The Bachelor in Audit & Management Control in detail
This specialization enables students to acquire and develop skills in the areas of auditing and accounting, as well as management control.
Graduates of the Auditing & Management Control program may go on to pursue a career in audit and consulting firms or management control departments.
*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
Over the course of the program, the Bachelor in Auditing & Management Control is designed to provide students with a range of skills, both professional and personal in nature.
Those developed within students include the ability to analyze financial statements, assess financial risks, plan and budget operations, draw up financial reports, and conduct audits.
Strenghts
Professional skill
The program enables students to hone professional skills in accounting, finance, auditing, and management control, all of which are essential for a career in these areas. Students may also obtain additional skills in communications, giving presentations, data analysis, and problem solving, all of which are transferrable into a number of professional fields.
A year conducted entirely in work-study mode
Designed to develop knowledge, know-how, and self-awareness, the year of study provides opportunities for practical application in class, familiarizing students with the environment in which they will begin workin
Employment opportunities
Graduates of the Bachelor in Auditing & Management Control have access to a variety of different potential positions in auditing, accounting, finance, and management. They can aspire to working in auditing and accounting firms, consulting companies, private corporations, public administrative bodies, and not-for-profit organizations.
Promising career prospects
Professions linked to auditing and management control are in strong demand, with companies needing skilled professionals to manage their finances, ensure regulatory conformity, and maintain corporate governance. Graduates of the Auditing & Management Control specialization benefit from promising career prospects, including the chance of promotion and competitive salaries.
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Specializations in the third year of the Bachelor
3 000
Partner companies
18 846
Alumni
* Figures Paris School of Business 2023
A word from the Head of Specialization
"The Bachelor in Auditing & Management Control enables students to develop a firm set of professional skills and prepare themselves for a successful career in an area that is in considerable demand. The program we offer at Paris School of Business proposes a balanced combination of theoretical and practical classes, as well as work-study openings that make it possible for students to apply what they have learned in the classroom within a professional set-up. We also work closely in tandem with renowned auditing firms so as to ensure that the program meets the needs of companies and that students receive the right preparation for the job market. We would be delighted to welcome you onto our Bachelor in Auditing & Management Control to help you achieve your professional goals "
Claude BENSIMON
Head of Specialization
Program description
The year of study for the Bachelor in Auditing & Management Control is designed to provide students with in-depth knowledge in the areas of accounting, finance, auditing, and management control, as well as skills in communications, giving presentations, analyzing data, and solving problems.
All through the year, students also have the opportunity to take part in specific projects enabling them to apply in real-life situations the skills developed in class. These projects may entail case studies, audit simulations, and applied research activity in collaboration with locally based companies.
In addition, students may take advantage of dedicated partnerships with companies providing work-study openings. These partnerships can supply students with unique networking opportunities, the chance to hone specific skills, and gain professional experience.
Total class time for the year is 539hrs.
Skills obtained
1. Accounting and finance skills
Students of the Auditing & Management Control program learn to manage a company’s finances, keep accounting records, and interpret financial statements.
They also learn how to use financial tools such as financial ratios in order to assess the financial health of a company.
2. Auditing skills
Students learn to conduct financial audits, assess risks, and set up audit reports.
They also acquire skills in the areas of compliance management and corporate governance.
3. Data analysis
Students learn to adopt data analysis tools designed to better understand financial trends and corporate performance.
They also learn to use financial and accounting management software to help them manage a company’s finances.
4. Communications
Students of the Auditing & Management Control specialization learn to communicate effectively with a company’s stakeholders, including investors, shareholders, clients, and employees.
They may also develop presentation and negotiation skills.
5. Problem-solving
Students learn to identify financial problems, weigh up the various options, and recommend solutions.
They may also learn to forward-plan for potential problems and and suggest proactive solutions.
Admission to the Bachelor in Audit & Management Control program
The admissions procedure for acceptance onto the third year of the Bachelor’s program comprises analysis of an application dossier, an English test and a one-to-one interview.
File review
- 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
- €100 for the application fees (€50 for state scholarship students upon presentation of the notified final decision)
English test
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:
IELTS 6 / TOEFL 80
Individual interview
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
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What to do after the course ?
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Professional integration
Following successful completion of the Bachelor in Audit & Management Control specialization, graduates can aspire to a wide range of positions, such as the following:
Head of Consolidation
Accountant
Management Controller
Head of Administration & Finance
Risk Manager
55%
of students continuing studies
41%
of graduating students currently employed
Results indicators 2022
89%
satisfied with the training received
100%
of Bachelor’s students obtained their diploma
Continuation of studies
Graduates may also opt to continue their studies by choosing to take a Master of Science or our Master’s program.
Master of Science
The MSc provides the opportunity to obtain a dual managerial and technical skillset with a view to an international career. The school offers an array of MSc specializations.
FURTHER INFORMATIONS ABOUT THE MSC
The Master Program
Following the Bachelor’s program, the Master’s period of study lasts two years and can be accessed via the parallel admissions procedure. It is available with 15 specializations, 13 of which are carried out in work-study mode over two years.
FURTHER INFORMATIONS ABOUT THE MASTER PROGRAM
How to finance your training?
Tuition fees
This training program costs €9, 500 per year and will be covered in their entirety by your host company since you will be registered on a work-study contract.
In addition, as an employee of the company you will receive a salary.
The Bachelor in Audit & Management Control 's pedagogy
Assessment methodology
Successful completion of the five required blocks delivers the intended diploma in Audit & Management Control at Bachelor level and the associated level 6 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
- Full-semester projects
- Workshops
Competency targets
For successful completion of their Bachelor, students must validate the six following skillsets.
If students do not validate all the skillsets required for obtaining the professional certificate but successfully completes all skills related to one of the sets, each of the skillsets concerned will have been definitively validated.
1. Deployment of a corporate strategy at department level
2. Management of an entity's financial activities
3. Transdisciplinary project management
4. Team or department management
5. Development and enhancement of professional skills
6. Develop a financial service
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.
For any questions regarding the Bachelor’s program, please contact the Admissions service.
Fanta BAYA
Bachelor’s Program Admissions Officer
admission@psbedu.paris
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