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Financial Accounting, Controlling & Taxation West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau

Degree
Master of Science
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Zwickau

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

Accounting, Taxation, Controlling

Annotation

FACT stands for Financial Accounting, Controlling & Taxation. In addition to scientific knowledge and methods, the FACT Master's degree also imparts practical skills that are required for work in the accounting and tax area. The qualification goal is not only the acquisition of extensive specialist knowledge in the field of accounting and finance, but also the sensitisation to the effects of changes in society and the environment that affect future corporate developments and the regulatory environment, such as: digitisation and corporate social responsibility.

You will have the opportunity to apply acquired knowledge in dealing with practice-related questions during your studies in a variety of business games and case studies, which are regularly offered together with well-known practice partners. In addition, DATEV and SAP skills are also taught, which you need for a successful start in practice.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

1.) first professional qualification in Business Administration (at least 180 ECTS points)
2. Spoken and written language skills in English for a first certificate of academic degree
3.) If necessary, successful participation in an admission interview
4.) Language requirements for non-native speakers: German C1
5.) High degree of motivation for the degree course, expressed in a letter of intent.

Lecture period

  • Winter semester 2026/2027: 30.09.2026 - 28.01.2027Introductory week for first-year students (preparatory days): 23.9. - 27.9. Examination period: 03.02. - 21.2.
  • Summer semester 2027: 08.03.2027 - 25.06.2027 (Universitywide lecture period)

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Expired
    In the event of vacancies, you can also apply after this deadline.
  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    enquire at the university (International Office)
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    enquire at the university (International Office)
  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    enquire at the higher education institution

Tuition fees

Tuition fees

Course-specific details

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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