Programme

Qualification awarded
Bachelor of Science
Length of the programme
48 months
ECTS credits
240
Level of qualification
Bachelor
Mode
Full-time
Language
Dutch, with parts in English
School
  • School of Business, Marketing and Finance
Locations
  • Groningen

Finance & Control

Profile of the programme

Graduates of the Bachelor programme Finance and Control are qualified to work in the fields of financial economics, business organisation, and financial reporting. They are able to implement and manage supply chains and the corresponding information systems, including financial information systems. Graduates are competent to manage and optimise these processes and to convert business data into useful management information.

Learning outcomes

The graduate is able to demonstrate that s/he:
  • can facilitate insights into the external environment of an organisation and can advise (line) management with a view to ensuring that the organisation makes the right decisions (Strategic management);
  • can contribute to the design of the management control system of an organisation, which steers, manages and monitors an organisation, in order to enable the strategic objectives to be achieved (Performance management);
  • can select and apply appropriate analysis methods, with a view to ensuring that an organisation makes the right decisions (Performance management);
  • can advise on the design of the information provision and business processes, with a view to managing risks in an organisation (Governance, Risk, Compliance);
  • can advise on financial matters, taking into account fiscal aspects and financial risks (Finance, Operations and Reporting);
  • can advise on the optimal design for information provision and business processes, with a view to enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of an organisation (Finance, Operations and Reporting);
  • can draw up and analyse external accountability overviews, taking into account the applicable guidelines, legislation and regulations (Finance, Operations and Reporting);
  • can take a flexible approach within an intercultural financial/economic context. S/he can recognise and acknowledge different ways of thinking and/or worldviews (in an international context); 
  • has the research skills required of a financial professional and independently substantiates her/his decisions/solutions from an objective and cross-departmental perspective;
  • is IT literate/has IT skills in a broad financial/economic context;
  • can display personal leadership and apply professional scepticism when working in a financial/economic context, taking into account different interests. S/he acts in accordance with professional codes of conduct and ethical, social and sustainable standards and values; 
  • can take an enterprising approach within a financial/economic context, based on specific skills and knowledge;
  • can collaborate in a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary financial/economic context, with a view to improving the quality of the final result; 
  • can communicate, both verbally and in writing, in Dutch (F4) and English (B2) within a financial/economic context. The communication relates to advice and professional opinion forming.

Programme

Finance & Controlcredits

Year 3 Finance & Control Full Time 60

Year 4 Finance & Control Full Time 60