Introduction
The MSc in Finance offers both substantial theoretical knowledge and global practical applications that will give you the ability to work anywhere in the world. Learn from academic and professional experts, increase your earnings potential, and open doors to a wide range of career opportunities.
Design your won professional pathway by choosing your preferred field of interest among 4 advanced specializations.
Professional Experience - Mandatory
At the end of their courses, students will have to find & complete a 4 to 6-month professional project, in France or abroad, providing them with the ability to apply learned concepts and skills.
Business Projects (21 ECTS)
| Entrepreneurial project*
| StratMe’Up**
Seminars, workshops & meetings
Students will have the chance to participate in different seminars, workshops, and meetings with professionals. Our career center and alumni network are also providing students with a full range of workshops and tools to enhance their careers and prepare them in seeking the right career opportunities.
* Entrepreneurial Project
The objective of this project is to create a new and innovative company. Students will be asked to pitch their projects to an academic panel and to potential investors.
** Stratme'UP
An immersion of students in the consulting industry by developing a strategic diagnosis of a real business. The MSc students are coached by experimented professionals.
Specialization | Advanced Finance (15 ECTs)
This specialization is an advanced program built to sharpen your expertise in finance and business analytics. You will learn tools and know-how to assess companies and investments, and to evaluate financial strategies and corporate finance decisions.
By choosing this specialization you will
Master the dynamics of the main financial decisions: capital budgeting, M&As, IPOs, investment decisions in financial markets.
Analyze and prepare financial statements.
Perform risk hedging processes and portfolio optimization techniques.
Specialty courses
Topics on valuation, M&A, LBO
Introduction to big data & business analytics
Finance simulation
International finance
The economic environment for business
Career opportunities
Financial analyst
Commercial banking
Financial planning
Portfolio manager
Private equity fund manager
Credit manager
Treasurer
Cash management consultant
Investment manager
Private equity analyst
Risk management analyst
Specialization | Energy, and Environmental Finance (15 ECTs)
This specialization helps you to develop a specific focus on the practical aspects of energy environmental financial markets, encouraging you to develop creative, entrepreneurial, and analytical approaches to frame issues in the energy-environment sphere.
By choosing this specialization you will
Gain an in-depth understanding of the economic and financial processes and procedures associated with the energy and environmental markets sector.
Develop your professional and personal knowledge necessary for a career in the energy, financial energy, renewable energy, and broader environmental markets.
Specialty courses
The Solar photovoltaic economy
Entrepreneurial finance
Energy economics
Energy and environmental issues: global sustainability, energy transition(s) & emerging markets
Ethics, responsible development & regulation
Commodity markets & investment strategies
Career opportunities
Energy investment analyst, financial analysts, energy traders
Banking industry (energy and power departments, etc.)
Careers in renewable energies
Energy specialist/blogger/expert
Energy consultants
Business developer
Careers in research and/or academia (including Ph.D., DBAs opportunities, etc.)
Specialization | Responsible Finance: Financial Inclusion, Microfinance, and Social Innovation (15 ECTs)
This specialization aspires to build a new generation of managers, willing to develop innovative solutions to promote responsible finance and financial inclusion worldwide.
By choosing this specialization you will
Familiarise with social business models in both developed and developing countries.
Investigate alternative banking solutions aiming at financial inclusion and poverty alleviation.
Be aware of societal issues and willing to generate a positive impact, regardless of their activity.
Address the complexities of responsible investment and financial decisions in organizations.
Specialty courses
Entrepreneurial finance
Ethics, responsible development, and regulation
Responsible investments
Social & cooperative banking
Microfinance
Career opportunities
Social & financial rating companies
International and national NGOs such as a positive planet, ADA, BRS
Microfinance institutions
Social investment funds
Social finance departments of mainstream banks, social enterprises, European institutions
Specialization | Innovative Finance: Fintech, Blockchains & Cryptocurrencies (15 ECTs)
This specialization provides you with relevant and non-overly technical aspects of computer science, economics, banking, finance, and law. It benefits from applied theoretical and practical contributions, facilitated by both seasoned professionals and internationally recognized academics.
By choosing this specialization you will
Develop general finance skills.
Explore the different ways to transpose this knowledge and expertise to the financial and banking industry.
Gain relevant specialization in Innovative finance.
Specialty courses
Entrepreneurial finance
Introduction to cryptocurrencies: bitcoins and ethereum
Ethics, data protection, and regulation
Banking in the era of fintech
Disruptive models fintech & assurtech
Blockchain technologies, cryptocurrencies, and initial coin offering
Career opportunities
Investment analyst
Banking industry
Careers in Bitcoins and Ethereum
Digital currencies expert
Financial innovations consultants
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