Study location	Austria, Steyr
Type	Master courses, part-time
Nominal duration	2 years
Study language	German
Awards	MA

Tuition fee	€363.36 per semester

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Previous education must include courses in the areas of Accounting, Controlling and Financial Management in the amount of at least 15 ECTS, general Economic courses (eg, general business administration, marketing, organization, process management, logistics, etc.) of 15 ECTS The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / German. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. International applicants have to provide legalized copies of the documents in German or English. Legalisation must be done by the Austrian diplomatic representation.

Language requirements	German B2 level (according to the European Framework of Reference)

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application. Please also attach the following documents: - Birth certificate and its certified translation into German. - CV in English or German Note that an interview and an entrance test are part of the admission procedure. Interview can be conducted over the Internet.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. fh-ooe.at/..lling-and-financial-management

Overview

Financial success has always been the center of entrepreneurial activity. But never before has financial expertise been critical to success as it is today. CFOs and accountants became the center of corporate decision-making. To fulfill this responsibility, they must have financial expertise and strategic skills and also a deep understanding of the business model and leadership qualities at an international level. The Master’s degree programme Accounting, Controlling and Financial Management (CRF) is your ticket to a career in the field of finance and also management positions with a large degree of financial responsibility. CRF is breaking new ground and is unique in its concept.

Focus
Our concept of financial leadership stands for great sustainable financial performance through intelligent strategies and responsible decision making with integrity.

Financial: the basis of the CRF philosophy is the professional foundation with which you manage to design accounting systems, take responsibility for the balance sheet, identify opportunities for profitable growth, optimize cost and capital structures, manage risk, create financing mechanisms, implement strategies, build competitive advantage and be successful on the stock market – with the most modern methods and international know-how.

Leadership: You will also acquire the necessary personal skills to use the financial know-how to increase the company’s success, i.e. to develop your own vision, to recognize financially attractive areas for action, to inspire others with new ideas, to successfully implement the necessary steps in the change process and to accept social responsibility.

Career opportunities

The Master’s degree in Accounting, Controlling and Financial Management offers graduates excellent options in all sectors, and prepares you perfectly for your career in the biggest market in the world. Highly qualified financial experts with integrity and social responsibility are urgently required around the world.

Best career opportunities are available in the following areas and functions:
- Management positions with financial responsibility
- Accounting
- Treasury
- Taxation
- Investor relations, risk management, internal audit
- Tax consultant, auditing, consultancy
- Banks, financial services
- Fiscal authorities
- Entrepreneurs