Master of Science in Finance Duration: 1 year - 3 terms Language: English Campus: Paris Intake: September Credits: 90 ECTS
Sharpen your Financial Intelligence Program structure
Program Objectives
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Director’s Message Through a mix of theory and practice, interaction with finance professionals and dedicated sessions in our Bloomberg facilities, our MSc in Dr. Yulia TITOVA, Finance has been designed as a Academic Director, smooth transition to the finance Finance, Audit & Control industry. The focus on ethics and Department professional conduct enables candidates to develop the skills and integrity that are critical for working in the sectors of investment management and financial analysis.
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The MSc in Finance is designed for students who wish to enhance their understanding of financial analysis and asset management 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 its international application 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 and case studies, 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.
Program Advantages + + +
2015 Class Profile 15 nationalities
Privileged use of the financial markets lab, where students get full access to the Bloomberg Professional service A curriculum designed to help students seeking to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation, the most respected and recognized investment credential in the world Professional seminars bridging the gap between theory and market practices
Age range
Academic background Accounting
27+ 5%
13%
Business & Management
Europe 32% East Asia 28%
27 23
28%
Economics
55%
6%
Finance
31%
South Asia 12%
South America 6%
Mathematics
16%
< 23 40%
Africa 16% Oceania 6%
Engineering
6%
Program Structure
Financial Analysis 15%
The program is offered on a full-time basis and consists of 2 consecutive semesters of courses (September – May) followed by an internship (from June). The curriculum is developed around core courses and electives. French language lessons (for all levels) are included in the program for international students.
Management Skills 25% > Business Game > Ethics in Finance > Ethics, Skills and Behavior > Consultancy Management > Project Management > Professional Seminars Series
Asset Management
Financial Instruments: Analysis and Evaluation
> Electives-students choose 3 from: • Capital Structure • Credit Risk Management • International Financial Management, etc
15%
> Bloomberg Certification > Bond Markets and Instruments > Financial Markets > Firm Valuation > Options, Futures and Swaps > VBA for Finance
> Talent : Career Support program
5%
> Active Portfolio Management > Advanced Portfolio Diversification > Portfolio Management and Analysis
Hands-on Experience
30%
> 4 – 6 month internship or Consulting Project anywhere in the world
Quantitative & Economic Analysis 10% > Financial Econometrics > Macroeconomics > Microeconomics > Quantitative Methods
> Corporate Investments > Corporate Finance > Financial Accounting > Financial Reporting and Analysis - part I > Financial Reporting and Analysis - part II
Alongside the courses, the program includes additional workshops and corporate events to develop your personal and professional skills further. These cover a range of topics such as conflict management in cross-cultural environments and intercultural communication. Our Talent program helps you to establish your professional career plan by working on your skills, personal strengths, and using networking tools to be prepared to meet recruiters’ expectations internationally.
Career Outlook Through an extensive coverage of financial accounting, asset valuation and portfolio management techniques, our MSc in Finance prepares students for various jobs in the financial analysis and investment management industries. Graduates can expect to land positions such as portfolio manager, equity research analyst, credit analyst, corporate financial analyst, investment advisor, among others.
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CFA Institute University Recognition Program The School’s MSc in Finance program has been acknowledged as incorporating at least 70 percent of the CFA Program “Candidate Body of Knowledge” (CBOK) and placing emphasis on the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice within the program. This MSc program positions students well to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation, which has become the most respected and recognized investment credential in the world. Through participation in the CFA Institute University Recognition Program, IÉSEG School of Management is also eligible to receive 5 student scholarships for the CFA Program each year. The students who choose to sit the CFA Exam are offered 32 hours of coaching sessions to prepare them specifically for this exam. MSc in Finance students are also offered a unique opportunity to represent IÉSEG in the CFA Institute Research Challenge, an international student contest aiming at promoting best practices in equity research.
Student Testimonial Taking the Msc in Finance at IÉSEG was a valuable investment for me. In addition to broadening my financial knowledge, it enhanced my critical thinking, and presentation skills via the case studies, individual and group project papers, class discussions and presentations. I also really appreciated the opportunity to develop relationships with my international classmates and the School’s multicultural environment. The campus is situated in the financial district of Paris which also enabled me to participate in many corporate talks, mostly organized by IÉSEG for students. Overall, this has been an amazing experience. After completing the program, I have managed to land a job in a dynamic and growing European asset management company.
Admission Application process
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Gabriela, Romania, 2015
Admission is based on each student’s online application available at https://application.ieseg.fr/ and the review of the supporting documents. Rolling admission is offered to qualified students from October 2015.
Application checklist Online application form Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or Mathematics from a recognized university (transcripts and diploma) English proficiency test (IELTS 6.5, TOEFL IBT 85, TOEIC 800) for non-native English speakers CV / Resume Copy of passport 80€ application fee
Application deadlines • May 27th 2016 (non-EU citizens) • June 24th 2016 (EU citizens)
Tuition fees & scholarships
Contact For more information visit www.ieseg.fr/msc-finance or email Mrs. Noemie GONZALEZ at msc@ieseg.fr
• € 14,000 for domestic and international students (including registration to professional certification program) • International merit-based scholarships available
The information contained herein is accurate as of September 2015 and may be subject to change.