This course provides a comprehensive overview of the instruments which can be used to align the interests of the employees with the organisation as a whole. For instance, we will look at the use of performance measurement, incentive systems, target setting, the role of subjectivity and so on. We will address those topics mainly from an economics-based perspective, but in addition, we will briefly explore the potential contribution of behavioural theories in explaining real-world phenomena.

The course provides an overview of the major elements of reporting under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The emphasis is on understanding the key accounting concepts within IFRS but also the practice of applying these standards in real-life situations.

Explore the practical aspects of Accounting. Learn programming with Python. Together with your fellow students, you will work on cases that an audit firm or company struggles with, such as the implementation of new accounting standards or the use of data analytics and process mining to improve an audit. This course develops your professional skills such as presentation skills and negotiating with clients, to help you develop the skill required in practice.

This course focuses on the role of controllers in managing costs, revenues and value. Topics that will be covered include short and long term cost management, customer profitability and innovation.

This course focusses on academic research and related practice in sustainability accounting, accountability and ethics. A secondary objective is to expose students to interdisciplinary qualitative academic research using social and organisational theory as a critical thinking tool. We specifically study the history of and motivations underlying the rise of sustainability accounting and the role and relevance of accountants and the accounting profession therein.

In this course, students learn to evaluate empirical research methodologies critically and to develop their own research proposal for an empirical study in the field of Accountancy & Control. We discuss the philosophical backgrounds of accounting research, the differences between research paradigms, the interplay of research, theory and practice, and the strengths and weaknesses of different research methods. During the course, students write their own research proposal and - at different stages in this process - present and discuss their ideas in class.

This course offers you a blend of lectures, case discussions and hands-on exercise sessions to enhance your understanding of corporate finance and corporate valuation.

This course lets students apply conceptual aspects of financial accounting and reporting to the financial statements of real-world companies. Students will be taught to thoroughly analyse and scrutinise the financial statements of large and well-known publicly-listed companies from the perspective of a financial statement user.

Accountants need to be capable of analysing large amounts of financial and non-financial data to address business challenges. This course helps you to develop an analytical mindset and learn how to use tools to analyse both structured and unstructured data.

This course discusses the role of controllers and other financial professionals in organisations in facilitating the decision-making processes of people in the firm (managers and employees) as well as outside of the firm (investors and other stakeholders) by providing them with information and quantitative analyses. To fulfil this role effectively, it is crucial that financial professionals understand how humans tend to make judgements and choices. This course provides students with a concise introduction to the psychology of judgement and decision-making.

The Master’s thesis is the final requirement for your graduation. It is your chance to dive deep into a topic that you are enthusiastic about. A professor in your field of choice (track) will supervise and support you in writing your thesis. Upon graduation, you will be awarded the title Master of Science (MSc).