Course content

The FACT degree program provides students with a comprehensive education in the areas of finance, auditing, controlling and taxation. This core element is complemented by a range of elective courses that focus on methodological knowledge and related subjects.

The Master’s degree program is a full-time program that lasts four semesters. The program may be started in the winter semester or the summer semester. It consists of compulsory modules (30 ECTS), specialisation modules (60 ECTS) and a Master’s thesis (30 ECTS).

A large number of lecturers and partners from industry support the degree program. Supporters of FACT include Baker Tilly, DATEV, Deloitte, Ecovis, ERGO Direktversicherungen, EY, HLB Hußmann, HUK-Coburg, KPMG, Munkert & Partner, Nürnberger Versicherung, PwC, Siemens, Sonntag & Partner, Rödl & Partner, uniVersa Versicherungen sowie der Nürnberger Steuergespräche e.V.

Competencies

During the degree program students develop a profile of transferable skills that includes:

• the ability to apply the knowledge that they have learned and to make their own calculations and interpretations
• the ability to identify complex problems and to analyze them on the basis of their experience
• the ability to identify errors, develop new approaches, and provide suggestions for improvement and explain the reasons for them
• analytical skills, a structured approach and the ability to work in a goal-oriented manner
• knowledge and skills for professional careers or preparing to pursue a doctoral degree.

Career opportunities

The degree program aims for graduates to acquire the qualifications needed to work in the areas of controlling, banking and insurance, investment, risk management, finance, management, investment banking, accounting, tax consulting, business consulting and auditing.

Target group

The FACT degree program is aimed at all students who are interested in an academic education that will prepare them for careers in finance, auditing, controlling and taxation.