Master-Distance Learning Finance, Accounting and Taxation


Start your online master’s programme in Finance, Accounting and Taxation today
You need more than a notebook to keep an eye on the company finances: Your online master’s programme in Finance, Accounting and Taxation teaches you to control and document complex processes to make sure your company stays solvent. Develop financial strategies, manage accounting or become CFO: Your master’s prepares you for responsible positions.
Depending on your goals, you can choose between two master’s programmes: The German-language 120 ECTS programme or the English-language 120 ECTS programme for those who want an international career.
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Study programme & degreeMaster of Science (M.Sc.) 120 ECTS
German or English
Full-time or part-time -
Application & starting dateStart immediately or anytime
Online application, no application deadlines -
Study duration & extension24-48 months, depending on model
Extension possible free of charge -
LocationsStudy programme independent of time & place
No mandatory attendance
Innovative study tools available on online-campus & in the IU Learn App
Exams online or at nearest examination centre -
Study feesStarting at 316€/month, depending on model
Regular discount campaigns -
Recognition & ApprovalThe IU International University of applied sciences is state-approved, accredited & internationally renowned
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Your online studies master’s programmes in the in Finance, Accounting and Taxation
The Finance, Accounting and Taxation programme is available in German and English:
Your admission requirements for the German programme:
- Completed undergraduate degree with an economics or business focus.
- Proof of successful completion of the "Taxation" course or comparable prior knowledge.
- Proof of university entrance qualification, such as your A levels, a vocational diploma, a master craftsman's certificate or a certificate of advanced training.
- Foreign students must provide proof of German language skills.
Your admission requirements for the English programme:
- Completed undergraduate studies with an economics or business focus.
- For the English-language programme, we require proof of your English language skills.
Study Programs

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At IU you study at your own pace

Take your IU study programme with you – no matter whether you’re on your way to work or traveling the world. You even get to choose whether you want to take your exams online or on site.
InnovativeThe online campus and our study app IU Learn are innovative smart tools for every learning style. You study according to your individual needs.
Personalised
Your electives allow you to focus on those areas that best fit your goals. You prepare for the career you want with the subjects you care about.
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“Innovation, regulation and globalization are changing the financial markets at an increasingly rapid pace. The course prepares students for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.”
Your advantages in IU Distance Learning
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Up to 20% higher salaryWithin five years of graduating, many alumni make 20% more than they did before their degree.
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New job within three monthsBright prospects: Within three months after graduating, our alumni have found work.
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Popular electivesOur wide selection of electives is perfect for constructing a unique professional profile.
Your electives in the Master Finance, Accounting and Taxation
How do I make the best decisions for my business? How do I use my knowledge of capital markets in profitable way? Your individual focus opens the door for a career tailored towards your personal interests. In the German programme, you can choose two out of 14 elective modules, such as business intelligence, success-oriented controlling or strategic financial management. In the English programme, you select two out of 7 elective modules, including exciting topics like capital markets, data science and analytics and corporate finance and investment.
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Find out more about IU and your study programme in your personal brochure.

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- Contents and electives of your programme
- Career opportunities
- Information on financing options
Deine berufliche Zukunft

Chief Financial Officer
How can you optimize financial processes? What is the financial situation of your company? These are the questions that you deal with as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). It’s your job to develop strategic answers to them.
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Personalised & flexible
You get to study whenever, however and wherever you want – thanks to our digital campus, flexible full- and part-time models and exams you can sit online at any time. You even decide when to start your studies!
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State-approved & award-winning
Our study programmes are state-approved and multi-award-winning. That makes us and our students happy – according to Fernstudiencheck.de, they are 96% likely to recommend us.
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Here for you – personally
Get the support you need: via our online campus, you can participate in live sessions, chat with fellow students or benefit from our study and career coaching.
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Practically oriented
Thanks to our wide selection of practically oriented specialisations, you can create your own profile and develop skills for the career you’re dreaming of.