Master's programs

Top-level Master's programs within an international environment prepare you for a responsible position in society.

Program structure


The program consists of 60 Credits (ECTS), equivalent to 1680 hours of study, offered over two semesters. The first semester starts in September, with exams in December and January. The second semester runs from February to June, but is divided in two. From February to April, you will take the two courses. From April on, you will be able to focus on your Master’s Thesis.

Master's program in Accounting
Professional track (RA/RC)
CFA track
Core Courses
Management Control Systems (sem 1)
Corporate Financial Reporting (sem 2)
Advanced Financial Accounting (sem 2)
Thesis Proposal (sem 1)*
Master Thesis (sem 2)*
Other Courses
Elective 1
(choose 6 ECTs)
Advanced Management Accounting (sem 1)
or Financial statement Analysis (sem 1)

Compulsory electives
Advanced Accounting Information Systems (sem 1)
Financial information in capital markets (sem 2)
Advanced Auditing (sem 1)

 Compulsory electives
Financial statement Analysis (sem 1)
Emperical methods in Finance (sem 1)
Financial Analysis and Investment Behavior (sem 2)
Investment Analysis (sem. 1)

* Thesis proposal and master thesis writing will be offered two times. Regular students starting end of august are required to hand in a proposal in semester 1. Thesis writing is concentrated in
semester 2 (Jan-June). Students starting end of January hand in a proposal at the end of semester 2 (end of June). They can work on their thesis (from August until January). All courses are 6 ECTs. Master proposal and master thesis is 18 ECTs (proposal about 6 ECTs).

Note: this program serves as an overview (changes are still possible until official inclusion in the ESG)

Visit the electronic study guide for a more detailed description of the courses.