2-Year MSc in Data Management in Corporate Finance

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Are you ready to meet the challenges of the rapidly evolving fields of data science and information technology in finance?

In this programme, you'll learn how to work with big, variable, fast-moving financial information systems - and how to use them to run your business.

Gain the skills employers need to ensure effective communication and strategy between their CFOs and data scientists.

Enhance your financial, technical and strategic skills to play a pivotal role with a range of employers.

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Summary
  • Rhythm:
    Full time
  • Total duration:
    26 months maximum
  • Degree:
    Master of science - Grade Master, Visé BAC+5
  • Language(s):
    English
  • Format:
    Face-to-face
  • Campus:
    Paris Campus - Paris
  • Start Date:
    2025-09-01
  • Number of places:
    30
  • VAE accessible:
    No
  • Entry level:
    BAC +3, BAC +4
  • Duration of internship / Work experience:
    4-6 months
  • Training schedule:
    The 2-year MSc program offers a total of 465 hours of training

Program Benefits

  • Learn how to work with financial information systems containing voluminous, variable and fast-moving data, and how to use them to guide the company's management.
  • Acquire the tools needed for optimal management of financial data (PowerBi, Tableau, IBM Planning Analytics and Alteryx) and the languages used for machine learning and artificial intelligence (Python and R software).
  • Role-play exercises with professionals from major groups (Carrefour, Dassault Systèmes, KPMG, Mazars...) and consultants specialized in data and corporate finance, enabling you to use the various software programs mentioned above.

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The Program

Located in one of France's most pleasant cities, Audencia is one of Europe's top-ranked business schools. The school has forged strong links with the business world and boasts triple accreditation. As finance is not just about acquiring technical skills, Audencia helps you develop soft skills and analytical competencies. The program includes:

  • A holistic approach to the fields of finance, data science and technology, strategy and leadership.
  • Teaching based on "bilingual" finance/data science use cases.
  • Faculty in finance, accounting/management control and information systems/IA.
     

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A Program in Two Years*

List of courses

Here are a few examples of what we teach in the MSc in Data Management in Corporate Finance :

  • Statistics and econometrics
  • Quantitative methods
  • Programming methods
  • Data strategy and digital transformation of CEO rôle
  • Accounting and financial analysis
  • Reporting, budgeting and analyzing financial data
  • Big data and analytics for performance management
  • Financial data visualization
  • Data management and analytics
  • Advanced accounting and auditing
  • Financial diagnostic and valuation
  • Financial engineering
  • Python for finance
  • Performance management and business intelligence
  • Change and project management
  • Management control and CSR 

Target Skills

  • Developing strategies for the businesses and implementing an innovative, entrepreneurial approaches
  • Developing and implementeing marketing strategies (particularly based on user behavior)
  • Managing business activities and assessing the financial performance of businesses and the associated risks
  • Managing projects and teams in an international context
  • Managing energy and social change
  • Directing management activities in specific professional fields (Strategy, Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Information Systems, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Energy and Social Transition, Communication, etc.)

Pedagogical methods

The program is based on alternating theoretical and practical face-to-face sessions involving case studies with software used in corporate finance, group work with software and interactive lessons.

Assessment Terms

Continuous monitoring, Examens sur table, Final dissertation, Group work

Teaching methods

  • Theoretical Courses 
  • Case Studies
  • Practical Exercises
  • Group Projects
2-Year MSc in Data Management in Corporate Finance

Admission criteria

Eligibility requirements for the 2-year MSc programs:

Proficiency in English as demonstrated by one of the following:

  • TOEFL iBT 84, TOEIC 650, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 100
  • English-taught undergraduate program
  • Native speaker

3-year or 4-year undergraduate degree in any field

Note that you can apply during the last year of your Bachelor’s studies.

International admission criteria

Students who have obtained (or are in the process of obtaining) a diploma outside French territory must contact the International Recruitment Service to apply through this admission route: international@audencia.com.

Admission period

up to 3 weeks

Equivalences and Bridges

It is possible to transfer to a university or other business school (rare, but possible). Equivalencies are determined by the institutions to which you choose to apply.

The procedure

Key dates

Admissions are open until June 2025, but may close early if class is full. Due to the limited number of seats available, candidates are strongly advised to apply before the Early Application deadline of January 31st, 2025.

Admission terms

Applications are accepted until June 2025 for the September intake or until the program is full. We encourage you to submit your application by the Early Application deadline of January 31.

To apply, please visit apply.audencia.com/

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS 

  • CV and Cover Letter in English
  • Copies of undergraduate degree transcripts
  • Undergraduate Degree Diploma
  • English language test results less than 2 years old (TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo)
  • Copy of identification (passport or ID card)
2-Year MSc in Data Management in Corporate Finance

School fees

27 800€

Financing terms

Thanks to our strong partnerships with public and private institutions, there are a number of scholarships available to international students,

Learn more about the scholarships offered by Audencia, as well as external funding options.

International financing terms

International students can contact Campus France to check their eligibility for the scholarships offered.

Find out about financial aid
2-Year MSc in Data Management in Corporate Finance

Further studies

Once you've earned your diploma, and to add an extra hook to your career, we offer: The Agile Manager Certificate

Career Support

Are you looking for an internship? Do you need advice on your CV, cover letters or any other action to help you become more professional?

The Career & Corporate Relations Center teams can help. We are here to serve Audencia's students, graduates and recruiters, and develop tailor-made support packages for all Audencia programs.

Our goal is to help you develop your skills and enhance your employability, both in France and abroad.

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Job opportunities

Play a central role with a wide range of employers:

  • Start-ups
  • Business finance companies
  • Consultancy firms
  • Investment companies
  • Insurance companies
  • Audit companies
  • IT companies (if you have an IT background)


Job examples: management controller, business analyst, auditor, RAF (administrative and financial manager), data and corporate finance consultant.


Example jobs: management controller, data analyst and auditor.

More than a school, a global network

When you join Audencia, you're not just joining a school, you're joining a large network of 37,000 alumni and 7,200 students, from a hundred different nationalities.

A dynamic network with its ambassadors who offer you numerous exchanges, discussions and meetings wherever you are in the world (internship, travel or expatriation).

Audencia Alumni, it's 200 communities and more than 250 events per year in France and internationally.

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+250
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+170
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Student life at Audencia

Coming to Audencia often means settling into a new city, a new environment.

Here are our practical tips, our good plans for getting around, eating out, and staying in one of our campus cities.

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Student Well-Being

Well-being @Audencia is a comprehensive service, designed to help you succeed in your personal, academic and professional life.

The entire scheme is based on values of caring. It is completely confidential.

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The Knowledge Hub

Throughout the year, the Knowledge Hub team welcomes, educates, and trains students in documentary research methodology, database consultation, bibliographic formatting, and plagiarism avoidance.

A team of 9 documentalists is available to students and teachers to assist students and teachers with their research.

In this way, each student can be received in individual appointments to be assisted in their research or to be trained in bibliographic reference management tools. Teachers also benefit from the support of the librarians for their teaching projects (identification of tools, enrichment of courses with bibliographic references).

Contact : knowledge-hub@audencia.com

Accessibility for the Disabled

In line with its three founding values - Innovation, Collaboration and Responsibility - Audencia's social policy places the fight against all forms of discrimination related to age, gender, origin, disability or any other personal characteristic at the heart of its policy and encourages the integration of learners regardless of these attributes.

In particular, Audencia is committed to meeting accessibility standards for people with disabilities in all our locations and to offering specially adapted training courses. For more information, please see our Disability Policy.

Contact us, in complete confidentiality, so that together we can find a personalized solution: disability@audencia.com