Tax Consulting & Business Auditing, Bachelor of Arts

Who is the Bachelor's Degree in Tax Consultancy & Auditing Suitable For?

The Bachelor's degree in Tax Consultancy & Auditing at Hochschule Fresenius is aimed at school leavers with the Abitur as well as professionally qualified individuals who aspire to a career in tax consultancy, auditing or business consulting. It particularly addresses people who have an interest in economic contexts, tax law issues and financial analyses. Ideal applicants want to convey complex tax matters clearly and enjoy engaging with current digital developments in the tax and auditing sectors.

What Formal Admission Requirements Do You Need to Meet?

For admission to the Bachelor's degree programme in Tax Consultancy & Auditing in Hamburg, the following applies:

• You need the general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), the subject-specific higher education entrance qualification or the advanced technical college entrance qualification.
• Alternatively, professional qualifications also grant access, for example a passed master craftsman’s examination, an advanced training qualification (e.g. as a business administrator or state-certified business economist) or comparable qualifications according to § 38 HmbHG.
• There is no numerus clausus (NC); the degree programmes are NC-free.

For applicants without the Abitur, it may be necessary to undertake advisory discussions or an aptitude test.

You should bring analytical thinking skills, affinity for numbers and a structured way of working. Interest in economic, tax and legal topics, a sense of responsibility as well as reliability are important for success in your studies. Communication skills and the willingness to present complex matters clearly will make your studies easier. Practical experience in the commercial sector, for example through internships or vocational training, is advantageous but not mandatory. Openness to digital tools and the ability to work precisely even under time pressure are expected during your studies and in your later professional practice.

Study Content in Detail

In the Bachelor's degree programme in Tax Consulting & Auditing at Hochschule Fresenius, you will acquire in-depth specialised knowledge from the core fields of Business Administration, Tax Law, Auditing, and Business Law. You will gain a comprehensive insight into the functioning of national and international taxation as well as accounting and learn about relevant legal frameworks.

• Fundamentals of Business Administration and Economics
• Accounting and financial analysis
• National and international tax law: income tax, corporation tax, trade tax, value-added tax, inheritance and gift tax
• Civil law, commercial and company law, restructuring and insolvency law as well as debt and property law
• Group accounting, annual financial statement auditing and business valuation
• Digital transformation and the use of ERP and tax compliance systems
• Marketing, sales and customer relationship management
• Statistical and empirical research methods as well as academic work
• Business communication and international as well as intercultural management
• Case study seminar at a Hamburg tax and auditing firm

Elective modules such as Digital Programme and Project Management, Business Informatics or Emerging Technology Trends allow you to set individual priorities according to your own interests.

How is the degree programme structured?

The full-time degree programme lasts six semesters and is organised as on-campus study at the Hamburg campus. During the course of your studies, you will work on interdisciplinary modules as well as elective subjects, take part in practical projects and workshops, and deepen your knowledge in application-oriented seminars.

• Standard period of study: 6 semesters (180 ECTS credits)
• Mode of study: Full-time on-campus study
• Practical relevance through cooperation with Hamburg tax consultancies and auditing firms
• Practical projects, working student activities and a compulsory case study seminar in the 5th semester
• Completion of studies with the Bachelor’s thesis in the final semester
• Individual specialisation through elective modules

The close interlinking of theory and practice is at the centre: you benefit from small learning groups, personal supervision and practical insights into professional life.

Career prospects & professional opportunities after graduation

With a Bachelor’s degree in Tax Consulting & Auditing, you are flexibly positioned for entry into various economic sectors. Your specialised knowledge in taxes, finance and accounting provides excellent conditions for starting out and further qualification in the following areas:

• Entry into tax consulting and auditing firms
• Working in management consultancies with a tax or business focus
• Assistant positions in company management, especially in the areas of finance and taxes
• Positions in corporate accounting and finance as well as in compliance
• Preparation for the tax consultant exam or subsequent master’s degree programmes
• Consulting activities to optimise and ensure compliance with legal and tax requirements

The practice-oriented degree and close cooperation with companies enable you to establish valuable contacts for your career entry and network building already during your studies.

Study location: What does the Hamburg campus offer you?

The programme is offered exclusively at the Hamburg location – in an attractive setting directly on the Alster. Hochschule Fresenius Hamburg has modernly equipped rooms and offers ideal conditions for a focused and practice-oriented study. The city, as an economic metropolis, is an excellent starting point for contacts with law firms, auditing and consulting companies.

• Study location: Hamburg, Campus Business & Media (Alte Rabenstraße)
• Modern lecture rooms, library and learning zones
• Good connections to Hamburg companies and networks
• Events, workshops and networking opportunities directly on campus

Hamburg as a study location offers not only a high quality of life but also numerous cultural and professional perspectives for your future career.

Costs and financing options at a glance

The tuition fees for the Bachelor's degree programme in Tax Consulting & Auditing amount to 850 euros per month. The total cost of the degree therefore amounts to 31,295 euros plus a one-off registration fee of 695 euros.

• Monthly tuition fee: 850 euros
• Total cost: 31,295 euros for the standard period of study of 6 semesters
• Registration fee: 695 euros

The price includes all courses, examinations, access to StudyPLUS offers, language and development courses as well as academic support.

Various options are available to you for financing:

• BAföG for income-dependent state funding
• Student loans through banks and the KfW
• Scholarship programmes from the university and external sponsors
• Support through working student jobs or part-time jobs, enabled by flexible schedules

The study advisory service at Hochschule Fresenius provides individual advice on suitable financing methods and support options so that you can fully concentrate on your studies.