Why this programme
Companies need financial data to make decisions, on things like how many employees to hire, how many products to make, etc. Controllers and financial advisers interpret data; based on it, financial resources are distributed that are needed to make decisions and achieve goals. Accountants, in turn, check the reliability of that data.
International recognition
International accounting and management control principles are, to put it simply, international. This means that with your degree, you can find opportunities anywhere in the world. Moreover, the Department of Accounting and Information Management has conducted research for the EU and several leading accountancy firms in the Netherlands and elsewhere in Europe. Thus, you also benefit from top-level international research.
Education Opportunities
International experience
Enhance your degree with global perspectives through study abroad opportunities.
Study abroad: Spend a semester at one of our 92 partner universities worldwide
Professional experience
Enrich your curriculum by gaining professional experience during your studies!
- Thesis-Internship Programme (TIP): Write your thesis on a topic relevant to a company or organisation during a part-time internship
- Extracurricular Internship: Gain experience through an internship lasting 3 to 6 months
- Excellence Programmes: Apply for one of our Excellence Programmes to work on real projects with partner companies
Get ready to launch your career
Boost your personal and professional development while expanding your network at events hosted in collaboration with partners and alumni:
- Career and Development Days : Participate in workshops and events focused on personal and career growth
Maastricht Business Days by SCOPE: Network with employers and alumni at our prestigious recruitment event
- UM Career Services and Advisors: Receive personalised support trough training or individual guidance.
Global Innovation Challenge
The Global Innovation Challenge (GIC) offers MSc. International Business students a new opportunity to study in an international environment and gain practical experience with companies. The School of Business and Economics offers this excellence program as a project-based course in which international master's students work as external consultants on a business challenge of a particular company or business unit that requires innovation and transformational approaches. This Global Innovation Challenge is part of the IBS network and is aimed at enhancing students' innovation and creativity skills, knowledge in transformation, change management and creating business solutions with global impact. nsformation, change management and creating business solutions with global impact.
