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MSc International Finance
The MSc International Finance at NEOMA Business School is a Master of Science programme that equips students with the knowledge and practical skills for careers in international finance. Combining specialised courses, case studies, financial market simulations and preparation for internationally recognised certifications, the programme bridges financial theory and professional practice.
Programme overview
The MSc International Finance combines a global perspective on finance with specialist expertise. The programme brings together core learning in financial modelling, data analysis and sustainable finance with one of three tracks:
- Asset Management & Investment Research: develop your expertise in portfolio management and investment research.
- Corporate Finance & Investment Banking: build your knowledge of corporate finance, valuation and investment transactions.
- Financial Markets & Risk Management: analyse financial markets and develop your understanding of risk management methods.
Through case studies, simulations and professional tools, you connect your learning with industry practice and build a specialisation aligned with your career goals.
Programme strengths
Build your expertise in international finance
Gain a solid grounding in finance before specialising in the area that aligns with your career goals.
Develop skills valued by employers
Complement your studies with professional certifications and tools used by international finance professionals.
Study in an international environment
Study entirely in English alongside students from around the world and prepare for a career in global financial markets.
Launch your career in finance
Gain professional experience in France or abroad and benefit from personalised career support to help you start your career in finance.
Jung-Hyun AHN, PhD
Head of Programme
“Combine a global perspective in finance with strong expertise!”
Choose your specialisation
Students in the MSc International Finance develop their expertise by choosing one of three specialised concentration tracks. Each track is designed to align with specific career goals and interests within the financial sector.
To learn more about the MSc International Finance concentration tracks in detail, please download the programme brochure.
Asset Management & Investment Research Track - Reims
Develop your expertise in portfolio management and investment research, including equities and credit. The track includes preparation for CFA Level II or III, depending on your CFA progress and the relevant prerequisites.
Learn from Ecofi’s investment professionals
For the 2026-2027 academic year, NEOMA Business School has partnered with Ecofi, an asset management firm committed to sustainable finance, to enrich the Asset Management & Investment Research track. Through classes, masterclasses and a team challenge, you develop your understanding of bond analysis and socially responsible investing, then present your recommendations to industry professionals.
Corporate Finance & Investment Banking Track - Reims or Rouen
Develop skills in valuation, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and financing decisions. Cases and simulations connect financial analysis with companies’ strategic challenges.
Financial Markets & Risk Management Track - Rouen
Analyse markets and financial risks using data and emerging technologies. The track offers FRM® and SCR® preparation; each certification’s specific conditions apply.
A curriculum combining foundations and specialisation
The MSc International Finance combines a core curriculum with a specialist track, helping you build a broad understanding of finance while developing expertise in your chosen field. During the first semester, you strengthen your knowledge and analytical skills. In the second semester, your track’s courses address the specific challenges of your area of specialisation.
Throughout the programme, case studies, simulations and professional tools help you apply your knowledge and explain the reasoning behind your decisions. A dissertation and four to six months of professional experience complete your studies.
Skills objectives
The MSc International Finance programme, awarding the Diplôme d’études supérieures spécialisées en management international (DESSMI), develops the ability to:
- Conduct a functional diagnosis and implement an action plan incorporating international, digital and sustainability dimensions.
- Conduct a scientific study and formulate a recommendation.
- Develop ethical leadership skills to strengthen your managerial approach.
The certification’s skills blocks cannot be acquired separately. The proposed curriculum covers all skills blocks.
Inside the programme
Subject areas
Financial modelling and valuation, derivatives, data analysis, FinTech and sustainable finance form the programme’s foundation. Your chosen track then develops your expertise in asset management, corporate finance or risk management.
Teaching and learning
Teaching combines academic learning, case studies and simulations. Activities include an equity research note and an international financial simulation. Trading rooms in Reims and Rouen, together with access to Bloomberg and Capital IQ, help you become familiar with industry tools.
Certifications and tools
The programme offers preparation or certification pathways related to Bloomberg and the AMF, alongside track-specific preparation: CFA® Level II or III for Asset Management & Investment Research, and FRM® and SCR® for Financial Markets & Risk Management. Each certification has its own eligibility and assessment requirements.
Professional experience
Four to six months of professional experience allows you to apply your learning. This may take the form of an internship, fixed-term or permanent employment, or business creation, in France or abroad. Its relevance and validation arrangements are reviewed by the academic team.
Programme adjustments for high-level athletes and artists
Programme adjustments may be available to high-level athletes and artists, depending on their circumstances. Contact the programme team to discuss possible arrangements.
Distance learning
NEOMA’s distance learning systems address two essential needs: training managers who can adapt to hybrid working methods and preparing employees to engage in autonomous, lifelong learning.
To achieve this, NEOMA structures its learning approaches around the NEOPEDAGOGIE model. This model keeps in-person teaching at the heart of the student experience (approximately 90%), supplemented by independent, remote learning activities (around 10%).
These remote learning activities take the form of so-called "asynchronous" sessions. Each asynchronous session is designed to represent a workload equivalent to a 3-hour in-person class.
Students typically complete this workload on their computers, though the assigned tasks may also be experiential and/or non-digital in nature.
In this context, professors retain full pedagogical freedom to propose the most suitable content for course continuity and the intended learning objectives. They determine the appropriate assessments and decide when the remote work logically and seamlessly fits into the course schedule.
The distance learning systems thus provide students with the opportunity to engage with diverse types of content, such as:
- Content specifically designed and organised on the Courses platform
- Harvard Business School case studies
- Fieldwork (surveys, interviews)
- Complex projects, completed individually or in groups
- iLearning content (high-end, NEOMA-designed distance learning content in the format of interactive web series)
In addition to these formats integrated into NEOPEDAGOGIE, some professors also use "flipped classroom" approaches, where students are encouraged to review content between in-person sessions to foster discussion and debate during classes.
Assessment Methods
The programme is validated through two forms of assessment:
- continuous assessment: assessments conducted throughout the programme in the form of individual or group assignments to be submitted,
- final assessment: conducted at the end of each course, this may take different forms and is predominantly individual.
At the end of the programme, once the ECTS credits for each year of study have been validated, participants are awarded the Level 7 DESSMI – MSc International Finance qualification.
If certain modules have not been validated and the corresponding credits have not been obtained, students may take a resit assessment during the scheduled periods.
Assessment results
- Percentage of students sitting final examinations*: 100%
- Graduation rate*: 100%
Source: *2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Juries
Shape your future in finance
Give your ambitions a direction, whether you want to analyse investments, support companies’ financial decisions or work in financial markets. Through specialist learning, professional experience and career support, the MSc International Finance helps you prepare for the roles that interest you, in France or internationally.
Career opportunities
Asset Management & Investment Research
Pursue a career in investment analysis and asset management, working within asset management firms, banks or financial research teams.
Example roles include:
- Investment Analyst
- Equity Research Analyst
- Credit Research Analyst
- Portfolio Manager
Corporate Finance & Investment Banking
Support companies’ financing decisions, acquisitions and growth plans through a career in banking, investment funds or advisory firms.
Example roles include:
- M&A Analyst
- Private Equity Analyst
- Structured Finance Analyst
- Transaction Services Consultant
Financial Markets & Risk Management
Build a career connecting financial markets, data analysis and risk management, with opportunities in banks and other financial institutions.
Example roles include:
- Risk Analyst
- Market Risk Analyst
- Quantitative Analyst
- Compliance Manager
Strengthen your career prospects with the NEOMA Alumni network
- 80,000+ graduates in 156 countries
- 320+ events each year (10,000+ participants in 2025)
- 30 professional and special-interest clubs, 111 international chapters and 20 regional French chapters
- 550+ volunteers
With more than 150 years of shared history, the NEOMA Alumni community connects you with fellow graduates, helping you explore internship opportunities, find your next role and build your career in France or abroad.
Further study
While the MSc is designed to prepare you for a career in your chosen field, you can also choose to continue your studies. The qualification awards the French Grade de Master, allowing you to apply for further study, including a PhD. Admission depends on the requirements of your chosen institution. For a PhD, you will also need to demonstrate your ability to undertake research.
Graduate outcomes
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Employment rate1
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Average time to secure employment3
100%
Employment rate
at 6 months3
99%
Graduates in targeted professions at 6 months2
Sources: 1 Course data 2024-2025 | 2 Graduate Employment Survey 2023 & 2024 | 3 2025 Graduate Employment Survey (Class of 2024)
Admissions Requirements
1-year MSc:
- Completion of a 4-year Bachelor’s degree (in business, economics, sciences, etc.) or a 3-year Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 1 year of professional experience
- Proof of English language proficiency is required during the application process (TOEIC 4-Skills, IELTS, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge, Duolingo)*
2-year MSc option:
Candidates with a 3-year bachelor’s degree complete their MSc in two years, starting with the International Pre-Master programme in the first year and continuing with the MSc curriculum in the second.
- Completion of a 3-year Bachelor’s degree (open to all backgrounds)
- Proof of English language proficiency is required during the application process (TOEIC 4-Skills, TOEFL ibt, IELTS, Cambridge and Duolingo).*
*Contact us to learn more about the scores required for each test.
Applicants with CFA Level I
Candidates who have already passed CFA Level I may benefit from the following:
- Waiver of the English proficiency requirement for admission (IELTS, TOEIC, etc.)
As a NEOMA student, you may also be eligible for a scholarship covering CFA registration fees.
As a CFA University Partner, NEOMA is awarded approximately 30 scholarships per year.
Admissions process
- Complete the online application: apply.neoma-bs.fr
- Provide scanned copies of all original documents in English or French (CV, transcripts, etc.)
- Candidates who meet the admissions requirements will be asked to complete an online interview
- Admissions decisions are communicated by email within two weeks of the interview.
Application fee: €100
Admissions calendar
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, from September with a final deadline for submissions in mid-July. Applicants will be informed of the admission jury’s decision within two weeks of the interview.
However, given the limited number of places, candidates are advised to apply as early as possible.
Tuition fees
The total tuition fee for the MSc International Finance is €22,500, including:
- €22,000 in tuition fees
- €500 in administrative fees
Scholarships
Students may be eligible for scholarships of up to €10,500, based on criteria such as academic excellence or personal, sporting, or professional achievements.
Please note that these scholarships are reserved for international applicants, are limited in number, and are applied as a reduction in tuition fees.
Once admitted, interested international candidates are invited to contact the Admissions Team for more information: admissions@neoma-bs.fr
Discover the International Pre-Master, the extended course that makes a Master of Science accessible to students holding a 3-year bachelor’s degree!
Programme overview
Delivered on the Rouen campus, this programme serves as a gateway to a Master of Science (MSc) for graduates of a three-year higher education qualification (French Licence or Bachelor’s degree). The programme is also open to students with academic backgrounds in fields not directly linked to their desired MSc programme.
This first year of study in the International Pre-Master provides an overview of the core areas of business studies and the fundamentals of the selected MSc programme. Upon validation of this curriculum, students continue to their second year and obtain their Master of Science degree.
Please indicate your preferred Master of Science programme when preparing your application.
Programme strengths
Build the academic foundations and skillsets to access NEOMA’s Masters of Science
Adapt to the pace and rigour of studies at a top French business school before starting your Master of Science
Empower your career trajectory
Cultivate your cross-cultural competencies
Develop your skills in independent, critical thinking and effective communication
Evaluation procedures
The programme is validated in two ways:
- Continuous assessment: Evaluations conducted throughout the course the programme in the form of individual or collective assignments to be submitted.
- Final assessment: Carried out at the end of the course and may take a number of different forms, most of which are individual.
At the end of the programme, participants must validate 60 ECTS credits.
If certain modules have not been validated and therefore credits not obtained, the student may take a resit examination during the periods set aside for this purpose.
Professional experience
A professional experience (of minimum four months) is mandatory to validate your 2-year MSc. It can take place at the end of the first or second year of studies, in France or abroad.
Marina Bastounis
Head of programme
Expand your professional horizons and reach for a Master of Science from a top French business school.
Stories
Anqi YANG
2013-14
The first year of my MSc was a year of building the fundamentals skills necessary for almost every aspect of my professional life. Courses like Quantitative Methods gave me skills related to several fields of study, like economics and finance, helping me to read and analyse data in a more objective way. Geopolitics provided me with a comprehensive vision of world trade. Also, a full day’s work in an English-speaking environment strengthened my preparation for work in an international context. The courses were extremely useful and gave me confidence in my skills. What I also liked a lot is the diversity of teachers; they are from different countries, which really gives me a feeling of studying in an international school.
Romain PENNEL
2013-14
After completing a special two-year diploma in Marketing & Trade, I chose to go abroad and complement it with a bachelor’s degree in English. After graduating with a 3-year bachelor’s degree, I decided to enrol in the two-year MSc option at NEOMA Business School. It was the ideal solution for me, and I was able to earn a Master of Science. The first year at NEOMA prepared me for my MSc courses and the professional challenges of international business.
Participant testimonials
I enroled in the MSc International Finance programme to have the opportunity to prepare for the CFA, which is a significant asset for launching a career in finance. Currently, I work as a portfolio manager at UBS and my degree has allowed me to build extensive skills in various asset classes and ...
Martin BAGUET
Portfolio Manager, UBS La Maison de Gestion
Joining the MSc International Finance at NEOMA is an extraordinary opportunity. This programme, taught 100% in English, provides an ideal environment to enhance my financial vocabulary and immerse myself in the world of international finance. By joining this programme, I’m building my skills in c...
Najlae CHAJADINE
This MSc aligned perfectly with my professional goals, as I aspire to become a Financial Analyst in a venture capital firm. Throughout the programme, I gained valuable skills in corporate finance, financial statement analysis and alternative investments. I am grateful for the wealth of knowledge ...
Rikth DUTTA
Investment Research Analyst, Wellers Impact (London)
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Practical information
Programme format:
Full time
Programme duration:
- 1-year course: 15 months (435 hours)
- 2-year course: 12 months (1st year) + 15 months (2nd year)
Tuition & fees:
1-year course:
- Tuition: €22,000
- Administrative fee: €500
2-year course:
- Year 1 (International Pre-Master)
Tuition: €10,500
Administrative fee: €500 - Year 2 (MSc)
Tuition: €22,000
Administrative fee: €500
Location:
Reims, Rouen
Language of instruction:
English
Next intake date:
September 2027
Entry requirements:
- 1-year course: 4-year Bachelor’s degree or 3-year Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 1 year professional experience
- 2-year course: 3-year Bachelor’s degree
Degree awarded:
Master of Science / French Ministry-approved degree (Bac+5 visé), conferring the Grade de Master / RNCP Level 7 / RNCP record No. 37684: Diplôme d’études supérieures spécialisées en management international
Registration date: 01/09/2023 – NEOMA
