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Why Study IFMC

Imagine analysing the finances of a global company like Adidas, deciding where to open their next flagship store to ensure profitability, or helping a small start-up, like a local meal-kit delivery service, forecast expansion costs and secure funding for growth. Your job? Use your financial expertise to create budgets, assess risks, and recommend strategies. This is what IFMC is all about—solving real-world problems with numbers and helping businesses thrive. 

IFMC is not just a traditional finance degree; it’s a well-rounded programme that combines accounting, risk management, strategy, and decision-making. You’ll learn how to interpret financial data, identify business opportunities, and provide practical solutions. For example, you might help a small eco-friendly clothing brand figure out how to price their products to stay competitive while maintaining profits. 

This degree prepares you to face today’s business challenges, such as managing a company’s cash flow during unpredictable times or creating financial strategies for launching a new product. By studying IFMC, you’ll gain the skills to not only understand complex problems but also to deliver solutions that businesses can use to thrive. 

Real-World Work Experience 

Our curriculum is designed with employability in mind. You’ll develop professional, interpersonal, and cross-cultural skills that are essential in today’s global workplace. Through collaborative group projects based on real-world cases, you’ll gain problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills which you will be able to apply to any field of work.  

At IFMC, we don’t just teach finance; we prepare you for a career from day one. A key part of this are the two internship periods, designed to give you a head start in the job market. During your internships, you’ll apply what you’ve learned to real-life business situations, gaining invaluable hands-on experience. Many students are offered part-time jobs by their internship companies after completing their placements.  

By the time you graduate, you will have about a year of working experience, a portfolio of professional achievements, a global network of contacts, and the confidence to succeed in any business environment. Our graduates go on to work at some of the most prestigious organisations worldwide, including Goldman Sachs, ABN AMRO Bank, Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte, KPMG, BMW, NN Investment Partners,  Basic-Fit  and Accenture

Personal Approach 

At IFMC, you’re not just a student—you’re part of a community. Our approachable lecturers are on first-name terms with students, and your classmates come from all over the world. You’ll collaborate with peers, build lifelong friendships, and grow in a supportive, inclusive environment where your voice matters. 

Your personal and professional development is guided every step of the way. From your first year, you’ll be matched with a mentor who will support you as you set goals, navigate challenges, and build your confidence. Our open-door policy means you will have direct access to lecturers who are genuinely invested in your success.  

Admission requirements

60

credits per year

20

hours of lectures per week

20

hours of projects & study per week

Degree programme content

What will you study each year?

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4

Career Perspectives

An IFMC degree opens the door to exciting career paths:

  • Business Controller 

  • Financial Analyst 

  • Auditor 

  • Financial Controller 

  • Risk Analyst/Underwriter 

  • Investment Advisor 

  • Financial Consultant 

  • Risk Manager 

  • Group Treasurer 

  • Sustainable and Impact Investing Analyst 

  • Cash Manager 

  • Finance Manager 

  • Business Analyst 

At work

Next steps

You’ll be ready to make your mark in the professional world - not just accounting. You’ll impact the day-to-day business of an organisation - interpreting numbers, giving sound advice on management and process improvement and implementing your dashboard building skills. But we also work as team players on a level playing field, valuing each other’s opinions.

Continue studying 

For students aspiring to become certified accountants or advance in specialised financial roles, a master’s degree is essential. With IFMC’s optional pre-master minors, you can fast-track your journey by securing direct access to prestigious master’s programmes at Erasmus University Rotterdam

By choosing these pre-master minors in your fourth year, you’ll bypass the need to complete a pre-master course after graduation. This means you can earn both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees within just five years—saving time while accelerating your career trajectory. 

These master’s programmes in accounting, auditing, finance and control prepare you for high-level positions, such as CFO or senior financial consultant, equipping you with the expertise and qualifications to achieve your professional ambitions.  

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