What to do after a BTS CG: all the opportunities available

The Accounting and Management BTS (BTS CG) is a 2-year higher education qualification that offers students a wide range of options. Whether you want to continue your studies, go straight into the world of work or take the time to develop your career plan, there are several options open to you. Find out about the different options available to enhance your training and develop your skills.

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What further study is possible after a BTS CG?

After obtaining your BTS in Accounting and Management, you can choose to continue your training to acquire new knowledge and move on to positions of greater responsibility.

A bachelor's degree is a popular option, accessible directly in the third year for holders of a BTS CG. You can opt for a general bachelor's degree such as Economics and Management or AES (Economic and Social Administration), which will enable you to deepen your theoretical knowledge. A professional degree offers a more practical and professional approach. There are several possible specialisations: accounting and financial management, management control, accounting and payroll, insurance, banking, finance, or organisational management.

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The bachelor's degree is another interesting option. This bac+3 diploma, offered by business schools, enables students to specialise in different areas such as accounting and finance, management and finance, or management control.

For those wishing to go into public accounting, the DCG (Diplôme de Comptabilité et Gestion) is the perfect route. This bac+3 diploma can be followed by the DSCG (Diplôme Supérieur de Comptabilité et Gestion) and the DEC (Diplôme d'Expert-Comptable).

What career options are available after a BTS CG?

A BTS in Accounting and Management gives direct access to a number of professions in various sectors, including banking, finance, accounting firms and corporate administrative departments.

Positions that can be accessed directly after your training include:

• Accounting assistant, responsible for monitoring day-to-day accounting operations;
• Payroll manager, responsible for processing salaries and social security contributions;
• Management assistant in SMEs, to manage administrative and accounting aspects;
• Accounting department assistant, working as part of an accounting team.
• With professional experience or additional training, you can progress to positions of greater responsibility:
• Accountant, taking charge of a company's accounts as a whole;
• Management controller, analysing the company's financial performance;
• Certified public accountant, after obtaining the DCG, DSCG and DEC.

How do you plan your career after a BTS CG?

There are several essential stages in building your career plan after a BTS CG. The work-study course is a particularly interesting option, allowing you to combine theoretical training with practical experience. This makes it easier for you to find a job by enabling you to acquire skills that can be applied directly in the workplace.

International experience can also be a major asset to your career. Whether through an internship, further study or a gap year abroad, this experience will enable you to acquire new language and intercultural skills that are highly valued by recruiters.

Don't hesitate to explore different areas related to accounting and management, such as human resources, business or marketing. The BTS CG gives you a solid foundation that can be supplemented by training in these sectors to broaden your career prospects.

IPAG Business School offers a number of post-BTS CG courses to suit your profile: 

• The Bachelor in Management allows you to specialise in areas such as Accounting & Finance or Luxury Management.

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• The Bachelor of Business Administration offers international management training, ideal for students wishing to work in an international context.

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• The Grande Ecole Programme gives you access to a 5-year degree with specialisations such as Corporate Finance & Audit or Finance & Markets.

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These courses will enable you to develop your skills and gain access to positions of responsibility in a variety of fields, while benefiting from the expertise and network of IPAG Business School.