MSc Auditing, Management Accounting And Information

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Accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles.
The programme is located at the Paris campus (bilingual French and English, or entirely in English) and at the Lille campus (in French).

Vision and objective of the programme

1. To help participants develop an in-depth understanding of Auditing, Management Control and Information Systems and of the different ways it contributes to competitive advantage and to wealth and advancement of society.
2. To provide students with a range of knowledge, tools and skills and the ability to use these in a variety of operational & entrepreneurial situations through “learning by doing”.
3. To develop the students ability to think analytically in order to successfully apply their knowledge and technical expertise to the solution of real business problems.
4. To support and encourage students to develop their individual managerial and research capabilities in order to equip them to become effective Managers in Auditing, Management Control and Information systems.

Learning Outcomes
Development of knowledge and Understanding (KU):

* Understand the business, social and political contexts which impact auditing, management accounting and information systems;
* Understand and apply auditing, management accounting and Information System’s techniques in practice;
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Work within corporate, financial, governance, production, organisational and/or technological constraints.

Cognitive and Intellectual Skills (CIS):

* Identify options and use the benefits of circumstance or opportunity to deliver value.

Intellectual Skills (CIS):

* Evaluate auditing, management accounting and information systems and/or existing facilities, and make sure that the lessons learned will be used for improvement of future projects;
* Assess the impact of auditing, management accounting and information systems on a company’s corporate strategy.

Practical Skills (PS):

* Develop a focused and disciplined approach to developing and implementing plans and controls of systems in auditing, management accounting, and information systems;
* Make balanced decisions, implement policies and find solutions on the basis of either complete or incomplete information;
* Conceive, cost, plan, resource, and manage complex projects and programmes in auditing management control and information systems;

Key / Transferable Skills (TS):

* Appreciate the roles, manage and use the services of employed consultants and contractors;
* Effectively lead and motivate individuals, and project, programme or portfolio teams to achieve organisational goals;
* Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, using a range of media and work effectively in groups.

Career Opportunities
Internal and external auditing; consulting; specialized auditing (IT, marketing); management controlling; industrial management controlling; consolidation management; Chartered Accountancy; administrative and financial management


Academic Partnerships

* University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia: exchange of students, research, double degrees, joint seminars.
* University of Ghent, Belgium: exchange of students, joint seminars.
* George Washington University (GWU), USA: exchange of students, joint seminars.
* CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)
* IFACI (Institut Français de l’Audit et du Contrôle Interne)
* DFCG (Association Nationale des Directeurs Financiers et Contrôleurs de Gestion)
* SAP, SAS


Links with professional bodies and research

SKEMA Business School has developed many links with the Professional Bodies at national and international level, in particular for the development of international standards and research. SKEMA Business School is involved with: IFACI, DFCG, and CIMA

Niveau standard :  BAC+4
Admission sous condition :  BAC+3
Durée :  1 an
Cout formation :  11985
Diplôme préparé :  master of science

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Conditions admission

ONE-YEAR MASTER OF SCIENCE

For students with a four-Year Bachelor's degree or equivalent
In order to apply for a one-year MSc program you must satisfy the following requirements:
* Four-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (Honours degree or substantial professional experience).
* English language test to prove a minimum level of English: TOEFL 580 (paper-based), 237 (computer-based) or 92 (internetbased) / TOEIC 830 / IELTS 6.5.The test is waived for students who have a Bachelor’s degree from an English speaking university.
* A GMAT or GRE score will be to the candidate’s advantage.

The final step of your application process will be a face-to-face, or telephone, interview.

TWO-YEAR MASTER OF SCIENCE

For students with a three-year university degree
Year 1: MSc Prepapratory Program
Year 2: MSc
In order to apply for the two-year MSc program you must satisfy the following requirements:
*Three-year Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
*A TOEFL/TOEIC or IELTS score report proving a sufficient level of English.
*A GMAT or GRE score will be to the candidate’s advantage.
The final step of your application process will be a face-to-face, or telephone, interview.

Candidates should send their application package (recommendation letters, résumé, official academic transcripts and copy of diploma) to the address below:

Following reception of your application the International Recruitment Department will contact you to fix an appointment with you for the interview.

SKEMA Business School
International Admissions / Vanessa GAUD
Rue Dostoïevski BP085
06902 Sophia Antipolis Cedex ? France
E-mail: internationalprograms@skema.edu
Phone : +33 (0)4 93 95 32 79
Fax: +33 (0)4 93 95 44 88

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Pédagogie

Subjects
COMMUNICATION AND SELF-DEVELOPMENT

Presentation of the programme and of professional bodies
Presentation of the School’s information system
Presentation of the careers service and the job market
Team Building Seminar
Meet with the companies partners
Career and Self-development coaching
Research methodology
Tutorial
Business English
Preparation for TOEIC (or GMAT)
AUDITING AND ACOUNTING

Internal Accounting Standards
Anglo-Saxon Accounting
Group Accounting
Certification
Internal Auditing
Internal Auditing and Information Systems
MANAGEMENT CONTROL

Advanced Management Accounting
Cost-engineering
Management control and project management
New trends in management control
Management accounting and control
Value management
INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Information Systems and ERP
Management Control for information systems and ICT
Decision-making computer studies
Computer projects (Business Objects)
SETTING IN PROFESSIONAL SITUATIONS

Management Simulation
Budget control case study
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Professional thesis
Internship : minimum 6 months part-time (3 weeks a month) and 6 months full-time (report)
PROFESSIONAL SPECIALISATION

Internal Auditing (Preparation to DPAI and CIA)
Management Accounting (Preparation to CIMA Certifications)
Information systems
Preparation to Certifications
With a view to gaining the high academic and professional levels this course includes the preparation for the main professional certifications and diplomas:

* CIMA Certificates “Certificate in Business Accounting”
* “Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting”

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has signed an agreement with SKEMA Business School in September 2006.
Students enrolled in the Masters in Auditing, Management Accounting and Information Systems, will prepare 3 of CIMA’s examinations (C1, P2 - Performance Management, E2 - Enterprise Management). If they succeed both programme and CIMA examinations, they will obtain the “Certificate in Business Accounting and Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting”, and will become Chartered Management Accountant. CIMA certifications also help participants gain international recognition.

* DPAI (French Professional Diploma in Internal Auditing) and CIA (Certified Internal Auditors) Diplomas.
* SAS/SAP Certificates of aptitudes. Furthermore, electives are available in conjunction with other ESC Lille MSc programmes, and enable students to take other professional certifications if appropriate for the career plan.


Teaching Strategies

The Master of Science (MSc) course duration is 18 months (90 credits ECTS).

For 12 months, the educational rhythm alternates between one week of seminars (one or two per month) and pre and post course work. Then, for the next 6 months, students complete their professional thesis, may work, or do a full-time internship.

The programme combines a wide range of pedagogical approaches in order to foster the personal and professional development of the participants. They include lectures, on-line support, public speaking, group dynamics, confrontations, and participative methods.

Real-life case studies: newly acquired skills are used to work on real case studies and teams work closely with top management to analyse the industry, company, and specific strategic issues. Then they recommend action plans, and implementations.

The students have the opportunity to attend part of the programme abroad in our partner universities above mentioned.

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Source de financement possible

The application fee is 120 euros (non-refundable)

The tuition fee is 11,985 euros for each MSc.

The tuition fee for the one-year MSc Preparatory Program AND an MSc is 17,000 euros.

Estimated monthly cost of living:
Accommodation : 400 euros
Food : 300 euros
Transportation: bus pass for students (Antibes-Sophia): Free!
Recreational activities: 150 euros
TOTAL: 850 euros

Bear in mind that 5 or 6 books will be needed each semester (on average 50 euros each).
SKEMA Scholarships

SKEMA offers students with very good potential the opportunity to be granted scholarships for excellence that may entitle them to a rebate on their tuition of up to 5,000 euros.

The scholarship for excellence is based on merit according to the following criteria:
Excellent GMAT or TAGE MAGE
Excellent GPA
Overall quality of the application: professional project, extra-curricular activities ...

Scholarship application procedure:

If your profile is compliant with the above-mentioned criteria and you are willing to apply, please download the Scholarship application form , fill it in and send it back together with your application package for the MSc program to:

Corina MILLIEX
SKEMA Business School -
BP-085 - 60, Rue Dostoievski
06902 SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS CEDEX - FRANCE.

Your application will then be studied by a jury, and Admissions in SKEMA will inform you about their decision.

NB: When shortlisting applicants, students from emerging countries will come first.

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