MSc in international Audit and Compliance
Strengths of the programme
External and internal auditing
A course that delivers indepth knowledge in external and internal auditing as well as internal control, enabling graduates to quickly secure positions in these fields.
Critical thinking skills
A course that allows students to take a step back and develop their critical thinking skills in a work environment.
Challenges, regulations and changes
A course that tackles the very latest challenges, regulations and changes that auditors will face.
Objectives
The MSc in Audit and Compliance looks at both the auditor’s traditional role and how this has evolved in an ever-changing environment. This track delivers in-depth knowledge in international accounting standards in line with the different existing frameworks, as well as about international auditing standards, compliance and professional ethics, governance, internal control and offers a basic grounding in fraud and cybersecurity concepts, as well as the current issues affecting both. The notions that underpin audit and governance are discussed with practical examples and case studies of audit techniques and work programmes used to illustrate how these are applied in real-life situations, as well as, professional and academic articles for discussion and analysis, enabling you to quickly secure positions in these fields. After completing this course, you will satisfy the requirements to work as an auditor in Luxembourg.
Modules
This audit course looks at both the auditor’s traditional role and how this has evolved in an ever-changing environment. It teaches students about international accounting standards in line with the different existing frameworks, as well as about international auditing standards, compliance and professional ethics, governance, internal control and offers a basic grounding in fraud and cybersecurity concepts. The notions that underpin audit and governance are discussed with practical examples of audit techniques and work programmes used to illustrate how these are applied in real-life situations. The program draws on case studies as well as professional and academic articles for discussion and analysis. This course prepares students to take on roles as external and internal auditors, work on large accounts for the Big 4 accounting firms or as in-house auditors for major listed companies. Students who complete the course satisfy the requirements to work as auditors in Luxembourg.
Here is an overview of the modules :
- Group accounts in an international setting
- Audit, governance, and internal control
- Financial Data Analysis ou Industrial Economy
- External and Internal Auditing (basics)
- Advanced IFRS Standards
- External and Internal Auditing (advanced)
- Advanced Law and Management Accounting
- Audit, frauds, and cyber threats
Career outcomes
- Statutory Auditor (The “Big 4” audit and consultancy firms)
- Internal Auditor (listed companies, family businesses, the “Big 4” audit and consultancy firms)
- Compliance Officer
- Forensic Auditor
Partner companies
- PWC Luxemburg
- KPMG Luxemburg
- Deloitte Luxemburg
- Ernst & Young Paris
- Roquette group
- Pomona group
Admissions & tuition fees
Admission
- For MSc1 admissions: 3-year higher-education degree (BAC+3)
- For MSc2 admissions: 3 or 4-year higher-education degree (BAC+3/BAC+4) with extensive work experience in a company (preferably 3 years in a relevant field)
- Proficiency in English essential
- Selection based on an application form and interview
Tuition fees
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
