In the next two semesters, Master's students at the FCM will once again have the opportunity to apply their knowledge from the lectures in case studies and establish contacts with practice partners as part of the practical workshop. Pre-registration for the practical workshop in the next two semesters is now open until September 30, 2025 (link to registration).
Case Studies in Finance WS 2025/2026 and SS 2026
Pre-registration possible until september 30th
Science Award of Sparkasse Vest
awarded to Isabell Menstell
This year, for the 28th time, Sparkasse Vest Recklinghausen offered awards for outstanding scientific work. Former Münster master's student Isabell Menstell was one of five award winners honored at the ceremony at the Sparkasse headquarters on Herzogwall by CEO Dr. Michael Schulte and his project manager Dirk van Buer from the executive board.
Western Finance Association Conference
in Snowbird, Utah
In June, our colleague Christoph Schneider attended the prestigious Western Finance Association Conference (WFA) in Snowbird, Utah – one of the world’s leading conferences in finance. His paper, “Arbitraging Labor Markets” (with Minrui Gong and Ernst Maug, University of Mannheim), was presented in the Labor and Finance session and discussed by Daniel Ferreira (LSE). Beyond the academic exchange, there was also time to explore the stunning summer scenery of the Rocky Mountains.
Visit at Rödl & Partner
as part of the Finest in Finance program
On July 1, 2025, the Finest in Finance program of the University of Münster had the pleasure of visiting Rödl & Partner at their impressive offices in the Kranhaus buildings overlooking the Rhine in Cologne for an in-depth Corporate Finance workshop.
Throughout the day, participants explored the fundamentals and techniques essential for a successful career in M&A, financial due diligence, and business valuation.
Seminar registration winter term 2025/2026
Online registration at FCM for seminars in the winter semester 2025/2026 is now open. Please register there until 31.08.2025. Please note that at the beginning of the winter semester 2025/2026 you also have to register at the examination office. Further information regarding seminars at FCM can be found here.
Summer Seminar 2025
in Hvide Sande, Denmark
This year’s FCM summer seminar took nearly 30 students, research assistants and Prof. Langer to the picturesque coastal town of Hvide Sande, Denmark. Surrounded by the North Sea to the west and the Ringkøbing Fjord to the east, the location offered ideal conditions for watersports enthusiasts.
Visit at zeb
as part of the Finest in Finance Program
On June 17, 2025, the members of the Finest in Finance program visited zeb consulting at their headquarters in Münster for an insightful workshop focused on bank restructuring. The event offered a hands-on perspective on real-world consulting and valuable insights into the transformation of financial institutions.
Women in Finance 2025
For Empowerment of Women in the World of Finance
Yesterday, we were proud to host our Women in Finance event for the second time. The inspiring afternoon dedicated to personal growth, career insights, and open exchange was a full success.
The program began with an empowering workshop by coach Katrin Seifarth:
➡️ "(Ver)trau Dir! Wie Du Dein wahres Potential erkennst und mit dem Tiefstapeln aufhörst" – an engaging session that encouraged participants to reflect on self-worth and confidence.
2nd EER Summer School in Experimental and Behavioural Economics
in Rome, Italy
In June, our colleagues Yannick Wilner, Edona Selimaj, and Jonas Backhus attended the 2nd EER Summer School in Experimental and Behavioural Economics in Rome, Italy. The program included lectures, panel discussions, and workshops on topics such as Neuroeconomics and optimization-based models in game theory. Among the lecturers were Colin Camerer, Vincent Crawford, and Cathrine Eckel. It was a great opportunity to explore new topics and deepen existing knowledge. Besides the academic exchange, they also had the chance to discover the historical and cultural highlights of Rome.
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