Taxation and Consulting (M. A.)

Excellent in-depth coverage of taxation and accounting covers the entire range of national regulations as well as the main points in the international field. This paves the way for a career in tax consultancy and accountancy or a position in the relevant department of a large company.

The master’s degree course in Taxation and Accounting builds on the relevant bachelor's qualification, exploring the areas of taxation and accounting in greater depth.

Combining a sound scientific basis with a practical orientation, the course prepares students for the challenges faced by tax advisors and accountants as well as by those working in the relevant specialist departments of companies.

The master's degree course in Taxation and Accounting particularly qualifies students to take up employment with tax consultancy and accountancy firms as well as in the tax and accounting departments of large companies. Further career development can be achieved by taking the professional examination for tax consultants or accountants or by becoming a head of department or partner in either a national or international context.

Its sound scientific basis and high level of practical orientation ensures students acquire professional training in this field. Special features: The degree course is an important basis in preparing for the tax consultant examination.

A three-day study week provides an attractive framework for acquiring the Master of Arts in three Semesters.

Degree
Master of Arts (M. A.)
Duration
3 Semester
Start of studies
Summer & Winter

Accreditation
Yes
Aptitude Procedure
Yes
Dual Study
Yes
Language
German

Location
Ingolstadt

This master’s degree programme is a full-time course running over three semesters. The master’s dissertation can be written in the second and third semester.

Throughout all three semesters, lectures are held on three consecutive days each week. During the remaining time, students can study the material covered in greater depth on their own or else they have the opportunity to pursue an optional practical activity relating to their studies. This means that during the master’s programme, particularly capable students can already acquire the practical experience they need for admission to take the tax consultant examination.

Due to the modular structure of the degree course as shown, it is possible to start in the winter semester or in the summer semester.

Q&A with Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Zellner (German only)

Testimonials

Ronja Reinwald, Graduate and tax consultant at KPMG

"The wide-ranging and well-founded knowledge that I acquired through the Master's degree course has proven to be extremely valuable both in the tax consultant exam and in my daily professional practice. Another particularly positive aspect is the excellent compatibility of the degree course with a career, which is made possible by the concentration on a maximum of three lecture days per week. Looking back, I would choose this challenging and practice-oriented Master's degree course again at any time."

Luis Braun, Student in dual study program in cooperation with AUDI AG

"As I already had some interfaces with tax law in my Bachelor's degree and in various internships, so I decided to study "Taxation and Consulting". For me, the course here is characterized by a wide variety of topics and a practice-oriented approach by the lecturers. The small groups, in particular, mean that content can be deepened very effectively. Various elective subjects (also beyond tax law) allow students to design their studies individually according to their own interests. Thanks to the dual Master's program with AUDI AG, I was able to apply the content of my studies directly in the working world."

Sofie Nixdorf, Student in dual study program in cooperation with AUDI AG

"I can recommend the course to anyone who wants to start a career in tax consultancy. Small classes and dedicated professors provide the perfect combination of theoretical and practical knowledge. What makes this course special is that the lectures take place on 3 days and valuable practical time can be gained in the company on the other days."

Ronja Reinwald, Graduate and tax consultant at KPMG
Luis Braun, Student in dual study program in cooperation with AUDI AG
Sofie Nixdorf, Student in dual study program in cooperation with AUDI AG

Curriculum

1. Semester

Income Tax Law

Corporate Income Tax Law, Trade Tax Law

Principles of International Taxation

International Accounting and Auditing

Elective Accounting I

Elective in Subject-specific / Social Competence I

2. Semester

The Fiscal Code of Germany, Capital-based taxes, Valuation Tax Act

Transactional Taxes, Value Added Tax

Tax Accounting

Selected Aspects from the professional Practice of a Tax Advisor or Certified Public Accountant

Elective Accounting II

Elective in Subject-specific / Social Competence II

3. Semester

Elective in Subject-specific / Social Competence III

Elective in Subject-specific / Social Competence IV

Master's Thesis

Quick Info

Evidence of the following qualifications is required as part of a full and timely application for admission to the master's degree course in Taxation and Accounting:

A degree from a German or foreign university in a relevant subject with at least 210 credit points. The subject is deemed to be relevant if it meets the requirements of § 36 Section 1 No 1 of the German Tax Consulting Act. Relevance is judged by the Examination Commission.

Another qualification requirement is to pass an aptitude test specific to this degree course. The requirement for taking part in the aptitude test is submission of the application within the deadline and in the correct form as well as evidence of the above qualification requirements.

If more applications are received for the course that places are available, the places available will be awarded based on the total point score achieved on the course-specific aptitude test according to § 4 Section 1 No. 2 (limited admissions). In the event of equal point scores, lots will be drawn.

NOTE on 180 ECTS:

Graduates with fewer than 210 ECTS, but at least 180 ECTS, can also apply for the master’s degree course in Taxation and Accounting. Additional subject-specific qualifications equivalent to 30 ECTS will be determined by the Examination Commission and are to be submitted by the end of the application period at the latest (post-qualification).

The post-qualification can also consist of the relevant practical work including taught courses supporting practical experience, providing this corresponds to the practical semester of a bachelor’s degree in an economics-related field.

Please see the Study and Examination Regulations for details.

The skills acquired on the master's degree course in Taxation and Accounting give graduates the following career options:

Join the team at a tax consultancy or accounting firm
Take on a qualified specialist or management role inthe accounting or tax department of an industrial or service company

Graduates gain a broad basis of knowledge as required by prospective tax consultants or by auditing assistants at a tax consultancy/accounting firm. The degree course also provides an important basis in preparing for the tax consultant examination.

The dual studies programme enables a combination of practical training elements in a company with the theoretical education provided by the university. There is a choice of either the joint model (academic study + vocational training) or the degree course with vocational experience (academic study + intense practical phases). There is an obvious advantage to students here: practically oriented academic study generally enables a particularly smooth transition from university to the world of work. What is more, the student usually receives financial remuneration from the company concerned.
In the joint model, students may start working at the company several months before the start of the first semester, depending on the company concerned. At the start of the course there is an alternation between theory (during the semester) and practical experience (between semesters and during the practical semesters). In order to embark on a dual studies programme, students have to apply to both a company and to THI (be sure to take note of company application deadlines!).

More info on our dual studies-pages, or check dual cooperation partner companies. Even if no partner company is currently active in this degree programme, you are welcome to contact us.

Students of the master's degree program Taxation and Accounting at Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt receive a university discount of 5% when booking all courses as well as free access to the KNOLL learning platform with the current teaching letters, exercises and teaching videos to prepare for the tax consultant exam and access to all forums and the database of the NWB publishing house.

You can find more information on the KNOLL website.

FAQs

Link to the Master's application on the central THI pages

Application periods:

For the winter semester: 2 May – 15 July

For the summer semester: 15 November – 15 January

Yes, in this case you will have to do a so-called post-qualification within the first year of study. Generally speaking you will have to show evidence of 18 weeks of practical experience (previous practical experience is counted) and pass the block week modules “Labour Law” and “Practical Seminar” which form part of the course in International Management.

Contact options for prospective students

Apply online

Degree program director

Degree program director Taxation and Consulting, Examination Committee THI BS
Prof. Dr. Markus Jordan
Phone: +49 841 9348-3680
Room: A235
E-Mail: Markus.Jordan@thi.de

Contact

Project Manager
Nicole Schneider, Dipl.-Betriebswirtin (FH)
Phone: +49 841 9348-3281
Room: F206
E-Mail: Nicole.Schneider@thi.de

Module Handbook

Module handbook

Study and Examination Regulations

Study and examination regulations (SPO) (German only) deal with judicial matters concerning your study course. For more information please turn to the pages of the legal department.