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Working in the field accountancy and control is about much more than crunching numbers. You will often be part of a team, requiring you to co-operate and communicate with other people. Our Economics and Business Career Centre offers you plenty of support in exploring your options, developing soft skills and connecting to companies.

Graduates can be found in a wide variety of business and public organisations, including commercial organisations, non-profit organisations, the Financial Markets Authority and the Dutch Central Bank.

Average time to find a job

2 months

Average starting salary

€2,849

Live and work in the Netherlands for 1 year

Orientation Year Permit

Where do our graduates work?

Career in research

Become a chartered accountant or registered controller

  • Become a chartered accountant
    Become a chartered accountant by following the Post-Master Accountancy (PMA) at the Amsterdam Business School. The Accountancy track makes you eligible for admission in this excellent, part-time, post-Master's programme. The language is Dutch, since it deals with Dutch laws and regulations.
  • Become a registered controller
    If you want to become a registered controller you can follow the Executive Master of Finance & Control at the Amsterdam Business School. Your Master's in Accountancy and Control makes you eligible for admission in this excellent, part-time, executive Master's programme. The language is Dutch, since it deals with Dutch laws and regulations.

Alumni network

All graduates have access to our extensive alumni network, with more than 186.000 alumni worldwide. This network empowers graduates to connect with fellow alumni, students, staff, and corporate relations of UvA Economics and Business. They can explore their fields of interest and discover new opportunities.

Professional development and career preparation during your Master’s

The Economics and Business Career Centre (EBCC) offers advice and support for your professional development and preparation for your career. During your Master’s you can reach out to the EBCC for:

  • information about internships;
  • personal advice on your career path;
  • preparing for job applications and the Dutch labour market.

During your studies, you will develop professional skills and gain practical experience by solving business-oriented cases and connecting theory to practice. These skills and experiences are your currency in a rapidly evolving labour market. After completing your Master’s, you will start your career with confidence.

The EBCC and the study associations often organise career events. Here you meet employers, expand your network with professional contacts and learn about the latest developments in the field.

Internship and exchange

If you have completed your curriculum, you can do an internship or go on an exchange abroad. For international students, an internship is an excellent opportunity to experience the Dutch labour market.