- Degree
- Master of Science in International Taxation and Public Finance
- Course location
- Magdeburg
- Teaching language
- • English
• German
- Languages
- Courses and examinations are held in English and German, depending on the chosen module.
- Full-time / part-time
- • full-time
- Programme duration
- 4 semesters
- Beginning
- Winter semester
- Additional information on beginning, duration and mode of study
- The study programme will start at the beginning of October with a mandatory onboarding week for new students. During this week, students will learn how to create personal class schedules by following the programme structure, learn about important study and exam regulations, and learn how to use digital e-learning portals of our school.
The study programmes at our school are mostly in-person classes. Some online modules may be offered in higher semesters, depending on the lecture style of the regarding professor. On-campus presence is required in order to successfully complete the programme.
Enrolment has to be completed electronically. However, we recommend arriving not later than 1 October to ensure participation in classes.
- Application deadline
- International degree holders:
15 July for the following winter semester
- Tuition fees per semester in EUR
- None
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- No
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
- Description/content
- The research and practice-oriented, quantitative Master's degree programme in “International Taxation and Public Finance” provides students with knowledge of national and international tax law, corporate taxation, and in finance, thus combining business and economics topics. Students are introduced to scientific economic methods and the evaluation and analysis of data (econometrics). The focus is on acquiring advanced knowledge to deal with and analyse tax and fiscal issues and problems in companies as well as private and government organisations. The course of study combines well-founded and practical knowledge in the field of tax law and tax theory with advanced scientific methods in the field of microeconomics and data analysis. Teaching takes place in English and German.
In addition to subject-related courses, there are special courses in which interdisciplinary and personal key skills are acquired. Students can receive credit for voluntary work as part of the "CoMeT – Competencies and Methods Training" for voluntary work.
Details at a Glance (https://www.fww.ovgu.de/fww/en/Teaching/BEFORE+YOUR+STUDIES/Our+Master+Degree+Programs/International+Taxation+and+Public+Finance/At+a+glance.html)