Master of Science in Controlling

The Master of Science in Controlling (deeltijd) at Nyenrode Business University helps students develop as controllers who advise organizations on financial and strategic issues. The program focuses on understanding and using financial data to support decisions. Students analyze financial information, identify variances, and advise on performance and risks.

Teaching combines academic theory with practice from students’ own work. Nyenrode Business University states that students follow the MSc Controlling alongside their job and apply the learning directly. Colleges use cases connected to students’ roles in finance, accounting, or the public and private sectors. Students also work in small groups with fixed collegedays on Tuesday afternoon and evening, with weekly study time of 12-16 hours.

Nyenrode Business University states that the program supports development toward a business controller role, including personal leadership development and the ability to translate financial insights into advice. Students also take part in the Digitale Bedrijvenmarkt to connect with organizations seeking controllers and financial professionals.

With a financial or economic bachelor, you can start. Nyenrode Business University states that if you have a wo-bachelor in for example Accountancy, Economie or Bedrijfskunde, you start directly with the master. If you come from an hbo-opleiding, you first follow the pre-master Controlling. Nyenrode Business University also states that you can use the personal advice interview to get clarity about your admission and possible study route.

• financial controller
• business controller