Finance and Control
In the 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. It is your task to calculate future revenues, production costs and the net present value of the project.
Or, your company wants to take over one of its competitors and it's your task to research their financial information to determine the value of this company.
As an international financial specialist, you know how to create profitability, take investment decisions, apply risk management and present a business or export plan.
You
You are an ambitious student with good analytical and numerical skills. You want to start a career in an international financial environment, inside or outside the Netherlands. You like working with different nationalities and speak and write business English fluently.
The programme Finance & Control (international)
You will acquire knowledge about finance, accounting and management. You will also learn the necessary business skills, such as intercultural awareness and empathy for those around you. You will work in small groups on international business assignments. Your lecturer is your coach. You will spend 6 to 18 months abroad for an internship or exchange. Upon graduation you will be granted the degree of Bachelor of Science (BSc).
Features of this study programme
Finance & Control (international) is taught in English and many fellow students and lecturers come from abroad. 'International' also means learning about matters like dealing or investing in foreign currencies, recognizing and bridging cultural differences and working on international projects.
- Transcript of Records – If you have not yet completed Secondary School, you must upload a transcript showing your current grades. You can find the transcript template here.
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate – If you have already completed Secondary School, you do not need to upload a separate transcript. Simply upload your Secondary School Leaving Certificate to the application.
An additional document, the Preliminary Graduation Statement, may be required depending on the programme you apply for at this university.
If this document is required, it will appear in the Documents section of the Kastu application form once you start your application.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending on your nationality and the country where you completed your previous education.
Note:
- Admission Task – Applicants to bachelor's degree programmes can complete an online admission task (optional). The purpose of the task is to help you find out whether the programme you have chosen matches your interests, needs, and expectations.
- Interview – Applicants to bachelor's degree programmes can also take part in an admission interview with a lecturer from their chosen programme (optional). The purpose of the interview is to help determine whether the programme is a good fit for your interests, needs, and expectations.
You may not need to take IELTS or TOEFL. University usually allow you to prove your English proficiency in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- A national English examination listed on your secondary school leaving certificate
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme, your secondary school qualification and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
Mathematics in school should be taught at the highest level.
Upon your graduation, you will be ready to play a financial role in an international business. Financial professionals are in high demand. Every business worldwide needs to produce the financial results of their operations and have them audited for accuracy and legality. Your ability to understand finance, accountancy and business operations ánd your ability to cope with cultural differences, will allow you to add value to any business you encounter. It is those particular skills that companies are looking for.
