A programme with more than 15 years of experience in close contact with finance professionals.
Mastère Spécialisé (MS) & MSc Analyse Financière Internationale
Mastère Spécialisé (MS) & MSc Analyse Financière Internationale
Programme presentation
The programme trains financial analysts on international finance who are able to function in unstable and complex environments
The techniques taught in the programme explain and clarify the reality of various businesses in order to establish a rigorous financial assessment framework and trace value creation for banks, investors, manufacturers and the company itself.
The pedagogy employs a comprehensive interactive blend of professors and professionals with permanent simulations and role-playing scenarios.
Lastly, because the corporate world must adapt to changes and risks, the programme includes extra-financial elements and soft skills that round out the financial analysis curriculum.
The programme received the Finance Durable label in 2023 from the IFD and the Louis Bachelier Institute.
5 good reasons to join the programme
Acquire a comprehensive managerial vision of all the elements of the value chain and its interactions.
Close collaboration with renowned companies and professionals and a perfect combination of financial and non-financial subjects.
Ongoing cooperation between the professional and academic spheres.
Access to an extensive network of active graduates around the world.
Stéphane FOURNEAUX, PhD-EMBA
Head of programme
A 360° managerial approach of international finance.
Programme objectives
By entering our programme, you will develop the key skills needed to have a career in financial analysis through a curriculum recognised in the world of international finance.
The programme focuses on a solid academic curriculum taught by professors on the cutting edge of techniques, coupled with a strong dimension of practical knowledge through workshops given by recognised specialists and professionals from all banking, financial and market sectors.
Programme highlights
“Learning by doing”
“Learning by doing” to master different forms of expertise emphasising experience-based learning, this approach helps develop the ability to learn and grow in uncertain environments. This learning combines methods, knowledge and experience through simulations, serious game, case studies, role playing, etc.
Hackathon
Jointly organised with the students of the MSc Supply Chain & Transformation Digitale and with the support of the NEOMA BS Mobility Accelerator, this 48-hour hackathon is a unique opportunity for the students of the programme in finance to raise the financial, logistical and technological challenges related to digital transformation. This challenge takes place both face-to-face on the Paris campus and online via collaborative work tools. The aim is to mobilise the knowledge and skills that the students have acquired during the course in a context of intense emulation and in teams.
Corporate meetings
Conferences are organised in collaboration with companies and professionals. They deal with subjects such as financial communication, individual shareholding, FinTech, etc. These meetings offer an opportunity to talk with conference speakers and listen to them share their experiences.
Adapted programme for high-level athletes and artists
High-level athletes and artists may benefit from an adapted programme in order to pursue both their studies and their passion.
Skill sets
The programme (Qualification on the RNCP sheet No. 39110, International Financial Analyst) enables graduates to:
- Identify and promote companies and/or sectors and/or markets with high potential for creating added value in France or abroad
- Advise and support financial investment decisions in France and/or abroad
- Manage and monitor financial decisions and associated risks
- Manage international finance teams
Professional thesis or dissertation*
Based on a business problem, the thesis marks the end of the programme with a practical application of the acquired skills and concepts. An academic tutor supervises the thesis over several stages and points (methodology, progress report, etc.) before its final submission and oral defence.
*As part of the MSc preparation, the professional thesis is replaced with a professional dissertation.
The skills blocks of the certification may not be acquired separately. The proposed curriculum covers all skills blocks.
Evaluation procedures
The programme is recognised through a dual validation:
- Ongoing assessment: evaluations conducted throughout the length of the programme in the form of individual or collective reports to be submitted
- A professional thesis for the MS and a professional dissertation for the MSc: submission of a written document and an oral defence before a jury made up of an academic tutor and a company tutor
At the end of the programme and after a validation of the ongoing assessment and professional thesis, the Level-7 RNCP of “Analyste Financier Internatonal” degree is awarded to the participants.
If some modules were not validated and thus no credits were earned, the programme participant can redo the evaluation during a period set up for this purpose.
Evaluation results
- Percentage of students sitting final examinations*: 100%
- Graduation rate*: 100%
Source: *2023-2024 Jury
Careers
The part-time format allows you to remain at your company and promotes your entry and development in the professional world.
A variety of career opportunities par Targeted professions
Become a corporate financial analyst who masters the balance between technical skills and humanity!
- Financial analyst
- Financial consultant
- Financial and administrative director
- Treasury manager
- Management controller
- Import/export financing manager
- Merger/acquisition manager
- Financial reporting manager
In the following areas:
- Research : Sell-Side & Buy-Side analyst; Rating analyst ; Fund/Multi-management analyst ; SRI/ESG analyst…
- Asset Management: Portfolio management Equity, fixed-income…
- Sales/Marketing/Reporting : Sales; Product Specialist/Benchmark; specifications analyst; RFP/Q (Request for Proposal/Quotation ); Marketing (Mutual Funds); Investor Relations
- Front Office: Sales (Equity, Fixed Income, Derivatives…); Structured Products…
- Middle Office: Contract Manager; Internal Auditor
- Risk Management: Market Risk Analyst; Credit Analyst; Counterparty Risk Analyst; Fund Analyst, ESG Analyst…
Our students positioned in companies
Students from the class of 2024 have part-time contracts in companies such as:
BNP PARIBAS, CACEIS BANK, CHANEL, ENEDIS, FEDERAL FINANCE, GMF ASSURANCES, HSBC CONTINENTAL EUROPE, IDEX ENERGIES, L’OREAL, MARKET PAY, NATIXIS, PRISMA MEDIA, ROTSCHILD MARTIN MAUREL, SOCIETE GENERALE, VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT EUROPE SAS, etc.
Performance indicators
100%
Part-time (work-study) format1
1 month
Average time to secure employment2
100%
Employment rate
at 6 months2
100%
Percentage of graduates entering targeted professions3
Sources: 1 Course data 2022-2023 | 2 Graduate Employment Survey 2021 & 2022 | 3Graduate Survey 2022
Admissions
The programme is intended for students or professionals from financial departments in all types of industries who want to specialise or earn a dual-skills degree.
We select enthusiastic participants who want to acquire hard skills in financial analysis and enhance their soft skills (creativity, leadership). We help them cultivate their particular qualities that set them apart and develop their ability to learning and be creative. We also put emphasis on their personal development, their communication skills and their critical-thinking abilities. We look for the right balance between technical skills, soft skills, ethics and sustainability.
Eligibility
| Entry level | Year 1 | Year 2 | Degree |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Part-time Advanced Masters | Advanced Master accredited by the « Conférence des Grandes Ecoles » |
|
| Four-year Bachelor’s degree Three-year Bachelor’s + 3 years of professional experience (apart from internship and work/study contract) |
Part-Time MSc | MSc / Level-7 RNCP certification | |
| After a three-year Bachelor’s degree | Preparatory Year | Part-Time MSc | MSc / Level-7 RNCP certification |
*We accept applications from students holding one of the following diplomas :
- Engineering degree accredited by the « Commission des Titres d’Ingénieur » (CTI list)
- Degree from a Management School accredited to deliver the national « Grade de Master » (CEFDG list)
- Postgraduate degree accredited by university authorities (DEA, DESS, Master’s degree, etc.) or a professional Master diploma
- 4-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, for students with at least three years of professional experience (apart from internship and work/study contract)
- Level-7 RNCP certification
- International degree equivalent to the required French degrees noted above
Nationals of the European Community as well as international students aged under 25 years old and who have been residing in France for at least 12 months are eligible for this programme.
This programme is accessible to people with disability.
Apply
1st step: Application
You need to fill out the application online.
You must include the required documents:
- CV
- Two letters of recommendation
- Academic transcripts achieved during your higher education
- Level of English*
*If the applicant does not have results from an English exam (B2 level), the recruitment manager can have the applicant take an online test.
The selection jury will decide on an applicant’s admissibility after reviewing their application.
The applications must be finalised no later than 10 days before the date of the interview.
2nd stage: Admission tests
Applicants deemed admissible after review of their applications then have a motivation interview.
Definitive admission is communicated to each candidate within 7 days of the date of the motivation interview. Application fee: 100 €
Calendar
Applications are accepted between October and August, subject to availability.
Given the limited number of places available, we advise applicants to apply as soon as possible.
Calendar of admissions interview sessions
Applications for the 2025 academic intake are now closed.
Participant testimonials
After graduating from NEOMA’s CESEM program, I immediately chose to continue my studies at the same school. My growing interest in finance naturally led me to join the International Financial Analysis program through a work-study arrangement, while working as a Social Management Controller at L’O...
Driven by strong professional ambitions, I found in the MSc International Financial Analysis at NEOMA Business School a decisive springboard for my career. My journey has always been guided by a desire to explore and push my limits. After completing a BBA at NEOMA, enriched by a year-long univers...
Harald DJENOU
Financial Controller – L’OréalAfter a management degree from a business school and various professional experiences in wealth management, then in real estate asset management in a leading French and European SCPI management company, the Specialised Master in International Financial Analysis was the ideal way for me to round o...
Antoine ANGELOTTI
Asset Management Analyst - Perial GroupAfter obtaining a Diploma in Accounting and Management (DCG), I joined NEOMA’s Master in Management (MiM) and acquired various experiences in accounting and then in management control, namely within the LVMH Group. Aiming for a position of responsibility within a financial management division, t...
Héloïse POLBOS
Assistant Management Controller - BVLGARIAfter graduating with a double Bachelor’s degree in Management from France and China, I quickly decided to go into finance. After completing an internship in management accounting at InVivo Trading, an internship in M&A at Investment Partners and finally an internship in private equity at IDIA Ca...
Louis TRIBOUILLET
Private Equity Analyst - IDIA Capital InvestissementContact
Our dedicated point of contact for personalised advice and support.
Practical information
Programme duration :
12 months
(One week of lessons, two weeks in the business)
Tuition fee :
€18,500
Location :
Paris
Language of instruction :
French
Next intake date :
September 2025
Entry level :
From 3-Year Bachelor's degree to Master's degree (see Admissions tab)
Degree awarded :
RNCP (French Register of Professional Certifications) Registered Level 7 Qualification / RNCP sheet No. 39110, International Financial Analyst
According to the chosen course Advanced Master (AM) accredited by the "Conférence des Grandes Ecoles" or MSc delivered by NEOMA
Registration date: 31/05/2024 - NEOMA
