International University of Applied Sciences

Master of Science - Finance, Accounting and Taxation

No company can be run successfully for an extended period of time without a well-designed financial plan. That’s why finance, accounting and taxation professionals are so important: they hold the key to a company’s ability to plan for the future, and to meet the strict standards of local and international monetary regulations.

As a future graduate of IU’s online Master’s programme in Finance, Accounting and Taxation, you’ll be a well-trained and capable managerial candidate for companies looking to strengthen their financial departments.

Combine practical and theoretical knowledge in order to successfully navigate the challenges of a financial sector in constant change, and develop the right managerial skills to lead financial teams to joint success.

Finance Accounting and Taxation

Your Degree Summed Up


  STUDY MODEL

Master of Science (M.Sc.)
120 ECTS – 4 semesters online


  ACCREDITATION

120 ECTS option (European Credit Transfer System). Accredited in line with German and European standards


  DURATION OF STUDY

4 semesters – 24 months – 120 ECTS option


  ADMISSION

120 ECTS – Bachelor degree – minimum 3 years
Previous study in Computer Science or related field
At least overall C grade
English Skills (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, etc.)


  STUDY FEES

120 ECTS – Euros 4,964 for full degree


  ASSESSMENTS

Online Assignments and Exams

Course Overview - 120 ECTS 4 Semesters

Module ECTS credits
Leadership 5
Business Ethics and Corporate Governance 5
Advanced Research Methods 5
Applied Statistics 5
Current Issues in Accounting 5
Managerial Economics 5
Module ECTS credits
Corporate Finance 5
International Financial Accounting 5
Performance Management 5
Risk Management 5
Innovation and Strategy in FinTech 5
International Taxation 5
Module ECTS credits
Introduction to IFRS 5
Seminar: Current Issues in Corporate Finance 5
Electives A 10
Electives B 10
Module ECTS credits
Master Thesis & Colloquium 30

Elective A + B

In your 3rd semester, you’ll need to choose an elective module, which you can choose from one of the following modules:

Module ECTS credits
Data Science and Analytics 10
Supply Chain and Sourcing Management 10
Managing in a Global Economy and Negotiation 10
Corporate Finance and Investment 10
Business Analyst 10
Forensic Accounting 10
Capital Markets 10

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