Taxes and Accounting (M.A.)

Program length, campus and degree

The normal program length of the cooperative master's degree program, including the master's thesis, is four semesters and can be extended to 8 semesters.

Upon completion of the master’s degree program in Taxes and Accounting (M.A.), the academic degree "Master of Arts (M.A.) in Taxes and Accounting" is awarded.

In contrast to other programs, this degree program, permanently alternates between professional practice and theoretical training at a high level. Cooperation agreements link the university, the cooperating institution and the student. During the practical phase, the student is closely supervised by a lecturer of the university.

The master's degree program in "Taxes and Accounting" is a cooperative program subject to fees.

Students can usually enroll in the winter and summer semester. Theoretical knowledge, which can be directly applied in the work environment, is taught at the university in block seminars (one week per semester) and every two to three weeks on Fridays and Saturdays.

In the 1st and 2nd semesters, you will learn basic knowledge in applied business administration, finance, business law as well as basic knowledge in the areas of auditing and tax law. You will work on a practical case in the cooperating institution.

In the 3rd and 4th semesters, you will extend your knowledge of tax law and auditing and complete a seminar paper at the cooperating institution.
The master's thesis in the 4th semester completes the program.

Fees and payment methods

• The total fee for the master's degree program is € 10,500.
• Students pay fees each semester and there are, therefore, four installments in total. Different payment plans and student funding are available.

This cooperative master's degree program offers students the opportunity to implement the theoretical knowledge they have gained in companies, institutions or consulting organizations and, at the same time, to shorten the time they need to study until they can take the professional examinations for tax consultants / auditors. The content of the program is strongly application-oriented and adapted to professional requirements.

This master’s program specifically prepares you to work as a tax consultant and/or auditor. In tax consultancy, your tasks are to advise clients about tax declaration and planning and to advise on the implementation of tax law. In addition to business management issues, you need to be competent in discussing future professional prospects. In auditing, your primary tasks are to review and test complex balances. You can work in corporate and tax consulting as a trustee or consultant. Many areas of business are looking for experts like you.

Take advantage of the possibility of Online application.

Please apply by  September 15 to begin your degree program in the winter semester and by March 15 in the year you plan to start your degree program in the summer semester.

Admission requirement for the cooperative master's degree program "Taxes and Accounting" is a completed university degree with 210 credits. Of these, a total of 30 credits must have been earned in modules on auditing and accounting and/or business taxation and/or financing and investment and/or controlling. If the normal program length of the completed bachelor’s degree program was six semesters, an additional 30 credits must be earned as part of the master's degree program. Proof of missing credits must be submitted prior to admission to the master's colloquium.

Admission can only be granted if there is proof of employment through an employment contract in a business-related field, in particular banking, finance, taxation  or accounting. As a rule, working hours should be at least 20 hours and at most 32 hours per week.