The Master's programme in Taxation is divided into the course phase (1st-3rd semester) and the Master's thesis (4th semester). The programme is fully modularised and comprises 120 credits in a standard period of study of four semesters. It is not possible to take credits from a module on a pro rata basis. The Master's programme in Taxation is structured in detail as follows:

1. 
   Compulsory elective area (60 C)
   
   
   
   1. Elective basic modules (at least 24 C)
   
   
   2. Compulsory elective area of finance (at least 12 C)
   
   
   3. Compulsory elective area of business taxation (at least 12 C)
   
   
   4. Specialisation area law (at least 6 C)
   
   
   
   


2. Business administration (6 C)


3. Methods area (12 C)


4. Elective area (12 C)


5. Master's thesis (30 C)

The Faculty of Business and Economics offers you many opportunities to study one or two semesters at an international partner university. There are three different programmes, each with different partner universities and application deadlines:

• Erasmus+: You will study at one of the more than 60 partner universities of the Faculty in other European countries (only students of the Faculty of Business and Economics can apply for these programmes).


• Worldwide faculty programmes: You will study at one of the numerous partner universities of the Faculty of Business and Economics abroad, e.g. in the USA, Latin America, South Africa, Japan, China, South Korea and Thailand (only students of the Faculty of Business and Economics can apply for these programmes).
  


• Worldwide university programmes: You study at a partner university of the University of Göttingen, e.g. in Australia, India, the USA, Canada or China (all students of the University can apply for these programmes).

If you go abroad within the framework of one of the above-mentioned programmes, you usually do not have to pay tuition fees for studying at a foreign partner university (the University of Mississippi charges reduced tuition fees).

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• Further information on programmes, application deadlines and contact persons


• Already recognised modules from other universities


• Study Buddy Programme and other events

In order to apply the acquired knowledge in the business world, to gain first work experience or to get to know possible relevant professional fields - the Faculty of Business and Economics welcomes students to gain practical experience during their studies. Therefore, you have the possibility to have a voluntary internship in the elective area of your studies credited under certain conditions. You can find detailed information here.

Job portal of the University of Göttingen
with external job offers (in German).

Graduates of the Master’s programme in Taxation can look forward to diverse career opportunities in business (particularly in tax departments), management consulting, associations, in the public sector, banking, and insurance. The MSc programme also offers opportunities for which to continue academic studies as a doctoral student at universities in Germany and abroad. In addition, graduates can also gain the necessary skills to work for renowned research institutions.

A voice on the degree programme from business and administration:

Prof. Dr. Clemens Fuest

President of the ifo Institute for Economic Research, Munich

"Taxes play a role in all areas of the economy. To understand them, you have to combine business, economic and legal knowledge. The Master's programme in Taxation offers exactly this mix. Anyone who takes this programme is very well prepared for professional practice."

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