Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master's program in Conseil et Recherche en Audit et Contrôle at Université Paris Dauphine-PSL is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of audit and control practices. The program is divided into two semesters, with a total of 380 hours in the research track and 420 hours in the professional track.

Program Structure

• Semester 1 and 2: The program includes a range of courses that cover topics such as:
  • Artefacts
  • Retournement d'entreprise (Business Turnaround)
  • Anglais-communication orale (English Oral Communication)
  • Théorie des organisations (Organization Theory)
  • Business Plan
  • Sociologie de la quantification (Sociology of Quantification)
  • Risque en banque et assurance (Risk in Banking and Insurance)
  • Audit externe (External Audit)
  • Méthodologie qualitative pour le mémoire (Qualitative Methodology for the Thesis)
  • Pratique de l'évaluation (Evaluation Practice)
  • Management personnel et relationnel (Personal and Relational Management)
  • Apprentissage (Learning)
  • Mémoire (Thesis)
  • Projet DIESE (DIESE Project)
  • Gestion des risques bancaires (Bank Risk Management)
• Research and Professional Tracks: Students can choose between a research track and a professional track. The research track includes a thesis and research seminars, while the professional track includes an internship and a professional project.

Course Descriptions

Semestre 3

Cours Obligatoires

• Artefacts: This course introduces students to the concept of artifacts in organizations.
• Retournement d'entreprise: This course focuses on business turnaround strategies and practices.
• Anglais-communication orale: This course aims to improve students' English oral communication skills in a professional context.
• Théorie des organisations: This course explores the theoretical foundations of organization theory.
• Business Plan: This course teaches students how to develop a business plan, including market analysis, financial projections, and strategic planning.
• Sociologie de la quantification: This course examines the sociology of quantification and its implications for organizations.
• Risque en banque et assurance: This course covers risk management in banking and insurance.
• Audit externe: This course introduces students to external audit practices and procedures.
• Méthodologie qualitative pour le mémoire: This course provides students with qualitative research methods for their thesis.
• Pratique de l'évaluation: This course focuses on evaluation practices in organizations.
• Management personnel et relationnel: This course explores personal and relational management skills.
• Apprentissage: This course is designed for students in the apprenticeship program.
• Mémoire: This course guides students in writing their thesis.
• Projet DIESE: This course involves a project with a startup company.
• Gestion des risques bancaires: This course covers bank risk management.

Semestre 4

Cours Obligatoires

• Mémoire de recherche: This course is dedicated to the research thesis.
• Les grands courants de la recherche en Comptabilité-Contrôle-Audit (partie 2): This course explores the major research currents in accounting, control, and audit.
• Une UE au choix (master 322): Students can choose an elective course.
• Une UE au choix (master 202): Students can choose another elective course.
• Participation ŕ 3 séminaires de recherche/ateliers d'écriture: Students participate in research seminars and writing workshops.
• Qualitative methodology for management: This course introduces students to qualitative research methods in management.
• Quantitative methodology for management: This course covers quantitative research methods in management.
• Transversal seminar 2 (PSL WEEK 2): This course is a transversal seminar for PSL students.

Research Areas

The program covers a range of research areas, including:

• Accounting and control
• Audit and risk management
• Organization theory and behavior
• Strategic management and entrepreneurship
• Quantitative and qualitative research methods

Admission Criteria

Admission to the program is based on academic credentials, language proficiency, and other relevant criteria.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees vary depending on the student's status and the program track.

Conclusion

The Master's program in Conseil et Recherche en Audit et Contrôle at Université Paris Dauphine-PSL provides students with a comprehensive education in audit and control practices, as well as research skills and knowledge in related fields. The program is designed to prepare students for careers in auditing, consulting, and research.