Tilburg University is a research university located in the city of Tilburg in the Netherlands. It was founded in 1927 and offers a range of bachelor's, master's, and PhD programs in fields such as economics, law, social sciences, humanities, and theology. The university is known for its expertise in fields such as economics, business, psychology, and law, and is home to a number of research institutes and centers focused on these areas. Tilburg University has a strong international focus, with students from over 100 countries and partnerships with over 150 universities worldwide. It is also a member of several international research and educational networks.

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Successful decision-making in organizations rests on the use of accurate and reliable information. Accountants contribute to an organization’s success by measuring, processing, analyzing, and communicating financial and non-financial information. In this Master’s program, you gain in-depth knowledge in leading international accounting standards, forecasting a firm’s value, and executing management control, as well as the emerging topics of sustainability (reporting) and data analytics. Show less

Program content
Core and elective courses
Block 1, August - October:

Management Accounting and Control
Empirical Research in Accounting
Block 2, October - December:

Information Systems and Data Analytics
Elective Auditing track:
Advanced Auditing
Elective Business Analysis and Control track:
Budgeting and Forecasting
Block 3, January - March:

Financial Accounting and Reporting
Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation
Block 4, April - June:

Corporate Sustainability
Elective Auditing track:
Advanced Financial Accounting
Elective Business Analysis and Control track:
Data-Driven Decision-Making
In addition to the courses in the program, we offer a variety of workshops under the theme “Professional Skills and Character Development Accountancy" in collaboration with practice partners. These workshops allow you to improve both your soft skills (e.g., how to approach ethical dilemmas) as well as practical skills (e.g., software-related skills). Moreover, these workshops provide you with information on different career options and allow you to expand your professional network.

Master File Accountancy
The Master File Accountancy (Block 1 - 4) contains:

a Business Application in which academic research is used to give advice on a real-life company problem;
a Replication Study that focuses on the collection and analysis of data;
a Research Note in which students design their own academic research study;
a Reflection Report to examine your personal learning process.
The Master File Accountancy links back to the topics discussed throughout the courses, connects challenges in practice and academia, and pays attention to training and learning in groups and individually with your supervisor. You also have the possibility to combine working on the Master File Accountancy with an internship or traineeship.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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