Study content and requirements
for the Digital Tax & Accounting degree program
What should you bring to the program?
This program is designed for anyone interested in economic relationships and digital developments. It is important to be willing to work analytically and systematically, take on responsibility, and collaborate with others to develop solutions.
The following are particularly helpful:
- An interest in economic and digital topics
- Ability to work in a team
- Language and communication skills
- a sense of responsibility
- Analytical and systematic thinking
- Interest in innovative technologies
Here's what you'll learn during your studies
In the Digital Tax & Accounting bachelor’s program, you’ll combine business expertise with digital skills in the fields of tax and accounting. You’ll prepare for a variety of technical and consulting roles at tax and auditing firms.
Tasks in Tax and Accounting
You’ll work on payroll and financial accounting, tax returns, and annual financial statements. In the process, you’ll gain the technical knowledge needed for key accounting tasks.
Designing
Digital Processes and Transactions You’ll learn to effectively leverage opportunities for digitizing accounting processes and procedures. You’ll also develop and implement concepts for digital transactions with clients and tax authorities and learn to use them strategically.
Serving Clients and Preparing
Consultations: You will develop the technical and communication skills needed to serve demanding clients at tax advisory and auditing firms and to prepare consultations involving complex subject matter.
What opportunities will you have after you graduate?
Once you have successfully completed your bachelor's degree, you can go on to pursue a master's degree at a university of applied sciences or a university. At CU Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, you can enroll in any master's program in the field of Business & Management.
Here's how the program is organized
The program lasts six semesters and is worth 180 ECTS credits. You’ll study at the Villach campus and can choose between a full-time track and a part-time track.
In the full-time program, classes are held full-day from Monday through Friday and occasionally on Saturdays. The modules are divided into two half-semesters, with an exam week in between or at the end of each half-semester. This makes it easier to plan study and exam periods.
The part-time option includes six on-campus weekends. Classes are held on Fridays from 10:10 a.m. to 5:40 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Optionally, three additional Saturdays are added in a hybrid format. Interactive online sessions are offered regularly on Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays from 5:40 p.m. to 8:10 p.m.
General Information About the Program
For more information on admission requirements, the training contract, nostrification and recognition, the admissions process, examination regulations and grading, ECTS credits, and the academic calendar, please refer to the General Study Information.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the
“Digital Tax & Accounting” Bachelor’s Degree Program
What sets the DTA program apart from a general business degree?
In addition to a broad foundation in business, you’ll receive targeted specialization in taxation, accounting, and digitalization. This program was developed in collaboration with the Academy of Tax Advisors and Certified Public Accountants and is closely aligned with the demands of professional practice.
Does the program prepare students for a career in tax consulting and auditing?
Yes, this program was specifically designed to prepare students for positions of responsibility in the fields of tax consulting and auditing. The curriculum is tailored to the professional and digital requirements that employees in these firms face in their day-to-day work.
What is the significance of data analysis and business intelligence?
Through quantitative data analysis and business intelligence and analytics, you will learn to evaluate economic data in a structured manner. This knowledge will help you prepare information for decision-making in the areas of taxation, accounting, and business.
Current Courses
Current course - Management · Study branch: Digital Tax & Accounting
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Jobs & Careers
With a bachelor’s degree in Digital Tax & Accounting, you’ll have a variety of career opportunities in tax consulting, auditing, and corporate finance. The interdisciplinary program lays the foundation for specialized and digitally oriented roles.
Your Career Prospects After Earning a Bachelor's Degree
Thanks to the interdisciplinary education and the key skills you’ve acquired, you’ll have excellent career opportunities in fields related to digital tax and accounting.
You can work in these areas
The following fields of work are particularly relevant for future graduates:
- Tax Consulting
- Auditing
- Accounting
- Financial Accounting
- Payroll and HR Accounting
- Annual Financial Statements and Accounting
- Data Analytics in Finance and Tax
- IT-Supported Business Processes
- Client Support and Consulting
These career paths are open to you
In these fields, you can work, for example, as:
- Tax Advisor Trainee
- Trainee at a tax consulting firm
- Employee at an auditing firm
- Bookkeeper
- Financial accountant
- Payroll Specialist
- Accounting Manager
- Tax Manager
- Data Analytics Specialist in Accounting
- Digital Process Management Specialist
Gaining Hands-On Experience Through a Professional Internship
The mandatory professional internship prepares you for your entry into the workforce. You’ll apply the specialized knowledge you’ve acquired directly in a real-world setting and continue to develop your skills “on the job.” In the process, you’ll gain professional experience and make your first contacts with potential employers. The internship may even lead to a concrete job offer.