English Master of Science in Accountancy | Part-time
Program highlights
- For international professionals at Dutch auditing firms
- Optimal study balance respects your work commitments
- Strong focus on practical application of academic theory
Information
- Start date
- 28th of September 2026
- Duration
- 24 months
- Classes
- 4 two-week seminars plus an MSc thesis module
- Investment
- €15.000 total for the Master
- Educations
- Location(s)
- Application deadline
- 1st of July 2026
Introduction
Are you looking for a part-time, English taught Master program in Accountancy that you can combine with your current role at an auditing firm in the Netherlands? Then we have the right program for you. Starting in Spring 2026, Nyenrode will join the International Executive Master of Auditing (IEMA) with its program. Designed for professionals with a financial or economic background, this international Master program combines hands-on learning with academic rigor to shape future-proof, principled, and internationally experienced accountants. Furthermore, you can pursue the Dutch chartered accountant (RA) title after graduating from the Master program. The lectures take place in Maastricht, Breukelen en Amsterdam.
Reasons to join the program
- Receive an accredited Master of Science (MSc) title.
- Enhance your work experience within the Dutch auditing sector.
- Become part of a unique network that stimulates professional growth.
- Benefit from a program that combines academic theory with practical relevance.
- Join a diverse cohort of international students with a variety of backgrounds.
- Receive personal attention by faculty and staff through small-scale education.
- Latest auditing developments and trends embedded in all the courses.
Curriculum
The Master program (48 ECTS) consists of 8 courses in Auditing and Business and concludes with a final thesis. The program starts with 3 courses that are foundational to the auditing profession, followed by 5 courses on business which auditors need to be acquainted with.
Main knowledge areas
- Auditing and Assurance
- Financial Accounting
- Internal Control and Accounting Information Systems
Supporting business areas
- Management Accounting and Control
- Financial Management
- Behavior Ethics and Decision Making
- Corporate Governance
- Strategy Leadership and Organization
The Master program is completed with a final thesis (12 ECTS) in one of the three main competence areas of auditing. The MSc thesis is an independent and individually written essay on a particular subject that is discussed from a theoretical and practical point of view at a graduate academic level. Your MSc thesis should be about a topic in the areas of Audit and Assurance, Financial Accounting or Internal Control and Accounting Information Systems. The total workload of the Master program consists of 360 in-class hours and 1.320 hours of self-study, case preparation, and exam preparation.
Program schedule
Each in-class session of the Master program will consist of 10-12 eight-hour days and will take place every third month. You are expected to arrive Sunday evening before the first day of the two-week seminar and depart the last Saturday evening.
Admission
The Master program is best suited for students with a BSc in auditing who would like to obtain an MSc degree to become a licensed auditor. When you meet the admissions requirements, as written below, then hand in your application as soon as possible to secure your spot in the upcoming cohort. You are eligible for the program if:
- Provide proof of a 3-year BSc degree or a 4-year professional Bachelor’s degree.
- Provide proof of having taken undergraduate courses in the areas of Audit & Assurance, Financial Accounting, Bookkeeping, Internal & Accounting Information Systems, and Managerial Accounting or Cost Accounting.
- Submit detailed course descriptions from all Bachelor (and Master) courses.
- a minimum score of 88 on a TOEFL Internet Based language test (TOEFL IBT); or
- a minimum score of 570 on a TOEFL Paper Based language test (TOEFL PBT); or
- a minimum score of 6,5 on the academic and overall IELTS language test, with no section below 5,5; or
- a minimum score of 720 on the TOEIC language test, with a pass for both the “Speaking and Writing” and “Listening and Reading” sections; or
- a minimum grade of C on the Cambridge CPE English Proficiency Test; or
- a minimum grade of B on the Cambridge CAE English Advanced Test.
Include in your application:
- A recent Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Audit experience – applicants should have an international orientation within auditing by demonstrating that they work for an international audit firm, serve international audit clients or work in an international environment.
Submit your application for the Master program through the form on our website.
Applicants who have completed their Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degrees in English, or applicants from Anglosphere countries where the official language is English, may be exempted from this requirement at the discretion of the Board of Admissions. A statement from the previous university that the degree was in English will be required. At the discretion of the Board of Admissions, a satisfactory result from one of the accepted English tests might still be requested before a decision for admission is taken.
Applicants who also wish to obtain a Dutch accountancy license upon completion of this Master’s program must have obtained a minimum number of ECTS credits in certain subject areas in accordance with the requirements of the Dutch supervisory body for accountancy education CEA. Candidates should indicate this on the application form.
Note: you are personally responsible for your application to join this program, and for submitting the documents required for admission. This process does not take place through your employer or through the educational institute you are currently attending. You may also apply if you do not have all the necessary documents yet (such as proof of English proficiency), however make sure your diploma and transcript is included when starting your application.
Working at a Dutch accountancy firm
For this program, it important that you work for an (internationally orientated) accountancy firm, based in the Netherlands. There are around 2.200 accountancy firms based in the Netherlands, but there are limited places available. The job search is a student's responsibility, we advise you start early to ensure you have a relevant role at an accountancy firm before you start this program. Without a job, a visa cannot be applied for, and you will not be eligible to work and study in the Netherlands.
Starting moments
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Start date September 2026
Interested in this program?
Are you interested in the English Master of Science in Accountancy | Part-time program? Then apply online.
Investment
The €15.000 tuition fees fee covers the entire Master program, including 6 two-week seminars, distance learning exercises, exam sessions, and assignment briefings; course material (excluding books); coffee breaks, and occasional group lunches and dinners. The tuition fee of the Master program excludes travel and accommodation costs.
In case a student does not finalize the program within the required 2 years, an additional fee is due. This additional fee will be 25% of the tuition fee and will be invoiced per 6 months (September – February, and March – August), for as long as the student does not successfully finish the Master program.
General Terms and Conditions
The General Terms and Conditions of Education apply to this program and they will be included with our offer.
All amounts and conditions are indicative (excluding additional costs, unless otherwise stated) and subject to periodic changes.
Career
For those working in auditing, The Netherlands offers a wealth of opportunities for your career and your private life. With globally respected education, modern facilities, and a workforce fluent in English, the integration is seamless. Its diverse, inclusive society welcomes people from all cultures, while the central European location allows for easy commute to cities like London, Paris and Berlin. The Dutch economy, ranked 17th globally, ensures robust demand for financial professionals, supported by over 2.200 auditing firms in the Netherlands.
In order to join the Master program, it is important that you are currently working in a relevant role at an international oriented auditing firm in the Netherlands. Securing such a job is the student’s responsibility. Here you will find an overview of the auditing firms that are seeking international professionals with dedicated links to their career websites:
- Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG, BDO, Grant Thorton, RSM, Forvis Mazars, Moore.
Work and student life
Contact
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