IÉSEG School of Management - Scholarship for MSc in in International Accounting, Audit & Control

Deadline: June 01, 2024

Scholarships

Master

Location(s)

  • France
Paris

Overview

The MSc – Master of Science in International Accounting, Audit & Control is a 4-term program completely taught in English and is based on a solid foundation in financial reporting and analysis, in management accounting and decision-making, corporate finance and financial advisory services, thereby preparing candidates for leading roles in these professions.

Details

The program provides participants with an understanding of modern financial functions from both a technical and institutional point of view enabling them to work in a wide variety of industries.

Graduates also benefit from the preparation for admission to global professional accountancy bodies (e.g. Complete CMA® Exam preparations allowing exemptions towards the ACCA Professional Examinations, and alignment with the CIMA’s Masters Gateway).

PROGRAM

The program is offered on a full-time basis and consists of 3 consecutive terms of academic courses followed by a professional experience.

The curriculum contains a wide range of core courses on elementary and advanced issues in financial reporting and management Control. It also features a series of elective courses allowing students to specialize in different areas within the domain of accounting, Audit & Control.

The MSc in International Accounting, Audit & Control is aligned with prerequisites of international professional accountancy institutes (e.g., ACCA, CIMA and IMA) and students benefit from the program’s dedicated faculty which balance relevant academic and business experiences.

COURSE CONTENT

The program is offered on a full-time basis and consists of 3 consecutive semesters of courses followed by a professional experience.

  • FINANCIAL REPORTING & ANALYSIS: 16 ECTS
  • MANAGEMENT & STRATEGY: 11 ECTS
  • AUDIT & INTERNAL CONTROL: 13 ECTS
  • CORPORATE FINANCE, TAXATION & GLOBAL ECONOMY: 11 ECTS
  • DATA SCIENCE: 13 ECTS
  • CERTIFIED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT: 4 ECTS
  • INNOVATION AND NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: 22 ECTS
  • HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE: 30 ECTS

WORKSHOPS AND CORPORATE EVENTS

Alongside the courses, the program includes various workshops and corporate events to further develop your personal and professional skills. These cover a range of topics, such as conflict management in cross-cultural environments and intercultural communication. Our Career Program helps participants to establish their professional career plan by working on their skills, personal strengths, and using networking tools to be prepared to meet recruiters’ expectations internationally.

INTERNSHIP

During their internship, students are able to combine theories of management with hands-on experience and apply the cross-cultural skills they have developed at IÉSEG.

Audit Intern, Accountant Intern, Financial Analyst, Control Intern, Audit Project Manager or Financial Control Assistant for example: the internship opportunities offered by the program at the end of the curriculum are multiple.

Some companies which hire our interns: BMW Bank GmbH, Capgemini, Cargill Business Services, Deloitte, Motion Equity Partners, Evergreen Shipping Agency Corporation, Grant Thornton, HSBC, KPMG, Mizuho Bank, PWC, Safran Aircraft Engines, Sanofi Aventis Groupe, etc.

The internship can be undertaken in France or abroad. Most students have done their internships in Europe, in France or in Asia for example.

AN IMA HIGHER EDUCATION ENDORSED PROGRAM AND THE CMA®

The IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) Higher Education Endorsement Program is a program that identifies business curricula that meet the quality educational standards required to enable students to earn the CMA® (Certified Management Accountant) designation. IÉSEG is the first institution in France to receive this endorsement.

ZOOM ON… DATA ANALYTICS

The evolution of the accounting profession is fundamental for the program.The Data Analytics course allows participants to get involved with advanced data analytics techniques through real-life examples (clustering, link analysis, tag cloud and text mining, etc.). Participants get acquainted with the main steps in a forensics data analytics approach and gain knowledge on the use of some available data analytics software.

KEY PROGRAM ADVANTAGES

  • Experience a comprehensive accounting foundation and develop leadership skills
  • Excel through a blend of theory and practice delivered by experts in the discipline
  • Stay at the forefront of techniques and technologies through data analytics techniques for the accounting and audit fields and develop your critical thinking
  • Take part in comprehensive CMA® Exam preparations (parts I and II and scholarships) during the year
  • Experience a truly international inmersion in the financial heart of Paris
  • Accredited by the French Higher Education Ministry with a state-recognized ‘Grade de Master’

MSC – MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREES

Upon successful completion of the program (120 ECTS), students are awarded the traditional ‘MSc – Master of Science Degree’ from the Conférence des Grandes Écoles (“Diplôme de la Conférence des Grandes Écoles”), which attests to the School’s excellence.

They also get the State-recognized ‘Grade de Master’ for this Postgraduate program (“Diplôme d’Études Spécialisées en Management International”), delivered by the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation and registered with the French RNCP (the National Registry of Professional Certification) under the number RNCP35291.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The MSc – Master of Science in International Accounting, Audit and Control program provides participants with an understanding of modern financial reporting functions. It captures technical and institutional points of view, enabling graduates to work in a wide variety of industries.
As such, the program is especially suitable for employment opportunities in a variety of key financial roles within an organization such as:

  • Accountant
  • Analyst
  • Associate Auditor
  • Consolidation Analyst
  • Finance Business Partner
  • Financial Controller

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Eligibility

Candidates should be from:


Description of Ideal Candidate

The MSc in International Accounting, Audit & Control program caters to students with a Bachelor Degree from a recognized institution, in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics or similar wishing to explore the importance of financial reporting in the modern business environment.

What you need to apply:

  • Bachelor Degree from a recognized institution, in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics or similar. Applicants with Bachelor degrees in other areas will be considered together with relevant professional experience.
  • Transcripts in English/Spanish/French of your Bachelor degree (up to date if you have not graduated yet)
  • Your Bachelor diploma (if applicable)
  • A good command of English; English Proficiency test for non-native speakers: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL IBT 85, TOEIC 4 skills 850, Duolingo 105, Cambridge Exam B2. Native English speakers or candidates who have had two years of courses taught in English are exempt.
  • Copy of passport
  • CV/Resume
  • €100 application fees
  • A GMAT/GRE score is optional, not mandatory.

Dates

Deadline: June 01, 2024


Cost/funding for participants

TUITION FEES

€17,500 for domestic and international students.

Other mandatory fees can go up to €500 (including, for example, the Alumni Association fee). Unlike some other countries where international students pay a much higher tuition than domestic students, there is NO difference between tuition for French and international students at IÉSEG.

LIVING COST

Cost of living in Paris: between €1,170 and €1,900 per month:

  • Accommodation: from €500 to €1,200
  • Food: €300
  • Transport: €150
  • Electricity: €50
  • Phone & Internet: €20 to €50
  • Personal: €150

SCHOLARSHIPS

IÉSEG offers large numbers of scholarships in the form of tuition waiver up to €5,000 for students who meet the various criteria for each case. No separate application is needed. Decisions will be made during admission commission and released along with admission decision.

  • PARTNER SCHOLARSHIP
    • €500 tuition reduction for all admitted applicants coming from one of our partner universities worldwide
  • EARLY BIRD SCHOLARSHIP
    • €1,000 tuition reduction for all applications submitted before February 1st, 2024
  • GMAT SCHOLARSHIPS
    • €500 tuition reduction for admitted applicants with a GMAT score between 650 and 680,
    • €1,000 tuition reduction for admitted applicants with a GMAT score of 690 or higher.
      The GMAT score can be sent after the completion of the application, until the end of the application process (according to the application deadlines).
  • MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
    • Between €500 and €2,500 tuition reduction based on the applicant’s overall portfolio based on high levels of academic performance, rigor, motivation, extra-curricular activities and/or professional expertise

FINANCIAL AIDS

The choice to study abroad is not only an academic decision, but also a financial one. Students need to be aware of the various cost involved in pursuing a postgraduate’s degree at IÉSEG.

Eiffel Scholarship

The Eiffel Excellence Program offers funding for a Master’s postgraduate degree course and PhD. It is run by the French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs. Focusing on three key subject areas of sciences, economics and management, law and political science, its primary aim is to offer scholarships in French higher education establishments to future public and private sector decision-makers in foreign countries. As regards the Master’s degree course, students pursuing careers in teaching and research are not eligible as they can benefit from other grant programs.

It also seeks to encourage applicants from developing countries, particularly in Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and the new EU Member States, although this does include industrialised countries for the PhD component. The Eiffel Programme is designed to help French higher education establishments attract high calibre overseas students. Only French higher education establishments can submit applications and, if successful, they must enrol the candidates in the requested courses to obtain the Eiffel grant.

Note: The School must apply for the Eiffel scholarships on behalf of the selected students. All interested students please contact the Admission/Recruitment contact for the specific program for more information. Application deadline: November 25th, 2023.

Note 2: Only candidates below 25 years old are eligible to this scholarship.

For more detailed information, please check http://www.campusfrance.org/en/eiffel 

AVENIR Excellence Scholarships

The AVENIR – Destination France Excellence Scholarship program is aimed at students residing in Spain who are going to study at the higher level in France during the 2024/2025 academic year. This scholarship is available for all our Master of Science and International MBA programs.

Loans

  • For American students please check with Sallie Mae for private loan options. Our school code is: 038203-00 and the official name of the school in French is: Institut d’économie scientifique et de gestion.
  • Prodigy Finance offers loans to international students of +150 different nationalities, minimum loan amount is 15000 US$. More information at https://prodigyfinance.com.
  • Italian MSc participants can benefit from the Intesa Sanpaolo Bank – “Per Merito” Loan. More information at: www.intesasanpaolo.com.

Country specific scholarships

  • All international students are encouraged to check with Campus France and their own government to see if there are any scholarships available.
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