Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance

This specialisation provides you with practical skills that will enable you to work in a company, a bank, an insurance company or a public administration.

Presentation and educational objectives

The Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance at IPAG Business School is a three-year operational programme leading to a Bachelor's Degree. This intensive, professional training programme allows you to acquire solid accounting expertise, which is highly valued by recruiters. The first two years are devoted to learning the fundamentals of accounting and management, providing a comprehensive overview of how a business operates. The third year offers a specialisation in accounting and management, effectively preparing you for careers in finance.

This three-year programme is based at the Thionville-Luxembourg campus.

This programme has multiple objectives:

Organising a company's activities
Developing and managing the company's sales and marketing activities
Monitoring and organising the reporting of activities and results
Managing teams and projects

Prerequisites and admission requirements

There are several ways to be admitted to this work-study or initial training programme:

First Year
For holders of a French diploma:
• Parcoursup + motivation interview in French
For holders of a foreign diploma:
• Based on application file + motivation interview in French

Second Year
For holders of a French diploma and a foreign diploma:
Upon obtaining 60 ECTS credits or their international equivalent:
• Based on application file + motivation interview in French and English

Third Year
For holders of a French diploma and a foreign diploma:
Upon obtaining 120 ECTS credits or their international equivalent:
• Based on application file + interview in French and English

The fees for entry into the 1st, 2nd and 3rd years are €8,500 per year for cash payments and €8,900 per year in the case of instalment payments.

Skills block

This bachelor's degree offers comprehensive training in accounting and finance, with a progressive approach. You will develop skills in financial analysis, human resources management and management control.

The Accounting and Finance specialisation equips you with the operational expertise to work in a business, bank or insurance company. The modules taught include:

Ethics in Finance (in English)
Green finance and new technologies (in English)
Group Accounting
Corporate finance and governance (in English)
Banking and insurance engineering

These modules correspond to the skills listed in RNCP 37968, recognised by France Compétences:

Mastering management knowledge and fundamentals, as well as specific job requirements
Evaluating and steering strategy performance
Managing a team effectively and responsibly
Developing a communication strategy

The advantages of the Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance at IPAG Business School

Progressiveness of training Unfold all Fold all

A three-year programme to gradually build managerial skills. The first two years provide students with the essential basics of management, while the third year is dedicated to specialisation. Throughout the programme, students reflect on their personal and professional goals. Courses in methodology and project management help them develop effective working methods.

Personalisation of the learning path Unfold all Fold all

Three training formats offered in the third year:

The courses are offered as full-time and part-time programmes
Selection of elective courses in the second year and choice of a specialisation in the third year
Individualised support, both personal and professional, within a school on a human scale

Professionalisation at the heart of the programme Unfold all Fold all

An internship is scheduled each year, lasting from 8 weeks to 6 months, with the possibility of a work-study programme in the third year.

Students obtain professional certifications specific to their specialisation. Throughout the programme, they benefit from regular meetings with industry experts and school graduates. In addition, most of the specialised courses are taught by professionals from the industry.

A large network of alumni, comprising more than 15,800 members worldwide, is accessible to every student. The IPAG incubator supports entrepreneurial projects, with more than 100 companies supported since 2022.

A holistic view of the manager Unfold all Fold all

A strong international focus: a semester studying abroad, international collaborative projects (COIL), an international week and courses taught in English
A real awareness of environmental and societal issues through courses, impactful projects and themed weeks
Team-building events organised each year, such as business games and an induction weekend

Be open to others Unfold all Fold all

Throughout the programme, community and professional projects promote the development of practical skills and initiative. Success is built together. The projects carried out allow you to put your skills to work for causes that inspire you. Club and society life plays an important role in the student experience.

Some examples of student societies:

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Career opportunities and further education

Graduates with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting & Finance can access various strategic positions such as:

Wealth management adviser or financial adviser
Management controller
Consolidation
Accountant

The programme also prepares you to pursue higher education in accounting or finance. You can choose to enrol in the Grande École Programme - Master's degree at IPAG Business School to deepen your knowledge and broaden your career prospects.

With a high employment rate, this bachelor's degree offers you the opportunity to stand out in the job market thanks to comprehensive training tailored to the needs of businesses.

How to enrol in the specialisation Accounting and Finance

In the second year of the Bachelor's degree in Management, an international study period lasting 3 to 5 months is compulsory. There are many destinations on offer, with more being added every year.

Some examples of destination proposals:

The third year is devoted to professional development, with a focus on the fundamentals of management and a specialisation in Accounting and Finance. You can choose between a specialised professional internship lasting 4 to 6 months or a work-study programme with a schedule of 3 weeks in a company/1 week in class.