Courses from Frankfurt School of Finance & Management:
- Master of Accounting & Taxation (M.Sc.)
- Master of Banking (M.Sc.)
- Master of Development Finance (M.Sc.)
- Master of Finance (MSc.)
- Master of International Business (M.A.)
- Master of Mergers & Acquisitions (LL.M)
- Master of Quantitative Finance (M.Sc.)
- MBA in Finance
- MBA in International Hospital and Healthcare Management
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
Bankakademie/HfBMaster Programmes
Master Program: Master of Accounting & Taxation (M.Sc.)
Learning purpose
Accounting & Taxation is becoming more costly worldwide. The reason for this is the ever-more complex business-and tax-related outlays.
"Today, accounting is much more comprehensive than 20 years ago. The tasks involve consulting more and more."
Companies and Organisations are thus looking globally for excellently trained people who understand the international interconnections and keep themselves informed about the constant changes in the laws.
Before this backdrop, the ôMaster of Accounting & Taxationö study programme is among the most interesting springboards into the international financial industry. In three semesters, you will develop the necessary specialised tools to start a successful career in accounting. Your quite special advantage at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management: Already during your study programme, you will have the opportunity to accumulate practical experience with renowned accounting firms as a working student.
Are you interested in an international career in a challenging field? Then apply today for a place!
Then the Master of Accounting & Taxation (M.Sc.) at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management is a further milestone in your career. This programme is accredited by FIBAA. In three semesters of full- or part-time study you will acquire all relevant knowledge in the field of accounting & taxation. You can study this programme in a bi-lingual (German-English) track.
Programme
The study programme lasts three semesters. In the first two semesters, you take a total of 10 obligatory courses and 6 specialised courses. In the third semester, you write your Masters thesis and may opt for some shorter elective courses.
Through the innovative three-day model of the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, you may study while keeping your current job: Monday to Wednesday, you work quite normally; Thursday to Saturday, you go to the Frankfurt School. In addition to a purely English-language study programme, you may choose a bilingual variant (80 % German, 20 % English).
The study programme is divided into mandatory, specialised and elective courses. In this manner, you can include your desired specialisation and career goals in your quite personal study plan.
Curriculum
The Master of Accounting & Taxation (M.Sc.) combines the following 10 core modules with 6 specialisation modules:
Core modules:
Advanced Macroeconomics
Business and Corporate Ethics
Principles of Business Intelligence
Bank Governance
International Corporate Finance
International Taxation
Management of Innovations
Corporate Valuation
Risk Management
Strategic Management
Specialisation modules:
Advanced International Accounting
Internal Auditing
Risk Assessment and Right of Control
Tax Accounting and International Tax Planning
Advanced Management Accounting
Financial Instruments
In the third semester you study three Electives and write your Master Thesis.
Entry Requirements
The “Accounting & Taxation” Master's study programme places great demands upon its students, both technically and personally. If you would like to apply for a place, you should
- Have a first university degree (Economics, Finance, Banking)
- Have passed the TOEFL with at least a score of 70 iBT points
- And be prepared to go through a very challenging study programme.
Does this description fit you? Then we look forward to your application.
The “Master of Accounting & Taxation” study programme starts in March. If you are interested in the study programme, please apply by 31 January (Bachelor graduates from Frankfurt School) or 30 November (all external applicants). Your application may be considered after this deadline if there are still places available. However, based upon our experience, the demand for places is very high. Thus, we recommend that you meet the application deadline as it is in your own best interest to do so. The study programme acceptances will be made based upon the date the applications were received. For this reason, we recommend that you apply as soon as possible.
For your application, please use our application form which you can download. Furthermore, we need the following from you:
- Your application documents (incl. university transcript and CV),
- Your TOEFL scores and
- A recent colour photo.
Upon receipt of your application, we will invite you to our assessment centre. It includes an interview (motivation, personality) and a content-based text or interview. The assessment centre will be held in Frankfurt and may be held in other locations only by exception.
Questions?
Whatever information and assistance you may need regarding your study programme – we will be glad to help you find out whether the Master's programme in Accounting & Taxation is the right study programme for you. If you need more detailed information about the study programme, you can alsoorder a brochure about the study programme.
Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to directly receive information about the study programme content at regular info days at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. In this case, you will also be able to speak to professors and learn more about what challenges await you in the study programme.
If you still have any questions, your study programme advisor Ms. Christiane Wiegand will be glad to answer them. We look forward to hearing from you.
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