Master 1 Program
The first year of the Master’s program provides a solid foundation in general business law. Courses notably cover criminal business law, tax law, commercial law, and company law, as well as complementary subjects such as European law, intellectual property, and financial management. A foreign language is mandatory (including legal English).
Master 2 Program
This program offers the opportunity to gain professional experience through a work-study arrangement. The schedule is as follows: three weeks in a company and one week at the Faculty of Law in Strasbourg. Each week of classes is dedicated to the study of different topics.
Introductory courses
Introduction to the foundations, objectives, and structures of legal compliance. Presentation of the AFA, the AMF, and TRACFIN by various speakers.
Tax criminal law module
Ms. Sylvie De Gentile, former Director in charge of tax audits at the DGFIP
Mr. Jacques Cherbetian and Mr. Serge Poissonnier, members of the DDFIP.
This course addresses risk prevention in the accounting field and examines the links between accounting, taxation, and criminal law. At the same time, it studies the mechanisms of shell companies as well as the various schemes of tax fraud and money laundering.
Criminal accounting and corporate law module
Mr. Eric Aguilar, former gendarme and cybersecurity specialist.
This module provides an introduction to accounting and financial offenses as well as to cybersecurity.
Methodology module
Ms. Emilie Ehrengarth – PhD candidate in law – trainer
This module provides the methodology required for writing a master’s thesis and a work-study report.
Insurance compliance module
Ms. Laure-Alexia Gruss-Lienhard, Head of the Insurance Module and Bancassurance Supervisor at Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale.
Ms. Ana Pirtac, Data Protection Officer within the Insurance Compliance Department of Crédit Mutuel.
Mr. Mathieu Pierrat, Financial Security Controller within Crédit Mutuel Insurance.
Mr. Moïse Martin, Internal Auditor at Afi Esca.
This course aims to ensure mastery of the regulations applicable to the insurance sector, in particular the Solvency II Directive and the Insurance Distribution Directive. It also addresses personal data protection (GDPR), anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing obligations (AML/CFT) in the insurance sector, as well as the different categories of insurance intermediaries.
Banking compliance module
Mr. Jérome Lasserre Capdeville, Associate Professor (HDR) at the University of Strasbourg
Ms. Cindy Rubal Hoyer, President of AXIESS, audit and compliance consulting firm.
Ms. Solène Gobin, Policy Expert at the EBA, PhD in Private Law
Presentation of the missions and functioning of the ACPR. Overview of AML/CFT regulations and challenges in the banking sector, including case studies and analysis of ACPR sanctions.
Corporate compliance module
Mr. Philippe Lesoing, Head of the Corporate Compliance Module, Co-founder and CEO of EuroCompliance
Mr. Lionel Laffitte, Ethics and Compliance Consultant – Ethisport
Ms. Léonie Babst, Franco-German legal counsel
Mr. Michel Husser, Director of Compliance, Due Diligence, and Integrity in Sport at ADIT
Mr. Jean-Baptiste Siproudhis, Partner at the consulting firm Finegan
Ms. Catherine Stary, Lawyer specializing in personal data protection, intellectual property, e-commerce, and IT law.
Mr. François Jambin, former lawyer, university lecturer, specialist in criminal risk prevention, compliance, and CSR.
Ms. Anne-Julie Giraud, Lawyer – business ethics and regulated professions, GDPR compliance
This course provides an in-depth analysis of issues related to corporate corruption and contractual relationships with third parties. It aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of compliance mechanisms, including due diligence, personal data protection (GDPR), whistleblowing systems, risk mapping, competition law compliance, and issues related to corporate social responsibility (CSR).
English module
Ms. Elodie Migliore, PhD candidate at CEIPI, University of Strasbourg
The course is based on oral and written assignments focusing on various aspects of compliance. It also includes an introduction to issues related to artificial intelligence.
Financial markets compliance module
Ms. Blandine Julé, Thematic Project Officer (Investor Protection) – Expertise Division – DGA · AMF
Mr. William Zernik, Head of Compliance – RCSI at Milleis Banque Privée
Ms. Lisette Deska, Legal Counsel at the AMF
Mr. Fabrice Imbert, Global Head of Central Compliance at Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking
This course presents the AMF and the functioning of financial markets, with a study of the various financial products, market participants, and investment services. Asset management and market abuse are examined in greater depth. Particular attention is also given to financial security issues as applied to financial markets, as well as to the compliance framework specific to this sector.
IT fraud module
Mr. Sébastien Dupent, Certified Professor in Economics and Management (Information Systems)
This course aims to raise students’ awareness of the importance of digital skills in compliance functions. It presents, in particular, the main risk management software tools, the foundations of information theory, data structuring mechanisms, as well as how blockchain technology works. Cybersecurity risks are also addressed.
The objective is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the digital environment, enabling students to grasp its challenges and threats, and to acquire the tools necessary to use digital technologies in support of compliance.