Bachelor Corporate Finance

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WHY JOIN ESCE’S CORPORATE FINANCE BACHELOR PROGRAM?

ESCE’s Bachelor Corporate Finance is a third-year specialization that draws on a multi-disciplinary body of knowledge in accounting and finance.

The Financial Management Manager improves accounting and financial processes to optimize the organization’s economic situation. They carry out a wide range of tasks, including economic studies, financial process control, information gathering and verification, and identification of growth drivers. They apply financial techniques to propose strategic options and ensure the structure’s profitability. Depending on the size of the company, they may work alone or as part of a team, in liaison with the CFO or directly with the CEO. Operational and executing, he/she advises management, monitors performance and ensures compliance with legal obligations.

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SOME KEY INFORMATION

3rd year Bachelor specialization in Paris
Classic program in French and English
RecognizedRNCP level 6title: Level 6 (EU) “Financial Management Manager” professional certification, NSF code 313, 314 (CEFAS, CEE-Ouest, CEE-Méditerranée, MBA INSTITUTE, CEE-RA, ADEFI, CEE-SO), registered under number 39875 in the RNCP (Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles) by decision of France Compétences dated 28/11/2024.

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Specific skills developed

WHAT ARE THE KEY SKILLS DEVELOPED DURING THIS TRAINING COURSE?

Participate in the implementation of the company’s or organization’s financial strategy
Carry out accounting work and monitor the company’s or organization’s cash position
Manage the company’s administrative, legal and tax affairs
Provide management control services in the field of corporate finance

Subjects taught

subjects taught in the bachelor’s degree in corporate finance ?

Cash Management: Optimizing cash management and financial flows.
Corporate law and taxation: Understanding the legal and tax aspects of financial management.
Foreign exchange risk management: Identification and management of risks linked to currency fluctuations.
Audit and Management Control: Audit and analysis methods to ensure transparency and financial efficiency.
Excel for corporate finance: Mastery of Excel tools applied to financial analysis and corporate management.
Introduction to Corporate Finance: Basic financial principles applied to the company.
Introduction to blockchain: Introduction to blockchain technologies and their impact on corporate finance.

Assessment methods

Assessment methods:
Certification is assessed using the following methods: simulations, role-playing exercises, real or fictitious company cases, and a professional practice dissertation. The aim is to place the candidate in a professional situation in order to assess the degree to which he or she has acquired skills and the ability to apply them.

How to obtain certification by capitalizing on blocks of skills and/or by correspondence :
Certification is obtained when the candidate meets the following requirements:
Validation of three blocks of skills common to all courses, plus a professionalization block depending on the candidate’s course.
Validation of a period of on-the-job training, with a minimum of 110 effective days of on-the-job training in the final year of the program.

Equivalence and bridging :
https://www.francecompetences.fr/recherche/rncp/39875#anchor6

Internship

BACHELOR corporate finance: PROFESSIONALIZING TRAINING

The Corporate Finance specialization in ESCE’s Bachelor program offers professional immersion in the third year, with a compulsory 6-month internship in France or abroad. This internship enables students to put into practice their knowledge of corporate finance, risk management and financial strategy, while developing concrete skills in a variety of professional environments. This internship represents a key step towards their professional future in the finance sector.

ESCE supports its students in their search for internships through its Corporate Relations department, which offers practical tools such as job datings, job boxes and CV coaching sessions. With a network of over 10,000 companies, the school offers a wide range of professional opportunities, guaranteeing students a successful entry into the world of corporate finance.

WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AFTER A BACHELOR IN CORPORATE FINANCE?

Careers after the Bachelor’s degree

Financial analyst: Study of economic and financial data to help make investment decisions.
Accountant / Accounting manager: Bookkeeping, balance sheet preparation and tax compliance.
Financial Management Manager: Supervision of budgets, profitability and overall financial strategy.
Cash manager: Daily management of financial flows and optimization of liquidity.
Management controller (junior): monitoring of performance indicators, budget control and variance analysis.

Admissions procedure

Apply now for the start of the school year in September!

Step 1: Prepare and submit your application online. Make sure your file is complete with the following items:

Transcripts for the last two years.
Diplomas obtained (or certificate of achievement if the diploma is in the process of being validated).
CV and cover letter.
National identity document (or valid passport).
Application fee: €70 non-refundable deposit.

Step 2: Attend the motivational interview. A video or face-to-face interview will enable you to present your motivations and ambitions for joining the training program.

National application

International application

Prerequisites

Who is this Bachelor’s program for?

The International Bachelor Program is available in 1st, 2nd or 3rd year, depending on your academic background. Students have the option of joining the Corporate Finance specialization in 3rd year, after having followed a core curriculum focusing on business and management during the first years.

For direct entry into 3rd year :

Have completed 120 ECTS (level 5, Bac+2 or equivalent) in a sector considered to be identical in terms of skills to that of the second year of the training programme or have completed 120 ECTS in management sciences with significant professional experience in finance or accounting.
Official validation of the 120 ECTS is required to finalize your registration.

Whatever your point of entry into the Bachelor’s program, you can choose to specialize in Corporate Finance in 3rd year, to enable you to choose a career path that is precisely tailored to your ambitions.

Advice

Tips for a successful application

1: find out about the school

Find out about the program, existing associations and^3rd year specializations. The idea is to be able to show during the interview that you’re interested in ESCE and the Bachelor program in particular.

2: Prepare an introduction

In addition to a formal presentation (who you are, what you’ve done before, why you want to go to school), the introduction should focus the conversation on what you want to talk about. The aim of the oral is to get to know you better.

3: Highlight your extracurricular projects and hobbies

These are the elements that will make the difference. If you’re passionate about an author or musician, say so. Similarly, highlight your projects outside the school. ESCE values enterprising and committed candidates.

4: keep up to date with the latest news

Current affairs questions are a way of testing a candidate’s openness to the world. You need to pay attention to economic, social and political news, and above all to international current affairs.

5: Take care of your non-verbal communication

Look your interviewers in the eye, stand up straight, smile… in short, pay attention to the image you project during the interview. Professional attire is recommended.