Master of Science - Banking and Finance
- 2 years
- Duration
- 18,500 EUR/year
- Price
- September
- Start
- June
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Multiple Locations / France
- Location
- Kedge Business School
- School
Program description
The MSc in Banking and Finance curriculum comprises six fundamental courses addressing critical subjects such advanced corporate finance, financial modeling, international finance, and professional ethics. These courses aim to provide a comprehensive grasp of essential financial concepts, with a pronounced focus on sustainability and ethical obligations — two crucial concerns in the contemporary financial landscape.
Students will have the choice to specialize in one of two domains: financial markets or corporate finance. The financial markets specialization focuses on current topics such fintech, market risk management, and the use of Python and VBA, providing students with essential technical skills. The corporate finance specialization emphasizes mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, and sophisticated valuation methodologies, equipping students for jobs in dynamic business settings.
This programme integrates theory and practice to cultivate proficient financial professionals and produce leaders equipped to address industry issues. Utilizing an engaging pedagogical method and practical case studies, students will develop the analytical and decision-making skills essential for success in a challenging professional landscape.
Program structure
Pathway Course
Key modules: Strategic Thinking, Financial Performance, Data Management, Business and Social Change, Public Speaking, Team Management, AI Leadership Lab, Coding, Innovation, Corporate Finance, Sustainable Finance. The course includes a 4-month internship (in France or abroad) or academic exchange.
Master of Science (MSc)
The Master of Science in Banking and Finance provides an extensive examination of the intricacies of financial markets and corporate finance. The curriculum offers courses designed to provide key skills in financial analysis, portfolio management, risk management, and financial modeling, while also addressing contemporary developments in FinTech.
Price
- Tuition fees:
- Pathway Course (year 1): 9,500 EUR/year
- Master of Science (year 2): 18,500 EUR/year
- Early Bird discount for early application submission:
- 10% before November 30
- 5% before February 29
Requirements for applicants
- Academic requirements:
- Bachelor's degree 4 years or Master's degree 1 year for Short Track programme
- Bachelor's degree 3 years for Long Track programme
- Copy of your passport or identification card
- Curriculum vitae
- Minimum English proficiency requirement: TOEIC 785 / TOEFL IBT 79 / IELTS 6 / Cambridge First 160 (B2) / Cambridge Advanced 180 (B2) / Duolingo 105 / PT Pearson 50 / Linguaskill 169
- Optional documents:
- Letter of recommendation
- Certificate of employment
- Application fee: 120€
About the university
Kedge Business School is a renowned French business institution with four campuses in France (Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille, and Toulon), two in China (Shanghai and Suzhou), two in Africa (Senegal and Ivory Coast), and five affiliated campuses (Avignon, Bastia, Bayonne, Dakar, and Abidjan).
Educational Programs
Kedge Business School provides a range of 36 management and design programs for students and business practitioners. It also offers customized instructional programs for enterprises at both national and international levels.
Kedge educational programs:
- General management programs
- Design program
- Preparation for the DCG (equal to an undergraduate degree) and DSCG (equivalent to a master’s degree) in accounting
- Rotational work-study programs
- Specialized programs: Master of Science and Specialized Master's programs
- Intra- and inter-organizational training programs
- Executive Master of Business Administration
Recognitions
Kedge Business School's Executive MBA ranked 39th in the Financial Times' European Business School rankings and 31st globally. Kedge Business School has AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA accreditation, is recognized and authorized by the French government, and is a member of the Conférence des Grandes Écoles in France.
Kedge figures
- 14,800 students, including 25% being foreign students.
- 172 permanent educators, 45% of them are overseas instructors.
- 70,000 alumni
