Study Digital Accounting: Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.)

Degree:: Bachelor of Arts

Start of study:: Summer term, Winter term

ECTS points:: 180

Study type:: Full time

Standard study period:: 6 semesters

Admission restriction:: Without restricted admission

Language:: EN, DE

Semester Abroad:: Included

Internship:: Practical Semester

Why study Digital Accounting (B.A.)?

If you understand numbers, you understand business.

Digital Accounting (B.A.) is a six-semester Bachelor’s degree programme at Worms University of Applied Sciences. It combines modern accounting with digitalisation, taxation and law. Instead of a general business administration degree, you specialise in accounting. This prepares you specifically for positions of responsibility in finance and accounting.

The programme has an international focus: you spend a compulsory semester abroad, take courses taught in English and study international content. In the work placement semester, you put your knowledge into practice straight away.

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The degree programme is right for you if you

are interested in numbers and business questions with a focus on accounting,
think analytically and in a structured way and want to understand how economic and financial processes work, rather than just memorising rules,
are open to digital technologies and want to understand how digitalisation is changing work in finance,
can picture yourself in a position of responsibility in national or international finance and accounting,
are willing to work on specialist content in English as well.

Frequently asked questions

Here we answer frequently asked questions from prospective students and from parents and guardians.

How does Digital Accounting differ from a degree in business administration?

Digital Accounting is a modern business administration degree programme with a focus on accounting. It combines accounting with digitalisation, internationalisation, taxation and law. Unlike a general business administration degree, it specialises in the financial management of companies.

What are the main subject areas?

The programme focuses on national and international financial reporting, taxation and business law. It also covers the fundamentals of business administration and digital applications.

What does “digital” mean in this degree programme?

Digital technologies are an integral part of the programme. You work with industry-standard software and use digital tools, including applications based on artificial intelligence (AI). You also learn to critically assess the impact of digitalisation on accounting, companies and academic work.

How practical is the programme?

A work placement semester is an integral part of the programme. The courses also have a strong practical focus. The dual study programme adds four practical phases at a company.

Can I also study Digital Accounting as a dual study programme?

Yes. You can study Digital Accounting as a standard study programme or as a dual study programme. In the dual study programme, you regularly gain work experience at one of the university’s partner companies. More about Digital Accounting (B.A.) – dual

Does the programme prepare me for working internationally?

Yes. You spend a compulsory semester abroad and take specialist modules taught in English as well as a Business English module. This prepares you specifically for international teams and working environments.

What prior knowledge do I need?

You do not need any specific prior knowledge. What matters is an interest in business, enjoyment of working with numbers and openness to legal and digital topics. International curiosity is an advantage.

What career prospects will I have after graduating?

Graduates work in areas such as finance and accounting, auditing or management consultancy. Roles at the interface with taxation, law and digitalisation are also open to you, in Germany and internationally.

Can I go on to a Master’s degree after my Bachelor’s?

Yes. The degree qualifies you for Master’s programmes in business administration in Germany and abroad.

Why is Digital Accounting a future-proof degree?

The programme combines accounting with taxation, law, digitalisation and internationalisation. This is exactly the combination that modern companies need. Professionals with this profile are in demand on the job market.

Digital Accounting combines a sound education in business administration with clear career prospects in a stable professional field. The focus is on financial reporting, combined with taxation, law, digitalisation and internationalisation. The work placement semester and the semester abroad give the programme structure and provide early work experience. Students on the dual study programme also work regularly at a company. After the Bachelor’s degree, your child can also go on to a Master’s degree.

What kind of degree programme is Digital Accounting?

Digital Accounting is a Bachelor’s degree programme in business administration with a focus on financial reporting. It also covers taxation and business law, combined with digital applications and international topics. The aim is a sound, practice-oriented education for positions of responsibility in finance and accounting.

Is Digital Accounting a business administration degree?

Yes. Digital Accounting is a specialised business administration degree with a particular focus on accounting and financial management. It also teaches the fundamentals of business administration. This prepares your child specifically for a wide range of careers in finance and accounting.

What career prospects will my child have after graduating?

Graduates work, for example, in the finance and accounting departments of companies or in tax advisory and audit firms. Management consultancy is also an option. In addition, there are roles at the interface with law, taxation and digitalisation, in Germany and internationally.

Is the programme more theoretical or practical?

The programme has a clear practical focus. In the work placement semester and in practice-oriented courses, your child applies what they have learned at an early stage. The dual study programme adds four practical phases at a company.

What does the dual study programme involve?

In the dual study programme, your child works regularly at a partner company during the lecture-free periods. This allows them to gain work experience early on and get to know real working processes. This significantly improves their chances when starting their career.

What role do digitalisation and new technologies play?

Digital tools are an integral part of the programme. Your child learns to use modern software and digital applications effectively. They also critically assess how digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) are changing financial reporting, taxation and corporate management.

Does the programme prepare students for working internationally?

Yes. A compulsory semester abroad, specialist modules taught in English and the Business English module are all part of the programme. This prepares your child specifically for international working environments.

What should my child bring to the programme?

What matters is an interest in business, enjoyment of working with numbers and openness to legal and digital topics. Your child does not need any specific prior knowledge. The programme teaches all the fundamentals.

Is a Master’s degree possible after the Bachelor’s?

Yes. The degree qualifies graduates for Master’s programmes in business administration in Germany and abroad.

Why is Digital Accounting considered a future-proof degree?

The programme combines accounting with taxation, law, digitalisation and internationalisation. Companies need exactly these skills, today and in the future. Well-trained graduates are therefore in demand.

A semester abroad is an integral part of the Digital Accounting programme. You gain professional experience in an international environment and discover new perspectives, people and cultures. Worms University of Applied Sciences has more than 180 partner universities on six continents. This means you can find a semester abroad that suits your interests.

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Study plan for Digital Accounting (B.A.): modules and ECTS credits for semesters 1 to 6, including the semester abroad and the work placement semester in semesters 4 and 5

The study plan shows which modules and areas of focus are scheduled in each semester. Click on the image to enlarge it.

Your career prospects

The programme qualifies you for positions of responsibility in national and international finance and accounting, with a clear focus on digitalisation and corporate management.

Typical areas of work include:

Finance and accounting with a focus on management and reporting
Management accounting and strategic decision support
Roles at the interface with taxation, law and digitalisation
Auditing and management consultancy

Work in finance and accounting and help prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB) or IFRS, as applicable. Analyse accounting issues and help shape accounting and reporting processes using modern finance and ERP systems.

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Analyse financial and business data, prepare budgets, forecasts and reports, and provide management with a sound basis for decisions. You use digital reporting, business intelligence (BI) and ERP systems for analysis and business management.

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Take part in auditing annual and consolidated financial statements and analyse accounting issues, business processes and company data. Digital audit and analytics tools are playing an increasingly important role.

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Advise companies on financial reporting, management reporting and finance processes. Help to optimise and digitalise the finance function and develop modern accounting and finance solutions together with your clients.

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Support companies and clients with tax matters, combining your knowledge of tax law and financial reporting with digital processes. Possible employers include tax advisory and audit firms as well as corporate tax departments.

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You can also study Digital Accounting as a dual study programme. You attend the same courses and apply your knowledge in four practical phases and a work placement semester at your partner company.

Explore the dual study programme

Key facts about your studies

Here you will find the most important information about the Bachelor’s degree programme in Digital Accounting at a glance, from entry requirements to application.