with its EQUIS and AMBA accreditations, the business school also belongs to the small circle of four German “Triple Crown” institutions.
All courses offered by Frankfurt School have three aspects in common: high standards, diversity and practice-orientation. High standards, because we expect more of our students. Diversity, because all our courses reflect the rich panoply of perspectives that the field of financial studies has to offer. And practice-orientation, because at the Frankfurt School, research and teaching never take place in a vacuum, but must always be related to current applications.
Frankfurt School is one of the most active German business schools in terms of research. With its practical and research-based orientation it regularly achieves top positions in various rankings.
Your Benefits:
- Numerous professors from the EBI Academic Board from all over Europe, who are among the best experts in their field, teach in the EBI Master’s programme LINK zu Professoren
- Invitation to and free participation in all EBI events, such as the EBI Global Academic Conference, the EBI Academic Debates, events as part of the EBI Policy Series, book launches and numerous other specialised seminars on cutting-edge topics
- Access to all important publications, such as the Working Papers, the EBI Studies in Banking and Capital Markets Law, the Discussion Papers and other Regulatory Reports
The EBI Master is a part time programme which allows to combine working with studying with lectures outside of working hours and a unique structure. Ideal candidates for the Master in EU Banking and Financial Regulation (EBI) are young professionals with a first academic degree in the areas of law, economics, business administration, or similar fields. 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
Module Coordinators
Module 1
- Prof. Dr. Georg Ringe, University of Hamburg
- Prof. Dr. Edgar Löw, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
Module 2
- Prof. Dr. Filippo Annunziata, Università Bocconi
- Prof. Dr. Christos Gortsos, National & Kapodistrian University of Athen
Module 3
- Prof. Dr. Bart Joosen, Universiteit Leiden
- Prof. Dr. Concetta Brescia Morra, Università Roma III
Module 4
- Prof. Dr. Filippo Annunziata, Università Bocconi
- Prof. Dr. Concetta Brescia Morra, Università Roma III
Module 5
- Prof. Dr. Christos Gortsos, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
- Prof. Dr. Seraina Grünewald, Universität St. Gallen
Module 6
- Prof. Dr. Guido Ferrarini, University of Genoa
- Prof. Dr. Rolf Sethe, University of Zurich
- Prof. Dr. Peter Mülbert, Johannes Gutenberg University
Module 7
- Prof. Dr. Filippo Annunziata, Università Bocconi
Module 8
- Prof. Dr. Christos Gortsos, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
- Prof. Dr. Seraina Grünewald, Universität St. Gallen
Selected Lecturers
- Prof. Dr. Jens Binder, University of Tübingen
- Prof. Dr. Blanaid Clarke, Trinity College, Dublin
- Dr. Mathias Hanten, Deloitte Legal
- Prof. Dr. Marco Lamandini, University of Bologna
- Prof. Dr. David Ramos, University of Madrid Carlos III
The EBI Master of EU Banking & Financial Regulation curriculum consists of 8 mandatory modules and 2 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.
For working professionals
This part time programme follows a blended model of evening lectures online and on-campus lectures, which allows students to continue working full-time along with their studies. Students will also attend in-person classes on the FS Campus one weekend each month while also participating in two (occasionally three) online evening courses each week for the remaining three weeks of the month. There is always enough time between modules to prepare for exams and to take holidays.
The first step of our application process is to complete the online application form. You will need to upload the following supporting documents:
Required Documents
- CV or resume (must be in English)
- Certified copy of your undergraduate transcript of records and degree award certificate
- Certified copy of your TOEFL / IELTS results or equivalent (TOEFL – 90 iBT, IELTS 7.0 or equivalent)
- Other documentation supporting professional experience or other extracurricular activities, if applicable
Each of the documents listed above are required for completing your application.