Master in Finance & Markets

What are the objectives of the Masters in Finance & Markets?

This 5th year specialisation in the Grande École Programme, proposed only on the Paris campus, trains professionals with a comprehensive vision of market finance and activities related to securities issues, operations and transactions, and the assessment of financial risks. At the end of your course, you will be able to identify investment opportunities, carry out transactions, advise on, develop and implement a financial strategy, and identify and manage risks of all kinds.

What classes are included in the masters in finance & markets?

You will follow teaching modules common to all of the 11 specialisations in Year 5 of our Grande Ecole Programme, to equip you with the profile of an innovative, responsible manager who is mindful of the ethical issues involved in all decision-making. The themes covered in the core curriculum include :

Corporate social responsibility and ethics, the corporate challenge, major contemporary issues,
dissertation methodology, leadership and responsible team management.

Find out about the specific courses for this specialisation

• Investment Banking(in English)
• Python for Finance(in English)
• Advanced in Financial Asset Pricing (in English)
• Fintech, Data analytic and Risk Management (in English)
• Private Equity (in English)
• Advanced Corporate Finance and CSR (in English)
• Financial Options (in English)
• Portfolio Management (in English)
• Quantitative Finance and Analysis (in English)
• Red thread project
• Professional certification :AMF or Bloomberg BMC

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Advantages of the Masters in Finance & Markets at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ

Most of thes classes are conducted in English Unfold all Fold all

This specialism will enable you to take all classes in English, which is the language used in finance around the world. This will provide ideal conditions for you to prepare for work in an international environment following graduation.

Complete your course by combining work and study Unfold all Fold all

For all students in the fifth year of the Grande École Programme, there is a compulsory six-month final internship. For those who wish to gain more work experience, you can take this course on a work-study basis by spending two days of the week at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ and three days with a company, following the signing of a "professionalisation" or apprenticeship contract.

Obtain a dual degree Unfold all Fold all

The end of your course is also an opportunity to become a "dual graduate", by graduating from both ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Business School and one of our partner establishments. You can, for example, specialise in international finance by going to London for a semester at the University of Greenwich campus (dual degree in Finance & Investment) or develop two areas of expertise by choosing to study Business Management in New York (City University of New York), International Marketing or International Marketing with Tourism & Events in Edinburgh (Napier University).

Put your knowledge into practice with business games Unfold all Fold all

Business games are an integral part of teaching at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ. With a fun and collective approach, you will address a problem presented by a company: an ideal opportunity to learn through practice and use your specialist knowledge to help your team formed of students from various specialisms in the Grande École Programme. For companies, these business games are a great way to get a fresh view of the challenges they face and identify potential future employees.

Develop in-depth expertise through a dissertation Unfold all Fold all

The writing and defence of a dissertation is compulsory for all fifth-year students. Putting this achievement on your CV will demonstrate that you are able to carry out in-depth research on a specific financial subject while adopting a scientific approach.

What career paths will be open to you following a masters in finance & markets?

Students who hold this type of degree, particularly from a major business school, will be able to work in various positions, such as:

• Financial analyst
• Property manager
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• Management controller
• Internal auditor
• Reporting manager
• Financial asset manager
• Risk manager
• Chartered accountant

How to enrol for the Masters in Finance & Markets?

This specialism is intended first and foremost for students who have devoted their fourth year to studying financial auditing, management control, accounting and corporate finance (major in Finance, Auditing and Control).

As your entry into the job market approaches, the support you receive at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Business School is intensified to ensure that your professional integration matches your expectations.

Testimonial

Dorra NAJAR

Head of the Finance & Markets Masters at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Business School

Ipag Business School's Master's in Finance & Markets is a programme of excellence that prepares students to become seasoned professionals in the financial markets. Our programme, taught entirely in English, is taught by leading experts and recognised experts and lecturers in the field of finance.

It covers key areas such as portfolio management, quantitative finance, private equity, corporate finance and risk management. Thanks to this comprehensive and specialised training, our graduates are perfectly prepared to meet the challenges of the international financial markets.