What is the duration of an MSc in Audit & Management Control in France?
The duration of an MSc in Audit & Management Control is a key factor when planning an academic pathway. It determines the depth of skills acquired, the level of professional experience included in the programme, and the timing of entry into the job market. At EDC Paris Business School, this programme is designed to strike a balance between academic depth, practical application of professional tools and gradual career preparation, all within a structure aimed at maximising employability upon graduation.
Standard duration and academic credits
The MSc in Audit & Management Control at EDC Paris is a two-year programme worth 120 ECTS credits, in line with the European LMD (Licence–Master–Doctorate) framework. This two-year format is the standard in French business schools and universities for Master’s-level degrees, ensuring consistency and international recognition across Europe and beyond.
The 120 ECTS credits are distributed over four semesters, each combining subject-specific teaching, cross-disciplinary modules (soft skills, career workshops, professional development projects) and varied assessment methods. This credit load reflects the intensity of the programme: students are engaged in a demanding curriculum that develops their analytical skills, digital tool proficiency and ability to work collaboratively on complex projects.
This two-year structure also enables a coherent academic progression. The first year covers the fundamentals, including financial accounting, corporate finance, management control and data analysis. The second year focuses on advanced specialisation, with modules in internal and external audit, international accounting standards, advanced taxation and audit ethics.
Study format: full-time or work-study
The programme is available through two distinct pathways, each shaping the student experience and time organisation differently.
In the full-time MSc route, students attend classes on campus and complete internships during designated periods. This format offers greater availability for academic projects, student associations and international experiences.
The work-study option follows a schedule of three weeks in the workplace and one week at school. This format is available in both the first and second year and enables students to hold a genuine professional position throughout their studies, while maintaining a high academic standard. Work-study students alternate regularly between theoretical input and practical application in a company setting, which accelerates skills development and strengthens understanding of real-world professional situations.
Both pathways lead to the same qualification (RNCP Level 7, registration number 39483) and offer identical career prospects. The choice between them depends primarily on the student’s professional goals, personal situation and ability to secure a placement in an audit or management control role.
Implications for employability
The two-year duration is not merely an administrative framework; it is designed to maximise employability at every stage of the programme. From the first year, career workshops and professional development modules help students define their career objectives, build their CVs and prepare for interviews in audit and control-related fields. Internships and work placements embedded in the curriculum allow students to test their career direction and begin building a professional network.
The second year deepens specialisation and introduces key employability-enhancing experiences, including the **Opérations Capital Challenge** business game, advanced internal and external audit modules, the final dissertation and the thesis defence before a panel. This progression allows students time to consolidate their expertise, address gaps identified during internships and graduate with a well-structured professional profile.
Experience shows that graduates who complete the full two-year programme (whether through work-study or full-time study with active internships) enter the job market better prepared than those who complete only a single year of specialisation. Programme duration is therefore closely linked to employability: two years of structured training provide the time needed to build the skills, experience and professional network that enable fast and sustainable integration into the labour market.
The MSc in Audit & Management Control at EDC Paris offers two intakes per year (September and March), providing flexibility for applicants with different timelines. To learn more about start dates, entry requirements for first or second year admission, and how to plan your academic journey, consult the full programme information and contact the admissions team for personalised guidance.