Bachelor's in International Finance and Accounting

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Saxion University of Applied Sciences

Program Overview

The Bachelor's in International Finance and Accounting at Saxion University of Applied Sciences is a hands-on 4-year program in Enschede, perfect for students passionate about global finance, numbers, and working with diverse teams from around the world—ideal if you have a background in economics and math and want real-world skills for international careers. You'll gain financial expertise, intercultural communication, and practical experience through projects like business simulations, online collaborations with partner universities, and ACCA exemptions to boost your CV right away.

Curriculum structure
Year 1
In your first year, you'll build a strong foundation in core financial concepts while getting comfortable with international teamwork, starting with a business simulation for a global company that brings everything to life through group projects. Courses like Financial Accounting 1.3, Financial Management 1.1, and Business English & Communication 1.4 teach you to handle basic bookkeeping, analyze financial statements, and communicate ideas clearly in a multicultural setting, blending theory with practical skills like credit management and inventory accounting. It's an exciting start that lays the groundwork for deeper finance topics ahead.

Year 2
Building on year one basics, year two dives into specialized finance from a global viewpoint, including human resources, sustainability, and ethics to give you a well-rounded edge in today's business world. You'll tackle modules such as Financial Accounting (advanced), Management Accounting, and International Taxation, learning to design financial data systems, apply profit principles across borders, and navigate international accounting standards through real-world scenarios. This year sharpens your analytical skills and prepares you for complex global challenges with confidence.

Year 3
Year three ramps up with advanced topics like group accounting, financial derivatives, and auditing, while honing your research and presentation abilities for professional impact. Key courses including Financial Accounting 3.1, Financial Management 3.1, and Management Accounting 3.2 focus on in-depth financial reporting, derivatives strategies, and cost analysis, often through an internship that lets you apply it all in a real company. You'll emerge ready to advise on big-picture financial decisions with expert-level insight.

Year 4
Your final year offers flexibility with a Minor (30 ECTS) to specialize in areas like sustainability or tech, followed by a Research & Advisory Report (30 ECTS) where you tackle a real business problem. This capstone project, combined with advanced communication modules, turns you into a strategic thinker who can present financial plans to management and drive company success internationally.

Focus areas
Global accounting standards, financial management, international taxation, sustainability/ethics in finance, group accounting, derivatives, auditing, intercultural communication, and business simulations.

Learning outcomes
You'll master financial reporting and analysis, operate international financial systems, communicate complex ideas across cultures, and earn ACCA exemptions for instant career advantages—preparing you as an indispensable financial expert.

Professional alignment (accreditation)
Aligned with ACCA Accelerate Programme for exam exemptions and CV boost; mirrors Dutch Finance & Control standards, qualifying you for Master's programs worldwide.

Reputation (employability rankings)
Saxion grads are in high demand as financial specialists across retail, manufacturing, banks, and accountancy—every business needs your skills for financial health and strategic growth.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now: https://www.saxion.edu/programmes/bachelor/international-finance-and-accounting

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Saxion University of Applied Sciences, our Bachelor's in International Finance and Accounting dives right into hands-on learning from day one, building real-world skills in finance and control through practical projects and global teamwork. You'll work on exciting challenges like optimizing investment portfolios with students from partner universities worldwide via our Online International Learning Project, and tackle a business simulation for an international company in your first year—perfect for honing group decision-making and strategy in a fun, competitive setting. These experiences, tied to the latest trends in digitalization, sustainability, and data, prepare you to step confidently into the financial world.

Here's how our program makes experiential learning come alive with specific tools, projects, and opportunities:
- Group projects like the business simulation: Collaborate in teams during year one to run an international company, applying finance concepts in real-time scenarios.
- Online International Learning Project: Partner with students from abroad on portfolio maximization tasks, boosting your intercultural skills and global finance expertise.
- Software and digital tools integration: Use Exact company software for practical accounting tasks, including Excel-based reports and reflection exercises in courses like Management Accounting.
- Exchange and international options: Plenty of chances for a semester abroad through our School of Finance and International Business, with structured programs in Deventer and Enschede.

This practical focus, plus perks like the ACCA Accelerate Programme for exam exemptions, sets you up for a standout career—grads even add "ACCA student" to their CV right away. Imagine gaining these skills in vibrant Enschede or Deventer, surrounded by 2,100+ students and expert staff at our School of Finance and International Business. Ready to apply? Head to Studielink now and let's chat about your next steps—I'm here to help make it happen.

For the full facilities list: https://www.saxion.edu/about-saxion/our-locations-and-facilities

Progression & Future Opportunities

At Saxion's Bachelor's in International Finance and Accounting, you'll dive straight into hands-on learning that builds real-world skills from day one, like managing international portfolios and tackling business challenges in a global context. Through practical projects and collaborations, you gain the confidence and expertise employers crave, all while using tools tailored to finance pros. This approach sets you up perfectly for a career in international finance: here are some standout experiential elements specific to the program.

- Business simulation: Jump into a group-based simulation of running an international company right in your first year, honing teamwork and decision-making skills on realistic scenarios.
- Online International Learning Project: Team up with students from partner universities worldwide to optimize investment portfolios collaboratively, boosting your intercultural and practical finance abilities.
- ACCA Accelerate Programme: Get exemptions from parts of the globally recognized ACCA qualification through our partnership, adding "ACCA student" to your CV while applying professional standards in real assignments.

These opportunities, delivered through the School of Finance and International Business in Enschede or Deventer, make our program a launchpad for your finance career—imagine applying right away and standing out to top employers. Check out the full facilities list here: https://www.saxion.edu/about-saxion/our-locations-and-facilities. Ready to take the next step? Apply now via Studielink and let's chat in your intake interview!