Program Overview

Executive Master of Finance & Control (EMFC) Program

The Executive Master of Finance & Control (EMFC) program at VU Amsterdam is designed to prepare students for a successful career as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The program is offered in Dutch and English and is accredited by the Dutch Accreditation Council.

Program Overview

• Duration: 2 years (part-time)
• Language: Dutch and English
• Start date: February and September
• Tuition fee: €12,725 per year (excluding €250 for readers and case rights)
• Credits: 62 ECTS
• Classes: Fridays from 09:00-17:00
• Format: Classroom-based
• Titles awarded: MSc, EMFC, and RC (via membership of VRC)
• Certificate per module cluster

Program Description

The EMFC program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of finance and control, as well as the skills and knowledge required to become a successful CFO. The program covers topics such as:

• Long-term value creation and sustainable business management
• Digitalization and robotization
• Increasing amounts and diversity of data
• Fact-based and evidence-based planning and decision-making
• Finance as a reliable operational and strategic partner and personal leadership

Why Choose the VU EMFC Program?

• The program has consistently received high scores in the Keuzegids Masters.
• The VU is the "supplier" of the Dutch financial top.
• The program offers a unique combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
• Students can choose to specialize in a specific area of finance and control.
• The program has a strong focus on personal leadership and development.

Career Opportunities

• The program is designed to prepare students for a successful career as a CFO.
• Graduates of the program have gone on to work in a variety of roles, including:
  • CFO
  • Financial Controller
  • Management Consultant
  • Investment Banker
• The program has a strong network of alumni, with over 1,800 graduates.

Admission Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., economics, business administration)
• A minimum of 2 years of work experience in a financial or related field
• Proficiency in Dutch and English (the program is offered in both languages)

Research Areas

• The program has a strong focus on research in finance and control, with a particular emphasis on:
  • Long-term value creation and sustainable business management
  • Digitalization and robotization
  • Increasing amounts and diversity of data
  • Fact-based and evidence-based planning and decision-making

Accreditation

• The program is accredited by the Dutch Accreditation Council.
• The program is also recognized by the VRC (Vereniging van Registercontrollers), which is the professional association for controllers in the Netherlands.

Additional Information

• The program has a strong focus on personal leadership and development.
• The program offers a unique combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
• The program has a strong network of alumni, with over 1,800 graduates.
• The program is designed to prepare students for a successful career as a CFO.