English (Pre-) Master of Science in Accountancy | Part-time

Are you ready to become the accountant of the future? Whether you’re currently working at an accountancy firm in the Netherlands or looking to start, this part-time, English-taught Master program in Accountancy is your gateway.

Designed for professionals with a financial or economic background, this program combines hands-on learning with academic rigor to shape socially adept, principled, and internationally experienced accountants. Pursue the Dutch RA title while contributing to sustainable value creation - for yourself, your career, and society. Join Nyenrode’s MSc in Accountancy in Amsterdam and lead the transformation of tomorrow’s financial world.

Reasons to join the program

• Receive an accredited Master of Science (MSc) title.
• Gain valuable work experience within a Dutch accountancy firm.
• Become part of a unique Nyenrode-network that stimulates your personal and professional growth.
• Join the only English-taught part-time Pre-Master to Post-Master program in the Netherlands.
• Benefit from a program that offers close links between academic theory and practical relevance.
• Join a diverse cohort with student of a variety of nationalities and work experiences.
• Get access to the part-time 1.5 - 2-year Post-Master RA (Chartered Accountant) program. 

The English (Pre-) Master program only starts once a year, is part-time and is fully busy season proof. The next cohort will start on 8-9th of May, 2025.  Are you interested in this program? Please contact Program Management:  Marianne Troost (Pre-Master phase) or Bente Dijkman (Master phase). 

Note: the English-taught program is similar to the Dutch RA-route, only taught in English. This means that the content of the courses is the same. Although, some literature can be different, since the original literature is only available in Dutch. 

The English Post-Master is still in development. We have the ambition to offer this program by Spring 2026. Contact us for more information.

Introduction Day

The (Pre-) Master of Science in Accountancy at Nyenrode blends academic excellence with personal growth. As the accountancy field evolves, there’s a rising demand for professionals with integrity, social acumen, and expert knowledge. This program sharpens your professional attitude, critical thinking, and ability to navigate complex challenges confidently. Through innovative methods, such as oral exams, we prepare you to become a trusted advisor within your firm and beyond, ensuring you’re equipped to lead with principles and expertise in any situation.

• The five focus areas

1. Professional training: the building of knowledge, skills and competencies to excel in the work field.
2. Personal development: learning to find your own path and to develop your own moral compass.
3. Academic training: the development of an investigative and critical attitude and an autonomous capacity for judgment.
4. Societal awareness: learning to give meaning to your societal role and responsibilities as an accountant.
5. Practical training: hands-on experience of the application of knowledge in practice and through cases. 

• Pre-Master phase 

Have you obtained a bachelor’s degree at a University of Applied Science (HBO) or at a University of Science (WO) with a financial and/or economic background? Then, in preparation for the Master of Science in Accountancy, you must follow our Pre-Master's program. The length of the Pre-Master is 8 months. During the Pre-Master of Science in Accountancy at Nyenrode in Amsterdam you will attend lectures in three core subject areas of: Auditing, Corporate Reporting, and Accounting Information Systems. Close attention is also given to bookkeeping, academic skills such as research and statistics, as well as your own personal development. 

Why a Pre-Master? 

• It prepares you for our Master program, since this phase is directly focused on Accountancy. In this way it is a bridge between your previous education and our Master of Science.
• During this phase academic development is central. In the Netherlands we see a University of Applied Science as a practical university and not as an academic university. With this reason in mind we prepare you.
• The Pre-Master allows you to build up work experience. The Master directly connects to this level of knowledge and work experience which enables you to successfully complete the Master program.
• Your total route to become RA won’t be longer compared to other Dutch universities, since our Post-Master is much shorter compared with other universities. 
  

Courses Pre-Master 

• Nyenrode Navigator & Personal Leadership and Development Journey (2 ECTS) 
• Essentials of Auditing (5 ECTS)
• Essentials of Financial Accounting (5 ECTS)
• Auditing Theory (5 ECTS)
• Financial Accounting Theory (5 ECTS)
• Accounting Information Systems (AIS) – Business Information Systems (5 ECTS)
• Statistical Reasoning (5 ECTS) 

Exemptions Pre-Master 

• The program design is: part-time and fully busy season proof. 
• The program takes place: once a year in May. 
• The next start date is: May 8th, 2025. 
• The application deadline is: March 31st, 2025. 
• The Kick-off takes place: May 8th and May 9th, 2025.  (these days are devoted to getting to know each other, personal development, and more explanation and practice in scientific research. Attendance is mandatory!)

• Your previous education is financial/economic and is at least an HBO Bachelor’s degree. 
  
• You are living in the Netherlands. 
  
• You are working for an (internationally oriented) accountancy firm in the Netherlands. A relevant role is essential for successfully completing this program. 
  
• You have provided us with a copy of your diploma and transcript and also your DUO certificate. 
  

For the (Pre-) Master and Post-Master in Accountancy, it is customary for the accounting firm where you work or will work, to invest in the costs of your studies. You will also receive a salary. Agreements concerning the payment of the study program and the associated arrangements are usually included in a study agreement as part of your employment contract. This also includes what your rights and obligations are. It is important to be well informed about these agreements. 

Tuition fee and costs* 

• Tuition fee Pre-Master averages €7.000 per year including costs for courses and exams. 
• Tuition fee Master averages €8.800 per year including costs for courses and exams. 
• Tuition fee Post-Master average €8.250 per year including costs for courses and exams. 
• Study literature average €650 per study phase (Pre-Master, Master, or Post-Master). 
• Registration fee €310 per academic year. 

*All amounts and conditions are indicative and subject to periodic changes.

Central invoicing

• Accounting firms employing several students can also opt for central invoicing of tuition and examination fees.
• Nyenrode Business University will then send monthly invoices directly to the employer. 

Cancellation free of charge 

• You can cancel your registration for the Pre-Master free of charge until March 31st, 2025. Please note: after this date, the regulation 'Financial consequences in case of cancellation of course(s) and termination of study' will apply as it will be mentioned in the Study Guide 2024-2025.  

Considering a move to the Netherlands or already living here? The Netherlands offers a wealth of opportunities for your career and lifestyle. With globally respected education, modern facilities, and a workforce fluent in English, integration is seamless. Its diverse, inclusive society welcomes people from all cultures, while the central European location allows for easy commute to cities like Paris, Berlin, and London. The Dutch economy, ranked 17th globally, ensures robust demand for finance and accounting professionals, supported by over 2,200 accountancy firms in the Netherlands.

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