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MSc 2 Management, specializing in Finance Management Control & Reporting

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Training Business Partners at the Heart of Corporate Performance

A program for those who want to play a key role in decision-making and performance management.
The MSc in Finance, Management Control, and Reporting prepares professionals to analyze financial and non-financial data, engage with all stakeholders, and turn information into tangible levers for value creation.

  • The Program’s DNA

    • A Strong Professional Focus

    Train Business Partners who act as the interface between executive management and operational teams.

    • A Program Co-Designed with Industry

    Created in collaboration with DFCG, combining academic expertise with real-world practice:
    50% of courses are taught by industry professionals, 50% by academic researchers.

    • Finance & Data Expertise You Can Apply Immediately

    Cost analysis, budget management, CSR reporting, IFRS standards, financial diagnostics, due diligence…
    Master key tools: Advanced Excel, VBA, Power BI, SAP.

    • A Pedagogy Focused on Employability and Professional Posture

    Develop soft skills, a Business Partner mindset, analytical and communication abilities (French and English).
    The program is available as a work-study, tailored to finance, management, and engineering profiles, particularly those with dual expertise.

  • Why Choose This MSc?

    • A Strategic and Operational Vision of Performance Management
    • Skills You Can Apply Immediately in the Workplace, in France and Internationally
    • A Program Recognized and Aligned with Industry Developments
    • A Springboard to Key Roles in Finance and Management Control

  • The Spirit of the Program

    Train professionals capable of informing decision-making, driving performance, and creating sustainable value.

 

Graduates have a 100% integration rate. They find jobs in a wide variety of sectors. Career prospects can be found both in France and abroad. The average 1st job salary is around €44k (with bonuses).

Positions held by graduates

  • Business Partner
  • Financial Controller
  • FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) Specialist
  • Management Controller (Commercial, Industrial, Supply Chain, etc.)
  • Treasury Analyst
  • Financial Analyst
  • Financial Auditor
  • Corporate M&A Analyst
  • Business Analyst
  • CFO / Finance Director
  • Consultant

Companies that have hired graduates

Airbus, CMA CGM, Arcelor Mittal, Total Energies, Bouygues Construction, Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, EY, Grant Thornton, Enedis, Ortec, Capgemini, Henkel, Thalès, Chanel, Schneider Electric, AXA, LVMH, Technicatome …

Our students are the best to talk about the program and share their experience and feelings on this training. Discover the reviews from the Eduniversal ranking.

Promotion 2022-2023:

"The quality of education is reflected in an international reputation which offers very good prospects for integration into the labour market."

"The program is perfectly in line with the reality of management control and corporate finance through concrete cases and quality speakers."

"The faculty is composed of teachers from the professional world, which allows to be directly operational in business."

"The IAE offers a strong and recognized network that greatly facilitates alternance and job search."

"The multidisciplinary nature of the programme allows a global view of the operation of the company, which is a real asset."

"An excellent curriculum, with a strong network and real recognition among recruiters and companies."


Promotion 2023-2024:

"A program that combines know-how, know-how and personalized support, which allows a successful insertion into the professional world."

"The quality of teachers is exceptional, with a perfect balance between academics and professionals in the sector."

"The training is in phase with the evolution of management control, integrating tools such as Business Intelligence and ERP."

"The diversity of stakeholders, from financial departments and management control, provides valuable practical expertise."

"The IAE d'Aix enjoys an excellent reputation and many partnerships that allow to develop a strong professional network."

"A recognized and professionalizing program, which prepares perfectly for positions of responsibility in the field of finance and management control."

Our course is ranked among the best Masters, MS & MBA courses Internal Audit and Management Control in France:

In 2026, this course was awarded the labelPLUS ‘Links with the Socio-Economic and Cultural World’ accreditation.

 

 

ADMISSION

  • Admission requirements

    Direct entry into 2nd year of MSc if MSc 1 has not been completed at IAE:

    • Hold a Master 1 degree or a Bac+4 diploma (240 ECTS) or higher. Scientific and engineering profiles are welcome in this program.
    • or equivalent (foreign diploma, VAE)
    • have significant professional experience, international experience and a very good command of French and English.

    Recruitment is based on an online application on our website.

    The application includes

    • English tests: TOEFL, TOEIC Listening and Reading, IELTS
    • Non-mandatory but highly recommended items to enhance your application: results of management tests (or, failing that, your invitation to attend): GMAT, or GRE, or TAGE MAGE, Score IAE Message (validity of test results: 3 years)
    • information or documents relating to your career plans, previous studies, internships or positions held...

    Eligible candidates will undergo a motivational interview with a panel of judges.

  • Training costs

    Student fees

    • MSc in 2 years: €8,400
    • Entry to 2nd year MSc (1 year): €4,800

    Executive fee

    • MSc in 2 years: €20,000
    • Admission to 2nd year MSc (1 year): €12,000

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THEY TALK ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Jocelyn Husser, Director of MSc Finance Management Control & Reporting
Marine FABRETTI, Alexandre FRANDINO and Nicolas SILVA, MSc 2nd year Finance Management Control & Reporting students
Frequently asked questions - MSc 2 Controlling
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THE TEAM

Program Director

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Margit
MUNZER
Fonction
Assistant Professor

Program Coordinator

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Brigitte
RAFFAELLI