Master
Finance, Accounting and Taxation
If you have an eye for numbers, then our M.Sc. Finance, Accounting and Taxation will help you carve out your career path in this position vital to every company and industry.
Get your M.Sc. Finance, Accounting and Taxation
Every company depends on a functioning finance and accounting system. New business models, changing process landscapes and trends such as digitalisation are making commercial management increasingly complex. That’s why well-trained specialists and managers who have both theoretical and practical knowledge and can meet current challenges with adequate solutions are in huge demand across all companies and industries. Our Master of Science in Finance, Accounting and Taxation prepares you for future management positions in the finance sector with expertise in the areas of financing, national and international accounting, and taxation as well as leadership and management.
All the important details about this programme
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Study model
Master of Science (M.Sc.)120 ECTSStudy format: Online
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Duration of study
24 monthsPart time models available
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Study Fees
From 489 98 euros per month
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Accreditation
120 ECTS - English - OnlineCurrently in accreditation process
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Admission
Completed Undergraduate Degree
Scholarship Programme Option
Specific Knowledge
English Skills -
Reduce your study fees
Many scholarship options available
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Don’t yet meet the requirements for work experience, English language skills or level of education? Not a problem – IU’s Scholarship Programme gives you the chance to start your online degree and fulfil the eligibility criteria while you study, just get us your proof of work experience, English language skill and education certificates to us before you complete 50% of your ECTS.
DEGREE OVERVIEW
The goal is to deepen knowledge and skills in finance, accounting, and taxation of a company. One focus of the course is on deepening your understanding of scientific and economic basics as well as on imparting specialist knowledge and methodological skills in the areas of financing, national and international accounting, and taxation. This knowledge will be combined with the essential basics and instruments of leadership and management. Seminars and projects with a focus on modern challenges facing these subjects will enable you to transfer the knowledge you have learned into practice.
In this master’s you have the opportunity to choose electives amounting to 20 ECTS, gaining deeper knowledge in areas of your choosing, such as Data Science and Analytics, Supply Chain and Sourcing Management, Managing in a Global Economy and Negotiation and more.
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Career outlook
After completing your Finance, Accounting and Taxation distance learning programme, you will be able to take on a wide range of specialist and management positions in the finance department of companies of all types and sizes. You can use your expertise to work as one of the following, among others.
As Chief Financial Officer (CFO) you are one of the members of the top management of a company and responsible for the entire financial area. Your tasks include managing funds, signing cheques, keeping the books, and planning the organisation's finances and liquidity. You develop strategies to optimise processes in your department and ensure that management always has an overview of the company’s financial situation.
As an accounting manager, you and your team are responsible for the day-to-day accounting and the timely preparation of financial reports for a company. You plan and monitor commercial processes, prepare financial data, and use it to create key figure analyses for corporate management as well as reports and statistics. You take on management tasks and act as a contact person for banks, auditors, and tax consultants.
As Head of Treasury, you and your team keep an eye on your company's finances. You ensure that there are always sufficient funds available to keep the organisation running. At the same time, as a treasurer you look ahead and underpin your company's finances with long-term financing strategies and future-oriented liquidity management. When companies grow and expand internationally, their finances have to grow with them - you keep an eye on all that.
STUDY MODELS AND FEES
Find a plan to suit you: For our online programmes, you can easily choose whether you want to study full-time or part-time. This helps you fit learning to your schedule.
Full time
Duration 24 months
Perfect for those who want to hit the ground running and learn at the fastest pace possible. Starting from:
Part time
Duration 36 months
Great for all-round talents who want to go full throttle in their studies but also keep up with other commitments. Starting from:
Extended
Duration 48 months
Ideal for students with a lot of work or family commitments. This plan also reduces monthly study costs. Starting from:
For students in Asia, Africa, and South & Central America, the prices displayed show regular tuition fees including graduation fees, scholarships or other discounts. For students from Europe, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan & South Korea the prices displayed do not include graduation fees, scholarships or other discounts. Additional fees may apply.
Our IU study programmes include the following benefits
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Take exams online
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Study materials
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Access to partner network
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Free extension of study period
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Online library as well as podcasts and videos
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Flexible payment options
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Correction and assessment of module exams
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Online forums
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Support and career services
What our students say
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“In both my passion and my career, the skills and competencies I learned at IU have made a big difference.
Zena Massaad, MBA - Master of Business Administration -
“The university teaching at IU is characterised by a high degree of practical relevance.
Diana Valdez, M.A. International Management
Admission requirements
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Study the Way You Want To
Schedule when you want to learn and study 100% online. At IU you have the possibility to complete your degree fully from home, whether full time or part time. You can even take your exams online whenever it suits you.
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Accredited & Globally Recognised
IU International is accredited and certified with a seal of approval from the German Accreditation Council. All IU study programmes, materials, and services meet high internal and external quality standards, which are regularly reviewed and updated.
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Gain Real Support
We provide you with innovative learning tools, digital study material, tutorial videos, student advice and support, and forums to exchange with other students. You also have full access to our large online library. Your tutors are always available to answer your questions.
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The Ideal Mix of Theory & Practice
Our programmes provide you with essential theoretical knowledge and focus above all on practice-oriented studies designed to best prepare you for your future career. On top of their academic excellence, your professors have at least five years of industry experience.
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