Digital Accounting dual: Bachelor’s with Practice

Degree:: Bachelor of Arts

Start of study:: Summer term, Winter term

ECTS points:: 210

Study type:: Cooperative

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.) – dual?

If you understand numbers, you understand business.

Digital Accounting (B.A.) – dual 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.

In the dual study programme, you attend the same courses as in the standard study programme. In four practical phases and a work placement semester, you apply your knowledge directly at your partner company. You sign the contract with the company before you apply. The four steps to a dual study place below show you how this works.

The programme has an international focus: you spend a compulsory semester abroad, take courses taught in English and study international content.

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The dual study 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,
want to apply your knowledge regularly at your partner company and gain practical experience while you study,
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 and four practical phases at your partner company are an integral part of the programme. The courses also have a strong practical focus. This means you regularly apply your knowledge in everyday working life.

How does the dual study programme differ from the standard study programme?

You attend the same courses as in the standard study programme. In addition, you work at your partner company during the practical phases and the work placement semester. You sign the contract with the company before you apply. You can find suitable companies in the Digital Accounting partner network.

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. Thanks to the additional ECTS credits in the dual study programme, you can generally also take three-semester Master’s programmes.

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. In the dual study programme, your child also works regularly at a partner company and gains work experience early on. A semester abroad is also part of the programme. 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. Your child works at their partner company during four practical phases and the work placement semester. There, they apply what they have learned directly in everyday working life.

How does the dual study programme work?

Your child attends the same courses as in the standard study programme. During the lecture-free periods and the work placement semester, they work at a partner company. This allows them to gain work experience early on and get to know real working processes.

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. For the dual study programme, they also need a contract with a partner company. They sign this contract before applying to the university.

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. Thanks to the additional ECTS credits in the dual study programme, your child can generally also take three-semester Master’s programmes.

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.) – dual: modules and ECTS credits for semesters 1 to 6, including four practical phases, 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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For the dual study programme, you apply both to a partner company and to Worms University of Applied Sciences. The order is crucial: first you need a contract with a partner company, then you apply for a study place at Worms University of Applied Sciences.

View partner companies Become a partner company

Do you already have a company in mind, for example through an internship or your vocational training? Or you can apply to a company that works with Worms University of Applied Sciences. You can find current vacancies at our partner companies in the Digital Accounting partner network.

Your partner company needs a cooperation agreement with Worms University of Applied Sciences. If there is no cooperation agreement yet, the company can contact Christian Flach (flach@hs-worms.de). The cooperation agreement must be in place by the end of the application period at the latest.

You sign an employment, vocational training or internship contract with your partner company.

Apply with your contract by 28 February (summer semester) or by 31 August (winter semester). You upload the contract as part of your application.

Interested in Digital Accounting but would prefer to study without a partner company? Then take a look at our standard study programme.

Would your company like to become a partner company for the dual study programme in Digital Accounting? You can find all the information for companies on our partner page.

Key facts about your studies

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