The Finance, Investment & Banking Master’s Specialization in the Grande École Programme
The Finance, Investment & Banking Master’s specialization trains experts to analyze financial markets, assess investment opportunities, and support financial decision-making for businesses and financial institutions. It combines corporate finance, financial analysis, risk management, and an understanding of the banking system to develop expertise tailored to the challenges of international finance.
Graduates can pursue careers in corporate finance departments, banks, asset management firms, and consulting firms, in roles related to investment, financing, financial analysis, mergers and acquisitions, or risk management.
- 🌍 TEMPO:Classical
- 📍 CAMPUS: Paris
- 🌐 LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: 100% English
- 🎓 DEGREE: Master’s degree, recognized by the government
Objectives
This specialization aims to develop the skills needed to assess investment decisions, optimize financial performance, and manage risks in an international economic and financial environment. Students deepen their knowledge of:
- Financial analysis and investment valuation
- Corporate financing and capital structure
- Financial institutions and markets
- Financial and corporate risk management
- Mergers and acquisitions and value creation
- Data analysis for financial decision-making
Key Skills
- Analyze a company’s financial performance
- Evaluate investment opportunities and financial assets
- Understand how banks and financial institutions operate
- Identify and manage financial and operational risks
- Analyze mergers and acquisitions
- Develop financing and cash management strategies
- Use financial and business data to support decision-making
- Understand the challenges of asset management and corporate financing
Courses
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Financial Institutions
- Corporate Risk Management
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Controlling, Governance, and CSR
- Business Analytics
- Methodology for Corporate Finance
- Decentralized Finance
- Master’s Thesis Methodology Guidance
An Enriching International Experience
The Master’s in Corporate Finance offers a truly international experience through academic exchange opportunities. In their fourth year, students can choose to participate in a university exchange program for one semester at one our partner universities around the world. This experience helps them develop a deep understanding of international markets and diverse business cultures.
For those who wish to take their studies further, it is also possible to earn a dual degree during a full academic year at a partner university in France or abroad. This program allows students to broaden their skill set and strengthen their international profile, a major asset in the job market.
Hands-on Learning Aligned with Financial Industry Practices
Develop your expertise through case studies, data analysis, and practical exercises based on real-world challenges faced by businesses and financial institutions.
The programme enables students to apply financial concepts to investment, financing, and risk management decisions while developing analytical skills sought after by employers.
What Career Opportunities Does the Finance, Investment & Banking Master’s Specialization Offer?
The Finance, Investment & Banking Master’s specialization opens up career opportunities in companies, banks, asset management firms, and consulting firms, both in France and internationally. Graduates can pursue roles in financial analysis, financing, investment, and risk management, with opportunities to progress into senior positions.
CFO (Chief Financial Officer)
- Oversee a company’s financial strategy, manage budgets, cash flow, and financing, and support strategic decision-making at the executive level.
Asset Manager
- Manage investment portfolios, analyze financial markets, and select assets based on return objectives and risk levels.
Account Manager
- Develop and manage a client portfolio, assess clients’ financial needs, and recommend suitable financing solutions and banking services.
Financial Analyst
- Analyze company results, assess growth prospects, and evaluate financial performance to support investment and financing decisions.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Analyst
- Assess acquisition targets, conduct financial analysis and modelling, and contribute to the preparation and execution of merger and acquisition transactions.
Risk Analyst
- Identify, measure, and assess the financial risks faced by companies and financial institutions, and contribute to the development of risk management strategies.
Credit Analyst
- Assess the creditworthiness of businesses or individuals, analyze their repayment capacity, and support lending decisions.
Corporate Treasurer
- Manage cash and short-term financing, anticipate cash flow requirements, and mitigate foreign exchange and interest rate risks.
Corporate Relationship Manager
- Support companies with their financing needs, analyze their financial position, and recommend banking solutions tailored to their business development.
A Recognized Programme Preparing Students for Careers in Finance
The ESCE Finance, Investment & Banking Master’s specialization is part of the Grande École Programme and awards a Grade de Master. It prepares students for careers in finance within an international environment, combining financial expertise, risk analysis, market knowledge, and decision-making skills.
Graduates can join companies, banks, asset management firms, and consulting firms, pursuing specialized roles in investment, financial analysis, corporate financing, risk management, or mergers and acquisitions.
Professional experience at the heart of the program
In your fifth year, put your skills to the test through a 6-month internship in France or abroad. ESCE supports you in your search through its network of 10,000 partner companies, which offer numerous internship and job opportunities.
Through the Corporate Relations service, you’ll also receive personalized support, targeted opportunities, workshops, and job fairs to help you enter the workforce.
How do I apply to the “Grande École” program?
ESCE offers several admission options depending on the entry level for the Grande École Program. Here are the different options:
- First Year: Admission is through Parcoursup and the SESAME entrance exam, a joint exam for several leading business schools. After creating your application on Parcoursup, you must select ESCE as one of your choices and register for the SESAME entrance exam. This exam assesses your skills through written tests (online) and an oral exam (in person at one of our campuses). Admission is open to students who have completed high school, provided they have earned a high school diploma or an equivalent degree.
- 2nd year: Admission is based on an application and a motivational interview. Applicants must submit an application package including their transcripts and a resume, followed by a motivational interview designed to assess their interest in the program and their career goals.
- 3rd and 4th years: You have the option to enroll at ESCE in the 3rd or 4th year through an internal entrance exam. Admission takes place through specific sessions held from November through September, featuring online written exams and an in-person oral exam at one of our campuses.
For international students, there is a specific admission process; detailed information is available on our website.
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