Business Administration - Accounting and Taxation

Overview

This Business Administration - Accounting and Taxation programme from University of Cologne provides you with:

• a deep insight into managerial and financial accounting, controlling, capital market communication and auditing, business taxation and tax planning, and other accounting-related topics.
• an analytical approach that allows you to gather a deep understanding of respective theories, accounting standards, and tax laws.
• a strong focus on application of controlling concepts, accounting and audit standards, as well as tax law.
• a high degree of individuality and flexibility that helps you in realising your potential during your studies.
• a strong specialisation in accounting and taxation topics without an obligation to take other courses.

We offer a broad range of topics across and within our accounting department. Therefore, you will be able to either gain a broad knowledge of different accounting-related fields or dig deep into specific fields such as controlling, financial accounting or tax management.

You can combine courses in accounting and taxation with additional courses from related departments like finance, corporate law and tax law. Typical combinations are controlling and finance, financial accounting and taxation, or business taxation and special courses in tax law. A unique feature of this programme is the opportunity to take a large number of courses offered by the Faculty of Law at the University of Cologne, which is not available anywhere else in Germany.

Career Opportunities

Skills acquired in the M.Sc. Accounting and Taxation programme prepare you for future line and staff positions with respect to a broad set of accounting and tax related tasks. Potential employers range from start-ups to large, global corporations and consulting, audit and tax-advisory firms.

You will leave the University of Cologne successfully prepared for a career in companies, consulting, audit or tax-advisory firms – within enterprises or as certified public accountant or tax advisor.

Exemplary job opportunities include

• Controlling and Management
• Financial Manager
• Management Consultant
• Certified Public Accountant („Wirtschaftsprüfer“)
• Certified Tax Advisor (“Steuerberater“)
• Trainee Programmes
• Academic Research
• Start-ups

Accreditation

EQUIS, AQAS