Figures create facts. And you create the figures …
Are you passionate about facts and figures and are you talented in handling them? If so, you will make your way. The understanding of accounting and finance is a key task in managing companies. Have you already acquired relevant fundamental knowledge in the fields of controlling, financing, accounting and taxes? Then the master program in Accounting and Finance is a consistent and logical continuation of your academic career. Know-how: Experts in financial management still prevail on the market and have excellent and exciting prospects in the economy, science and in research.
Unbeatable content and close to practice
In today’s economy – signified by a global environment – you require knowledge of methods and techniques, professional skills and a high degree of social competence (soft skills) in order to meet the demanding challenges of a leading manager. The master program in Accounting and Finance guarantees an intensive enriching exploration of relevant issues in financial business management and high quality standards
- in providing theoretical foundations,
- in applying the acquired competences to practice in interdisciplinary projects in heterogeneous teams. This includes analyzing and working on complex real-life problems.
| Program |
Accounting and Finance Master of Science (M.Sc.) |
| Terms | 3 terms, full-time |
| ECTS-Credit Points | 90 |
| Program start | Each year winter semester |
| Application deadlines | Until 15 July |
| Languages | German, English |
| Accreditation | ZEvA until 30 September 2019 (extension until 30 September 2026 pending) |
| Admission requirements | Yes |
Prospects
This master program will prepare you for a responsible position in management, investment-banking, consulting or accounting. Specialists in financial management still assert themselves in the job market and have excellent and exciting career opportunities in business, science and research. You will also have the option of an academic career and later earning a Phd/doctorate.
Special features
You will be studying in small groups and understand content closely linked to business practice. Besides working on a wide range of current and relevant issues and learning about case-related practical approaches, your studies will be enriched by close co-operation with selected companies.
Pre-requisites for admission
Attention! Aptitude test!
Pre-requisite is a bachelor's degree or Diplom (German academic degree) or an equivalent degree from abroad in business administration or a closely related field of study with a standard full-time period of study of at least 7 semesters (equivalent to 210 ECTS credits). You are also required to provide the result of an external aptitude test, either the TM-BASE or the GMAT. Furthermore, you need to provide a language certificate to prove that you have a minimum English language level of B2 (CEFR).
FAQ
Yes. A specialized aptitude test is used to assess the abilities that are particularly important for success in this master program. We recommend taking the TM-BASE conducted by ITB Consulting. You can find more information on their website http://tm-wiso.de/. Please make sure that you take the TM-BASE in English as ITB Consulting also offers a German version of the test. Alternatively, you may submit the results of an GMAT exam.
Tests will take place on several dates and in several cities. Please refer to the website http://tm-wiso.de/ for more details. Please make sure that you take the TM-BASE in English as ITB Consulting also offers a German version of the test.
Please contact our International Office first to learn more about the general rules for admission.
Yes, of course. Please contact the International Office with questions regarding partner universities, organization or financing. It is strongly advised to sign a learning agreement before you go abroad.
The degree course is designed as a full-time degree course with respect to the course load. That also means that professional activities cannot be considered with respect to lecture and examination times. In general, we do not recommend working part-time of full-time next to studying this master's degree course.
Questions with respect to the application and admission procedure can be directed at the Student Services Office. Students with an international degree should contact the International Office. For more information on the degree course please contact the degree course coordinator.
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