The Mannheim Master in Finance, Accounting & Taxation
Program Overview
The master’s program Mannheim Master in Finance, Accounting and Taxation (MMFACT) offers an internationally oriented, practice-based education in English. It optimally prepares you for management positions in finance and in finance departments of large companies, banks, and consultancies.
The program consists of five main areas:
- Business Analytics and Economics (24 ECTS credits): These four courses will teach you the fundamentals of data analysis and business economics.
- CFO Core Competencies (25–35 ECTS credits): This module will provide you with key knowledge of finance, accounting, and taxation. You will acquire precisely the skills that are crucial for a successful career in finance.
- Finance, Accounting and Taxation (at least 19 ECTS credits): You can customize your profile in accordance with your interests and professional goals. The wide selection of in-depth courses allows you to specialize in your desired area.
- Complementary Elective (no more than 2 courses): Broaden your mind and think outside the box You can take supplementary courses from other areas of business administration or economics.
- Theses (30 ECTS credits): At the end of your studies, you will complete a research-oriented seminar and write your master's thesis at one of the participating chairs.
Why study the MMFACT at the University of Mannheim
The MMFACT program combines three areas that are otherwise often taught separately: corporate finance, accounting and taxation. Students not only learn the subject matter in detail, but also how these areas interact and influence strategic decisions. A particular focus is on data analysis and empirical methods, which are indispensable for modern finance and tax issues. The program thus trains specialists who understand finance from all perspectives and can support companies in making sustainable, well-founded decisions.
In Mannheim, you will study at one of the most renowned business schools in Europe. Whether CHE, FT Ranking or THE – independent rankings repeatedly confirm the outstanding quality of research and teaching in national and international comparison and the top position of the Mannheim Business School.
We also have the internationally coveted triple accreditation, the so-called Triple Crown. The three important accreditation organizations AACSB International (Tampa/USA), EQUIS/
EFMD (Brussels/Belgium) and AMBA (London/UK) award Mannheim's top-level study conditions. At the University of Mannheim, you will not only study in the largest baroque palace in Germany, but also at one of the largest business schools in Europe. We also offer you a high degree of internationality and excellent career prospects.
Application and admission
All of the following admission requirements must be met in order for us to consider your application:
- Completed Bachelor's degree at a German or foreign university (including vocational academies) of at least 180 ECTS credits or at least three years of standard study time
- Previous knowledge of at least 36 ECTS credits in business administration
- Proof of very good English language skills (can be submitted by August 15)
We make our selection based on the following selection criteria (important: not all selection criteria must be fulfilled):
- Final grade or the average grade of the Bachelor's degree determined on the basis of previous examination results
- Prior knowledge in Economics, Statistics and Mathematics
- GMAT result / alternatively GRE
- Semester abroad completed during the degree program
- Commercial or comparable relevant practical professional experience
Further detailed explanations of the selection procedure and the legally binding requirements of the degree program can be found in the selection regulations. You will also find a page with the most frequently asked questions about application and selection here.
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