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Accountancy profile

Study Accountancy part-time in Groningen and advance your career.

Part-time | 2 years | €1984 per year | On location, in Groningen | Classes on Friday and/or Thursday (except exams) | Start in September or February

Tailored for ambitious professionals, our two-year part-time Master's in Accountancy profile allows you to combine work with study, accelerate your career and make a positive impact.

The part-time MSc Accountancy and Controlling - Accountancy profile in Groningen is designed for you. Over two years, you will gain the expertise to excel at verifying financial accuracy and providing stakeholders with reliable information—all while balancing your professional and academic growth.
In this two-year part-time programme, you will delve into the auditor's role in society, covering key areas such as:
  • Utilizing auditor approval to ensure information quality for external stakeholders.
  • Addressing identified risks and responsibilities regarding fraud, group audits, and data analytics .
  • Exploring advanced topics like technological innovations and threats , including blockchain, cloud computing, ransomware, and identity fraud.
Feiten & Cijfers
Titel/Graad
MSc in Accountancy and Controlling
Type opleiding
Master
Duur
24 maanden (60 EC)
Croho code
60643
Voertaal
Engels
Start
Februari, September
Faculteit
Economie en bedrijfskunde
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Waarom dit programma in Groningen?

  • Accelerate your career
Stand out in a competitive job market by gaining advanced expertise in accountancy.
  • Balance work and study
We value your time. Courses are taught only two days a week, so you can apply what you learn directly to your current role without disrupting your schedule.
  • Learn from industry leaders
Our faculty brings real-world insights into the classroom. Gain practical knowledge from top researchers and experienced professionals.
  • Network and collaborate
Connect with like-minded professionals from diverse backgrounds. Build a strong professional network that can support your career growth long after you complete the programme.
  • Accredited programme
The programme has been internationally accredited by the AACSB and EQUIS, ensuring a high-quality education that only 1% of universities worldwide achieve.

Programma

When can you start the programme?
You can start twice a year—in September or February. While the programme content remains consistent across both intakes, the sequence and scheduling of courses will vary depending on your chosen start date.

Contact hours and study commitment
All contact hours—including lectures, tutorials, and workshops—are scheduled on Friday (default) and/or Thursday (if needed). You can expect a full teaching day from 09:00 to 18:00 when two courses are taught and a half day for one course. Occasionally, you may be required to attend a session on a different day, such as when completing exams.

In addition to contact hours, you should allocate time for lecture preparation and assignment completion. This self-study workload is separate from scheduled teaching hours. We recommend reserving approximately 8 hours per week and per course, on average, for independent study.

The table below shows you the courses you will follow.
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Auditing Theory
When can you start the programme?
You can start twice a year—in September or February. While the programme content remains consistent across both intakes, the sequence and scheduling of courses will vary depending on your chosen start date.

Contact hours and study commitment
All contact hours—including lectures, tutorials, and workshops—are scheduled on Friday (default) and/or Thursday (if needed). You can expect a full teaching day from 09:00 to 18:00 when two courses are taught and a half day for one course. Occasionally, you may be required to attend a session on a different day, such as when completing exams.

In addition to contact hours, you should allocate time for lecture preparation and assignment completion. This self-study workload is separate from scheduled teaching hours. We recommend reserving approximately 8 hours per week and per course, on average, for independent study.

The table below shows you the courses you will follow.

Studeren in het buitenland

  • Studeren in het buitenland is niet voorzien

Toelatingseisen

Toelatingseisen

Specifieke eisenExtra informatie
vooropleiding

The entry requirements for the MSc Accountancy profile – Part-Time programme are the same as those for the full-time variant (see requirements: https://www.rug.nl/masters/accountancy-profile/#!requirements)

If you had obtained a diploma from a Research University (WO) in the Netherlands, the Admissions Board will check if you meet the entry requirements for direct entry to the part-time programme.

If you had obtained a bachelor's degree from a University of Applied Sciences (HBO), you might need to follow a full-time pre-master's programme (30EC or 60EC). For students with an HBO bachelor's degree in Accountancy, we offer a part-time pre-master programme (30EC), with a duration of one year. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions Board. For more information about the Pre-Master's programme, please see: https://www.rug.nl/feb/education/study-programmes/pre-msc/entry-requirements

overige toelatingseisen
The Pre-MSc Accountancy is offered both full-time (6 months) and part-time (12 months). Both programmes start in September and February. For specific questions, you can also contact the programme director, Kristina Linke or programme coordinator Martijn van der Steen , and they will be more than happy to help you further.

Aanmeldingsprocedure

You can make an application on the Studielink platform. Please make sure that you select the part-time variant when you apply. For any questions about the registration, you can contact us at prospectives.feb rug.nl.

Inschrijvingsdeadlines

Type studentDeadlineStart opleiding
Nederlandse studenten01 mei 202601 september 2026
15 oktober 202601 februari 2027
01 mei 202701 september 2027
15 oktober 202701 februari 2028
EU/EEA studenten01 mei 202601 september 2026
15 oktober 202601 februari 2027
01 mei 202701 september 2027
15 oktober 202701 februari 2028
non-EU/EEA studenten01 mei 202601 september 2026
15 oktober 202601 februari 2027
01 mei 202701 september 2027
15 oktober 202701 februari 2028

Toelatingseisen

Specifieke eisenExtra informatie
vooropleiding

The entry requirements for the MSc Accountancy profile – Part-Time programme are the same as those for the full-time variant (see requirements: https://www.rug.nl/masters/accountancy-profile/#!requirements).

To be eligible for admission to this Master's, you need to hold an academic Bachelor's or Master's degree from a research university in the field of Business Economics or Business Administration with a specialization in Accountancy and Controlling; the content of the programme has to meet specific requirements; for instance, it needs to include courses in Accounting Internal 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.

If you have any questions concerning admission to this programme, please contact our Admissions Office: https://www.rug.nl/admissions.
taaltoets cijfer

IELTS Academic overall score 6.5 (Speaking 6, Writing 6.5); TOEFL internet-based overall score 90 (Speaking 20, Writing 24); Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (overall score 176, Speaking 169, Writing 176); LanguageCert Academic: overall score 70 (min. 65 in Speaking, 70 in Writing); Pearson PTE Academic (min. 56 in Speaking, 70 in Writing).

Aanmeldingsprocedure

You can make an application on the Studielink platform. Please make sure that you select the Part-time variant when you apply. For any questions about the registration, you can contact us at prospectives.feb rug.nl .

If you are a student from outside the European Union, please note that you are generally not eligible to enroll in part-time degree programmes. The Dutch immigration regulations require a residence permit for study purposes, which is only granted for full-time programmes. If you believe you qualify for an exception, please contact our Student Information and Administration office for further clarification.

Inschrijvingsdeadlines

Type studentDeadlineStart opleiding
Nederlandse studenten01 mei 202601 september 2026
15 oktober 202601 februari 2027
01 mei 202701 september 2027
15 oktober 202701 februari 2028
EU/EEA studenten01 mei 202601 september 2026
15 oktober 202601 februari 2027
01 mei 202701 september 2027
15 oktober 202701 februari 2028
non-EU/EEA studenten01 mei 202601 september 2026
15 oktober 202601 februari 2027
01 mei 202701 september 2027
15 oktober 202701 februari 2028

Collegegeld

NationaliteitJaarKostenVorm
EU/EER2025-2026€ 1914deeltijd
EU/EER2026-2027€ 1984deeltijd

Praktische informatie voor:

Nederlandse studentenInternationale studenten

Na je studie

Arbeidsmarkt

The demand for skilled accountants is booming across industries—offering you a world of opportunities, whether you aim to work at an international firm or a national organization. With the part-time variant , you can gain this qualification while working , allowing you to apply what you learn directly to your job. This programme is designed to help you balance your career and studies , so you can advance professionally without putting your ambitions on hold . Whether you are aiming for a role in a global firm or a local organization, this programme equips you with the skills and credentials to succeed.

Job examples

  • Assistant accountant financial services
  • Accountant in education - subsidy audit services
  • Junior trainee - audit
  • Digital audit trainee

Onderzoek

The profile Accountancy focuses on both practically oriented and academic research. On the one hand, you will become familiar with the outcomes of research in the fields of audit quality, information systems, corporate reporting, and corporate governance. On the other hand, you will perform practically-oriented assignments as well as research assignments yourself, which will help you to develop your academic skills.

The team of lecturers is a mix of practitioners and active researchers. Their research projects (often conducted in collaboration with external parties) focus on areas such as: integrated reporting, voluntary disclosure, Corporate Social Responsibility, risk management, board composition and more.

Some examples are:
  • Yasemin Karaibrahimoglu, Vlad Porumb, and Dick de Waard investigate the impact of long-form auditor's reports on investors and lenders
  • Lucia Bellora-Bienengräber, Sebastian Firk, Martijn van der Steen and, Ann Tank and Jennifer Joe investigate how auditors navigate the introduction of AI in the audit profession.
  • Reggy Hooghiemstra, Dennis Veltrop, and Floor Rink study the effects of multiple team membership on audit quality.
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