
finance lab
DISCOVER OUR LABoratory
The Finance Lab at Kufstein University of Applied Sciences is all about your financial future. Whether you're just starting out in your career or you're already an established professional, we'll give you the knowledge you need to invest successfully and build a solid asset base. Your key to financial independence!
Overview
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Degree Programs:
International Business Studies (Bachelor)
International Business Studies (Master)
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RESEARCH AREAS:
Sustainability, Digitalization & Innovation
Corporate Management and Transformation
Financial Education
Heads of Lab

Prof. (FH) Dr. Dominika Galkiewicz
Professor (FH) for Finance, Accounting & Auditing

Prof. (FH) DDr. Mario Situm, MBA
Director of Studies Bachelor Business Management, Bachelor Business Psychology, Bachelor Leadership & Business Management, Master Corporate Transformation Management
OUR GOAL

Our research shows that a significant portion of the surveyed students (262) has already had positive experiences with investments (e.g., stocks, bonds, funds) and understands the relationship between risk and return. They know that diversification reduces the risk of loss and can select financial instruments that suit their preferences.
Our goal: With the offerings of the Finance Lab, we aim to impart at least this high level of financial education to all interested parties!
OUR INITIATIVE

SPARKASSEN BANKING AWARD
Annual award for young researchers:
Outstanding bachelor's and master's theses written by our students on current topics in finance and economics are awarded by a panel of judges in an official ceremony.
Our Offers
FINANCIAL EDUCATION FOR ALL (17-75 YEARS)

LECTURE SERIES: INVESTING IS FUN
Discover our free offerings – both in-person and virtual.
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- For whom? Individuals, sports groups, companies – everyone is welcome!
- When? Every first Monday of the month, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
- Upcoming events:
Monday, 02.06.2025
Monday, 07.07.2025
Additional dates can be individually arranged, for example by companies, interest or sports groups, and organizations. - Registration: Please register in advance by emailing Financelab@fh-kufstein.ac.at with the subject line Investment Talk.
- Where? Finance Lab, FH Kufstein Tirol
What it's about:
We provide in-depth investment knowledge to help you take control of your financial future.
Learn online at your convenience:
Take advantage of our free partnership with Finanzfluss.de and continue your education with up to 10 hours of video. Contact us for your login information - we look forward to hearing from you!
Workshops for students (15-19 years)

FH Workshop Academy: Cooperation with the OeNB
Discover our exciting finance courses – right on your doorstep.
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Take advantage of the opportunity for your class to attend OeNB workshops at FH Kufstein Tirol and get to know the university.
Selected OeNB workshops at the University of Applied Sciences Kufstein Tirol:
- The euro: security features, cash cycle & digital euro
- Monetary policy: price stability & key interest rate
- Money life: personal budget planning, consumption, goals

FH Workshop Academy
Explore our diverse range of finance workshops for schools.
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- Introduction to Selected Investment Options for Wealth Building
- How Does Wall Street Work?
- Investing in Real Estate
- Buying or Renting: Which is Better?