Audit project
Our proximity to businesses is reflected in our programme which is a mixture of theory and practice: audit applied-project performed in local companies.
The students of the master programme will be divided into different groups with each group performing an audit project and mission in a local French company while mentored by professors and members of the company.
CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner)
Preparation for the CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) exam thanks to a partnership with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), organization of the Bloomberg Aptitude Test (BAT) in our Campus.
Lectures
Lectures are delivered by:
- Highly qualified professionals who have excelled in the areas Accounting, Audit, Finance and Risk Control.
- Faculty professors acknowledged as leaders in the fields.
Dual-degree
Students can obtain a dual-degree or M.A in Auditing, Finance & Governance (MAG) from Aalen University in Germany by spending one semester in the partner university.
Internship and Thesis
Each student of the Control, Audit & Corporate Finance Programme will do an internship or a job placement of a minimum of 4 months in France, Europe or any other location abroad.
The internship aims permits the students to bring the knowledge, expertise and tools learned in the classes into practice and obtain further professional experience.
Each student is individually supervised by a designated advisor and completes a professional thesis, followed by an oral defense and company assessment.
Fees and financing
There is no application fee.
Tuition Fees for the MSc. Programme: € 11,000
Scholarships
Early bird scholarships:
- Payment of deposit: Those who pay the deposit before the beginning of March receive a 5% reduction on the tuition fees.
- Confirmation of enrollment: Those who pay the deposit within the two weeks following acceptance and till the end of June as a maximum receive a 5% reduction on the tuition fees.
- Full payment of the tuition fees before start of the programme: 5% reduction on the tuition fees.
The first two scholarship schemes are non-cumulative. The full payment of the tuition fees discount is cumulative with either the first or second early bird scholarship.
Scholarships by ESC Clermont Foundation:
Students of the Master programme will have the possibility to apply for a scholarship after the start of the programme. Various scholarships are offered to both French and international students based on their academic achievements and social backgrounds.
Scholarships to go abroad:
Erasmus+ scholarship: For students who are interested in doing their internship in Europe or those who would like to obtain the dual-degree from our partner university in Europe, they will be able to apply for this scholarship allowing them to obtain a monthly stipend to finance their stay.
Conseil Régional scholarhsip: For students who do their internships outside France or those who will study in one of our two partner universities in Europe, the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes offers the students a scholarship to support them in their living costs abroad.
Flexible payment plans
There are also flexible payment plans available to settle the tuition fees through multiple payments.
Career opportunities:
On ‘Finance and Control Side
- Financial Analysis
- Management Control
- Bank, Insurance and Other Financial Services
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Our partnership with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) will help you prepare the Certified Fraud Examiner assessment through the module entitled “Fraud Examination”.
