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For the fourth time in a row the “Keuzegids HBO” (Higher Professional Education Options Guide) has named Avans University of Applied Sciences the best major university of applied sciences in the Netherlands. What’s more, the results of their survey have shown that Avans offers the best International Business and Management Programme in the Netherlands.

Network of International Business Schools
A delegation from the Network of International Business Schools recently visited the Avans School of International Studies (ASIS) to investigate whether ASIS can be accredited as an international business school according to the NIBS criteria .

On the 19th of May 2011, during the annual NIBS conference, the school received an official certificate of this accreditation.

The auditors wrote a report on their findings. This report states that the results of the self-assessment produced a score of 76, a score that comfortably exceeds the 50% minimum pass mark and lies close to the maximum that in the panel’s view is realistically attainable.

The panel felt that the School has achieved a very high level of internationalisation in every area of its activities, underpinned by seemingly universal support by staff and students for its international goals and vision.

About Finance and Control
In the modern business world, national borders are becoming less and less distinct and money flows are becoming increasingly international. To be competitive in the global environment, it is important for organisations to organise, implement and monitor their activities. The information arising from this process is crucial for proper managerial decision-making. This requires specialists in the field of international finance and control.

To cater to the need for these specialists, Avans University of Applied Sciences has developed a special bachelor’s degree programme in Finance and Control, which is fully taught in English. This four-year study programme, which started in 2010, is highly international in scope and covers all major aspects of finance and control that are essential to international business.

Preparing you for professional practice
To prepare you for the international professional field, the programme comprises two semesters of practical training: a one-semester work placement and a one-semester graduation assignment for an international company.

The close involvement of representatives of internationally operating companies in the development and delivery of the programme guarantees that the programme meets the standards of the professional field. You are challenged to run projects with multinational organisations from the very beginning of your studies.

Degree
On completion of the programme you will obtain a Bachelor of Economics degree.

The Finance and Control programme is the English-language equivalent of the Dutch-language Bedrijfseconomie study programme. It is run jointly by Avans School of International Studies and the School of Economics and Business Administration.

Level
Hbo-bachelor

When does this programme start?
End of August

Duration
4 years

Location
Breda, the Netherlands

What are the costs?
Check the tuition fees and the living expenses. Furthermore, you should be aware that you have to spend approximately € 650 euros for the study books in year 1.

Scholarship
Read all about our scholarship programme.

More information
Are you interested in studying a degree programme at Avans University of Applied Science, but you still have more questions? Our International Office can help you. Please contact them by email at internationaloffice@avans.nl or by telephone
on +31 (0) 76 523 80 01.

Foundation year

The main purpose of this foundation year is to help you to become accustomed to an international student and business environment and to acquire the theoretical foundations for the main study phase of our programme. It is also designed to function as an introduction to personal management.

* For non-EU students

Diplomas and certificates

Dutch Havo (higher general secondary education) or an international equivalent

• Culture & Society in addition to Economics or Management & Organisation and Mathematics a or b
• Economics & Society
• Science & Technology
• Science & Health, in addition to Economics or Management & Organisation

Dutch Vwo (pre-university education), International Baccalaureate (IB) school diploma (at least 24 points) or an international equivalent

• Culture & Society, in addition to Economics or Management & Organisation
• Economics & Society
• Science & Technology
• Science & Health, in addition to Economics or Management & Organisation

Mbo (level 4) (intermediate vocational education) or an international equivalent

If we are not familiar with a diploma obtained abroad, we will contact the NUFFIC (the Netherlands Organisation for International Cooperation in Higher Education) to have your documents evaluated.

In addition to the minimum diploma requirements, adequate knowledge of Mathematics, Finance or Economics is an absolute must. Naturally you will also need good writing and conversation skills in English.

English
Non-EU students must be able to produce an IELTS certificate, score 6.0 (no sub-score below 6.0) or an accepted equivalent.

Intake interview
An interview is also part of the application procedure.

Masters & post-graduates
Once you have completed your F&C studies, you will receive a Dutch Bachelor of Economics Degree. The degree is fully recognised by the Dutch Ministry of Education and can be compared with a BA (Honours) degree (UK), Bachelor degree (USA) or the Diplom-Betriebswirt(in) FH (Germany). This enables you, for example, to apply for a post-graduate study programme leading to an MBA degree (Master of Business Administration) or an MSc degree (Master of Science). These master’s programmes are held in high regard all over the world.

Professions
Finance and Control is a comprehensive programme that enables you to choose from a wide range of professional careers with excellent prospects. For instance:

• planning and control manager
• (business) controller
• cost accountant
• financial analyst
• investment analyst

If you have decided to follow this study programme at Avans University of Applied Sciences, you can enrol for it here.

Before you apply for this study programme, make sure you have informed yourself about the Rules and Regulations of Avans University of Applied Sciences.

Foreign students who are interested in Finance and Control and want to find out more can contact the International Office at:
internationaloffice@avans.nl or on +31 76 523 80 01.

Dutch students can contact the Avans School of International Studies (ASIS)-Office at:
info.asis@avans.nl or on +31 76 5250630