Economics & Business (Accounting, Auditing and Control): Erasmus University Rotterdam

Introduction

The Master’s specialisation in Accounting, Auditing & Control is intended for students who aim for academic employment in the auditing and/or controlling branch in organisations primarily operating internationally. The Master's specialisation will constantly evolve with the demands and wishes of society, the business community and professional organisations. Therefore, the specialisation wil meet the needs or the national and international job market.

Curriculum

Courses

• Accounting Process Management 1a
• Accounting Process Management 1b
• Security and ICT Audit or other Master courses of the ESE
• Seminar Auditing Theory
• One seminar to be chosen from:
  • Seminar Advanced Management Accounting and Control
  • Seminar Advanced Financial Accounting
• Financial Information Systems 2
• International Financial Reporting and Analysis
• Master's Thesis Accounting, Auditing & Control

Career prospects

The Master’s specialisation in Accounting Auditing & Control is based on the ever-increasing demand for university-trained auditors and controllers. There is a major shortage of Certified Public Accountants, Controllers, Management Consultants, and Financial Advisors. Almost every auditing firm, large industrial company or management consulting firm is looking for talented recent graduates.

Financial institutions like listed insurance groups, financial conglomerates offering banking, insurance and asset management, investment banks, ICT companies and all kinds of new high-tech companies are looking for highly educated personnel as well and, last but not least: traditional/conventional manufacturing and trading companies urgently need financially educated personnel at a very high level.

Admission requirments

The application and admission procedure differs for Dutch university students, HBO students and international students. Please click on this link and then choose to which group you belong and you will be directed to the correct application and admission procedure.