Thesis
Your thesis is more than just a requirement—it offers you the opportunity to explore an exciting research topic in the field of Financial Accounting & Auditing and to develop new methodological and analytical skills.
Our theses are generally empirical in nature and draw on annual report analyses, database evaluations, surveys, or content analyses. For Bachelor’s theses, normative-descriptive work on current developments in accounting standards and legal requirements is also possible. The guiding principle is: method follows question – the choice of method depends on the specific research question.
Method
Topics
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Reporting & Corporate Disclosures
- Sustainability Reporting and other types of non-financial reporting
- Auditing & Corporate Governance
- Digital Transformation & Accounting Information Systems
Design Your Own Topic!
We strongly encourage you to develop your own topic proposals and discuss them with us. Take this opportunity to explore a question that genuinely interests you—ideally one that connects to your academic focus or future career goals.
If you are interested in writing your thesis with our department, feel free to reach out to us! We look forward to hearing your ideas and are happy to support you in developing a suitable research topic.
Please submit your application 6 to 8 weeks before your desired start date. Further information on how to apply for a thesis and the required documents can be found here:
Target Audience
- Students enrolled in business and economics degree programs.
- All students with an interest in Financial Accounting & Auditing are welcome to participate. Credit recognition must be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Credit Points / ECTS
| Program | CP |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science BWL/VWL: | 12 |
| Bachelor of Arts Polyvalent: | 10 |
Duration
- 3 months (plus time for topic development and research proposal)
Length
- Up to 17,000 words
- excluding cover page, tables of contents, tables, figures, and appendices
Language
- English
- German
Recommended Prerequisites
- Financial accounting knowledge
- Elective courses offered by the department
- Seminar attendance (ideally Financial Accounting & Auditing)
- Familiarity with legal frameworks and accounting standards
- Interest in quantitative analysis methods
Target Audience
- Students enrolled in business and economics degree programs.
- All students with an interest in Financial Accounting & Auditing are welcome to participate. Credit recognition must be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Credit Points / ECTS
| Program | CP |
|---|---|
| Master of Science BWL/VWL: | 30 |
| Master of Science Economics: | 24 |
| Master of Education: | 15 |
Duration
| Program | Zeitraum |
|---|---|
| Master of Science BWL/VWL: | 6 Monate* |
| Master of Science Economics: | 20 Wochen* |
| Master of Education: | 4 Monate* |
Length
- up to 30,000 words
- excluding cover page, tables of contents, tables, figures, and appendices
Language
- English
- German
Recommended Prerequisites
- Empirical Research in Accounting
- Seminar (ideally Financial Accounting & Auditing)