MSc Data Management for Finance

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Are you ready to tackle the challenges of the fast-moving fields of data science and information technology in finance?

In this programme, you’ll learn how to work with financial information systems with large, variable and rapid data – and use them to guide the direction of your company.

Gain the competencies employers need to ensure effective communication and strategy between the CFO and data scientists.

By strengthening your financial, technical and strategic skills, you can have a pivotal role with a range of employers: Start-ups Corporate finance firms Consulting firms Banks Investment firms Insurance companies Auditing firms IT companies (if you have a background in IT)

Program Benefits

• Learn how to work with financial information systems containing voluminous, variable and fast-moving data, and how to use them to guide the company's management.
• Acquire the tools needed for optimal management of financial data (PowerBi, Tableau, IBM Planning Analytics and Alteryx) and the languages used for machine learning and artificial intelligence (Python and R software).
• Role-play exercises with professionals from major groups (Carrefour, Dassault Systèmes, KPMG, Mazars...) and consultants specialized in data and corporate finance, enabling you to use the various software programs mentioned above.

Year1:

Located in one of France's most pleasant cities, Audencia is one of Europe's top-ranked business schools. The school has forged strong links with the business world and boasts triple accreditation. As finance is not just about acquiring technical skills, Audencia helps you develop soft skills and analytical competencies. The program includes:

• A holistic approach to the fields of finance, data science and technology, strategy and leadership.
• Teaching based on "bilingual" finance/data science use cases.
• Faculty in finance, accounting/management control and information systems/IA.

Modules:

• Statistics and econometrics
• Quantitative methods
• Programming methods
• Data strategy and digital transformation of CEO role
• Accounting and financial analysis
• Reporting, budgeting and analyzing financial data
• Big data and analytics for performance management
• Financial data visualization
• Data management and analytics
• Advanced accounting and auditing
• Financial diagnostic and valuation
• Financial engineering
• Python for finance
• Performance management and business intelligence
• Change and project management
• Management control and CSR 

Year2:

Located in one of France's most pleasant cities, Audencia is one of Europe's top-ranked business schools. The school has forged strong links with the business world and boasts triple accreditation. As finance is not just about acquiring technical skills, Audencia helps you develop soft skills and analytical competencies. The program includes:

• A holistic approach to the fields of finance, data science and technology, strategy and leadership.
• Teaching based on "bilingual" finance/data science use cases.
• Faculty in finance, accounting/management control and information systems/IA.

Modules:

• Statistics and econometrics
• Quantitative methods
• Programming methods
• Data strategy and digital transformation of CEO rôle
• Accounting and financial analysis
• Reporting, budgeting and analyzing financial data
• Big data and analytics for performance management
• Financial data visualization
• Data management and analytics
• Advanced accounting and auditing
• Financial diagnostic and valuation
• Financial engineering
• Python for finance
• Performance management and business intelligence
• Change and project management
• Management control and CSR