Accounting and Control

This is the study guide of the full-time master Accounting and Control.

General

All business enterprises, governmental entities and not-for-profit organizations rely on accounting systems to produce essential information for management, control, informing external investors and for accountability. Such systems operate in complex settings involving both institutions and markets. The Master Accounting and Control prepares you to embark on a career as preparer, user, or auditor of accounting information. By considering the technical aspects of accounting in relation to the institutional setting, in relation with ongoing developments in information technology and in the light of relevant academic research, you will learn to consider issues in accounting and control at an advanced academic level. Throughout the programme, you are encouraged to reflect on issues of responsibility for accounting information, including integrity, ethics and compliance.

Full-time and part-time

The Master’s programme in Accounting and Control is offered in a full-time and a part-time version. The two versions are identical in terms of learning outcomes, course content and assessment, but may differ with respect to the scheduling of lectures during the week and teaching formats. Please make sure you consult the right version of the study guide.

Programme structure and scheduling

The full-time programme has a nominal duration of one year. This means that you usually take two courses at the time. Classes in the full-time programme are usually taught on Monday-Thursday, for some courses on Fridays. Exams are as a rule on Fridays or in the evening of weekdays. The course structure is explained under the tab 'Programme' where you can find both individual course descriptions and a year schedule showing which courses are taught in which periods.

In most periods, and depending on which electives you choose, your classes will be concentrated on two days of the week. These days and class times may change from period to period. If you have a (part-time) job, you should make arrangements with your employer to ensure you are available for classes. There is no general attendance requirement, but courses may include mandatory elements such as presentations in class. Some courses may not formally require attendance but may include participation elements that contribute to the final grade.

You are free to choose any combination of electives to complete the programme. Detailed information on courses will be made available through the course manuals published in the Canvas learning environment.

Language

The full-time programme is taught in English.