Program Overview

Introduction to the MSc 2 Management, Specialization Finance Management Control & Reporting

The MSc 2 Management, specialization Finance Management Control & Reporting, is a program designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge to play a crucial role in the interface between direction and operations within a company. This program is the result of close collaboration with the DFCG, the National Association of Financial Directors and Management Control.

Objectives

The primary objective of this program is to enable students to interpret financial and non-financial data, translate it into actionable insights, and effectively pilot a company's performance towards its strategic objectives. By integrating the MSc Finance, Management Control, and Reporting, students will be empowered to work as enlightened Business Partners.

Content

The program is built on three fundamental pillars:

• An in-depth analytical and technical expertise, including cost analysis, budgeting processes, IFRS norms, RSE reporting, payroll management, etc.
• Essential computer skills related to the profession, such as VBA, Excel, PowerBI, SAP.
• Soft skills, focusing on the development of attitudes and behaviors adapted to professional life.

Fundamentals of Management

The program covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Strategy and value creation
• ERP and decision-making tools
• Traditional management accounting
• Activity-based accounting
• Business Intelligence
• Supply chain management
• Dashboards
• Budgetary management
• Financial diagnosis
• Excel and management control
• Performance evaluation
• Management control and HR
• IFRS accounting
• RSE reporting

Personalization of the Course

Students have the opportunity to construct a unique and personalized path by selecting 4 or 5 modules from over 120 options in both French and English.

Network and Personal Development

The program offers various tools and opportunities for personal and professional growth, including:

• E-learning platform
• Professional conferences
• Testimonials from former students
• Job platform
• Student office
• Clubs and associations
• International events

Real-Life Experience

The program includes a minimum 6-month mission (internship or apprenticeship) in a company, providing students with real-life experience and the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings.

Admission

Conditions for Admission

To be eligible for direct entry into the 2nd year of the MSc, candidates must:

• Hold a Master 1 degree or a diploma equivalent to 240 ECTS, or more. Scientific and engineering profiles are welcome in this program.
• Or have an equivalent foreign diploma or validation of prior experience (VAE).
• Justify significant professional experiences, international stays, and a very good command of French and English.

Application Process

The recruitment process is based on an online application file submitted through the university's website. The application dossier should include:

• English language tests: TOEFL, TOEIC Listening and Reading, IELTS.
• Optional but highly recommended: management test results (GMAT, GRE, TAGE MAGE, Score IAE Message), with a validity period of 3 years.
• Information or documents related to the professional project, previous studies, internships, or positions held.

Admissible candidates will be invited to a motivational interview with a jury.

Tuition Fees

Student Rate

• MSc over 2 years: 8,400
• Entry into the 2nd year of MSc (1 year): 4,800

Executive Rate

• MSc over 2 years: 20,000
• Entry into the 2nd year of MSc (1 year): 12,000

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program have a 100% employment rate, finding positions in various sectors both in France and internationally. The average starting salary is approximately 44,000 (including bonuses).

Positions Held by Graduates

• Management controller
• Business analyst
• Financial director
• Business partner
• Administrative and financial director
• Planning and management officer

Companies That Have Hired Graduates

Airbus Helicopters, AREVA, DCNS, EY, Mazars, SMC, Société Générale, Pierre Fabre, Schneider Electric, Bouygues Immobilier, Banque Populaire, CMACGM, Unilever, among others.

Testimonials

The program's quality and its alignment with the reality of management and finance careers are highlighted by former students, who praise the program for its:

• International recognition and excellent job market prospects.
• Practical approach, using real cases and high-quality contributors.
• Composition of the teaching staff, which includes professionals from the field, allowing for direct operational application in companies.
• Strong and recognized network that facilitates the search for internships and employment.
• Multidisciplinary approach, providing a global vision of how a company functions, a significant asset in the professional world.
• Balance between theoretical knowledge and practical skills, ensuring successful integration into the professional world.