MSc Audit and Compliance
Programme overview
The MSc Audit & Compliance focuses on both the traditional role of the auditor and the transformations of this role in an ever-changing environment.
This program provides in-depth knowledge of international accounting standards, in line with the various existing frameworks. It also covers the following areas: international auditing standards, compliance and ethics, governance and internal control.
Finally, it includes basic training in the concepts of fraud and cybersecurity, and the current issues associated with them. The concepts underlying audit work and governance are covered through practical examples and case studies of audit techniques and work programs used to illustrate the application of these tools in real-life situations.
This knowledge will also be worked on by analyzing and studying professional and academic articles. This approach enables students to quickly land a job in these fields.
On completion of this course, students meet the requirements for working as auditors in Luxembourg.
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In addition to the DESSMI, you'll be preparing a double Master of Science degree
by the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles.
This course includes at least 50% of classes in English.
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Work-study format
Available as a sandwich course in Nancy, this program will enable you to acquire professional expertise in audit. It's also an excellent way to develop the hard and soft skills employers are looking for, and a real asset to your employability!
Apprenticeships also give you full exemption from tuition fees and a monthly income for the duration of the contract, based on a scale based on the gross monthly minimum wage (SMIC) or the industry minimum wage (if available and more favorable).
Finally, at ICN, nearly 150 partner companies are ready to meet you during our career forums, which will open the doors to work-study opportunities with major companies.
The MSc Audit & Compliance is a highly professional program, with courses taught by professionals and taught 100% in English.
Modules
First year of the program - M1
Admission Bac+3 for a 2-year course (M1 and M2)
Semester 1 :
- UE1 - Strategy & innovation
- UE2 - Project management : toolbox and techniques
- UE2 - Business functions (simulation)
- UE3 - Group accounts in an international Setting
- UE3 - Audit, governance, and internal control
- UE4 - #ATM1 Challenge : CreaCthon product design
- UE5 - Explore Your Career Options
- UE5 - English for Business Functions
- UE0 - French as a foreign language (optional)
Semester 2 :
- UE1 - Innovation, Agility & Design Thinking
- UE1 - Sustainable development and CSR at the Digital Age
- UE2 - Digital transformation & Data security
- UE2 - Big Data et Business Analytics
- UE3 - External and Internal Auditing Basics
- UE4 - #ATM2 Challenge : CreaCthon event design
- UE5 - Professional and specialised micro-certificate
- UE5 - English for Specific Purposes
- UE0 - French as a foreign language (optional)
Second year of the program - M2
Admission Bac+4 / Bac+5 for a 1-year course (M2 direct entry)
Semester 1 :
- UE1 - CreaCtive Learning Expedition
- UE1 - Management 4.0 et Leadership
- UE2 - Advanced IFRS for Auditors
- UE2 - External and Internal Auditing (Advanced)
- UE2 - Advanced Bankruptcy Law
- UE2 - Audit, frauds & cyberthreats
- UE3 - Professional and specialised micro-certificate
- UE4 - Research methods & Data Analytics
- UE Quitus - Professional experience M1
- UE0 - French as a foreign language (optional)
Semester 2 :
- UE3 - Professional experience M2
- UE4 - Company-based research project
Career opportunities
The MSc Audit & Compliance prepares you for a career as a statutory auditor with one of the Big 4 auditing and consulting firms.
Specific roles :
- Statutory Auditor
- Internal Auditor
- Compliance Officer
- Forensic Auditor
100% of our graduates find a job within 2 months thanks to our partner companies!
CACEIS // CIC // BNP Paribas // Banque Populaire Alsace Champagne Lorraine // Caisse d'Epargne // Crédit Mutuel // Crédit Suisse // EY // ING // KPMG // LCL // Deloitte // Natixis // Numbr // Edmond de Rothschield // PwC // Yzico
What our students think...
The teaching was of exceptionally high quality and it provided me with in-depth, comprehensive knowledge of the auditor’s role. Students on the program require a high level of accuracy and analytical skills as well as a strong sense of curiosity.
Senior Advisor - PwC Luxembourg
Admissions
Interested in the MSc Audit and Compliance?
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Events
Course registered with the CGE under the name: Management by Innovation
Course registered with the RNCP under number RNCP 37475 until 31/08/2026