Careers

The labour market for financial experts remains relatively strong compared to other Master’s programmes. This means you find a job relatively quickly, with a higher starting salary and a better chance of a permanent position. Working in the field of accountancy and control is about much more than crunching numbers. You will often be part of a team, requiring you to cooperate and communicate with other people. Our Economics and Business Career Centre offers you plenty of support in exploring your options, developing soft skills and connecting to companies.

Graduates can be found in a wide variety of business and public organisations, including commercial organisations, non-profit organisations, the Financial Markets Authority and the Dutch Central Bank.

Average time to find a job

2 months

Average starting salary

€3,260 per month

Live and work in the Netherlands for 1 year

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What kind of jobs will you do after this Master's?

Senior Auditor at KPMG

You lead audit teams, review financial records, and recommend process improvements to ensure accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
Performance Manager at Enel

Performance Managers oversee financial process efficiency, set targets and collaborate on accurate financial reporting, ensuring alignment with internal controls.
Assurance Associate at PwC

Assurance Associates support audits, evaluate internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards, contributing to precise financial operations and risk management.
Consultant at Roland Berger

Consultants advise on financial systems, internal controls and process optimisation to enhance accuracy, compliance and operational effectiveness.

Career in research

Obtain your PhD

We offer thriving English-taught PhD programmes with excellent opportunities if you want to embark on a doctoral thesis following your Master’s.

More about PhD programmes

Become a chartered accountant or registered controller

Become a chartered accountant
Become a chartered accountant (Register Accountant RA) by following the Post-Master Accountancy (PMA) at the Amsterdam Business School. The Accountancy track makes you eligible for admission to this part-time post-Master’s programme. The PMA is offered both in Dutch and in English.

More about the post-Master Accountancy (Dutch)

More about the post-Master Accountancy (English)

Alumni network

All graduates have access to our extensive alumni network, with more than 186,000 alumni worldwide. Through this network you can connect with fellow alumni, students, staff and corporate relations of UvA Economics and Business, explore your field of interest and discover new opportunities.

Professional development and career preparation during your Master’s

The Economics and Business Career Centre (EBCC) offers advice and support for your professional development and preparation for your career. During your Master’s you can reach out to the EBCC for:

information about internships;

personal advice on your career path;

preparing for job applications and the Dutch labour market.

During your studies, you will develop professional skills and gain practical experience by solving business-oriented cases and connecting theory to practice. These skills and experiences are your currency in a rapidly evolving labour market. After completing your Master’s, you will start your career with confidence.

The EBCC and the study associations often organise career events. Here you meet employers, expand your network with professional contacts and learn about the latest developments in the field.

More about the EBCC

Internship and exchange

If you have completed your curriculum, you can do an internship or go on an exchange abroad. For international students, an internship is a good way to get to know the Dutch labour market.