What to do after a Bachelor's degree in finance management

Have you just completed your Bachelor's degree in finance management or are you currently studying and wondering about your professional future? This 3-year higher education qualification opens many doors, both in terms of further study and professional integration. Find out about the different opportunities available to you to build a career path that matches your skills and ambitions.

What is a Bachelor's degree in finance management?

The Bachelor's degree in management and finance is a Bac+3 (Licence) course that enables you to acquire solid skills in the fields of finance, accounting, management control and management.

During the three-year course, you will study a variety of subjects including general accounting, corporate taxation, business law, economics, marketing and management control. This programme can be taken as an initial training course with work placements in companies or as a sandwich course, allowing gradual immersion in the professional world.

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The aim of the Bachelor's degree in finance management is to train professionals who are quickly operational, capable of analysing markets and managing the growth of a company in a constantly changing financial sector.

What further study is possible after a Bachelor's degree in finance management?

After obtaining your Bachelor's degree, you can choose to continue your studies to specialise further and move on to positions of greater responsibility.

There are several Bac+5 courses available:

• The Programme Grande École - Master's degree and EFMD Accredited, which enables you to deepen your knowledge of finance and develop managerial skills;
• Masters of Science (MSc), which offer advanced specialisation in a specific field, such as Digital Marketing & Data Analysis or Digital Entrepreneur & Project Manager;
• MBAs (Master of Business Administration), which are particularly well known internationally and offer specialisations such as International Business Development or Finance & Investments.

Further study enables you to acquire more in-depth expertise and is a real career booster. It is particularly recommended if you are aiming for management or strategic positions within organisations.

What career options are available with a Bachelor's degree in finance management?

A Bachelor's degree in finance management opens up a wide range of career opportunities in different sectors. Here are just a few of the jobs that are directly accessible after you graduate:

• Junior management controller: analysis and control of accounts, drawing up budget forecasts ;
• Financial analyst: assessing the financial health of companies, investment advice;
• Payroll manager: administration of payroll processes and management of social security returns;
• Bank account manager: putting together financial packages for companies;
• Asset management advisor: optimising clients' assets;
• Accounting assistant: bookkeeping and accounting operations.

These professions offer attractive career prospects, with salaries generally ranging from €28,000 to €40,000 gross per annum for a first position, depending on the sector and the company.

How can work-linked training enhance your career after a Bachelor's degree?

Work-linked training is an exceptional opportunity for graduates of a Bachelor's degree in finance management. It allows you to continue your studies while acquiring significant paid professional experience.

There are many advantages to work-linked training:

• Gain valuable professional experience on the job market;
• Tuition fees paid by the host company;
• Receipt of a salary during the course;
• Development of a professional network;

High rate of professional integration on completion of the course.

Work-linked training is particularly appreciated by recruiters in the financial sector, who see it as proof of your ability to put your theoretical knowledge into practice in a professional context.

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To succeed in finance, certain qualities are essential: rigour, an analytical mind, good communication skills and an appetite for figures. These skills, developed during your Bachelor's degree, will be reinforced by your work-study experience.

After your Bachelor's degree in finance management, IPAG Business School offers a number of courses to help you continue on the road to professional success.

You can opt for a Master of Science with specialisations in Digital Entrepreneur & Project Manager, Digital Marketing & Data Analysis, or Digital Transformation Manager. These programmes enable you to acquire dual skills in finance and digital, which are highly sought after on the job market.

You can also opt for an MBA with specialisations in International Business Development, Finance & Investments, Digital Strategy Design & Transformation, or Energy & Sustainability Transformation. These excellent courses prepare you for international management positions in growth sectors.

Whichever path you choose, your Bachelor's degree in management and finance provides a solid foundation on which to build a promising career in the world of finance and management.