Who benefits from this Master's programme?

The distance learning programme Finance, Accounting, Controlling & Taxation (M.Sc.) is aimed at professionals with a completed degree in economics who wish to qualify for specialist and leadership roles in finance and accounting, controlling, tax consulting or corporate management. It is particularly suitable if you are already working in industry, trade, services, banking, auditing or consulting and want to specifically expand your skills with scientifically based knowledge as well as management capabilities.

What do you need to provide for admission?

For the application, you need:

• A first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent, at least 180 ECTS) from a public or state-recognised university in business administration or a related economic field of study.
• Alternatively, a degree in a programme with business administration content amounting to at least 36 ECTS is also possible (e.g. economics, industrial engineering, business mathematics, business informatics, business law).

In addition to the formal criteria, you should meet personal requirements:

• Interest in financial contexts and tax issues
• Analytical thinking and a structured way of working
• Willingness to independently deal with complex matters
• Self- and time-management for responsible distance learning (recommended: approx. 28 hours of study per week)
• Basic mathematical skills as well as IT competence (e.g. for data analysis and business intelligence)
• Communication skills for teamwork, consulting and leadership tasks

What Awaits You in the Master’s Programme Finance, Accounting, Controlling & Taxation?

In the Master’s programme Finance, Accounting, Controlling & Taxation (M.Sc.) you will deepen comprehensive economic and management-related skills. The teaching content is designed so that you can acquire both generalist and specialised expertise in the four areas of Finance, Accounting, Controlling and Taxation. The central subject areas of the programme include:

• Empirical Social Research: Methods of data collection and evaluation for well-founded economic decision-making.
• CFO Function and Transformation: Understanding the tasks of the Chief Financial Officer, including organisational and digital changes.
• Foundations of Sustainability Management: Integration of sustainability into financial and tax processes.
• Data Analysis: Application of modern analytical methods for the evaluation and control of corporate key figures.
• Digital Leadership & Transformation: Development of leadership skills within the context of digitalisation.
• Strategic Management: Planning and implementation of long-term corporate strategies in a volatile and complex business environment.
• Business Intelligence & Analytics: Use of intelligent systems to support decision-making in corporate management.
• Corporate Governance & Compliance: Basics of corporate management, compliance with legal requirements and risk management.
• Specialisations: You can set individual focal points, such as General FACT, Finance, Accounting, Controlling or Taxation.
• Elective modules (e.g.): Alternative forms of financing, tax law and planning, business law for in-depth individual profiling.
• Practice-oriented project and case study work: Transfer of theoretical approaches into professional practice.

During your studies, you will learn to analyse annual financial statements, develop financing and tax strategies, and solve complex business problems with data-driven and digital methods. Leadership, communication and consulting are also practised in practical modules.

How Is the Distance Learning Programme Organised?

The programme is designed for four semesters with a total of 120 ECTS and is entirely organised as distance learning. Start of studies is possible monthly. The key structural features are:

• Modular structure: Each semester includes a fixed curriculum with core and specialisation modules.
• Flexible learning: You receive digital study materials and complete tasks as well as exams largely independent of location and time.
• 1st semester: Focus on CFO function, empirical social research, sustainability management and two specialisation modules.
• 2nd semester: Focus on data analysis, digital leadership, strategic management and two further specialisations.
• 3rd semester: Deepening through business intelligence, corporate governance and three elective modules according to individual interest.
• 4th semester: Completion with the master’s thesis involving independent scientific work on a topic.
• No mandatory attendance seminars: The concept is fully distance learning-compatible, with online access to support services.
• Regular duration of study: Four semesters, fee-free extension option up to a further four semesters.

The SRH Fernhochschule – The Mobile University ensures intensive personal support as well as modern, flexible teaching and examination processes. The study model is based on the CORE principle: active skills transfer and the best possible compatibility with work and everyday life.

What Career Prospects Do You Open Up?

With the Master’s degree Finance, Accounting, Controlling & Taxation, you qualify for demanding tasks and leadership positions in the commercial and financial sector. Typical occupational fields include:

• Head of Finance: As a commercial manager or Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in companies of all industries.
• Controlling and Accounting: Taking on strategic and operational control tasks in medium-sized and large companies.
• Tax Consulting: Designing and advising on tax-related issues, both nationally and internationally.
• Banks and Financial Service Providers: Developing innovative financing and investment strategies in banking and insurance environments.
• Auditing and Management Consulting: Auditing and consulting functions related to reporting, compliance and optimisation of corporate structures.
• Trainer or Consultant: Conveying expertise in training and continuing education, both internally and externally.

Graduates are in demand as experts for the implementation of modern finance and controlling strategies thanks to the focus on digitalisation and sustainability. Knowledge in areas such as automation, big data, ESG reporting and international accounting provides you with advantages on the labour market. Employment opportunities in corporations, international companies and in compliance are also possible.

What Costs and Funding Options Should You Expect?

The following costs apply for the Master’s programme Finance, Accounting, Controlling & Taxation:

• Flex 1 Model (24 months payment period): 629.00 euros monthly, with Superpower bonus reduced to 587.33 euros – total costs: 14,095.92 euros.
• Flex 2 Model (36 months payment period): 449.00 euros monthly, with Superpower bonus reduced to 421.22 euros – total costs: 15,163.92 euros.
• Fee exemption upon exceeding: After the standard study period of 24 months, you can extend free of charge for up to a further 24 months.
• 1,000 euro Superpower bonus: Currently credited by the university to the total tuition fees.
• Individual funding options: Employer and scholarship funding, tax deductibility as business expenses, education loans possibly available.

All teaching materials, the use of the digital learning platform and support are included in the price. A detailed cost overview is available from the SRH Fernhochschule – The Mobile University study advisory service.