Career prospects

Employers are increasingly looking for a new generation of financial managers, who understand both the economic and the business side of the financial workings of corporations and who can integrate this knowledge with institutional and behavioural insights to tackle a wide variety of problems. This Master’s specialisation will provide you with this in-depth knowledge and will teach you how to deal with today’s problems as a financial manager to strengthen a company’s finances and maximise its value.

After your studies

Our alumni have the necessary knowledge and skills for a career as:

  • Financial manager
  • Financial controller
  • Business consultant in multinational companies as well as Dutch companies

Labour market information

From the graduates of the Master’s programme in Economics:

  • 86% found a job within 6 months after graduation.
  • 61% found a job within their field.
  • The gross starting salary based on 38 hours a week is € 2.960.

Source: Studiekeuze123 & Alumni Survey Radboud University 2022.

Radboud Career Service

You can always contact the Radboud Career Service or Career Service NSM. The Career Service offers students and young alumni guidance and support as they venture into the labour market. Career Service is available for career guidance, job application tips, or if you require information about internships and job vacancies.

Keep developing, even after your Master's

Do you want to stay up to date in your field of study even after your Master's? At Radboud University, we offer advanced education for professionals. Here, you connect the challenges of your future work practice and social issues with scientific insights and practical skills. This way, you strengthen your knowledge, stay ahead in your career, and are always prepared for the next step.