Finance

Entry requirements

A Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics or similar from a recognized university with strong academic performance

Transcripts in English/French of your Bachelor degree (up to date if you have not graduated yet)

Your Bachelor diploma (if applicable)

A good command of English; English Proficiency test for non-native speakers: IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL IBT 85, TOEIC 4 skills 850, Duolingo 115, Cambridge Exam B2.

Native English speakers or candidates who have had two years of courses taught in English are exempt.

Copy of passport

CV/Resume

Online motivation video to be recorded on the platform

€100 application fees (not refundable)

A GMAT/GRE score is optional, not mandatory.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The Master in Finance is a 4-term program designed for students who wish to enhance their understanding of financial analysis and asset management in a professional setting. Besides state-of-the-art technical skills, students acquire soft skills by enrolling in management courses aimed at preparing them for senior executive positions in their chosen career path.

The program is taught fully in English, making its international application one of its major strengths. The curriculum puts the emphasis on ethics, social responsibility and sustainability, thereby acknowledging that ethical conduct is critical for successful investment managers and financial analysts. Theory is put into practice in Financial Markets Lab, where students can obtain professional certifications.

The Master in Finance has been accepted into the CFA Institute University Affiliation 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.

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

The program is offered on a full-time basis and consists of 3 terms of academic courses and a professional experience. 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.

Information for international students

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.

Fees and funding

€17,900 for domestic and international students. Fees cover the entire program.

Tuition fees can be paid either in 1 or 2 instalments.

Fees include:

> Tuition fees

> Access to the IÉSEG Career Center with personal career coaching during your studies and for the duration of your professional life

> Access, as a matriculating student, to on-campus facilities (Incubator, Learning Center, etc.)

> Administrative fees

Mandatory Extra Fees:

> Lifetime access to the IÉSEG Network (Alumni community: €300)

> CVEC: €95