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Accounting, Finance & Sustainability (M.Sc.)

Taught in German

Overview

Accounting, Finance & Sustainability
Accounting, Finance & Sustainability
Overview

Overview

The new Master's degree programme Accounting, Finance & Sustainability offered by the Department of Economics is aimed at anyone who wants to shape the economy sustainably for the benefit of society. The course provides specialised knowledge in accounting, finance and sustainability. In addition to scientific and research-orientated approaches, the focus is on close integration with practice. 

The Master's degree programme in Accounting, Finance & Sustainability deals with content from the field of accounting and finance at the interface with the topic of sustainability. These include modules on finance, accounting, controlling, auditing or taxation. A minor subject with 30 ECTS can be chosen flexibly; for example, modules on data-driven economy, general business administration or economics are available. In addition, further modules from the fields of accounting, finance & sustainability can also be studied in depth in the minor. Business English courses and semesters abroad round off the programme.

 

Duration of Studies

4 Semesters – 120 Credit Points 

 

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business administration or economics (180 ECTS)

 

Start of the Programme

Summer and Winter Semester
Initially offered in the Winter Semester of 23/24

 

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Composition

Composition of Studies

Duration of Studies

  • 4 Semesters- 120 Credit Points (CP)
  • Maximum period of study: 8 semesters

Composition of Study Programme

The Master's degree course Accounting, Finance & Sustainability consists of a major (60 CP), a minor (30 CP) and the Master Thesis (30 CP).

Semester    

Semester 1

Major

(60 CP)

Minor

(30 CP)

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

 Master’s Thesis (30 CP)
 

Major (60 CP)

  • In the major, you will work on exciting and current topics from the core areas of the degree programme. 
  • There is a large selection of eight compulsory elective modules to choose from. This allows you to set individual specialisations and prepare yourself optimally for your career start.
  • In the study projects you will work on current research projects or learn how to use software applications.  

Minor (30 CP)

  • In addition to the modules from the core areas of the degree programme, you can also select modules from other areas of business administration and economics in the minor.
  • The elective field of 12 CP gives you the opportunity to take Master's modules from other subject areas. Alternatively, you can complete an internship totaling 12 CP or take other modules on cross-cutting topics such as Gender & Diversity or Business English. Within the scope of these 12 CP, you can also take non-graded courses.

Thesis (30 CP)

  • You will write your thesis at one of the professorships in the fields of Accounting or Finance.
  • You have six months to work on your thesis.
  • The thesis may also be written as practical work after consultation with the supervising professor.

Voluntary Additional Work (18 CP)

  • You can take further voluntary modules totalling a maximum of 18 CP.
  • The modules are not included in the sum of your grades. You will receive a certificate of achievement.

Business English courses and semesters abroad round off the programme.

This information is subject to changes.

Application

Application

Commencement of Studies

During the Winter Semester and the Summer Semester

Admission Requirements

For admission, you need a Bachelor's degree comprising at least 180 CP and, excluding the thesis, at least 40 CP in business studies and 15 CP in mathematics, statistics or econometrics. These credits can come from more than one degree programme.

Applicants with an international degree:

International academic degrees are recognised as equivalent final examinations on the basis of the guidelines of the Central Office for Foreign Education of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs. The Admissions Committee decides on equivalence. If there is any doubt about the equivalence of foreign final examinations, the Central Office for Foreign Education must be consulted.

Application/Enrollment

No NC (GPA) requirements apply to this course of study.

Start of Enrollment Period for the Summer Semester
  • 05.12.2023
End of Enrollment Period for the Summer Semester
  • 20.03.2024 for persons with a german university entrance qualification
  • 29.02.2024 for persons with a foreign university entrance qualification
Start of Enrollment Period for the Summer Semester 2024/25
  • 01.06.2024
End of Enrollment Period for the Summer Semester 2024/25
  • 01.09.2024 for persons with a german university entrance qualification
  • 15.08.2024 for persons with a foreign university entrance qualification

Career Options

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Career Options

Graduates of the Master's degree programme in Accounting, Finance & Sustainability have attractive job opportunities in the finance and consulting sector that are related to sustainability. Partners from the field provide an assessment of this.

Career Center of Faculty 02

 

Doctoral Studies

After successfully completing a Master's degree, a doctoral programme is possible. This opens up further career opportunities. Further information
The Giessen Graduate Centre for Social Sciences, Economics and Law (GGS) is aimed at doctoral students and postdocs - including those from the Department of Economics.

 

Further Information

Further Information: Documents

Subject Advisors

Subject Advisor Faculty 02 - Economics and Business Administration
Homepage

Links

Master's Degree Programmes of Faculty 02

Business Administration / Economics can be studied as a minor in numerous Master's degree programs. An overview can be found in Appendix 3 of the minor subject regulations of Faculty 02 (in German)

International

Information for outgoing students

Information and consultation

 

Information for incoming students

Information and consultation

 

Contact

Student Counselling Faculty 02 - Economics

Contact Persons and Office Hours: here

Subject Advisors

Subject Advisor Faculty 02 - Economics and Business Administration
Homepage

Contact

Beate Pitzler
(Student counselling)

Student Hotline "CallJustus"
(Initial information on all questions relating to the degree programme, Phone: 0641-9916400)

International Office - Contact Persons and Office Hours
(Counselling and support for international students and applicants)

 

Dean of Studies

Dean of Studies

Dr. Jana Brandt-Gkovas

Office Hours: by appointment

 
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