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Accounting and Control (MAAC)
The Hague University of Applied Sciences
Master Studies
| Application Deadline: | July 1; Part time: December 15 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 14,900 - | ||
| Location: | The Hague / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | January, September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of The Hague University of Applied Sciences
You only need to read the job adverts in the English and International newspapers to see the rewards of being a Financial Controller. With social, economic and political changes in both the private and public sector - the work environment is more challenging and exciting than ever before.
We want high-flyers. We´re looking for ambitious students, who´ll make decisive and flexible managers, with a strong background in financial, economic and organisational issues.
More than number crunching
The MAAC is about much more than just number crunching. You need to be able to to both support and direct staff - controlling, evaluating, analysing and budgeting. You´ll learn all about strategic financial planning, overseeing capital expenditures and information processing. You´ll need to keep up-to-date with daily movements in the market.
Studyprogramme Master in Accounting and Control
The Master in Accounting and Control (MAAC), which is totally taught in English, prepares you with a professional study programme including:
* Management Accounting
* Financial Management
* Information Management
* Organisational Knowledge
* Professional Ethics
* Tax Systems
* Business Law
Contents
The MAAC course is made up of four phases, each of which involve a number of `modules.´ The modules that are designed to develop and deepend your business skills gradually, progressing in a logical order.
At the end of each phase, you´ll be expected to produce a different project, bringing together everything you´ve learned in your different modules.
To help you specialise, the modules follow two different streams - one for Management Accounting, one for Information Management.
Management Accounting
* Phase 1: Management Accounting
* Phase 2: Management Accounting and Control
* Phase 3: Strategic Accounting
* Phase 4: Managerial Control
Information Management
* Phase 1: Logistic Management
* Phase 2: Information Control
* Phase 3: Information Systems
* Phase 4: Management Information
Phase Five of the MAAC is a 50-page dissertation. You´ll analyse a problem, using a typical management scenario. This piece of research will show that you can apply everything you´ve learnt during the course.
Course Schedules
All lectures take place in The Hague University building.
The full-time programme starts in September and runs for 12 months, and normally involves three days of lectures a week.
The part-time programme starts in January and runs for 26 months, it normally involves 2 evenings a week, a Monday evening and a Thursday evening from 19:00 hours till 22:00 hours.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
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Register Now!Requirements
If you have drive and ambition and see yourself in a Financial Controller role, you´ll fit right in on the MAAC course.
If you can answer `yes´ to these questions you have the right credentials:
* Are you 22 years old or over?
* Do you have a minimum of two years relevant professional or managerial experience?
* Do you have a degree from a recognised University (or institute of higher education equivalent) in either Business Studies or in a subject with a business emphasis?
Interviews
We interview candidates as part of our admission process. During these interview we discuss any expectations that you may have of the course. We will also be able to tell you what we expect of our students.
Additional requirements
GMAT
You´ll also need a score of 450 or above, on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). To do well, it takes at least 2 months of preparation.
It costs about $250. You can take the test at a Sylvan Test Centre (see or e-mail gmat@ets.org). Or find out more about GMAT at
TOEFL- or IELTS-test
In order to make sure that you have an adequate command of the English language you will have to pass a test. These are the so-called TOEFL- (or IELTS-(tests. If the language of instruction during your previous education was/is English or if you are a European Union-national with English as subject during your previous education, you are not required to take a TOEFL- or IELTS-test.
Visas and residence permits
Many non-European Union students that want to stay in The Netherlands to study need an MVV (Provisional Residence Permit).
You don´t need a visa if you come from: member states of the EU or EEA, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, Switzerland, South Korea or Monaco.
If you need an MVV, as a part time MAAC applicant, you can apply for one yourself. As a full time MAAC applicant we can apply on your behalf. It takes up to six weeks to process, so you need to start early (as soon as you get your acceptance letter).
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | 2 years |
Accreditation
The Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA) awarded the Master in Accounting and Control a Master of Science (MSc) in February 2006.
The Dutch Flemish Accreditation Organization (NVAO) accredited the Master in Accounting & Control in September 2006.
Ask a Question
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Relevant Links
- Programme website
- University Website
- StudyinHolland.nl : Information on why and what to study in The Netherlands.
- Student Experiences about The Netherlands - STeXX.eu
- StudyinHolland Youtube Channel
- Nuffic - Netherlands organisation for international cooperation in higher education
- Nuffic Grand Finder
- Nuffic Study Finder
- Holland Alumni network
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