Danilo Mura
Foreign Office Manager
MSc Accounting, Auditing and Performance
Infos & applications At a glance
- Program formatFull-time, Work-study
- Duration1 year to 2 years
- CampusParis
- LanguagesEnglish
- Admission level3-years Degree to 4-years Degree
- DegreeMaster's Degree
- Tuition feesFrom €13 250
- Program formatFull-time, Work-study
- Duration1 year to 2 years
- CampusParis
- LanguagesEnglish
- Admission level3-years Degree to 4-years Degree
- DegreeMaster's Degree
- Tuition feesFrom €13 250
Become a Strategic Expert in Accounting, Auditing, and Performance Management
The MSc Accounting, Auditing and Performance Management is a two-year program designed to help organizations achieve their overall objectives. You will develop advanced expertise in financial reporting, international standards, auditing, and performance measurement, while strengthening your strategic, ethical, and analytical skills.
This program trains you to become a trusted advisor capable of assessing organizational, economic, and environmental challenges, and proposing innovative solutions in a constantly evolving environment.
By joining this MSc, you also become part of an international community of over 49,000 alumni—a powerful network to accelerate your career.
Why Choose the MSc Accounting, Auditing and Performance?
81 %
of students find a job within 4 months after graduation
47 %
of graduates pursue an international career
Top
8 th
best Master's in France
QS Business Masters Ranking 2024
- Earn an internationally recognized Master’s degree: Accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education, this MSc opens the door to an international career in accounting, auditing, and performance management.
- Develop strategic and operational expertise: Gain strong skills in financial accounting, international standards, auditing, and performance measurement, while building a strategic mindset to support decision-making in complex environments.
- Understand organizational and regulatory challenges: Learn to analyze the impact of accounting and auditing standards on organizational structures, and tailor your recommendations to economic, geopolitical, and environmental realities.
- Thrive in a multicultural environment: Study in English alongside students from over 20 nationalities, and develop intercultural skills to work effectively in international contexts.
- Benefit from a career-focused program: up to 6 months of professional experience per year, with career workshops, personalized coaching, and networking opportunities to boost your employability.
- Join a powerful international network: Become part of a community of over 49,000 alumni and gain access to an active network of professionals in finance, auditing, and consulting.
Learn to leverage your accounting skills to support informed business decisions and contribute to the overall performance of organizations.
Build in-depth expertise in accounting tailored to diverse organizational structures and the contemporary challenges faced by businesses.
Understand the implications of international accounting and auditing standards, and learn to apply them in demanding multicultural and regulatory environments.
Strengthen your ability to interpret financial and non-financial data to guide strategic and operational decisions within organizations.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of both qualitative and quantitative aspects of performance, enabling you to effectively manage outcomes and long-term impact.
6 good reasons to choose GEM
Global recognition
Ranked Top 8 in France and Top 30 in Europe, GEM is among the top 1% of business schools worldwide holding triple accreditation (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA).
Immersive learning
A distinctive learning model combining academic excellence, real-world experience, close ties with companies and international exposure — to learn by doing and experimenting.
Personalized pathways
Progressive and flexible pathways designed to help students build a coherent, ambitious academic and professional project.
International dimension
Exchanges, double degrees, programs taught in English and strong cultural diversity, supported by a network of 230+ partner universities, opening real opportunities for international study paths and global careers.
Sustainable employability
Work-study options, internships and company-based projects to develop skills that are immediately relevant and valued in the job market.
A Trailblazing leadership with purpose
Campuses embedded in leading scientific, technological and industrial ecosystems, shaping curious, engaged minds ready to act in the face of major global transitions.
GEM Grenoble – Alpine Campus
Located between scientific hubs, startups, and the Alpine mountains, GEM’s main campus embodies Grenoble’s DNA: pioneering, committed, and international.
Just steps from the city center, it welcomes a multicultural community representing 120 nationalities in a vibrant building that hosts a rich student life, numerous events, and frequent interactions with local companies. A campus where ideas flow and projects come to life, in an environment that is both stimulating and welcoming. A second Grenoble campus is dedicated to educational innovation, it brings together several cutting-edge immersive platforms where participants experiment, test, and learn by doing.
Answers to all your questions
Find the most frequently asked questions and get quick, comprehensive answers about our programs
and much more.
Grenoble Ecole de Management’s MSc programs are intensive, internationally recognized graduate degrees designed for students who wish to specialize in a specific area of business, such as finance, marketing, innovation, sustainability, or digital technology. These programs combine academic excellence with practical experience to prepare students for international careers.
MSc programs are open to applicants with a bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS or equivalent) who have a strong academic record, a solid command of English, and a genuine interest in specializing in management. Whether you come from a background in business, engineering, economics, or science, your motivation and potential are essential.
Graduates of our MSc programs enter the job market with solid expertise and an international outlook. Career opportunities include positions such as financial analyst, brand manager, project manager, data strategist, sustainability consultant, or business development manager—depending on the chosen specialization. Our programs are designed to meet the real needs of the market.
Yes, all MSc programs at Grenoble Ecole de Management are taught entirely in English and are recognized worldwide. The school has triple accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA), guaranteeing high academic standards and excellent international employability. You will also study alongside an international and diverse group of students.
Absolutely. Each MSc includes a mandatory internship or professional experience period as part of the curriculum. Students also benefit from career coaching, networking events, company visits, and job fairs to enhance their professional development and build a strong resume before graduation.
Applications are made directly through our online platform. You will need to provide your transcripts, a resume, proof of English proficiency (such as TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent), a cover letter, and references. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. It is strongly recommended that you apply early as places are limited.
Your academic background
The MSc Accounting, Auditing and Performance Management is a two-year program that prepares you to become a strategic expert in accounting, auditing, and performance management by developing analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills in an international and constantly evolving environment.
- Strategic Management
- Research Methods
- Accounting
- Project Management
- Managerial Economics
- International Negotiations
- Corporate Finance
- Marketing Management
- Sustainability Transition in International Business
- Design Fiction
- Languages
Spring Semester (January to March)
- Accounting and Auditing
- Organizations Performance
- Corporate Geopolitics
- Corporate Law and Governance
- Responsible Leadership
- Managing Global Teams
- Languages
+ Immersive business trip (one week)
Fall Semester (September to February)
- Induction Seminar
- Accounting for Strategic Performance Management
- Accounting for Sustainability: Issues, Challenges, Alternatives
- Advanced Financial Accounting
- Taxation
- Legal Aspects of International Transactions
- Technology Innovation and Challenges in Accounting
- Advanced Research Methods
- Languages (optional)
Spring Semester (march to july)
- Accounting Data Analytics Technologies
- Accounting, Auditing and Corporate Governance
- Audit Process, Risk and Internal Contro
- Advanced Cost Modeling and Management Control
- Auditing Profession
- Languages (optional)
Choose between :
Professional experience – 3 to 6 months
Start-Up Project – 4 to 5 months
Professional certificate
Year 1: April to September
Year 2: March to July and July to December
Program specifics
Comprehensive technical expertise in accounting
The program enables you to build strong skills across four key areas: financial accounting, auditing, management control, and taxation. You will learn to analyze the accounting and tax impacts of strategic decisions and manage performance in complex, multicultural environments.
A critical and responsible approach to performance
You will be trained to critically assess organizational challenges, incorporating societal and environmental dimensions, as well as recent developments in non-financial accounting. This approach prepares you to become a committed contributor to sustainable business transformation.
Immersive Business Trip in Europe
In the first year, you will take part in a one-week study trip to a major European capital (Berlin, London, Amsterdam, Barcelona…). This project allows you to meet professionals, explore diverse business environments, and expand your international network. You will be actively involved in organizing the trip.
Active and career-oriented learning
The program includes over 600 hours of coursework over two years, combining theory, case studies, simulations, and real-world applications. You will attend 15 hours of weekly classes, supported by around 30 hours of individual and group work. A final thesis allows you to explore a strategic issue related to accounting or performance in depth.
Strong international dimension
The MSc offers up to 12 months of professional experience and four distinct opportunities for international exposure: study trip, academic exchange, and two internships. All students must complete at least 4 months of international experience to graduate. For non-French students, studying in France fulfills this requirement.
Personalized career support
Personal and professional development workshops are offered throughout the program, led by industry experts. You will also benefit from individual coaching sessions, access to online resources for internships and jobs, and integration into specialized professional communities.
Language module to boost employability
Non-French speakers can take French courses (from beginner to advanced levels), while French speakers have access to other foreign languages as electives, helping them adapt to international professional environments.
How to ensure your degree is recognized worldwide?
All GEM MSc programs are internationally recognized by the prestigious higher education accreditation bodies, AACSB and EQUIS, and are equivalent to a level 7 degree on the European Qualifications Framework, in compliance with the Bologna Agreement for a master’s degree, comprised of 120 ECTS credits.
Your further studies after the the MSc Accounting, Auditing and Performance program
Graduates of the Master of Science program may continue their studies with an Advanced Master.
- Advisory Accounting Services and Holistic Advisors
- Auditor
- Management Accountant
- Business Analyst
- Financial Forecaster
- Financial Controller
- Financial Advisor or Planner
- Financial Analyst
- Chief Value Officer/Chief Financial Officer
- Chief Accounting Officer
- BNP Paribas
- BPC
- Crédit Agricole
- CIB
- Deloitte
- Eaton
- ED
- EY
- Faurecia
- Fiducial
- General Electric Healthcare
- Grant Thornton France
- Heineken
- Kering
- KPMG
- Louis VuittonMazars
- Onepoint
- PwC
- Rotschild and Co
- Société Générale
- Valeo
- Vinci Energies
and many start-ups.
Launch your career
At GEM, the transition to the professional world begins on day one to ensure successful career integration for all students.
- Professional Experiences: At the core of your education, internships and work-study programs provide concrete opportunities to test your skills, boost your employability, and enrich your career path.
- The Career Center: It supports you at every stage of your journey to better understand yourself, refine your career project, succeed in applications, meet companies, and secure your first job. With a team of coaches and consultants, you benefit from personalized guidance, practical workshops, and numerous events to build a professional future that suits you.
- The Jobteaser Platform – 24/7: Access all internship, work-study, and job opportunities, key resources, and upcoming recruitment events anytime, anywhere.
- Access to a Wide Professional Network: With 49,000 alumni and over 600 corporate partners, you enjoy privileged access to a vast network of professionals worldwide and across sectors to expand your contacts, learn about careers, and seize opportunities.
Life in France – A Blend of Culture and Innovation
GEM’s Paris-Pantin campus places students at the center of a European hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, surrounded by leading companies, start-ups, and international institutions. Studying in Paris means access to the cultural, economic, and political capital of France, with unparalleled opportunities to attend conferences, professional networks, and cultural events. The campus combines a modern, collaborative environment with the resources of a global metropolis, offering students the ideal setting to develop creativity, innovation, and career prospects.
GEM has been awarded the Bienvenue en France Level 3 label for welcoming international students.
GEM has been awarded the state-certified “Bienvenue en France” level 3 label, attesting to the excellence of its welcome and support for international students.
Have questions about our MSc programs?
Connect with our International Recruitment Team to get personalized guidance on programs, the application process, and your future career opportunities. Our dedicated advisors are here to help you choose the program that best aligns with your ambitions and professional goals.
Europe
France
John-Collins Malebranche
Program advisor - France
Middle East & Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa
North America, Central America & South America
Alba Miranda
International Student Recruitment Director
