Master in Accounting and Finance

Specialise in Finance or Accounting and Control with a flexible Master aligned with your goals. Build a strong profile combining technical expertise and analytical insight.

Programme Highlights

This Master’s programme provides advanced expertise in accounting and finance. Its modular structure allows you to tailor your studies with a focus on Accounting and Control or Finance. You will also develop strategic and digital skills sought after in today’s job market. The programme facilitates access to EXPERTsuisse specialist training and offers a unique double degree in Switzerland with the University of Caen, equipping you with a distinctive profile for a fast-paced career.

 Standard Study Plan 

 Admission Requirements

→ Bachelor degree in Management from a Swiss university: Unconditional Admission.

→Bachelor degree in another discipline or from a foreign university: admission is based on a full review of the application.

Applications must include a letter of motivation in addition to the documents required by the University of Fribourg Admissions Office. For foreign degrees from outside the EU/EFTA, GMAT results are mandatory.

The minimum requirement is 60 ECTS in Management including the 5 courses in Accounting and Finance of the SES Faculty. Where admission is granted, the SES Faculty may require the completion of additional Bachelor-level ECTS credits.

→ Bachelor degree in Business Administration from a Swiss University of Applied Sciences (HES): admission is possible with a standard complement of 30 ECTS.

For special cases (e.g., foreign degrees or Bachelor’s degrees obtained more than eight years ago), admission is not automatic. Admission decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants who are enrolled at the University of Fribourg must submit their application via the MyUnifr portal.

 Language of study

Three languages, a distinctive asset: study mainly in English, with a choice of courses in French and German. Tailor your path and earn a bilingual mention on your degree to stand out in the global job market.

 Mobility

An exceptional opportunity to shape your Master’s and strengthen your academic journey by spending one or two semesters abroad. Experience new cultures, expand your international network, and boost your CV with all credits obtained fully recognised.
Recommended semester: from the 2^nd semester onwards
Mobility mention: awarded from 30 validated ECTS

 Double Degree

Master in Accounting and Finance (Université de Fribourg) and

Master Mention Banque Finance Assurance, parcours Gestion d’actifs, Contrôle des risques et Conformité (Caen IAE -G2C)

Highlights of the Double Degree

Earn two recognised Master degrees, one in Switzerland and one in France. After your first year in Fribourg, continue at the IAE Caen, a modern Business School featuring a trading room equipped with Bloomberg terminals and BMC certification opportunities. A compulsory six-month internship adds valuable professional experience. This international pathway broadens your network and prepares you for careers in accounting and finance.

 Double Degree Study Plan

EXPERTsuisse Qualified Master Degree

Students who complete 30 ECTS in accounting-related subjects may obtain the status of “qualified Master” from EXPERTsuisse on the pathway to becoming a certified public accountant. This status reduces the required training period from four to three years.

 Career Opportunities

This Master prepares you for strategic roles in audit, accounting, banking, and finance. Career opportunities include auditing, taxation, consulting, financial analysis, portfolio management, and controlling in international and digital business environments.

 Testimonials

The University of Fribourg is founded on openness and meaningful exchange. Professors were consistently approachable, and the lectures were both intellectually stimulating and highly engaging. This supportive academic environment enabled me to build confidence and develop strong communication skills—capabilities I continue to rely on today and which have played a pivotal role in my professional career. Yanick Perler - CFO, Fritz Studer AG

I appreciate the structure of the Master’s program in Accounting and Finance at the University of Fribourg, as we have assignments to complete during the semester that allow me to apply and deepen theoretical concepts in a more practical way. This approach helps me deepen my understanding of finance and accounting Marine Siegenthaler - Student in the Master in Accounting & Finance

Le Master en comptabilité et finance de l’Université de Fribourg m’a apporté des connaissances techniques et analytiques solides pour mon activité d’auditeur chez PwC. J’ai particulièrement apprécié la grande qualité académique offerte en trois langues, les échanges étroits avec les enseignant·e·s ainsi que la forte orientation pratique, notamment grâce au Challenge CFA, une expérience d’apprentissage extrêmement enrichissante. Alexander Bart - Assistant Manager, PwC Switzerland