Accounting and Control (specialisation)

Entry requirements

A completed Bachelor's degree in Economics or a closely-related discipline from a research university.

You must have studied courses in the following topics:

• Mathematics
• Statistics
• Econometrics and/or Methods in Empirical Analysis
• Corporate Finance
• Management Accounting and Control
• Financial Accounting and Reporting
• Investment Management

A proficiency in English

In order to take part in this programme, you need to have fluency in both written and spoken English.This requirement has been satisfied when the student meets the conditions, listed on our website.

A letter of motivation

In this letter of motivation (max 2 pages) you should explain why you want to attend this programme and why you think you are suited for this programme.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The Master’s programme in Accounting and Control focuses on the world of governance, accounting and control in company finance. The programme introduces students to mainstream and heterodox economic theories, before moving into the practical aspects of analysing information systems, management strategies and control mechanisms. The programme also focuses on the the importance of ethics examining the social side of the profession in order to train you to be critical of a company’s financial processes as well as your own profession and to consider the consequences of the decisions you make.

The application deadline is listed on our website here.

Professors in this programme are active in academic and applied research and incorporate the latest academic developments into lessons.

What will you learn?

• Gain a theoretical background in economics
• Learn about the practical aspects of the accounting profession
• Get valuable experience designing, conducting and presenting your own research projects

Career prospects

Graduates from this programme are prepared for careers in auditing, accountancy, controlling and financial managment and consulting. Graduates can find a variety of job positions:

• Chartered or certified public accountaint
• Chartered or business controller
• Management consultant
• Financial advisor or officer

*This is an specialisation of the Master's in Economics.

If you have any questions, email us here: study-information@ru.nl

Learn more via the Radboud University contact form.

Information for international students

Application deadlines

Non-EU/EEA students

• The deadline for non-EU/EEA students who wish to apply for a scholarship is 31 January prior to the September intake. For the requirements and selection procedure for scholarships, please check our scholarship overview.
• The deadline for those not applying for a scholarship is 1 April for non-EU/EEA nationals for the September 2026 intake. You can apply for the September 2026 intake from 1 October 2025.

EU/EEA students

• The application deadline for EU/EEA students with housing assistance for the September 2026 intake is 1 May, and the deadline without housing assistance is 1 July. You can apply from 1 October onward for the 2026/2027 academic year.

The application deadlines for Master’s starting in February are 1 November for non-EU/EEA citizens and 1 December for EU/EEA citizens.

Fees and funding

Radboud University offers 3 different scholarships that are open to prospective Master's students from non-EU/EEA countries and who want to follow an English-taught Master's programme.

Radboud Scholarship Programme

The Radboud Scholarship Programme offers talented, highly motivated, non-EU/EEA students with outstanding study results the opportunity to be awarded a partial scholarship for an English-taught Master’s programme.

NL Scholarship (for prospective students)

The NL Scholarship (formerly known as Holland Scholarship) is a partial scholarship for non-EU/EEA students who want to do their Master’s in the Netherlands.

Fulbright-Radboud Scholarships

The Fulbright Commission, sponsored by Radboud University, is offering scholarships for talented American students to study at Radboud University.