Careers
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.
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Senior Auditor at KPMG
Our alumni lead audit teams, review financial records, and recommend process improvements to ensure accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
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Performance Manager at Enel
Performance Managers oversee financial process efficiency, setting targets, and collaborating on accurate financial reporting, ensuring alignment with internal controls for optimal financial management
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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.
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Consultant at Roland Berger
Consultants advise on financial systems, internal controls, and process optimisation to enhance accuracy, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
Career in research
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Start off with the Research Master’s
Thinking of a career in academia? The best way to prepare yourself is to follow a research Master's programme before you commence with your PhD. The Research Master's programme in Economics, Finance and Econometrics is offered by the Tinbergen Institute. It offers you access to a doctoral programme at the UvA or another university.
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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.
Become a chartered accountant or registered controller
- Become a chartered accountant
Become a chartered accountant by following the Post-Master Accountancy (PMA) at the Amsterdam Business School. The Accountancy track makes you eligible for admission in this excellent, part-time, post-Master's programme. The language is Dutch, since it deals with Dutch laws and regulations.
- Become a registered controller
If you want to become a registered controller you can follow the Executive Master of Finance & Control at the Amsterdam Business School. Your Master's in Accountancy and Control makes you eligible for admission in this excellent, part-time, executive Master's programme. The language is Dutch, since it deals with Dutch laws and regulations.
Alumni network
All graduates have access to our extensive alumni network, with more than 186.000 alumni worldwide. This network empowers graduates to connect with fellow alumni, students, staff, and corporate relations of UvA Economics and Business. They can explore their fields 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.
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 an excellent opportunity to experience the Dutch labour market.