Specialising in Audit, Control, Performance at EDC Paris Business School
In an economic context where performance, rigour and transparency have become essential, companies need professionals able to assess, optimise and secure their practices. The Audit, Control, Performance specialisation of the Master in Management at EDC Paris Business School trains these exceptional profiles, who safeguard the strength and agility of organisations.
The specialisation is taken on a work-study basis.
Aims of the specialisation: audit, control, perform
The main aim of this two-year specialisation is to train managers able to steer a company's financial and operational performance, while guaranteeing the reliability of its processes. It rests on several main areas of training:
Being trained in audit and management control. Students acquire methods of analysis, verification and evaluation to ensure compliance of practices and control of costs.
Managing and training operational teams. The specialisation also develops the interpersonal skills essential for passing on good practice and supporting the transformation of organisations.
Mastering the integration of financial decisions into the company's strategy. Students learn not to reason in figures alone, but to place every decision within an overall strategic vision.
Knowing how to assess the risks and resources of a project. They are trained in feasibility analysis, risk anticipation and the optimal allocation of resources.
Steering the budgeting process. From preparation to execution, including variance analysis, they learn to orchestrate every stage of the budget cycle.
Managing performance end to end. The aim is to know not only how to track indicators, but also how to formulate concrete recommendations for senior management.
The programme's added value
Financial risk management is studied from the angle of new technologies.
What careers are open after a specialisation in Audit, Control, Performance?
This specialisation opens the door to many key roles in finance departments, audit firms and internal control departments. Here are some examples:
Management controller
They measure the performance of the company's different entities, analyse the gaps between objectives and results, and propose action plans. They are a key player in optimising resources.
Financial auditor
They verify that a company's accounts give a true and fair view, in compliance with accounting and regulatory standards. They may work in a firm (external audit) or in a company (internal audit), and play a fundamental role in the confidence of stakeholders.
Financial analyst
A specialist in financial data, they assess the profitability of an activity, a project or an investment. They inform strategic decisions through in-depth analysis.
Internal auditor
Responsible for analysing and improving internal processes, they identify risk areas, verify the compliance of practices, and propose solutions to strengthen security and performance.