Finance & accounting
15 days spread over 6 months
Controlling
Management control systems are necessary for planning and monitoring an organization's activities. In particular, they enable financial and non-financial objectives to be set, and the achievement of these objectives to be managed, by facilitating decision-making, analysis and control of business operations.
training informations
Short program (FC)
duration
3 days spread over 2 months
price
CHF 2’250
language
French
location
Onsite
internationally recognized
hands-on & practical course
Presentation of the program
The aim of this short program is to introduce and apply the main management control systems used by companies to support planning, control and decision-making processes. Costing systems and management accounting, financial planning and control systems, and performance dashboards are all management control tools that will be presented and put into practice through a number of case studies.
The short program will highlight the contribution and limitations of these instruments in terms of organizational learning and operational management. Come and discuss these different analysis systems as part of the 3-day management control program offered by HEC Lausanne's continuing education center. Numerous applicable tools and concepts will be presented and applied.
Learning objectives
- Demonstrate the importance of management control systems for the strategic and operational management of a company.
- Become familiar with the design and use of the main management control systems.
- Understand the contributions and limitations of different management control systems.
Target audience
- Anyone involved in the financial or operational management of a business unit or company.
- Managers of SMEs or start-ups seeking to familiarize themselves with management control tools.
- Anyone moving from a technical function to a unit management position.
About the program
This short program Controlling was built for professionals seeking to learn about fundamental concepts and then practice them trough practical exercises. There is a strong emphasis on practical application supported by academic excellence, with the use of exercises and break-out groups, industry examples and guest speakers. The fundamental notions will be presented beforehand, then supplemented and illustrated by numerous practical exercises based on real cases .
This approach will allow the participants to deploy the concepts presented during the course as well as forging a strong analytical mindset to tackle future challenges they might face on .
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Program's sessions
You can see all our open program sessions in Controlling below. Click on the session you are interested in or check the full calendar.
September
2026
open
- full dates
- 11, 12 and 18 September 2026
- language
- French
- registration
- Before 06 August 2026
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What is management control really for?
It is used to steer business activity in a structured way. The program shows you how to set clear objectives and track their achievement. You understand how these tools support day-to-day decision-making.
How do I better monitor my company's performance?
You discover simple tools for analyzing both financial and non-financial results. Dashboards help you visualize gaps and adjust your actions. This visibility strengthens responsiveness and consistency.
Is this useful if I am not a finance professional?
Yes. The module is also designed for operational or technical profiles. Concepts are explained in an accessible way and applied to real-world cases. You gain autonomy in monitoring your own activity.
How do I connect strategy and numbers?
The program helps you translate your strategic objectives into measurable indicators. You learn to track their evolution and interpret the results. This link strengthens the consistency between vision and action.
How do I get a better grip on my costs?
You discover the fundamentals of cost accounting systems. These tools allow you to identify the main sources of expenditure. This analysis supports more informed decisions.
Are dashboards really useful?
Yes, when they are well designed. The program helps you choose relevant indicators suited to your activity. A clear dashboard supports both management oversight and internal communication.
What are the limitations of management control?
The module shows that tools do not replace managerial judgment. You learn to use numbers as a support for thinking, not as an end in themselves. This nuance sharpens your analytical ability.
How quickly can I apply these tools in my company?
The case studies allow you to connect concepts to real situations. You can adapt certain tools to your unit or team as soon as the program ends. This hands-on application supports more structured and effective management.
What are the terms and conditions applicable to this course ?
The Controlling course is subject to the terms and conditions available here
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September
2026
open
- full dates
- 11, 12 and 18 September 2026
- language
- French
- registration
- Before 06 August 2026