About the programme

The European sustainability directive has now been implemented into Dutch legislation. As part of its implementation, it has been determined that only auditors are authorised to sign ESG assurance statements. With the Sustainability Auditing programme, you will acquire the knowledge and practical skills to understand and apply ESG principles. The programme’s curriculum covers a wide range of ESG-related topics. It begins with the fundamentals of ESG, followed by an in-depth exploration of the interconnections between environmental, social and governance aspects. Subsequent courses focus on reporting requirements, internal auditing and external assurance.

The curriculum

In the first year of the programme, the focus is on auditing. You will learn about management information systems and administrative organisation, as well as data science, risk and compliance. The second year focuses on ESG, with an emphasis on developing the knowledge and practical skills necessary to contribute to sustainable development and auditing. You will also begin your graduation project in this year.

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Course catalogue

Year 1

Semester 1

Audit Skills

IT Basics & IT Auditing

Auditing Principles

Risk and Control

Data Science for Auditors Principles

Culture, Behaviour and Personal Development

Semester 2

ESG Introduction

Accounting Information Systems & Internal Control Theory

Consulting Skills

Financial Auditing

Accounting Information Systems & Internal Control Cases

Capita Selecta

Year 2

Semester 1

ESG Principles

ESG Skills I

ESG Accounting and Reporting I

ESG Advanced – Environment

ESG Advanced – Social

Semester 2

ESG Skills II

ESG Accounting and Reporting II

ESG Advanced – Governance

ESG External Assurance

ESG Internal Auditing

Research Methodology

Thesis & Final Exam

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Contact us

Are you interested in the programme, but do you have questions about admission or the curriculum? Whatever your question may be, feel free to email us at our general email address or contact our programme manager.

Sook Reker

T: +31 (0)6 3884 4261

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Groepssamenstelling

We houden onze klassen klein en persoonlijk, waardoor je volop gelegenheid hebt om vragen te stellen. Ook is er veel ruimte voor groepsdiscussies en werk je samen aan auditcases. Je leert dus veel van je medestudenten en hun specifieke vakgebied. Bovendien volg je in het eerste jaar colleges samen met studenten van de MSc of Internal Auditing en de MSc of Sustainability Auditing.

Gemiddelde leeftijd

Wat voor functies hebben onze studenten?

  • Manager Operational & Financial Controlling
  • Toezichthouder IT & Risk
  • Senior Audit Manager
  • Accountant
  • Senior Auditor, Consultant IT Assurance
  • Audit Manager
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‘With the MSc of Sustainability Auditing, you will master the fundamentals of ESG. We will help you become proficient in ESG accounting, reporting, auditing, and assurance, ensuring you have everything you need to contribute to the ESG goals of your organisation and society as a whole.’

Dr. Kavita Nandram RA, Track coordinator.