Management Accounting and Control
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

Deze opleiding
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locatieGroningen |
diplomaMSc |
typeregulier, 60 EC |
start1 februari, 1 september |
taalvolledig English |
opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd |
accreditatiesNVAO |
croho-code60644 |
numerus fixusnee |
honoursnee |
In rapidly evolving business landscapes, organisations must formulate strategies and goals that enable them to thrive. While defining strategies is crucial, the true measure of success typically lies in the effective execution of these strategies. Managers need to make informed decisions and allocate resources to support the overarching strategy. However, in a world filled with countless options, how do managers make the right choices?
In the Management Accounting and Control (MAC) program, you will acquire the skills necessary to assess strategic options and make decisions that seamlessly align with an organisation's strategy. You will get familiar with management accounting and financial management techniques and combine this knowledge with insights from strategy, human behavior, and change management. This synthesis will empower you to acquire critical information for making successful strategic decisions. You will apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios, such as market expansion or M&A decisions, and develop the skills to effectively communicate strategic advice to managers. You will also have the opportunity to gain insights into using data analytics to support decision-making.
The programme offers a wide array of career prospects. Our graduates often kickstart their careers as controllers or business partners in the finance department of an organisation or as consultants in strategic or financial consulting firms. Others start their career in the strategy, business development, HR, or sales departments. Ultimately, the programme paves the way to ascend to pivotal roles, including general managers or financial managers within organisations.
Are you more interested in auditing or financial controlling? Or do you want to know what is the difference between Management Accounting and Control, and Accountancy and Controlling? Find out more about our MSc Accountancy and Controlling.
Waarom aan de RUG?
- The programme in Groningen stands out because of its unique combination of business and strategy with finance and accounting. In fact, this is one of the few master's programmes that place financial issues in a broader business context.
- You become a business and finance expert who can support managers with valuable advice on the strategic direction of an organisation. This helps you to kickstart your career as a consultant or in the finance or strategy department of an organisation and paves the way to ascend to a role with management responsibility.
- Pursue your personal ambitions and interests by selecting a combination of electives that is perfect for you. For example, you can focus on digital business, financial management and reporting, sustainability, human resources management, marketing, or healthcare.
- Be part of a medium-sized programme (about 50 each year) that has received outstanding evaluations from previous cohorts, in part due to the excellent combination of academic theory and business practice.
- The programme has been internationally accredited by the AACSB and EQUIS, ensuring a high-quality education, which only 1% of universities reach worldwide.
Studieprogramma

periode | |||||||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Management Accounting Change | 5 EC | ||||||||
Management Accounting Techniques | 5 EC | ||||||||
Elective(s) MSc BA MAC | 15 EC | ||||||||
Research & Skills for MSc BA | 5 EC | ||||||||
Financial Management for MAC | 5 EC | ||||||||
Research in Management Control | 5 EC | ||||||||
Master's Thesis MAC | 20 EC |
specialisaties
specialisatie Double Degree Master International Business and Finance (Shanghai)
Are you interested in an international career in or involving China?
Study in Shanghai after your FEB Master's programme in Groningen and gain first-hand knowledge and experience of China and the economy, finance and culture.
specialisatie Sustainable Society Focus Area
Focus your MSc on Sustainable Society and gain specialised knowledge in the field. There are two steps to the Sustainable Society Focus Area:
- complete two electives from a predetermined list 2) write and round off an MSc thesis on a sustainable society topic
specialisatie Digital Business Focus Area
Focus your MSc on Digital Business and gain specialised knowledge in the field. There are two steps to the Digital Business Focus Area-
- complete two of eight chosen electives 2) write and round off an MSc thesis on a digital business topic
specialisatie Energy Focus Area
Focus your MSc on Energy and open up extra career opportunities. There are two steps to the Energy Focus Area-
- complete two of four chosen electives 2) write and round off an MSc thesis on an energy topic
specialisatie Master Internship
Opportunity to gain work experience by doing an internship in the second semester of your study.
You will be rewarded 15 ECTS on top of your programme. Your thesis will be postponed to the third semester.
Onderwijs
taal van onderwijs | 100% en |
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avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
onderwijsvormen
case study, group assignment, group discussion, individual assignment, lecture, literature study, research, research project, research proposal, oral presentation, project, self study, tutorial, working group, workshopstudy guidance
Studying means working independently and planning your studies yourself. But successful studying depends on many different factors, so it is understandable that you may need to consult an impartial expert to discuss your study progress and personal circumstances that influence your studies. The faculty's study advisors are available to help you. Obviously, everything discussed with the study advisor remains confidential.study abroad
A study exchange semester is not included in the one-year programme. If you wish to spend a semester abroad, you will need to extend the study period by a semester. Please discuss this with the programme coordinator as study exchanges are not facilitated by the MSc BA - MAC programme.Toelating en kosten
startmomenten
aanmelding deadline : 15 oktober 2023
wettelijk tarief : € 2530 (€1265 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 19900
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 20800
aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2024
wettelijk tarief : € 2530 (€1265 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 19900
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 20800
Students with a Dutch diploma can apply directly to Studielink. More information on the steps to apply.
toelatingseisen
vooropleiding
To be eligible for admission to this Master, you need to hold an academic Bachelor's or Master's degree from a research university in one of the following - or closely related - fields: Business Administration, Econometrics and Operations Research, Economics and Business Economics, International Business, Technology Management, Management Control.
To assess whether your educational/academic background meets the specific programme requirements, we will consider the level and curriculum of your previous studies. For more information, please visit: https://www.rug.nl/feb/apply-msc.
inbegrepen in collegegeld
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De stad
studievereniging
Financial Study Association Groningen
Financial Study Association Groningen, FSG, is the study association for the financially interested student at the Faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Groningen.FSG is, with over 1800 members, one of the most active and professional study associations of the Netherlands. The goal of FSG is to close the gap between theory and practice that exists in the areas of:* Accountancy & Controlling (A&C)* Finance* International Financial Management (IFM)* Management Accounting & Control (MAC)
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Na de studie

Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
Alumni from our programme work for national as well as international companies in the corporate and non-profit sectors, as well as for government institutions.
Job examples:
- Assistant manager/management trainee, project manager, eventually leading to general manager
- Management accountant or (business) controller, eventually leading to financial manager
- Junior consultant in the field of financial management, risk management, performance management, or change management, eventually leading to senior consultant
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