The Master of Science in Finance is a one year program designed for students wishing to enhance their understanding of financial analysis in a very practical environment. Apart from technical skills, students also acquire soft skills by enrolling in management disciplines aimed at preparing them for senior positions in their chosen career path

The program is fully taught in English, making of its international perspective one of its major strengths. The curriculum puts a particular emphasis on ethics, responsibility and sustainability issues, acknowledging that an ethical attitude is critical for successful investment managers and financial analysts. Through the observation of professional practices, students are given a unique opportunity to learn the ethics of the profession. Theory is put into practice in the financial markets lab, where students may also earn professional certifications.

The MSc in Finance has been accepted into the CFA Institute University Recognition Program. This status is granted to institutions whose degree program(s) incorporate at least 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), which provide students with a solid grounding in the CBOK and positions them well to sit for the CFA exams.

Curriculum

The Master of Science in Finance is developed to enhance the participants’ understanding of financial mechanisms

The program is offered on a full-time basis and consists of 2 consecutive semesters of courses (September – May) followed by a professional experience (from June onwards). The curriculum is developed around core courses, including Bloomberg certifications, to provide participants with strong fundamentals in corporate finance and in financial markets, as well as elective courses to gain a better understanding of special topics in finance.

Throughout the program the ethics of finance and market practices are discussed with professionals.

Admission requirements

The Master of Science in Finance caters to students who already hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or Mathematics and wishing to enhance their understanding of financial mechanisms in a very practical environment.

The program is open to candidates with an undergraduate degree preferably in the above mentioned areas or similar from a recognized university with strong academic performance and with a good command of English (IELTS 6.5, TOEFL IBT 85, TOEIC 800, Cambridge C1, Duolingo 61). Students with 6.0 IELTS may also be eligible for admission after successful interview. Native English speakers or students who have had two years of courses taught in English are exempt. Other educational backgrounds will be considered case by case.

No prior knowledge of French is needed; however French language classes are mandatory for non-French speakers as part of the program. A GMAT score is an asset.

Tuition fees

€16,000 for domestic and international students (including registration to professional certification program).
Other mandatory fees can go up to €500 (including, for example, the Alumni Association fee).
Unlike some other countries where international students pay a much higher tuition than domestic students, there is NO difference between tuition for French and international students at IÉSEG.

Scholarships

IÉSEG offers large numbers of scholarships in the form of tuition waiver up to 50% for students who meet the various criteria for each case. No separate application is needed. Decisions will be made during admission commission and released along with admission decision.

• An applicant can combine any of the scholarships received up to a maximum of 50% tuition reduction.
• All admitted applicants will be considered for scholarship automatically. There is no separate scholarship application.
• Decisions are made by the admissions jury during admission commission.
• These scholarships can be compiled up to 50% at the maximum.

Financial Aid

The choice to study abroad is not only an academic decision, but also a financial one. Students need to be aware of the various cost involved in pursuing a postgraduate’s degree at IÉSEG.

All international students are encouraged to check with Campus France and their own government to see if there are any scholarships available.

For American students please check with Sallie Mae for private loan options.
For Canadian students, please note that IÉSEG is recognized by Canlearn.ca and OSAP.

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