Why choose this program?
A strong, unique program
TIAS sees four key challenges facing modern controllers.
- The first is the call to ensure that ethics and social responsibility become a more integral part of the financial role.
- The second is the growing complexity from the sweeping impact of developments around big data tools and analytics.
- Basic principles related to human behavior pose the third challenge. Finance professionals should be more aware of the psychological aspects of decision-making and the potential impact of financial information on employee behavior and motivation.
- The fourth challenge is how to deal with a “VUCA” world. “VUCA” stands for Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous.
Almost every part of the program tackles these four challenges.
Broad financial and economic expertise: You learn how to provide reliable financial advice, making you a business partner to senior management
Personalized support: get more out of your education with our personalized support and use of the most effective learning methods.
Broad and in-depth knowledge: gain an understanding of multidisciplinary and scientific analyses of complex issues, so you can provide effective advice.
Practical concepts and challenging working methods stimulate new ways of thinking, which you can put directly into practice.
Our participants give the Executive Master of Finance & Control/Registered Controller a rating of 8.8.
Scientific insights and theoretical frameworks
TIAS offers you the latest scientific insights and theoretical frameworks with our efficient blended learning approach. This lets you draw the right connections and put them directly into practice. The diversity of assignments and projects ensures a practical education, so you can immediately make your mark on your organization.
Our program challenges you to work through real-world cases using findings from scientific research. The course literature consists of cutting-edge scientific research and materials to bridge the gap with practice. This approach is also preferred for the papers.
Instructors are carefully selected for quality: they combine academic excellence (rigor) with practical expertise and experience (relevance).
High success rate
Thanks to the combination of personalized attention and thesis project support, we prevent delays in your studies – at least 80% of participants graduate within 2 years. In addition, our pass rate for the National Internal Control & Accounting Information Systems Exam is among the highest in the Netherlands. Your final project solves a realistic control problem in your own organization: this ensures an immediate high ROI for you as a participant as well as for your organization.
How will this program benefit your organization?
The program has participants work on practical assignments that directly benefit their organizations. Such as a thesis paper on an internal control problem in the organization. The graduation project in the final year also focuses on a real-world management control issue, with a particular focus on how to implement science-based advice. Participants also take an exam on this. In addition, the program delves into risk management. Finally, practical assignments encourage the use of big data tools, such as process mining. In short: organizations will quickly enjoy the following ROI:
- Practical solutions that benefit the organization
- Significant boost to controller performance on all fronts
- Keen awareness of enterprise risk management
- Greater knowledge of and experience with big data tools
De TIAS experience of Helen Tulner
“Thanks to the Executive Master of Finance & Control/Registered Controller, I'm increasingly seeing the bigger picture in finance. For me, controlling is now about more than just providing financial information. In my work, I also take the impact and quality of processes and systems into account. My work now has a greater impact.”
Helen Tulner-Vonk RC, TIAS alumna and winner of the 2017 national VRC thesis award
Advisory board
The curatorial panel for the program ensures its grounding in professional practice. This panel is made up of prominent financial officers and CFOs. Current members are:
- Baer Adriaens, CFO, Mosa Tiles
- Pim Berendsen, CEO (en voormalig CFO), PostNL
- Ruud van Cuijk, CEO (en voormalig CFO), Apex International
- Astrid van Druten, CFO, Vanderlande
- Chris Figee, CFO, lid RvB / Member Management Board, KPN
- Frank Geelen, EMEIA Finance Consulting Lead Partner, EY Consulting
- Philip Joos, Head of Department Accountancy, Tilburg University
- Joost Stienen, Executive Vice President Finance, ASML
Why choose TIAS School for Business and Society?
Learn at TIAS
Do you want to create more impact on your organization and on society?
- Tailor your training and learning path to your learning needs and organizational issues
- Learn a lot and quickly through frequent interaction
- Get in when you want and learn at your own pace, both online and on-site
- Get the most out of yourself and your available time through individual attention, personal contact and small group discussions.
We are a business school with an unparalleled level of personal contact, so that every participant benefits from individual attention. From one-on-one mentoring to small group discussions, we prioritize personalized interactions, fostering a unique and enriching learning experience tailored to each participant's needs and current organizational issues.