Masters Degrees in Actuarial Science, France

The objective of the Specialised Programme in Quantitative Finance is to train top level specialists able to advance in today’s global financial sector characterised by constant change and continuous innovation.

This 12-month programme has been developed to help graduates from engineering schools and universities, possessing a strong background in mathematics, computer science, physics and similar areas of expertise, launch their career in quantitative finance. After completing this specialised programme, graduates take up various positions like Risk Manager, Financial Engineer or ‘Quant’, Asset Manager, Fund Manager and others.

The academic courses include both the fundamentals of management as well as specialised courses like quantitative methods, economic and financial environments, life insurance and pension funds management. This academic part is complemented by a 6 month period in-company.

The Specialised Programme in Quantitative Finance takes place in our campus in Paris.

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The Master of Science in Control, Audit & Corporate Finance at ESC Clermont in France is a 14 to 18-month master programme taught entirely in English and accredited by the CGE. The programme raises experienced experts with the ability perform financial analysis and reporting, conduct audit missions, assess and control the risk of an activity. Those experts will evaluate corporate performance and put into place the necessary actions to manage and lead the business performance.

Students will be divided into diverse groups carrying out an audit project and mission in a local French company while mentored by professors and members of the company to gain valuable hands-on practical experience.

Students are also able to prepare 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.

Classes last from October to May, followed by an internship of a minimum of 4 months along with an executive report.

Students can obtain a dual-degree MSc. in Finance from ISCTE University in Portugal by spending an extra semester there.

Target

Young graduates and professionals who want to obtain strong technical knowledge, expertise and practical experience in the domains of Finance, Auditing and Risk Control.

Strengths

• Taught entirely in English
• Audit project in a company:Perform an audit missionmonitored by professors and professionals.
• Certifications and tools: Online resources and workbook to prepare for Fraud examination. Knowledge of financial modelling tools (ERP, Excel and VBA).
• Professional integration: Carry out an executive internship to hone your technical knowledge and managerial skills.

Professionalisation

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.

Companies that welcomed our students:

• Deloitte
• Société Générale
• Michelin
• Akka Technologies
• Allianz Informatique
• Crown Holdings Europe

Financing

Various flexible payment plans and scholarships are offered to international students.

Careers

On ‘Finance and Control Side

• Financial Analysis
• Management Control
• Bank, Insurance and Other Financial Services

 On ‘Audit and Risk Management’ side

• Compliance and Risk Management
• Business Continuity Management
• External Audit in consulting firms
• Internal Audit in multinational companies

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