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Administration & Finance (Business Administrator) (bol)

Clearly map out all cash flows within a company

You're closely involved in the financial administration. You keep track of all financial obligations and ensure payments are made on time.

Large organizations often handle large sums of money. You'll keep a close eye on cash flows. A responsible job that requires careful navigation of financial figures.

As an administration & finance specialist you are involved in the accountancyFinancial administration. You keep track of all financial obligations and ensure payments are made on time. Checking and collecting
Your responsibilities also include preparing outstanding invoices and overviews of a company's financial position. You'll also monitor whether the company is achieving its agreed-upon objectives through research and analysis.

At school, you'll learn everything about taxes, filing, and various types of administration. You'll put everything you learn into practice during your internship. After completing this program, you'll have a thorough understanding of financial matters. This is invaluable knowledge if you're looking to start your own business, regardless of the industry.

You work with specific software
for the financial administration. As a financial specialist for the company, colleagues will come to you for advice and you will regularly meet with your teammates. It is a good quality if you are calm
and are introverted. During the program, you'll learn how to collaborate effectively with colleagues from other departments.

This program is new. It combines the Business Administration and Junior Assistant Accountant programs.

Areas of interest

More information.

What are you becoming?

As an administration & finance specialist, you could work in the finance department of a company, administrative office, or government institution. You could also work at an accounting firm, administrative office, or insurance company. You can also pursue further studies with a higher professional education (HBO) degree, for example, in Accountancy, Business Economics, or Fiscal Economics.

What does your education look like?

In Years 1 and 2, you'll receive a broad education. In Year 2, you'll attend school for 20 weeks and complete a 20-week internship.

Education and Examination Regulations (OER)

In the Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a study program, you can read what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this, and an overview of the exams that will be administered. Find the OER for your study program here.

Search by your Crebo number (see the box on the right of this page) to view the OER for the current academic year. This will give you a general idea of what's expected of you when you start the program. The OER for the upcoming academic year will be available in July.

Statutory tuition fees

The statutory tuition fee for the 2026-2027 school year is 1.511 euros. Check DUO.nl for possible student finance.

Other costs

For an estimate of the other costs for this program, visit mbowebshop.nl . Every year, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there no later than July 1st. To place an actual order, you must log in with your Summa account.

Laptop

For many study programs, students cannot do without a laptop. Check the overview to see if this applies to your program and download the correct specifications.

Elective courses

During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or to broaden your education. Examples include entrepreneurship, leadership, programming, or a language. Throughout your studies, you will receive more information about the electives you can take. You complete each elective with an exam. Read more about electives.

Study in figures

Study in Figures provides clear information about this program and job market opportunities. Would you like to know more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.

What prior education do you need?

For the vocational training (level 3) and middle management training (level 4) you must meet one of the following conditions:

  • You have a diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, a theoretical pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, or a mixed pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track.
  • You have an (older) diploma from lbo, vbo, mavo or mavo-vbo.
  • You have a basic vocational training diploma (level 2) or a diploma from another vocational training course (level 3).
  • You have proof that you successfully completed the first three years of pre-university or senior general secondary education (havo) or pre-university education (vwo). Or you have another diploma or certificate recognized by the government.

Additionally

It is important that you have had subjects from the Economics sector in your package.

You will be invited for a personal interview or introductory meeting where you will get to know the school and we will see if this course is a good fit for you.

From pre-university secondary education (havo), pre-university education (vwo) or higher professional education (hbo): enter in the 2nd or 3rd year

Do you have a (recent) transfer certificate from 4th to 5th year HAVO or VWO, a HAVO or VWO diploma, or are you coming from higher professional education (HBO)? Then you may be able to enter the second year. Want to know more? Check this page.

Can I contact a teacher or student?

Teachers know what's going on at school. You can easily ask your teacher any questions using the contact information below. If you contact us during or just before the holidays, you may not receive a response until after the holidays.

WhatsApp
Contact: Judith Smits

E-mail
Contact: Judith Smits

It is also possible to attend a shadowing day, guided tour, or open day. You can find all activities in our calendar.

What are you becoming?

As an administration & finance specialist, you could work in the finance department of a company, administrative office, or government institution. You could also work at an accounting firm, administrative office, or insurance company. You can also pursue further studies with a higher professional education (HBO) degree, for example, in Accountancy, Business Economics, or Fiscal Economics.

What does your education look like?

In Years 1 and 2, you'll receive a broad education. In Year 2, you'll attend school for 20 weeks and complete a 20-week internship.

Education and Examination Regulations (OER)

In the Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a study program, you can read what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this, and an overview of the exams that will be administered. Find the OER for your study program here.

Search by your Crebo number (see the box on the right of this page) to view the OER for the current academic year. This will give you a general idea of what's expected of you when you start the program. The OER for the upcoming academic year will be available in July.

Statutory tuition fees

The statutory tuition fee for the 2026-2027 school year is 1.511 euros. Check DUO.nl for possible student finance.

Other costs

For an estimate of the other costs for this program, visit mbowebshop.nl . Every year, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there no later than July 1st. To place an actual order, you must log in with your Summa account.

Laptop

For many study programs, students cannot do without a laptop. Check the overview to see if this applies to your program and download the correct specifications.

Elective courses

During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or to broaden your education. Examples include entrepreneurship, leadership, programming, or a language. Throughout your studies, you will receive more information about the electives you can take. You complete each elective with an exam. Read more about electives.

Study in figures

Study in Figures provides clear information about this program and job market opportunities. Would you like to know more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.

What prior education do you need?

For the vocational training (level 3) and middle management training (level 4) you must meet one of the following conditions:

  • You have a diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, a theoretical pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, or a mixed pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track.
  • You have an (older) diploma from lbo, vbo, mavo or mavo-vbo.
  • You have a basic vocational training diploma (level 2) or a diploma from another vocational training course (level 3).
  • You have proof that you successfully completed the first three years of pre-university or senior general secondary education (havo) or pre-university education (vwo). Or you have another diploma or certificate recognized by the government.

Additionally

It is important that you have had subjects from the Economics sector in your package.

You will be invited for a personal interview or introductory meeting where you will get to know the school and we will see if this course is a good fit for you.

From pre-university secondary education (havo), pre-university education (vwo) or higher professional education (hbo): enter in the 2nd or 3rd year

Do you have a (recent) transfer certificate from 4th to 5th year HAVO or VWO, a HAVO or VWO diploma, or are you coming from higher professional education (HBO)? Then you may be able to enter the second year. Want to know more? Check this page.

Can I contact a teacher or student?

Teachers know what's going on at school. You can easily ask your teacher any questions using the contact information below. If you contact us during or just before the holidays, you may not receive a response until after the holidays.

WhatsApp
Contact: Judith Smits

E-mail
Contact: Judith Smits

It is also possible to attend a shadowing day, guided tour, or open day. You can find all activities in our calendar.

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