Finance, accounting, taxes - the pillars of each and every company. The Master's degree program Finance & Accounting gives you the interdisciplinary skills you need to understand these dynamic areas and qualify for top management positions!
You acquire in-depth expertise in finance, banking, financial & management accounting, controlling, public and non-profit finance and accounting as well as in tax management.
You can freely choose your area of specialization - between finance, management accounting, accounting or tax management. If you work part-time, we will do our best to take your area of specialization into consideration.
Key Facts
Degree
Master of Science (MSc)
Duration
4 semesters
ECTS
120 Credits
Language
German (Level C1)
Location
Linz
Program
Full-Time
*Consideration will be given to part-time students whenever possible
Contact & Information
Students in the Master's degree program Finance and Accounting must successfully pass the following subjects:
| SEMESTER | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Finance & Accounting | x | |||
| Focus on Finance & Accounting (Finance, Managerial Accounting, Accounting and Tax Management) | x | x | ||
| Trends in Finance and Accounting | x | |||
| Autonomous Coursework | x | x | x | |
| Master's Thesis | x | |||
| Master's Thesis Seminar | x | |||
| Master's Thesis Colloquium | x | |||
| Master's Examination | x |
If you would like to learn more about the Master's degree program Finance and Accounting, we recommend taking a look at the curriculum. We have also summarized some of the program details separately.
You select your area of focus! Select two of the four areas of specialization below:
The Master's degree program Finance & Accounting provides you with interdisciplinary expertise in Accounting, Finance and Tax Management, qualifying you for a wide range of management positions:
Program graduates can pursue countless career opportunities and professions in Austria and abroad in the areas of finance, tax management, managerial accounting and financial accounting, including positions:
On average, graduates in this field find a job immediately after completing the program. After 3 years on the job, their average monthly gross salary is € 3.483.
In order to be admitted to the Master's degree program, you must fulfill the following requirements.
Still have questions?
Then contact us!
Department
Admissions Office
Location
Room
1st Floor, Rm. 113A/B
Phone
+43 732 2468 2010
No, not necessarily as it depends on your area of specialization. For example, if you decide to specialize in Finance and Accounting from the second semester on, you will be required to complete the core courses in Finance and Financial Accounting during the first semester. Theoretically, the other core courses can be taken later.
We do, however, recommend starting during the Winter Semester as core courses are not offered during the Summer Semester.
The majority of courses in this program are held in German however some courses use textbooks and materials in both German and English. It also depends on the subject area you choose to pursue.
Yes, during the program you can study abroad for a semester. Contact the International Office at the JKU for additional information.
In general, yes, however the curriculum comsists of mandatory courses, such as consolidation courses, and courses requiring you to present homework or project assignments. In this regard, you must have a certain degree of flexibility.
The research methods must correspond to the topic for your graduate thesis. For example, if you are writing your Master's thesis in Finance or Controlling, you must complete Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods. If you choose a thesis topic in Accounting or in Tax, you will have to complete Research Methods in Accounting and Taxation as well as a workshop in Accounting and Taxation.
You must hold a Bachelor's degree in a corresponding subject area (Bachelor's in Business Administration, Business & Economics). Information about undergraduate degree programs considered comparable is available in the curriculum.
Do you need help registering or do you have questions about the program? Contact the JKU's Office of Student Information and Academic Advising (SIBS)!
Do you have any questions about the content of the Finance and Accounting program? Kindly make an appointment in advance for individual consultation or stop by during these office hours:
Monday: 9.00 AM - 12.00 PM, Wednesday: 1.00 - 4.00 PM.
Thomas Holzapfel, BSc
Management Center, 2nd Floor, Rm. 211 B
+43 732 2468 3073
thomas.holzapfel@jku.at
After completing your graduate degree, you can continue your education by pursuing an advanced degree:
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