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Introduction

A practical approach is peculiar to every master's degree programme and post-higher professional education programme at The Hague University of Applied Sciences Pro, part of The Hague University of Applied Sciences.

For the Business Controller degree programme, this means that you gain knowledge that you can immediately apply to controller issues in your own working environment.

During the lectures, you will work with fellow students from various organisations, both in the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. This automatically gives you a broad view of the applicability of theory in a diversity of organisations.

Is this something for you?

You have been working in a finance role at an executive level for 2 years or more. Your ambition is to advance to a tactical-level position. To be able to advise management as a controller from a business perspective. You have a background in (business) economics, finance or business administration. In the past few years, you have also shown in practice that you can work and think at a higher professional education level. The post-higher professional education programme Business Controller at The Hague University of Applied Sciences Pro is a logical choice for you.

Your investment

How much time and money do you invest?

Starting dateSeptember 2025
Duration9 - 12 months
ClassdayMonday and thursday from 6 - 9 pm
Lessons32 hours per module (lectures and working groups). Assignments, group work and exams can be done in Dutch, while classes are taught in English.
Independent study108 hours per module
Time investment420 hours, alongside your work
Fees paid all at once€ 7.595
Fees in terms€ 7.845
Book moneyabout  € 225

*You do not have to pay VAT on this degree programme. Your organisation can claim the cost of this degree programme in full as a business expense.

Why this degree programme?

  • The function of Business Controller is becoming increasingly important.
  • You are keen to develop from executive level to tactical level.
  • You want to immediately combine the knowledge gained with a control issue at work.
  • This degree programme is a great stepping stone to a master's degree programme in Finance & Control.

The Business Controller profession is becoming increasingly important. In this role, you are an indispensable link in the management's operations and direction of the organisation. You work independently and thoroughly. That is why the Business Controller is a qualified sparring partner, informant and advisor to the board of any large company. The post-higher professional education programme Financial Controller prepares you in depth for this exciting position.

Content of the degree programme

The degree programme Business Controller covers the following topics:

Modules

Module 2: Internal Auditing

Forms of work

A tailor-made solution
All degree programmes can also be followed incompany. Would you like a learning path that perfectly suits your organisation's needs? We are happy to brainstorm with you for a tailor-made solution. Contact us for the possibilities.

Practical information

Diploma en erkenning

Wanneer je deze opleiding succesvol hebt afgerond:

  • krijg je een waardevol post-hbo-diploma van De Haagse Hogeschool;
  • kun je op beleidsniveau advies geven op basis van grondige analyse van de bedrijfsprocessen;
  • ben je binnen je eigen organisatie of voor de klant een deskundige gesprekspartner op het gebied van financiën en bedrijfsprocessen;
  • heb je 3 van de 9 modules van de master Financial Management and Control afgerond. Deze resultaten blijven 5 jaar geldig, mocht je besluiten alsnog de volledige masteropleiding te volgen.
Help in choosing your study

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Assistance during your studies

Je krijgt hulp bij het studeren. Studeren naast je werk is een behoorlijke opgave, daarom bieden we begeleiding aan. Een studiecoach coacht je tijdens studiegesprekken op school en op je werkplek. Je brengt samen je gewenste studieverloop in kaart in relatie tot je werkplek en stelt een persoonlijk plan op over hoe jij je studie en je persoonlijke ontwikkeling vorm wil geven. Naast deze studiecoach kun je terecht bij onze psycholoog, vertrouwenspersoon, decaan of in het loopbaancentrum voor alle andere vragen of hobbels waar je tegenaan loopt. Voor meer informatie over decanen/studentpsychologen, topsport, ondersteuning bij de Nederlandse taal of studeren met een functiebeperking kijk op onze pagina over ondersteuning tijdens je studie.

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