Finance, Accounting & Controlling for Executives

Nyenrode Impact MBA

Finance & Accounting Executive Programs

Technology and data are redefining finance. AI, blockchain, and automation are breaking old rules and bringing business and finance closer than ever. As a finance professional, you have the opportunity to lead, influence, and make a real impact. Nyenrode’s Finance, Accounting & Controlling programs empower you to stay at the cutting edge and steer your organization towards success. Read more

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3 programs

  • Risk and Finance

    Start date: March 11th, 2026
    Language:
    • Dutch
    Location:
    • Breukelen

    This module is only given in Dutch. Please visit our Dutch site.

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  • Risk and Finance

    Start date: March 2026
    Language:
    • Dutch
    Location:
    • Breukelen

    This module is only given in Dutch. Please visit our Dutch site.

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  • Risk and Finance - MBA module Business & IT

    Start date: September, 2026
    Language:
    • English
    Location:
    • Breukelen

    Our module Risk & Finance centers on the risk and financing of IT investments. Part of the Modular MBA Business & IT.

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Why choose an executive finance program at Nyenrode?

An executive finance program at Nyenrode helps you to:

 Elevate your finance knowledge and capabilities to the next level
 Learn from top professors and industry experts recognized as authorities in their fields
 Apply new insights directly in practice alongside fellow finance professionals
 Access fast, up-to-date updates or deep-dive programs to expand your expertise
 Stay ahead of the latest developments, make sharp analyses, and take confident decisions

 

Keep up with the latest developments, make sharp analyzes and make the right decisions. Look beyond the boundaries of the finance discipline and actively contribute to a healthy future of your organization. At Nyenrode you will work in a practice-driven manner with the latest academic knowledge so that you can make an immediate impact with the knowledge and skills you have acquired.

Learn from the experience of fellow finance professionals

  • "De masterclass biedt je verfrissende en dynamische input om naar Finance & Accounting te kunnen kijken."

    Olga Keijser MBA Quality & Sustainability Manager bij International Trading
    Olga Keijser

    The masterclass offers you refreshing and dynamic input into Finance & Accounting. The two days were well-utilized, and the high, practical level of the speakers, the interaction between the participants, and the entire Nyenrode infrastructure certainly create personal added value and a lot of positive energy.

  • "I've gained much more insight into finance. "

    Michel van Dordregt Directeur bij EMMA Safety Footwear
    Michel van Dordregt

    I've gained much more insight into finance. This gives me more background in discussions with my colleagues.

  • "The program has a different approach than usual and really adds value to a very important topic."

    Rob Verjans Directeur bij pensioenfonds ABP
    Rob Verjans

    The program has a different approach than usual and really adds value to a very important topic.

  • "The program provides a lot of inspiration from outside and ensures connections within the sector."

    Janneke Tettero Programma directeur bij de Volksbank
    Janneke Tettero

    The program provides a lot of inspiration from outside and ensures connections within the sector.

Executive Education in finance: develop yourself and your team

Do you work as a finance professional in the corporate world, the public sector, or a non-profit organization? Nyenrode’s Finance, Accounting, and Controlling programs offer you—whether individually or as a team—up-to-date knowledge and in-depth insights on a wide range of topics. Even if you don’t hold a financial role but have a foundation in finance, you can further develop your skills through various programs. You choose: brief, focused updates or more intensive leadership tracks, individually or tailored for your team. Your learning goals take center stage. Our team of professors, industry experts, and coaches are ready to inspire—and challenge—you. Are you ready to take the next step?

Frequently asked questions about Finance, Accounting & Controlling

What do the program themes Finance, Accounting & Controlling entail within Nyenrode?

At Nyenrode Business University, the Finance, Accounting & Controlling programs are integral to training professionals who look beyond just the numbers. It's about much more than just bookkeeping or signing off on financial statements. Students and professionals are trained to become critical and forward-thinking financial professionals who not only understand the numbers but are also able to translate data into valuable insights for organizations and stakeholders. This includes, for example, financial expertise, business acumen, and strategic decision-making.

Why are these program themes so important for finance professionals?

These themes are crucial for finance professionals because the financial function is becoming increasingly central within organizations. They help organizations stay on course, manage risks, and capitalize on opportunities.

And furthermore, because they:

  • Contribute to strategic advice and decision-making
  • Help monitor an organization's financial health
  • Are essential for compliance with regulations and ethical standards
  • Ensure that professionals can respond to economic, technological, and societal changes.

How do these programs prepare you for a future world where the use of AI and automation is the norm?

Nyenrode is addressing AI and automation by:

  • Focusing the curriculum on data analysis, digital transformation, and technological innovation.
  • Teaching students and professionals how to apply AI in financial processes.
  • Developing skills that are difficult to automate with AI, such as critical thinking, ethical reflection, and strategic insight.
  • Collaborating with companies and experts to implement realistic practical cases that connect to the digital reality.

What does it mean to be ‘future-proof’ as a finance professional, and how does Nyenrode help with that?

Being future-proof in finance means being adaptable to change and possessing skills that are resilient to automation. It's about thinking ahead as a professional, embracing technology instead of fearing it, and, above all, being a reliable and strategic partner for your organization. Nyenrode supports this by not only providing knowledge but also challenging you to develop as a leader, with an eye for sustainability, responsibility, and social impact.

Which skills will be most important for the future of finance professionals?

Looking ahead, it's primarily the combination of skills that makes finance professionals, accountants, and controllers successful. Think of data analysis combined with ethical awareness, or strategic insight combined with communication skills. Adaptability, collaboration with other disciplines, and the ability to clearly convey complex information are also becoming increasingly important. Nyenrode responds to this by combining professional development with personal development, so you can make an impact as a finance professional not only today, but also tomorrow and beyond.

 

More on Finance, Accounting & Controlling

  • Inaugural Lecture Marlies de Vries

    Type: Research
    Publication date: 9/20/2025

    In her inaugural lecture Humans Are Not Machines, Professor Marlies de Vries argued that we need to pay far more attention to human behavior in business management. “If we do everything strictly by the rules, we run the risk of missing what really matters.”

    Marlies de Vries

  • Financing Transitions: Research into 'The Role of the Financial Sector in Accelerating Sustainable Transition'

    Type: Research
    Publication date: 6/3/2025

    How can the financial sector better support and scale sustainable sectoral transitions? This was the central question of the Financing Transitions research project, carried out by Dr. Diane Zandee RC (Nyenrode Business University) together with Lotte Groen and Martijn de Wit (TNO). In an interactive workshop, they tested key barriers and potential solutions with a broad group of representatives from the financial sector.

    Diane Zandee

  • “The accountancy degree program requires integration and differentiation”

    Publication date: 2/29/2024

    Long gone are the days when accountancy was solely about financial reporting. Themes such as sustainability, fraud detection and cybersecurity are also coming to the fore. This requires adjustments in the degree program, as Prof. Dr. Ruud Vergoossen RA asserted on Feb. 29 in his emeritus speech.

  • Sustainability and the role of corporate reporting

    Type: Research
    Publication date: 12/18/2023

    How can we encourage organizations to reduce their negative environmental and societal impacts? This question is central to the research of Ries Breijer, who obtained his PhD on December 18th. His research shows that regulatory changes on non-financial and financial reporting can play an important role.

    Ries Breijder
Naomi Vervaart
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