Management Accounting
Certificate Course - Management & Leadership - MM_MSc.2.1.I26
| Date | Jan 11-13, 2027 |
| Duration | 3 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | upon request |
| Cost | 2,050 € |
Course prerequisites - Knowledge about principles of financial accounting as well as discounting of future cash flows is advantageous, but not mandatory.
Fundamentals
Understand core accounting and controlling principles, including key concepts, structures, and their role in business decision-making.
Technology
Gain awareness of tools and systems used in accounting and controlling, supporting analysis, reporting, and data-driven insights.
Applications
Apply accounting and controlling knowledge to practical assignments and relate concepts directly to real-world work contexts.
What you'll explore
- Product costing concepts
- Cost allocation between departments and from activities to products
- Job costing
- Process costing
- Short-term decision making, cost-volume-profit analysis
- Strategic investment decisions
- Budgeting and variance analysis
- Responsibility accounting
- Performance management
Your key takeaways
- Understand fundamental concepts and techniques of management accounting;
- Use relevant cost information to support informed decision-making;
- Apply planning and control instruments effectively in business contexts;
- Recognize the role of management accounting in organizational performance.
Taught by recognized experts in Management Accounting
Benefit from the knowledge of leading specialists with extensive experience in research and industry. Their deep expertise guarantees a course of outstanding academic and practical quality.
Prof. Dr. Anja Kern
Prof. Dr. Anja Kern is a professor of business administration (focus on retail) at DHBW Mosbach and a lecturer at the HECTOR School of Engineering and Management. Her teaching contributes industry-oriented management education, combining academic expertise with practical relevance in executive and master’s programs.
Who should attend
This course is particularly beneficial for professionals in the following fields
- Engineering and technical professionals
Engineers, system designers, and technical specialists who need management accounting to evaluate costs, budgets, and financial implications of technical decisions. - Finance and controlling professionals
Controllers, financial analysts, and managers responsible for cost analysis, budgeting, and performance measurement within organizations. - Project and operations managers
Professionals managing projects or operations who require cost planning, financial control, and performance tracking to ensure efficiency and profitability. - Business and digital transformation roles
Professionals involved in strategic decision-making and organizational transformation who need financial insights to support value creation and resource allocation. - Early-career professionals and researchers
Graduates and young professionals in engineering, business, or related fields aiming to build strong foundations in management accounting and decision-making.
Advance your career with KIT-level expertise
Benefit from the reputation of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) while gaining practical skills, flexible learning opportunities, and a recognized certificate to support your long-term professional growth.
Flexibility
Gain focused expertise in a specific field without committing to a full degree program, allowing you to build relevant knowledge efficiently and integrate learning seamlessly into your professional routine.
Relevance
Benefit from high-quality academic content combined with practical insights, delivered by experienced experts, supporting continuous, lifelong learning while ensuring direct applicability in real-world scenarios.
Advancement
Enhance your professional profile with a recognized certificate, demonstrating your commitment to ongoing development and supporting your career with tangible, verifiable credentials.
About HECTOR School
HECTOR School, the Technology Business School of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), is a leading provider of executive education in technology-driven fields.
For this course, participants who successfully complete the examination can earn a KIT certificate with ECTS credits, which may be credited toward our Executive Master of Science or Advanced Studies Programs, subject to content alignment.