
Overview
Key Features
The 1-year Accountancy and Control programme from University of Amsterdam prepares you for a career in accountancy or financial management. You will develop your intellectual skills, professional knowledge and gain the latest insights to take with you to your first employer.
In this Master's programme, you choose one of the tracks. You will experience a combination of general courses and track-specific courses.
- Accountancy
In the Accountancy track, you will focus on the core questions: 'How can users rely on the information provided in financial reports?' and 'How do preparers of financial reports provide relevant information to users?'
- Control
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- International Financial Reporting
- Incentives & Control
- Accountability & Risk Management
- Data Analytics & Professional Skills
- Financial Statement Analysis & Valuation
- Judgement & Decision Making in Accounting
Honours programme:
Highly motivated students can participate in the MSc Accountancy and Control Honours programme. This challenging programme is a great chance to stand out for future employers.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
- Apply before , National
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Economics Finance Accounting View 110 other Masters in Economics in NetherlandsAcademic requirements
We are looking for students who have shown academic potential to keep up with the high level and workload of the programme. We will assess your application in its entirety, but we are looking for students with good results in their Bachelor’s degree.
Previous experience has shown that applicants with a GPA equivalent to a Dutch grade of 7.0 and higher have a good chance to be selected to the programme. Check this list to see which grade is equivalent to a Dutch 7.0 in your degree. Please note that applications with a lower GPA can still be submitted and will be assessed.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- You are eligible to apply for admissions if you hold a Bachelor's and/or Master's degree, including a specialisation in Accountancy and/or Control, in: Business Economics or (Fiscal) Economics or Business Administration.
- Management Accounting (intermediate level)
- Financial Accounting (intermediate level)
- Finance (introductory level)
- Quantitative research methods (intermediate level).
Tuition Fee
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International
18090 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18090 EUR for the full programme during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
2314 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2314 EUR for the full programme during 12 months.
Living costs for Amsterdam
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.