Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft Ludwigshafen

What you'll study

The curriculum blends compulsory modules, a Wahlpflichtmodul and a final practical or international phase. Teaching is application‑focused and includes team case work, presentations and software training.

• 1st semester (30 ECTS): Allgemeine Betriebswirtschaftslehre (5 ECTS); Wirtschaftsmathematik (5 ECTS); Buchführung & Kostenrechnung (5 ECTS); Privatrecht (5 ECTS); Personal & Marketing (5 ECTS); Volkswirtschaftslehre (5 ECTS).
• 2nd semester (30 ECTS): Investition & Finanzierung (5 ECTS); Rechnungslegung & Steuerlehre (7.5 ECTS); Statistik (5 ECTS); Wirtschaftsinformatik (7.5 ECTS); Basic Business Skills (5 ECTS).
• 3rd semester (30 ECTS): Steuerlehre I - Ertragsteuern (9 ECTS); Unternehmensführung & Recht (9 ECTS); Wirtschaftsprüfung I - Grundlagen der Wirtschaftsprüfung (6 ECTS); Advanced Business Skills (4 ECTS); Mentorenprogramm (1 ECTS); Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten (1 ECTS).
• 4th semester (30 ECTS): Wahlpflichtmodul / Seminar in Finanzwirtschaft, Steuerlehre und Wirtschaftsprüfung (9 ECTS); Steuerlehre II - Verfahrensrecht, Rechtsform und Analyse (9 ECTS); Wirtschaftsprüfung II - Berichterstattung und Analyse (6 ECTS); Wirtschaftsprüfung III - Praxis der Wirtschaftsprüfung (6 ECTS).
• 5th semester (30 ECTS): Steuerlehre III - Internationales Steuerrecht und Umstrukturierungen (6 ECTS); Steuerlehre IV - Steuerseminar, Steuersoftware und Erbschaftssteuer (9 ECTS); Wirtschaftsprüfung IV - Corporate Finance (6 ECTS); (programme continues to include remaining modules and the practice/abroad phase and thesis.)

Entry requirements

The course page does not list specific admission criteria. Applicants should consult the university's central admissions information for standard bachelor entry rules and any programme‑specific conditions.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared to enter tax consultancy and audit firms directly or to pursue a relevant master's degree. With appropriate professional experience after graduation, students can move towards taking the Steuerberater (tax advisor) or Wirtschaftsprüfer (auditor) professional examinations. The course emphasizes employable digital skills and practical networking to support early career entry.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The programme description does not specify scholarships. Prospective students should investigate university scholarships, external funding for bachelor students, and funding linked to internships or study abroad; professional associations and employer‑sponsored traineeships in tax and audit firms are common funding and training pathways.