FACT – Finance, Accounting, Controlling and Taxation HWR Berlin (Berlin School of Economics and Law)

The consecutive study programme covers the core disciplines of business administration: accounting, controlling, corporate finance and business taxation. The courses take into account the interdependencies of these disciplines. A particular advantage is the option to study one or two of the disciplines as a major. Other benefits include the consideration of digitalisation as well as sustainability. Students can learn data analysis and programming by choosing specific courses. The programme is suitable for people who have studied at least two of the relevant disciplines in their Bachelor's degree programmes and would like to significantly extend and deepen the acquired knowledge.

The course of study lasts three or four semesters. In the first semester, students extend their competencies acquired in the Bachelor's programmes. In the second semester, more specialised courses are offered. In the third semester, students write the Master's thesis. This is postponed to the fourth semester if students complete an internship or a semester abroad (possibly with a double degree) in the third semester. Methodologically, the courses are characterised by seminar-based teaching. Case studies, some of which take place in cooperation with companies, play an important role. In this way, students practice applying and deepening the knowledge they have acquired and establish company contacts.

For admission to the programme, 210 ECTS credit points are required. Applicants with 180 ECTS credit points will be required to obtain the additional 30 ECTS credit points, for example, by completing an internship in the third semester. The programme will then last four semesters.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification
• Evidence that at least two of the four relevant study subjects (accounting, controlling, corporate finance, and company taxation) were completed in the previous course of studies with at least 20 ECTS in total
• At least 210 ECTS credit points (Applicants with 180 ECTS will be required to obtain additional 30 credits, for example, in an integrated internship in the third semester.)
• Letter of motivation
• Curriculum vitae
• If applicable: proof of professional experience in the field of study for at least one year

By providing a GMAT score of 600 points or above, you can significantly increase your chance of admission.

Approx. 350 EUR per semester

Between 800 and 1,000 EUR monthly:
Student residence: 400 to 500 EUR
Health insurance: approx. 100 to 150 EUR

There are many job opportunities for students in Berlin. Non-EU students are permitted to work within specified limits.

Career Service

The German National Association for Student Affairs ("Studierendenwerk") and other institutions currently offer 15,600 rooms in student halls of residence throughout Berlin. Due to waiting lists, it is advised to get in contact with the service early on.

You can also look online for shared flats, e.g. here: www.wg-gesucht.de/en/.