Yves RANNOU, Head of MSc in Control, Audit & Corporate Finance
Overview
The right approach in the world of Finance
In a risky business environment, the role of internal control and audit has been reinforced these last years. Students need to be prepared for this new environment: in this context, the first aim of the MSc in CACF is to provide them with a modern and effective approach of the tools needed in the world of finance.
After completing the CACF programme, students will be able to conduct an audit mission in a company, perform a financial analysis of a business and assess the risk of an activity in order to improve its performance and efficiency.
Programme 100% en anglais, alternance possible pour les étudiants français, accès Premium au Financial Times.
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This programme is open to graduates and professionals looking to deepening their knowledge in the areas of Finance, Auditing and Risk Control. It targets students of all backgrounds wishing to obtain the technical knowledge, expertise and skills needed to evolve in challenging business environment.
Strengths
Taught entirely in English
A real audit mission in a company: Carry out an audit monitored both by professors and professionals.
Certifications and tools: Online resources and a dedicated manual to help prepare for a Fraud examination.
Provides solid grounding and know-how of financial modelling tools (ERP, Excel and VBA).
Professional integration: Students can carry out an executive internship to enhance their technical knowledge and managerial skills.
Admission
Admission Requirements for International Students:
A 4-year Bachelor degree or Validated Master 1
Proficiency in English (Official TOEFL score of 550 at least or equivalent : IELTS (6,0), TOEFL IBT, Cambridge English, TOEIC (750))
Eligible candidates will be invited to an automated video interview aiming to evaluate their academic profile, motivation and linguistic skills.
Our proximity to businesses is reflected in our programme that includes both theory and practice, with an emphasis on practice and teamwork.
A consultancy project related to an internal audit mission performed throughout the 2nd semester of the MSc programme in local French companies (SMEs and corporations) and in small groups is a perfect example of this ambition since you will be actively mentored by professors and will be in close contact with the companies’ managers.
Certification AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers) :
Preparation of the AMF certification exam in partnership with CFPB (Centre des Professions Bancaires) : access to a dedicated training platforms (books and database of questions). The exam session is scheduled at ESC Clermont in March/April every year.
The AMF certification, introduced in 2010 in France, concerns 18,000 people each year: traders, sales personnel, financial analysts, managers, control officer persons in charge of post-market functions and compliance. It is the equivalent of the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) in the U.K.
CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner)
Preparation for the CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) exam thanks to a partnership with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).
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.
What is it like to study in Clermont-Ferrand?
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 enable 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.
Admission Requirements for International students:
A 4-year Bachelor degree or Validated Master 1
Proficiency in English (Official TOEFL score of 550 at least or equivalent : IELTS (6,0), TOEFL IBT, Cambridge English, TOEIC (750))
Application procedure:
All applications are to be submitted online on the school’s website.
Eligible candidates will be invited to an automated video interview aiming to evaluate their academic profile, motivation and linguistic skills.
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:
Financial Analyst
External Auditor
Internal Auditor
Risk Manager
Companies that welcomed our students:
Deloitte
Société Générale
Michelin
Allianz Informatique
Crown Holdings Europe
Limagrain
Nike
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”.
CFPB
Testimonials
Lectures were given by professionals who had vast experiences in the area they were teaching, allowing them to give interesting insights into the topic and offer advice to students who were interested in pursuing a career in that area.
After one year of study and 6 months of successful internship at Société Générale retail banking, I signed a two-year VIE contract to work in one of the Société Générale CIB fixed income desks based in New York.
I am being exposed to projects which requires me to analyze current stocks, EFTs, options and futures that are trading in real-time. Being exposed to both US GAPP and IFRS elevated my marketability in my career field and desirability to future employers.
