Master of Accounting

The program is aimed at accounting practitioners, future managers and controllers who are in need of knowledge and development in the area of accounting. The students of the MOA program belong to the best potentials in the organization.

In-class lecturing is from Monday till Friday from 18.00 – 21.30 hrs.
and on Saturdays from 09.30 – 15.00 hrs.

In-class exams are on Saturdays from 09.30 – 12.30 hrs.

Class attendance is compulsory.

Note: Distance learning will be carried out as a substitute for face-face learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic to avoid delays in the program.

The program consists of 60 ECTS and is lectured over 2 years in 10 modules, 3 Workshops and a Thesis. The modules are characterized as core, context and skill and performance.

Upon completion, graduates will receive a Master of Accounting (MoA) title granted by FHR Institute for Higher Education and Certified by Maastricht University School of Business and Economics.

The program is Internationally Accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) en Nationally by Nationaal Orgaan voor Accreditatie (NOVA).

Accounting professionals that hold a master’s degree earn more and grow faster in their career than those with a bachelor’s degree. When it comes to ensuring you have the best of landing your ideal position in the finance industry receiving a master of accounting can help you stand out against other applicants.

Accounting professionals that hold a master’s degree earn more and grow faster in their career than those with a bachelor’s degree. When it comes to ensuring you have the best of landing your ideal position in the finance industry receiving a master of accounting can help you stand out against other applicants.

Common career opportunities:

Chief Financial officer (CFO):

CFO’s are responsible for ensuring the financial operations of a company are running smoothly and efficiently. They oversee different finance departments, provide leadership for those departments and ensure they are always in compliance with company policies and any laws that may apply. Becoming a CFO requires years of experience in the financial industry.

Financial advisor:

Financial advisors help individuals and companies manage their finances and provide financial advice on a variety of topics such as investments, mortgages, college savings, estate planning, taxes, insurance and retirement.

Financial analyst:

When working with businesses they oversee financial movements within the company and help make well-informed financial decisions. They do this by tracking the company’s financial performance against a plan, analyzing business performance and market conditions to create forecasts.

Financial Manager:

TFinancial managers can work in a variety of industries and are overall responsible for the financial health of the company. They create plans and set goals as well as produce financial reports for the company, thus helping senior management make tactical and strategic decisions by providing periodic reports.

Candidates are admitted on a competitive selection basis.

In order to be eligible for admission to the MoA program, an applicant needs to fulfill the following requirements:

a. Degree

A Bachelor degree from a recognized institute (university or HBO) in Accounting, Finance or an equivalent degree.

b. Work experience

Applicants should have at least two (2) or more years of relevant working experience.

c. English Proficiency

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in the English language by submitting official test scores from TOEFL or from the FHR TOEFL equivalent test.

d. Successful completion of the Admission Required Leveling Courses

All applicants must successfully complete the leveling courses.

e. Submit mandatory documents

1. a completed and duly signed application form providing the candidate’s personal data, educational record and employment record
2. copies of (university or HBO) certificates and academic transcripts
3. curriculum vitae
4. two letters of reference from the referees indicated in the application form
5. copy of a valid passport

All letters and documents must be submitted in English.

Application deadline

The application deadline is  March 01, 2021

The admission fee is € 300 and should be paid before the start of the required leveling courses.

The tuition fee amounts to € 12.500 (including costs of textbooks and other study material).