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In the English taught International Finance & Control bachelor you learn how companies can improve their financial health and how they can grow internationally by decision-making based on information.

Your employer wants to set up a production facility in Taiwan. Now it is up to you to calculate future revenues, production costs and the net present value of the project. Maybe your company wants to take over one of its competitors and you help determine the value of this company. As an international financial specialist, you know how to create profitability, take investment decisions, apply risk management and successfully present a business or export plan.

The programme Finance & Control International at Avans teaches you to analyse the financial implications of such expansions, considering factors like foreign currencies, local regulations, and economic conditions. You will learn to create comprehensive financial reports and budgets, ensuring the company's financial health while navigating international markets.

Moreover, this programme emphasises the development of intercultural skills, preparing you to work effectively in diverse teams and understand the broader impact of financial decisions on people and the environment. This hands-on experience, combined with theoretical knowledge, equips you to become a versatile financial professional ready to tackle global challenges.

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Programme features

You will study with people from all over the world and will become fluent in English if not already
You can spend up to 18 months abroad for internships and exchange
Your teachers and coach offer inspiration from their international work experience

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What will you be trained to do

Your job

After your Finance & Control (international) bachelor, you will be well-prepared for a dynamic career in the global financial sector. After this bachelor, you can become a highly sought-after financial professional in various roles. The hands-on experience and intercultural competencies gained during your studies will prepare you to tackle complex financial challenges and contribute to sustainable business practices worldwide. This programme equips you with the skills to thrive in diverse, international environments, making you a versatile and valuable asset to any organisation.

Potential careers after the programme

Financial controller

As a financial controller, you'll dive into financial administration, creating reports and budgets, and advising management. You are a reliable and valued interlocutor for all stakeholders.

Business controller

As a business controller, you'll analyse organisational performance and drive continuous improvement. It is your task to present the organisation's performance to management and check if targets are being met.

Financial analyst

If you enjoy analysis, a role as a financial analyst might suit you, where you'll assess the financial impact of policy changes for both the company and the environment.

Data analyst

As a data analyst, you'll use modern ICT tools to analyse data and thereby provide insights that guide organisational decisions.

Head of administration

As the head of administration, you hold significant responsibility in a leadership role. You work closely with the operational teams and/or manage a team of financial specialists. Additionally, you are responsible for preparing the annual financial statements.

What is expected of you

You are naturally curious, solution-oriented, and critical when necessary. You are interested in numbers and the stories behind them. You often think about how things can be improved. You are eager to embark on international experiences such as internships or exchange programmes. You thrive in diverse environments, would like to develop intercultural skills and a broad understanding of financial processes. Sounds good? Let's start your international career right here at Avans.

Follow-up education

After completing the Finance & Control International programme, you can pursue a master’s in The Netherlands or abroad. Options include Accounting & Finance, Financial Economics, Port and Transport Economics, Health Economics, Marketing Management, Information Management or Financial Management. Post-graduate MBA programmes are also an excellent choice. These studies will deepen your expertise, enhance your career prospects, and prepare you for leadership roles in the global financial sector. 

Stories about the programme

Ivo Vos

The projects are the most fun, because they are the most challenging.

Student Ivo Vos

Koen van der List

You have to be willing to take risks, adapt to new demands and let go of business as usual.

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Programme structure Finance & Control (international)

Study programme

From day 1, you are introduced to the life of the financial business professional by completing real-life projects for companies. You also gain professional knowledge and relevant skills and apply the theory you learned during training sessions and workshops. In year 2, you work at an international company and in years 2 and 3, you can choose electives to tailor your future career. Year 4 consists of 2 semesters where you work at an organisation to improve finance and control-related issues.

Year 1

In quarter 1 you start with a broad orientation. From quarter 2 onwards, you focus on your role as an international financial professional. You discover what it takes to control an organisation, learn how to keep records, identify risks, draw up budgets and set up the administration for a start-up company. You also develop general skills such as digital skills, English Business Communication and personal development.

Examples of courses in year 1:

  • Strategic management
  • Performance- and risk management
  • Finance
  • Business administration
  • Information management and administrative organisation

Year 2

You spend the first semester on a work placement at an international company. In quarter 3 of year 2, you can customise your career path by opting for an elective offered at Avans. In quarter 4 of year 2, you set up the administrative organisation focused on process control and risk management. For example, you recognise operational risks that impact information provision and business processes, consider regulations and identify pragmatic solutions for optimising business processes.

Examples of courses in year 2:

  • Work placement
  • Elective
  • Financing
  • Annual reporting
  • Risk Management

Year 3

The first semester of year 3 consists of an elective that tailors your career even further. You can choose one at Avans or perhaps take part in an exchange programme at another university in The Netherlands or abroad. In quarter 3, you prepare (external) financial reports to advise a company on financial issues. Finally, in quarter 4 of year 3, you have another opportunity to deepen or broaden your knowledge of finance by choosing an elective.

Examples of courses in year 3:

  • Electives
  • Exchange
  • Annual Reporting
  • Finance

Year 4

In year 4, your graduation year, you spend your time working as a finance professional. During your time at an international company, you show that you have mastered the final level of the programme and that you are ready to work as an international financial business professional. In semester 1, you support the organisation in achieving strategic goals by providing management information. In semester 2, you set up the administrative organisation focused on process control and risk management.

Freedom of choice in your study programme

For the first 1.5 years of your full-time programme at Avans, you will take courses within your own study programme, so that you have a steady home base and gain the necessary fundamental knowledge. After that, you have the opportunity to customise a quarter of your remaining programme by opting for elective modules from your own programme or other programmes that are best suited to what you want to learn.

You can also opt for more depth in your own field by charting a course that closely follows your home programme. You do not have to make these decisions alone; you will receive guidance from study and career counsellors and lecturers.

Admissions requirements Finance & Control (international)

  • Exam

  • Score

  • IELTS overall band
    6
  • TOEFL computer based
    213
  • TOEFL internet based
    80

Read the detailed information on English language admissions requirements.

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Prior education

The level of your prior education has to be equivalent to the Dutch havo, vwo or mbo 4 level. English must have been one of your courses. If your prior education is equivalent to the Dutch havo, you should have graduated in mathematics and accounting or economics. If we are not familiar with your foreign diploma, NUFFIC, the Dutch organisation for international recognition of diploma, will check the level for us.

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Practical Information Finance & Control (international)

Apply

If you have decided to pursue this study programme you will need to register for it. Before you do, make sure you have informed yourself about our rules and regulations. Please apply via our Dutch website if you are a Dutch student.

Application procedure

You must apply for this bachelor's degree programme via the Studielink website. In addition to the application procedure via Studielink you must also send us several documents.

Be sure to keep an eye on the enrolment deadlines.

Start month Location Application deadline
September EEA 1 June 2025
September Non EEA 1 May 2025

Apply for this programme

Please note: applicants with a Dutch diploma must have applied by the 1st of June. Non-EEA students with a non-Dutch diploma also must have applied by the 1st of May. The deadline for EU students with a non-Dutch diploma is the 1st of June. When you meet the deadline you give Avans enough time to process your application and, if applicable, apply for a visa.

After application we will contact you to inform you on the further procedure.  

Scholarships

Scholarships are much sought after nowadays: nearly every student who decides to study abroad considers applying for one. Information about scholarships specific to Avans University of Applied Sciences can be found on our scholarship page

More information

For more information please contact Student Info on +31 (0) 88 525 75 50 or via this contact form.

Tuition fees

In the overview below you will find the tuition fee amounts that have been set for new students at Avans University of Applied Sciences.

Which of these 3 fees applies to you depends on the category you are in. In general, students from the European Economic Area (EEA) pay the statutory fee, while other students pay the institutional or non-EEA fee. Exchange students generally pay their tuition fees to their home institution and not to Avans.

Please check the tuition fees page for detailed information.

Fee Amount Year
Statutory fee € 2,530,- 2024 - 2025
Non-EER fee € 9,680,- 2024 - 2025
Institution fee € 9,680,- 2024 - 2025
Statutory fee € 2,601,- 2025 - 2026
Non-EER fee € 9,949,- 2025 - 2026
Institution fee € 9,949,- 2025 - 2026

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Hogeschoollaan 1
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