Accounting and Finance: Maastricht School of Management

Course Description
MBA in Accounting and Finance focuses on contemporary theoretical and practical issues in the fields of accounting and finance. Its primary goal is to strengthen managerial decision-making capabilities in financial issues. This specialization is meant for current, prospective or aspirant security analysts, portfolio managers, financial controllers, bankers, project finance managers, moneylenders, professional accountants, financial analysts, financial managers, as well as trainers and researchers in these and related fields.
The global business environment of today needs executives who recognize global trends and respond successfully to them. This MBA program raises the standards of management knowledge and practice through the study and understanding of management theory based on empirical research. Our MBA participants get the opportunity to share their expertise with fellow students and faculty members from all over the world. Thus a unique and stimulating environment is created, in which the participants' knowledge and skills are enhanced both inside and outside the classroom.
The MSM MBA provides its participants with:

• State-of-the-art curriculum
• Global network
• International outlook
• Global study potential
• Multicultural environment
• Enhanced career potential

Admission Requirements
The main prerequisite for admission to the MBA Program is a sound academic background. Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university, preferably (not required) with a foundation in economics and management.
Proficiency in English is absolutely essential to complete the MBA Program. Applicants whose previous education has been in a language other than English, must submit evidence of proficiency in the English language by achieving the following scores:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
• IELTS score of 6.0
  • 80 internet-based test
  • 213 computer-based test
  • 550 paper-based test.
• A corresponding standard on an alternative test.

A GMAT score of at least 500 is the desirable prerequisite for enrolment. Three or more years of relevant work experience is required.