Students from this year's (2024- 2025) minor programme:
Comment from student A:
“I am very happy that I have chosen to participate in the minor International Sustainable Finance and Management. I have learned a lot about various Finance and Management strategies linked to current sustainability challenges, and it strengthened my wish to pursue a career in this field.
One of my highlights was that we learned a lot about relevant theories and got the possibility to apply the content on hands-on projects with real companies. Moreover, we worked in interdisciplinary and international teams, which was an inspiring experience.
The lecturers, Ms. Knol and Mr. Van Slooten, are experts in the field, sharing in-depth industry knowledge, as well as personal experiences during the interactive and fun lectures.
For everyone interested in the field of finance, management, and sustainability, I can highly recommend joining this program!”
Comment from student B:
“I want to take a moment to sincerely thank you both for the invaluable knowledge, insights, and wisdom you shared during the Sustainable Finance minor course. I truly enjoyed this minor.
Your passion for the subject and dedication to teaching have truly made an impact on me. I have gained a deeper understanding of sustainable finance, auditing, management accounting and how to apply it in the real world, which I will carry forward in my studies and future career. Your guidance and insightful discussions have been incredibly inspiring, and I am grateful for the opportunity to learn from you.
Once again, thank you for your time, effort, and encouragement throughout the course. I truly appreciate all that you have done to support my learning journey”.
Comment from student C:
"First of all, I would like to thank you very much for the inspiring minor. Your teaching style was clear, pleasant and very motivating, which made taking the minor particularly enjoyable. Unlike other instructors within HR, I appreciated that you were not only critical of the cases discussed, but also of the clients (Oomen and Breman). I found this a refreshing and valuable addition to the minor”.
Students from last year's (2023-2024) minor* programme:
Comment from student M.:
“For sure recommend it, super fun minor learning international students and topics of sustainability! And fun teachers :) “
“For sure can say that it's a very innovative and fun minor!”
Comment from student B.:
“I highly recommend Jako van Slooten's Management Control and Management Accounting class at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. As from student n exchange student, I found Jako's engaging teaching style and passion for the subject created a energetic learning atmosphere, making the course both enjoyable and insightful. His collaborative approach ensured a positive and inspiring experience for all students.”
Student from earlier minor programmes:
Comment from student D.:
"Since there are a lot of changes going on regarding sustainability, the minor International Sustainable Finance & Accounting prepares you for financial positions within companies & organizations, with a focus on the latest developments regarding sustainability. During the 6 months of the minor I learned a lot about finance, accounting and how sustainability relates to these subject. Now as a financial auditor with new laws & regulations such as the CSRD, I have a starting base of how this impacts my field of work and the economy as a whole. Not only did I learn a lot during the minor, I also met a lot of new people from all over Europe and had excellent lecturers that made the minor not only a great learning experience, but also a really fun experience."
Comment from student D.:
"The minor International Finance & Accounting at RUAS is a superb study programme that gives great insights into the different facets of the financial environment such as Accounting, Auditing, Corporate Finance and also Sustainable Finance. I appreciated especially the very case-oriented study method and the general practical orientation of the lectures. Furthermore, the lecturers are extremely knowledgeable paired with own experiences in the financial sector. The minor has helped me significantly in my further professional steps and I can definitely recommend this programme to everyone interested in developing more extensive financial knowledge."
Comment from student G.:
“I initially chose the minor in Sustainable Finance & Accounting to delve deeper into the financial aspect that I found lacking in the IB curriculum.
The influence of teachers on student’s interest in a subject cannot be overstated, and this was certainly true in my case. The depth of industry knowledge and passion displayed by Ms. Knol and Mr. Van Slooten not only made the lectures engaging and informative. Their guidance inspired me to continue exploring finance, leading me to pursue a master’s degree at RSM."
*Dutch students can follow a 30 ECTS specialisation as part of their study programme, this is called a "minor" in Dutch. To avoid confusion, be aware that this term is often used by the lecturers and Dutch students instead of exchange programme.