An international seal of quality awarded to only 6% of business schools worldwide. It attests to high quality and enhances the recognition of the degree abroad.
From the annual financial statement to strategic financial management: study accounting, controlling and finance in Munich. Hands-on, international, and with direct ties to companies like Deloitte, Allianz and Siemens.
At MBS, there isn't just "one accounting program"; rather, there are two distinctly different programs designed for different starting points and career goals.
The Bachelor International Business is the ideal starting point for high-school graduates aiming toward accounting, controlling and corporate finance early on. In semesters 5 and 6 you concentrate on controlling, corporate finance and asset management for the global context, including investment calculations, financing decisions, foreign trade financing and international risk assessment — backed by at least three internships and a semester abroad.
The Master in Finance deepens, after a first degree, your expertise in corporate finance, risk management, investment and valuation strategies, plus forward-looking topics such as sustainable and AI-driven finance. Two Business Projects with partner companies connect theory to real practice.
All course content at a glance—semester by semester, module by module.
6 Semesters + Thesis · 210 ECTS · B.A. · German & English · Start: February & September
3 Semesters (Single Degree) · 4 Semesters (Dual Degree) · M.A. · English · Start: September
BMW, Allianz, ProSiebenSat.1, Westwing, FlixBus, Paulaner, Augustiner, and numerous international agencies and startups are headquartered in Munich and the surrounding area.
Small, international study groups led by instructors who have backgrounds in management accounting, auditing, and investment banking.
Real-world projects with companies like Deloitte, Allianz, Siemens, Lufthansa, and UniCredit—not just theory.
A resource center offering targeted placement in Big Four firms, corporate controlling, and investment banking, as well as regular events with companies.
A semester abroad at one of more than 70 partner universities worldwide, including dual-degree options.
Being among the mere 6% of business schools worldwide with this seal of approval, which is relevant for auditing and international finance departments.
Figures in euros, gross annual salary, excluding bonuses. Based on career levels in controlling as the most representative career path for accounting graduates.
| Career Stage | Gross Annual Salary (Median, Germany) |
| Entry level (0–2 years, e.g. Junior Controller / Accounting Trainee) | approx. €55,000 – €60,500 |
| Controller with experience (3–5 years) | approx. €72,500 – €75,500 |
| Senior Controller (6+ years) | approx. €88,000 – €89,250 |
| Head of Controlling | approx. €89,250 – €120,000 |
| CFO / Finance Director | approx. €145,000 – €252,000 |
Here you can learn all about the careers you can pursue after completing a degree in accounting.
Munich is Europe's leading location for the insurance industry and one of the most significant global hubs for reinsurance, with Allianz and Munich Re, two DAX-listed finance companies sit right on MBS's doorstep. The city is also home to major banks such as HypoVereinsbank/UniCredit and BayernLB, plus more than 70 additional regional and specialty insurers.
Particularly relevant for future accounting and finance professionals: around 50 venture capital and private equity firms are headquartered in Munich, and the city accounts for nearly 20% of Germany's leasing industry, both fields with high demand for controlling and accounting expertise. The Finanzplatz München Initiative brings together roughly 50 organizations from banking, insurance, academia and government, while the InsurTech Hub Munich connects finance and insurance expertise with digitalization.
Source: Munich Economic Development (Wirtschaftsförderung München), Finance Industry Focus (munich-business.eu), 2026.
Routine tasks such as data entry, account reconciliation and invoice checking are increasingly being automated, research on digitalization in accounting expects classic bookkeeping tasks to be noticeably supported or replaced by AI-driven software in the coming years. For graduates, the value of the role is shifting away from pure data entry toward interpretation, steering and strategic advisory work.
MBS reflects this directly in the curriculum: the Master in Finance covers "AI and Finance" as part of its advanced finance topics, alongside Digital Finance and Sustainable Finance. Studying accounting at MBS therefore means not just learning to read balance sheets, but learning to use AI-supported analysis tools for forecasting, risk assessment and decision support, a skill set that traditional bookkeeping training rarely covers.
Find out which of our two accounting programs best suits your interests, goals, and preferred learning style. The self-assessment will give you an initial idea.
✓ Introduction to Business Administration with a Focus on Finance
✓ Elective Courses & International Focus
✓ German- and English-language modules possible
✓ 3 years of full-time study in Munich
✓ Basic and advanced modules, as well as innovative modules
✓ Abroad and Internship
✓ 100 % English
✓ Business Project
A university’s accreditations are one of the most important indicators of the quality and recognition of its degree programs. Government agencies and renowned international accrediting organizations evaluate the academic excellence, practical focus, and adherence to international standards of universities. This ensures that your degree is highly regarded and opens many doors for you.
A Variety of Alumni – Diverse Paths and Perspectives
Finance is fun. That's what Prof. Dr. Johannes Hofinger believes – and he means it. As Academic Director of the Master in Finance program, his goal is simple: to spark the same enthusiasm for finance in his students that drives him. From decentralized finance to sustainable finance, from investment banking to consulting. What the program holds for you and why he's convinced finance is more than just a career – he shares that in the video.
At its core: accounting, bookkeeping, cost accounting and controlling, plus tax law, auditing, financial management and international standards such as IFRS and US-GAAP. At Munich Business School, this is combined with digitalization, data analysis and hands-on Business Projects.
Munich Business School recommends the Bachelor International Business with an International Finance concentration for a direct entry after high school, and the Master in Finance for deepening expertise after a first degree.
It depends on your background: with a high-school diploma, you start directly in the Bachelor International Business and choose the International Finance concentration from semester 5 onward. If you already hold a first degree, the Master in Finance gets you to specialization faster.
For the Bachelor, a valid university entrance qualification (Abitur, IB, Matura) plus English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL 85+, IELTS 6.5+) is sufficient. The Master in Finance requires a first degree with at least 180 ECTS; a background in business or economics is an advantage (a Pre-Master is available for career changers).
The Bachelor International Business takes 6 semesters plus a Bachelor's thesis (7 semesters total); the Master in Finance takes 18 or 24 months, depending on your choice for or against the Dual Degree.
The Bachelor costs €1,070/month or €6,420/semester (around €44,940 in total over 7 semesters); the Master in Finance costs €1,430/month or €8,580/semester (around €25,740 over 3 semesters). Application and enrollment fees apply on top.
Yes. Bachelor students can receive scholarships of 10–50% off the first two semesters, and Master in Finance students can access funding of up to €4,000. Early-bird discounts of €1,000 are also available for on-time applications. More information on the MBS scholarship website.
Corporate finance, controlling and asset management for the global context, including investment calculations, financing decisions, foreign trade financing and international risk assessment, selectable from semester 5 of the Bachelor International Business, combinable with a second concentration from six available tracks.
Alongside corporate financial management, valuation and risk management, the Master in Finance covers forward-looking topics such as sustainable finance, digital finance, decentralized finance (DeFi) and AI and finance — areas rarely covered in a traditional accounting degree.
Yes, both programs include a semester abroad at one of more than 70 international partner universities: mandatory in semester 4 of the Bachelor, optional in semester 3 of the Master in Finance.
Dual Degree options are available for the Master in Finance with selected partner universities; please check with admissions for the currently available partner institution.
Munich Business School does not offer a stand-alone "accounting" degree as an isolated subject, but rather a deep specialization within a broader business degree. The advantage: alongside accounting and controlling, you also build management skills, an international outlook and practical project experience, capabilities that narrowly focused accounting programs often don't cover.
Typical entry roles include Controller, Accountant, Auditor, Risk Manager or Financial Analyst with experience, career paths lead toward Head of Controlling or a CFO role.
According to the Robert Half Salary Guide 2026, entry-level salaries are around €55,000–€60,500 gross/year; experienced controllers earn €72,500–€89,250, and leadership roles reach €89,250–€120,000 and above.
Munich is Europe's leading insurance hub and home to DAX-listed companies like Allianz and Munich Re, major banks such as HypoVereinsbank/UniCredit, and around 50 venture capital and private equity firms, a job market with a high density of finance and controlling roles right on Munich Business School's doorstep.
Very relevant: routine tasks such as data entry and account reconciliation are increasingly automated, while interpretation, steering and advisory work grow in importance. Munich Business School addresses this directly in the Master in Finance through its "AI and Finance" coursework.
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