MSc in Audit and Compliance
Points-forts de la formation
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.
Objectifs
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to both interpret and understand the specific features of: international accounting standards (consolidation and IFRS standards); the audit process and the role it plays within governance mechanisms; and the core aspects of internal control and fraud as well as the current issues affecting both.
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
Débouchés possibles
- 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
Entreprises partenaires
- PWC Luxemburg
- KPMG Luxemburg
- Deloitte Luxemburg
- Ernst & Young Paris
- Roquette group
- Pomona group
Admission et frais d'études
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
- Proficiency in English essential
- Selection based on an application form and interview
Tuition fees
Study rhythm
MSc 1 :
100% study rhythm - Nancy campus
NB : you can take this course from another campus with some adjustments.
MSc 2 :
Study/work rhythm - 1 week of school/ 3 weeks of work - Nancy campus
(from 2022-23 onwards)
Modalités d’admission
Découvrez les différentes procédures d’admission en fonction de votre profil
Ce que nos élèves
en pensent…
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
