Management Accounting
To ensure effective management control in large, usually internationally active companies, it is necessary to have specialist knowledge. This should be based on theoretical approaches, models and instruments that are both application- and practice-oriented.
The “Management Accounting” program aims to provide both fundamental and specialized knowledge that helps graduates to effectively manage a diverse range of often highly heterogeneous business units in daily operations. This enables managers to contribute to successful management control.
Students can opt to take these study modules as part of the “Hagen Master’s Degree in Management” program, or separately as a stand-alone course that awards a university certificate.
Master’s Program Profile
Qualification: | Master of Arts (M.A.) |
Study duration: | 3, 4 or 5 semesters with 60, 90 or 120 ECTS credits (part-time), depending on the qualifications demonstrated. The duration of the course can be shortened or extended depending on the available time resources. |
Start of studies: | Winter and summer semester |
Registration deadline: | None |
Costs: | €8,910 to €14,850 |
Profile of Specialization Studies
Qualification: | University certificate, institute certificate “Certified Management Expert (Management Accounting)“ |
Study duration: | 2 semesters with 35 ECTS credits (part-time) |
Start of studies: | Winter and summer semester |
Registration deadline: | None |
Costs: | €3,540.00 |
Target Groups
The “Hagen Management Studies” programs have been developed specifically for the further university education of managers and future managers.
They are aimed at people in business, administrative and non-profit organizations, e.g.
- Humanities, cultural and social scientists
- Engineers and technicians
- Lawyers
- Physicians
- Natural scientists (any discipline)
- Educators
- Political scientists
- Administrators
- Economists
The course content is designed to be interdisciplinary and can be applied in a wide variety of professional fields and types of organization.

It was the combination of the various study modules that was my greatest motivation for taking the “Hagen Management Studies” master’s program. This combination perfectly embodies my vision of a comprehensive approach to diverse management tasks. But it wasn’t just down to the content. It was also the way the course was structured that convinced me that my decision was right. To sum up, I can heartily recommend taking up this course if you want to be fully prepared for present and future management tasks.
Michael Hombach, Senior Design & Project Engineer, Kautex Maschinenbau GmbH
My master’s degree at the FernUniversität in Hagen has really helped me to realize my dreams. It was the one thing that allowed me to get a position at McKinsey. If you want to realize your professional dreams, the “Hagen Management Studies” masters program is the key to success.
Vasilena Krastanova, McKinseyCareer Prospects
The degree programs offered in the “Hagen Management Studies” program are an important building block for personal development and the strategic enhancement of your qualification portfolio that will help you advance professionally and enable you to take on (even) more responsible or demanding management positions, e.g. as a:
- Head of department
- Managing director
- Branch manager
- Project manager
- Team leader
- Management consultant
- Board member
Register here or request information material
Start of studies: Winter and summer semester
Simply contact us using the following link. You can request the registration or information documents for the continuing education program here (page in German).
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Email: hims
Phone: +49 2331 987-4564