MSc – Risk Management & International Business Compliance

Master of Science
3rd year undergraduate, 1st year postgraduate
Full Time
Paris La Défense
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Become an expert in risk management and international compliance with the Master of Science – Risk Management & International Business Compliance. This program equips professionals to oversee compliance processes and secure international business operations by addressing geopolitical challenges and emerging digital and AI-related risks. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of operational, financial, legal, environmental, and technological risks while strengthening internal governance and fostering a responsible risk culture. This MSc, an internationally recognized Master’s degree (Bac+5, Level 7 RNCP), combines academic excellence with a hands-on approach to prepare future compliance officers, risk managers, and compliance lawyers for diverse career paths. Open to candidates with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and strong English skills, the program provides a rigorous methodology for risk analysis and strategic reporting, integrating digital tools and AI to safeguard organizations and their leadership.

  • Next start dates : January or September 2026
  • Available as a 2-year program or a 1-year accelerated track (September intake only)
  • Provide a comprehensive understanding of compliance as applied to business environments.
  • Train generalist experts capable of managing specific issues in an international context.
  • Teaching how to secure international relations by integrating geopolitical issues.
  • Developing skills to prevent digital and AI-related risks.
  • Acquire multidisciplinary knowledge to ensure business continuity and protect the organization and its leaders.
  • Improve the internal governance of organizations.
  • Apply an effective methodology for analyzing and reporting risks: operational, financial, digital, product, legal, environmental and emerging.
  • Promote a healthy risk culture within companies.
  • Use artificial intelligence to map risks effectively.

Why choose this program?

INTERNATIONAL EXPERTISE

A global approach to understanding compliance and risk management issues in an international context.

GOVERNANCE & METHODOLOGY

Develop the skills to improve internal governance and apply rigorous risk analysis and reporting methods.

DIGITAL & AI

Master the prevention of digital and artificial intelligence-related risks, and learn how to integrate these tools into your company’s strategy.

  • Compliance issues and practices
  • International risks and geopolitical analysis
  • Digital and artificial intelligence risks
  • Risk mapping methods for strategic decision-making
  • Agency roles and regulations
  • Compliance and competition
  • Fighting fraud and corruption
  • The emergence of fundamental compliance rights

Possible careers :

  • Compliance Manager
  • Compliance Manager / Senior Compliance Officer
  • Compliance lawyer
  • Compliance Consultant
  • Compliance Analyst
  • Compliance lawyer
  • Risk Management Manager
  • Risk analyst
  • Legal officer / Corporate lawyer
  • Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)
  • Internal auditor

The program combines theoretical instruction and practical workshops to prepare students for the real-life challenges of international business. Case studies, simulations and workshops enable students to put risk analysis and reporting methods into practice, while developing operational expertise that can be applied in a variety of organizations.

  • STEP 1 : Apply via the national or international application form
  • STEP 2 : Take part in an individual motivational interview, either in person or remotely, with the program’s pedagogical manager.
Eva Herrero - Offset Master's admissions manager

Carmen VILCHEZ, Admissions Manager MSc Program
📞 +33 1 55 56 36 73 / +33 6 70 19 34 38
📧 cvilchez@esce.fr
💻 Personalized online appointment

For international applications, please contact :
📧 internationaladmissions@omneseducation.com

Please note! The international admission procedure only applies to you if you are not a French national and live outside France.

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Updated 28 August 2025