M.Sc. Finance, Accounting and Taxation

M.Sc. Finance, Accounting and Taxation is a 24 months Masters program taught at IU International University of Applied Sciences, Bad Honnef, Germany. The program is offered in online modes with full-time and part-time options. To successfully obtain M.Sc. Finance, Accounting and Taxation from IU International University of Applied Sciences you are required to complete 120 ECTS credit hours. After completion of M.Sc. Finance, Accounting and Taxation you will be able to further continue for advance studies or start career as Finance Manager, Certified Management Accountant, Financial Controller.

New business models, changing process landscapes and trends such as digitalisation are making commercial management increasingly complex for companies worldwide. That’s why well-trained specialists and managers who have both theoretical and practical knowledge as well as being able to meet current challenges with the required solutions are in huge demand across all companies and industries. IU International University of Applied Sciences’ online 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. The online scholarships of up to 80% mean that you can do this at an affordable price.

The minimum requirements for admission in M.Sc. Finance, Accounting and Taxation at IU International University of Applied Sciences for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by IU International University of Applied Sciences.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by IU International University of Applied Sciences as pre-requiste for admission in M.Sc. Finance, Accounting and Taxation.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Completed undergraduate study from a public or officially recognized university/higher education institution (240 ECTS).
• Final grade of at least "Satisfactory" or grade C (as commonly used in the and Canada).

If you are lacking ECTS credits from your previous studies, you can demonstrate professional work experience for your online degree instead:

• To start a 60-ECTS MBA, you can “bridge” up to 60 ECTS by demonstrating 2 additional years of professional experience. This means you can access the One-Year programme already with 180 ECTS (if you prove one additional year of work experience) or 210 ECTS (if you can prove two additional years) from your previous studies.

Work Experience:

• At least one year of work experience before the start of the IU Master program (achieved after previous studies).

English Level:

• Proof of English skills
• If English is your native language or you graduated from an English-speaking school/university, you do not have to prove your English skills
• Speexx Certificate (complimentary when signing up with IU - free of charge)

You need to complete 120 ECTS credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://iu.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ldcgr/adref:educads/creativeref:1101l68814/

Semester 1 – Modules

• Leadership   
• Business Ethics and Corporate Governance   
• Advanced Research Methods   
• Applied Statistics   
• Current Issues in Accounting   
• Managerial Economics
  

Semester 2 - Modules

• Corporate Finance   
• International Financial Accounting   
• Performance Measurement   
• Risk Management   
• Innovation and Strategy in FinTech   
• International Taxation
  

Semester 3 - Modules

• Project: Introduction to IFRS   
• Seminar: Current Issues in Corporate Finance   
• Electives A   
• Electives B
  

Semester 4 - Modules

• Master Thesis and Colloquium
  

Information about the start of studies

Online: Official start date 16.05.2022 (English, 120 ECTS)

Information on state accreditation

Subject to state accreditation. We expect the Ministry's approval no later than the start of the programme. So far, all of our programmes have been successfully accredited and approved on time.

You can join one of the following careers:

• Finance Manager
• Certified Management Accountant
• Financial Controller

72 fully funded scholarships are listed for Germany. See Germany scholarships.