Fontys University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor in Finance & Control
Venlo, Netherlands
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Jun 2026
EARLIEST START DATE
Feb 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,695 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* statutory tuition fees Full-time; non-EU/EEA €10.210
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor in International Finance & Control offers a comprehensive understanding of financial management, control systems, and international business within a global context.
This degree equips students with essential skills in financial analysis, accounting, and strategic decision-making, laid out over the duration of the program which typically spans four years.
Career Outcomes: Graduates may pursue various career paths, including roles as financial analysts, controllers, investment bankers, or financial consultants.
The program prepares students for opportunities in multinational corporations, financial institutions, and consulting agencies, enabling them to thrive in an ever-evolving financial landscape.
Successful corporate management has never been as complex and challenging as it is today. To meet these challenges, you’ll follow a well-founded, practice-oriented study programme with a focus on strategic company tasks. Business management knowledge from the core areas of controlling, finance, accounting, data analytics, risk management and strategic management enable you to master fundamental questions and challenges of corporate management and control. Knowledge from relevant areas such as marketing and human resource management, as well as developing relevant soft skills and learning foreign languages, complete your general management profile and allow you to master future management tasks.
The business studies programme thus prepares you for a variety of positions, so that you’ll be a perfect fit for a career in national and international corporations, investment agencies, auditing firms or management consultancies.
Why this study in the Netherlands
- Well-rounded business management training
- In year 1, you’ll work together with students from International Business, Logistics and Marketing Management, and explore the basics of finance and business while learning how these areas connect in company decision-making.
- Preparation for current topics and challenges of modern business management
- Project-based learning: projects take place either on the basis of practice-oriented problems or in cooperation with companies
- 2 integrated internships (approx. 6 months each)
- Small courses of max. 30 students and personal supervision
- Flexible orientation and focus through various elective courses in the 2nd year of study
- Optional semester abroad at one of more than 125 partner universities worldwide
- High starting salary compared to other study programmes (10th on ranking)
How does your week look
Generally, there are 20 contact hours per week. The rest of the time (approx. 20 hours) is spent on practical projects and self-study.
Year 1
In year 1, you’ll work together with students from International Business, Logistics and Marketing Management, and explore the basics of finance and business while learning how these areas connect in company decision-making. After this year, you can continue with the International Finance & Control programme or switch to another programme without study delay. A Personal and Professional Development Coach will supervise and support you in your personal and professional development at all times to ensure the best possible course of studies and success.
Year 2
With the start of the second year, you choose one out of two study profiles: Performance Management Accountant or Data-Driven Finance Controller. Gain real-world business insights and deepen your expertise in topics such as financial planning, risk management and performance analysis. Engage in practical projects, including the StartUp Factory, where you can start your own company.
Year 3
In year 3, you’ll complete an internship of approximately 6 months in a company and industry of your choice to deepen your professional knowledge in a real working environment. This internship can be completed in Germany, the Netherlands, or any other country in the world. You can also further develop your knowledge and skills in the minor program. The minor represents a further deepening of your studies, in which you can choose between the following options: Special semester at Fontys, a semester at another Dutch university, or worldwide semester abroad at one of over 125 partner universities worldwide. The optional semester abroad also offers you the opportunity to further develop your language and intercultural skills.
Title
In year 4, you focus on your study profile with advanced courses and a company project linked to your chosen specialisation. In the final semester, you’ll complete another internship in which you’ll work on a practice-related problem in a company of your choice and write your bachelor’s thesis. After completing the internship and your bachelor’s thesis, you complete your studies with the internationally recognized Bachelor of Science degree.
What are you going to learn?
- Understanding business management challenges and making decisions for sustainable corporate management and corporate control.
- Theories, methods and instruments in the core areas of controlling, finance, data analytics, accounting, risk management and strategic management.
- Knowledge of relevant areas such as marketing and human resource management, as well as relevant soft skills and foreign languages.
- Developing strategies and business models with which companies can differentiate themselves from the competition.
- Using existing resources in a target-oriented way to achieve the company’s goals regarding value, risk and sustainability.
- Developing problem-solving skills through a combination of theory and practice in a hybrid learning environment.
The NL scholarship provides a partial scholarship for the first year of your studies at our University and is financed by Fontys University of Applied Sciences and the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science.
Scholarship
The scholarship amounts to € 5,000. You will receive this in the first year of your studies.
Some of the Fontys' programmes offer the NL Scholarship for non-EEA students. Visit the website to see which programmes offer this scholarship. You might also be eligible for other scholarships not provided by Fontys.
Studying at Fontys Venlo is an ideal preparation for your career. 95% of International Finance & Control graduates find a job within 2 months of graduation. Many graduates work at the company where they completed their internship or bachelor’s placement.
Your specialization in the core areas of business administration, combined with knowledge of interface areas such as economics, project management, and supply chain management, will give you a holistic overview of the fields of business administration and their interconnections. Below you will find some possible professions that you can pursue after your studies:
- Controller
- Financial Manager
- Data Analyst
- Internal Auditor
- Investment Manager
- Risk Analyst
- Business Development Manager
- Project Manager
- Human Resource Manager
- Sales Manager