The Master in Accounting, Consulting & Auditing in detail
The Masters Cycle of the Master in Management – Grande Ecole program comprises a two-year curriculum officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research and is awarded with a Master’s-level diploma (5 years of post-secondary studies – Level 7*). It benefits from being delivered by a triple crown internationally accredited school (AACSB, AMBA and EFMD).
The Accounting, Consulting & Auditing specialization can be accessed via parallel admissions in the fourth year of studies.
This specialization trains students to become qualified accounting and auditing managers. It includes preparation for the DSCG written examinations needed to pursue a career in these areas.
*The level 6 (NSF 313) "Diplôme en management général et international" awarded by PSB Paris School of Business is RNCP registered under the reference number 36785 by the Director General of France compétences as of 01/09/2022.
Aim of the specialization
Preparation for a top-level career in the following professions/areas:
- Chartered Accountant
- Auditor
- Auditing
- Consulting
- Accounting and Financial Departments
- Management Control
The main objective is to enable students to develop a sound body of knowledge in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Management Control, Taxation, and Information Systems.
Strenghts
Work-study format
Training in work-study format is especially suited to the needs of accounting and finance departments within companies and chartered accounting firms.
To facilitate students’ entry into working life, Paris School of Business has developed exclusive contacts with chartered accounting and auditing firms, as well as large corporations.
The Paris School of Business careers services makes work-study opportunities available to students, as well as personalized support via research technique workshops offered from May onwards.
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1st
trimestre
3 days in class/2 days in company
2nd
trimestre
Full-time in company
3rd
trimestre
2 days in class and 3 days in company
DSCG
Students benefit from exemptions for four out of the seven modules (UEs) of the Diplôme Supérieur de Comptabilité et de Gestion (DSCG):
- Finance
- Management and Management Control
- Grand Oral
- Professional Relations
This reduction in the number of exams required enables students to save valuable time in obtaining the diploma, thereby accelerating their entry into the job market. This advantage is in addition to the 13 exemptions already granted for the Diplôme de Comptabilité et de Gestion (DCG) modules, offering a coherent progression path for aspiring accountants and auditors.
2 150
Work-study contracts signed per year
15
Specializations 100% in work-study mode
3 000
Corporates partners
22 000
Alumni
*Paris Business School figures 2023
A word from the Head of Specialization
Claude BENSIMON
Head of Specialization
"Our program offers thorough academic training in all aspects of auditing and management control, including financial analysis, management accounting, internal and external auditing, risk management, and corporate governance. We have intentionally designed the program to respond to the needs of companies looking to recruit qualified professionals capable of analyzing financial data, detecting risks and fraudulent behavior, and suggesting solutions to optimize resource management. Our aim is to prepare students for a successful career in the field of auditing and management control by providing them with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in this ever-changing area"
Academic content
- 1st year: the fundamentals of Management Control, Finance, and Accounting are taught to students, enabling them to grasp core aspects of the profession.
- 2nd year: deeper investigation of management control, financial analysis, and strategic decision-making.
Students are trained to understand concepts, theories, and practices of management control, preparing them to conduct analysis and interpretation of financial data, as well as the use of management accounting tools. They are also introduced to strategic decision-making methods and how to apply them within companies.
Our students develop communication and presentational skills to convey effectively the results of their analysis and teamwork.
They may also benefit from coaching by professionals and can attend masterclasses to help them set up their professional project.
Total class time is 511hrs for the fourth year and 504hrs for the fifth.
Admission to the Master in Auditing & Management Control program
To be admitted onto the Master in Auditing & Management Control program, candidates have to go through an examination procedure.
- ID photography
- Copy of passport or identity card
- A copy of high school diploma and any other diploma obtained since high school, with a translation in French if the original is not in English or French
- A school certificate for the current academic year (2023/2024) if applicable
- French test results obtained (TCF, DELF/DALF) if French is not the native language.
- Supporting statement from a teacher, head of institution, or an employer (not mandatory but strongly recommended)
- Resume and a cover letter
- Reference letter from a professor or a former employer, or any relevant person including contact details of the referral
- €80for the application fees (€50 for state scholarship students upon presentation of the notified final decision)
English test results obtained (IELTS/TOEFL TOEIC) in last 2 years for applicants to have already taken a test.
If you are not in a position to provide this official grade, you will receive a link to an online test.
Minimum level required for applicants to programs in English:
1st-3rd years : IELTS 5.5/TOEFL 70
4th year : IELTS 6 / TOEFL 80
The aim of this interview is to assess your degree of motivation and open-mindedness, as well as to evaluate the complementarity of your personality, your knowledge and the teaching delivered at Paris School of Business.
It is also designed to assess your ability to imagine/construct an idea and suggest an original solution to an issue.
Personalized support
We provide personalized support for people with disabilities as well as for athletes, artists and entrepreneurs.
To learn more, please visit our dedicated page.
What to do after the course ?
Professional integration
Following successful completion of the Auditing & Management Control specialization, graduates can aspire to a wide range of positions, such as the following:
- Management Controller
- Internal Auditor
- Consultant
- Industrial Management Controller
- Project Management Controller
The school does not offer any track beyond graduation from this program.
86%
of graduating students are in full employment
91%
of students are hired within six months after graduation.
Results indicators 2022
96%
of Masters in Management – Grande Ecole students graduated
89%
of students have found employment in line with their level of studies
€43k
average salary
Apprenticeship contract break rate: 3%
Rate of break from studies in progress: 2.52%
Specific indicators are calculated by ministries in charge of professional training programs and State Education. Available at: inserjeunes.education.gouv.fr/diffusion/accueil
The Master in Auditing & Management Control's pedagogy
Assessment methodology
Successful completion of the five required blocks delivers the intended Master in Management – Grande Ecole program diploma and the associated level 7 RNCP certificate.
The skill validation frame of reference is based upon written and oral assessment methods, including the following:
Case studies :
- Professional simulation exercises
- Roleplay exercises
- Individual and group projects
- Professional placement report
Current academic year: 2023-2024
Teaching format
Over the course of their time at Paris School of Business, students receive a varied teaching approach in order to nurture their creativity and adaptability.
Teaching formats :
- Groupwork
- Theory classes
- Professional simulation exercises
- Inverted classes
- Business Games
- Common-theme projects
- Workshops
Competency targets
For successful completion of their Masters, students must validate the five following skillsets.
If students do not validate all the skillsets required for obtaining the professional certificate but successfully complete all skills related to one of the sets, each of the skillsets concerned will have been definitively validated.
- Devising a departmental/organizational strategy
- Planning, optimizing, and managing the budget and coordination of z department and/or organization’s financial affairs
- Managing a transformation and/or innovation project in a national and/or international context
- Managing individual staff and teams
- Implement a financial expertise/financial risk processing policy within an international company.
This program cannot be combined with another training program.
However, partial certification with another program is possible (see the RNCP diploma file)
In addition, prior professional experience may be validated with credits upon request, which must be submitted by email to: vae@ggeedu.fr
For further information on the validation of prior experience at PSB, please visit the following page.
Student Testimony
Raphaëlla PITROU TURC
Management Controller, Devoteam
Over the last two years of my studies, I took the Audit & Management Control specialization in work-study format at the French National Postal Service, following a successful internship. I was not sure which specialization to opt for but the choice I made offered comprehensive and essential training in corporate management, providing the knowledge I felt I needed to apply for senior positions.
Following a road trip of just over a month in Italy to celebrate my graduation, I began attending interviews for positions on an unlimited term contract. I am very happy with the study path I took through Paris School of Business. The faculty are attentive to your needs and deliver top-notch classes.
Contact
For any questions regarding the Auditing & Management Control specialization, please contact the Admissions service.
Céline Renault
Head of Master in Management – Grande Ecole program admissions
admission@psbedu.paris