Master of Science in International Financial Analysis

This business English module applied to marketing allows learners to implement and apply the right vocabulary and attitude.

This module aims to deepen the skills of students in IT to meet the demands of companies in terms of budgetary or commercial monitoring, project management, personnel management and communication: Excel, Word, Powerpoint, communication tools. teamwork, business software. It aims to perform well on office tools, quickly identify and correct errors, personalize existing tools or create your own tools.

The objective is to acquire key skills in terms of budget management and reporting. The emphasis will be placed in particular on budgetary architecture, with the implementation of summary documents, project management control and its link with budgetary management, the creation and management of dashboards.

This module allows learners to improve their CV and their posture, notably through role-playing (business game, professional simulation, speaking, etc.); practical and professional workshops (CV, professional social networks, coaching, etc.) as well as professional conferences and master classes.

Apply variables in Python programming to store, modify and retrieve data. Evaluate loop implementations for performance and readability, and create complex loop structures to solve advanced programming problems. Apply Pandas for data manipulation and analysis tasks.

Modern financial diagnostic tools to carry out a global analysis of the company. Tools to help with financial diagnosis: the study of the profitability, solvency and financial structure of the company. Study of profitability.

The course covers account audit missions as well as audit procedures, tests, methods and tools. Presentation of the legal audit, general aspects and implementation of the audit, assessment of internal control, specific verifications and end-of-mission reports. Analytical procedures, physical controls and management reporting are also covered.

Evaluation of the company’s operations and level of control. Provision of advice and study of tools to contribute to the creation of added value. Evolution of the auditor profession.

Mastery of fundamental concepts for establishing financial forecasts. Sources of information, sectoral analysis, analysis of economic and financial performance, analysis of the financial structure and financing method.

Mastery of the accounting procedure; consolidation of accounts; allocation of income ; capital reduction; valuation of securities; formation of companies; increase in capital ; convergence of PCG towards IFRS standards.

Calculation of the break-even point and calculation of the break-even point. Budget management techniques, activity management and dashboards. Analysis and use of management control, cost calculation methods, analysis center methods, rational allocation of fixed costs, marginal cost, partial costs.

Definition of business law. The concept of contract. The different types of obligation: obligation of means and obligation of result. The concept of legal personality, the functioning of the SARL, the SA and the SNC. The criteria for choosing a form of business. The role and powers of control and management bodies.

Presentation of the IFRS, US GAAP standards. Comparison of financial flows over time. Organization of the accounting framework, the conceptual framework of the standards, presentation of financial statements in IFRS/US GAAP standards. Valuation and accounting of financial instruments.

Investment projects: selection criteria as well as the real options approach. Financing methods: quasi-equity, bond financing, negotiable debt securities, IPO, risk capital. Explanatory theories of the choice of financing. Treasury and centralized flow management.

The principles and fields of application of IS, tax optimization in a group. International taxation. VAT: principles and mechanisms. Special VAT regimes. Territoriality of VAT: the rules of territoriality of VAT, deliveries of movable goods, provision of services. VAT payable: the VAT base and its calculation.

This module delivered in a hybrid manner will allow you to understand the role of the Financial Markets Authority in the regulation and supervision of financial markets, through the following subjects: financial instruments, crypto-assets and risks, collective management, functioning of the market organization, post-market and market infrastructures, securities issues and operations and finally the accounting and financial bases.

Understand and master the principles of discounting and capitalization. Interest calculation. Comparison of financial flows over time. Calculation of the main profitability indicators in an investment project.

Definition of the notion of “group. Regulatory and legal framework. Scope and methods of consolidation. Consolidation restatements, elimination of reciprocal accounts and internal results. Combined accounts and group summary documents.

Diagnosis of individual accounts and consolidated accounts. Study of profitability, solvency, financial structure and profitability (ROCE, ROE). Analysis of listed companies and unlisted companies. Study of business plans. Accounting trade-offs and creative compatibility. Sell ​​side/buy side analysis.

The new paradigms brought by the FinTech offer and banking digitalization. New digital entrants are shaking up the banking ecosystem. The principles of blockchain: storage capacity, virtual continuity and technical architecture. Cryptocurrency and regulation. Buy, store and pay in cryptocurrency. The challenges of cryptocurrency. Competition between platforms. Cybercrime insurance programs, ERM methodology. The dedicated risk management information system.

Bloomberg training (preparation for the BAT: Bloomberg Assessment Test). Simulate financial (investment, savings, loan, investment) and asset (capitalization, loan, retirement). Make recommendations.

Understand the basic concepts of Business Intelligence and Power BI, including its interface, main features and visualization. Create comprehensive PowerBI reports and dashboards, tailored to specific business needs and incorporating best practices in data visualization and business intelligence.

Organize data from multiple sources, in different formats in order to build clear dashboards. Automate data collection to reduce decision-making time and minimize errors due to re-entry. Present data and improve visual communication of information.

High balance sheet arrangements (equity/debt arbitration, study of different stocks and bonds, implementation of BSAs). Public offers (OPA, OPE). IPOs (Initial Public Offering) and the role of intermediaries. Structured financing.

This module allows learners to improve their CV and their posture, notably through role-playing (business game, professional simulation, speaking, etc.); practical and professional workshops (CV, professional social networks, coaching, etc.) as well as professional conferences and master classes.

Master the technical knowledge required by the financial profession (financial instruments and risk, management on behalf of third parties, operation and organization of markets, issues and securities transactions). Practice and pass the certification exam.

Research and master financial English by dealing with real financial topics. Put financial knowledge into practice through oral presentations, negotiations and strategy construction.

Explain and measure the contribution of the financial sector to the fight against global warming. Address the challenges of the energy transition through the prism of sustainable financing, by shedding light on the regulatory framework, the actors and the tools specific to this activity. Learn to study by example and put into concrete situations.

Methods based on assets and goodwill. Methods based on DCF. Analog methods. LBO operations (actors, typology, tools, etc.). Mezzanine financing. Debt issues (banking, bond). Setting up a holding company and cash flow implications. Progress of an LBO arrangement (from deal flow to the shareholders’ agreement). Governance of companies under LBO.

Strategies for external growth, critical size and synergies. The legitimacy and motivations of mergers. Strategic, financial and organizational analysis of mergers. The legal and tax framework for mergers, acquisitions and partial contributions of assets. Defenses against hostile acquisitions. The accounting implications and tax regime of mergers.

Arbitration on financing methods (equity, debt, rental, etc.). Investment decision-making approaches. Financing intangible investments. The approach of investment funds.

Understand the company’s strategic approach to prepare for its long-term development. Carry out a global diagnosis by integrating the ESG theme (environment, social, governance) and its analysis frameworks. Integration of ESG data in company evaluation in addition to traditional financial analysis.

Understand the organization of equity markets, money markets and bond markets, from order placement to post-market operations (delivery, clearing), including negotiation and execution of the order. Acquire valuation and risk management techniques for the main financial securities (shares and bonds). Use interest rate products and hedging tools in cash management.

Understand the organization of equity markets, money markets and bond markets, from order placement to post-market operations (delivery, clearing), including negotiation and execution of the order. Acquire valuation and risk management techniques for the main financial securities (shares and bonds). Use interest rate products and hedging tools in cash management.

The construction of internal and external financial reporting. The forms and media of financial communication. The current regulatory environment (United States, Europe, etc.). Constraints from supervisory authorities (SEC, AMF, etc.). The policy of rating agencies. Information and communication indicators. Resolution of agency conflicts.

Allow learners to know the expectations of the applied research dissertation. Formulate a problem, construct a literature review, choose the study methodology, make recommendations.