Accountancy & Control
| Type of master | Master |
| Credits | 60 ECTS credits |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Duration of programme | 1 year full time, 2 year part time (taught in Dutch) |
| Title | Master of Science (MSc) |
| CROHO-code | 60900 |
| Brochure | Download brochure here (PDF) |
Accountancy & Control (MSc)
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The Master of Science in Accountancy & Control is an intensive, selective programme, ensuring a high standard of academic education. It has a strong international focus with respect to content, academic staff and student population. The programme is designed to prepare students for financial positions, not only in auditing and consultancy, but also in industry, banking or government. The programme consists of an Accountancy track and a Control track.
Accountancy
The Accountancy track is intended for students of business economics seeking a career in the financial sector. It is designed for students with a general and analytical interest in financial information flows between and within organisations and, more specifically, in providing information services to senior managers and other stakeholders. This track combines academic rigour with practical examples and applications, and provides admission to the post-Master Accountancy (PMA) programme offered by the Amsterdam Business School (in Dutch only), leading to qualification as a chartered accountant.
Control
This track focuses on the role of accounting information in organisations'financial management. How can financial and non-financial information be used to influence decision-making among managers and employees? The courses in this track aim to combine academic rigour and practical relevance through a multidisciplinary perspective using insights from economics, psychology and organisation theory.
Completion of the track qualifies students for admission to the Executive Master of Finance and Control (EMFC) programme given by the Amsterdam Business School (in Dutch only).
Graduates of the Master's programme in Control who have at least two years relevant work experience are also eligible to apply for the international Executive Master of Finance and Control (iEMFC) programme (taught in English, admission restrictions apply).
Studying Accountancy & Control at the University of Amsterdam
The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) specialises in providing students with the broad range of skills, in-depth knowledge and international expertise they will need in the business world and the public sector. One of the five research programmes at the Amsterdam Business School (ABS) is dedicated to Accounting, and students in the MSc in Accountancy & Control benefit from learning in an environment where developments in the field are constantly being explored.
The Accounting research programme is strongly multidisciplinary, and examines both the theoretical and social importance of accounting and accountability in a wide range of organisational contexts. The ABS's researchers are international experts and it has a thriving English-taught PhD programme, providing excellent opportunities for students who wish to go on to doctoral studies following their MSc.
The Faculty of Economics and Business:
Top 5 reasons to study here
- has an excellent reputation
- has a diverse international student body
- is surrounded by many multinational firms and organisations
- has low tuition fees for EU students
- has a central location in the multicultural city of Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands and the world's most multi-cultural city. Its population of 750,000 inhabitants contains 177 nationalities, more than New York City. It is a centre of culture, commerce and entertainment and the faculty's central location means students have every opportunity to enjoy student life.
Rankings and reputation
The University of Amsterdam offers a world class education:
- 63rd in the world and 1st in the Netherlands (QS World University Rankings 2011)
- in top 50 of Social Science Universities (Times Higher Education rankings 2011)
- member of LERU (League of European Research Universities), exclusive network of renowned research universities
- member of Universitas 21, network of 21 leading research-intensive universities in 13 countries.
- The Faculty of Economics and Business is ranked 45th for the disciplines Accountancy & Finance (QS World University Rankings 2011)
What our students say
Students share their experiences about studying in the MSc Accountancy & Control programme, the faculty, and their impressions of the university and life in the city of Amsterdam. Click on the links below to read their testimonials.
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Neodia Flores - UvA, taking centre stage!Michiel Heijmans - Broadening my horizons
Roel Boomsma - Open academic culture at the UvA provides freedom to learn
Marie José Boere - From broad orientation to Accountancy specialisation
Simone Tetteroo - Making the right choice: Accountancy & Control
Matthias Kowalsky - Renowned professors with real-world experience
Günther Lamers - Picking up the UvA ‘vibe’
Trude van Aalst - One day in the life of an accountant
Accreditation and degree
The Master's programme in Accountancy & Control has been accredited by the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO). This means that upon successful completion of the programme, students will receive a legally accredited Master's degree in Accountancy & Control and the title of Master of Science (MSc).