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MSc International Finance
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Programme overview
The MSc International Finance prepares the next generation of finance leaders by offering top-level courses and tailor-made specialised tracks. The programme equips students with the advanced knowledge and expertise needed to make a significant impact in the financial sector.
The MSc International Finance consists of a core programme and a concentration track. The core programme aims to provide students with a well-rounded education in finance, while the concentration track endows them with expertise in one of the three following fields:
5 reasons to join the programme
Benefit from 360° advanced courses in finance
Tailor your master with a concentration track and become an expert in your field
Build a comprehensive view of finance and boost your leadership.
Access key financial databases & gain essential certifications
Build a winning combination of innovative technical and managerial skills
Jung-Hyun AHN, PhD
Head of Programme (more info)
“Combine a global perspective in finance with strong expertise!”
Students pursuing the MSc International Finance refine their financial acumen through the choice of one of three distinct concentration tracks. This choice of study track allows students to refine their finance expertise, in alignment with their 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
The Asset Management & Investment Research track prepares students for high-level careers in equity and credit research, asset management, and investment banking, with a specialised focus on preparing for the CFA Level II or Level III exam.
Students will:
- Build in-depth knowledge in portfolio management, equity investments, advanced debt instruments, and international economics.
- Prepare for the CFA Level II or Level III exam with dedicated mock training sessions led by experienced professionals.
- Benefit from guest lectures by CFA alumni, providing up-to-date insights into finance careers and market trends.
Corporate Finance & Investment Banking Track
The Corporate Finance and Investment Banking track aims to equip students with solid skills in complementary areas of finance. Studying these subjects gives graduates a significant advantage in navigating a constantly evolving financial landscape and contributing to the success of businesses and investors.
Students will:
- Benefit from 360° advanced courses in finance.
- Acquire essential skills for Corporate Finance roles through practical experiences like mock interviews and real-world case studies, supplemented by specialised training in Private Equity Investing and negotiation techniques.
- Open new doors in the world of finance through preparation for the CFA certification, globally renowned for its excellence.
Financial Markets & Risk Management Track
Risk is inherent in finance and effective risk management is the key to success. The Financial Markets & Risk Management track is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to identify, assess and mitigate risk effectively using new technologies.
Students will:
- Develop the innovative technical and managerial expertise needed to lead and trade financial assets, evaluate risk and investment opportunities.
- Improve essential skills to work in risk management.
- Pave the way to a successful career in financial risk management with key certifications: the FRM® for risk management excellence, and the SCR® for expertise in sustainable finance.
Curriculum
Programme objectives
The MSc International Finance programme equips graduates with essential skills to excel in global finance, from corporate finance to risk management, enabling impactful contributions in the dynamic world of finance.
Upon completion of this programme, graduates will be able to:
- Master the fundamentals of the key areas of finance and sharpen their financial acumen for diverse career paths.
- Deepen their understanding of global financial markets and risk management.
- Explore specialised areas such as real estate finance and wealth management to broaden your skill set.
Skill sets
The MSc International Finance programme, awarding a higher education degree in international management (DESSMI), provides the skills to:
- Perform a functional analysis and implement an action plan that incorporates digital, sustainable and international components
- Conduct a scientific study and issue a recommendation
- Develop ethical leadership abilities to strengthen one’s manager posture
The skills blocks of the certification may not be acquired separately. The proposed curriculum covers all skills blocks.
Programme highlights
Build a comprehensive view of finance and boost your leadership
Equip yourself with a set of fundamental financial tools (Corporate Valuation, Financial Instruments, etc.) and gain up-to-the-minute insights into emerging finance topics (DeFi, Sustainable Finance, etc.).
Access key financial databases & gain essential certifications
Earn BMC (Bloomberg Market Concepts) and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance), and AMF (Autorité des marchés financiers) certifications and gain access to key financial databases such as Bloomberg and Capital IQ.
Exemplifying academic excellence
Our finance faculty conducts cutting-edge research across corporate, behavioural, fintech, and sustainable finance, publishing in top journals such as the Journal of Financial Economics and the Journal of Banking & Finance.
Enjoy finance through vibrant student life and state-of-the-art facilities
Experience vibrant student life and cutting-edge facilities while bridging theory and practice thanks to hands-on learning on our Reims and Rouen campuses’ trading floors, complemented by dynamic events, training and competitions offered by NEOMA’s finance clubs.
Professional experience (4-to-6 months)
The programme includes an internship or other practical experience (fixed-term contract, permanent contract, business start-up, etc.) where theories and skills are applied in a professional environment. Students are free to complete their professional experience in France or abroad, subject to approval by the internship director and based on its relevance to the programme and course content.
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.
Evaluation methods
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 course and after validation of the ECTS for each year of training, the Level 7 DESSMI – MSc International Finance diploma is awarded to participants.
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.
Evaluation results
- Percentage of students sitting final examinations*: 100%
- Graduation rate*: 100%
Source: *2023-2024 Jury
Careers
Careers
Take your career to the next level:
Companies today seek professionals with a comprehensive understanding of business and management to assist them in developing successful strategies.
The MSc International Finance equips future managers to lead large-scale, multidimensional projects by offering innovative solutions that foster sustainable growth for businesses.
The programme prepares students according to their chosen track for careers in investment banking (mergers & acquisitions and private equity), corporate banking, financial analysis & consulting, and corporate finance departments within companies.
Targeted Professions
Asset Management & Investment Research Track
Graduates can aspire for any role in asset management or investment research, including:
- Portfolio/Asset Manager
- Research Analyst (Financial Analysis)
- Manager, Transaction Services
- Wealth Management Advisor
- Analyst, Risk Management
Corporate Finance & Investment Banking Track
Graduates can aspire for any role in investment banking, including:
- Investment Banking (M&A, private equity)
- M&A Analyst in banking or private equity funds
- Investment Analyst in private equity
- Consultant in transaction services (TS) in audit/consulting firms
- Corporate Banking
- DCM/ECM Analyst (Debt/Equity Capital Markets)
- Coverage Banker
- Structured Finance Specialist
- Financial Advisory/Analysis
- Financial Auditor
- Buy- or Sell-side Analyst (Equity research) in a fund or brokerage
- Credit Analyst
- Treasury
- Cash Manager/Treasurer
- And many others…
Financial Markets & Risk Management Track
Graduates can aspire for any roles in risk management, including:
- Financial Investment Manager
- Investment Portfolio Manager
- Risk Manager
- Risk Analyst
- Financial Advisor
- Compliance Manager
- Quantitative Analyst
- Financial Investment Manager
- Investment Portfolio Manager
- And many others…
Performance indicators
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Employment rate
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Percentage of graduates entering targeted professions at 6 months2
Sources: 1 Course data 2022-2023 | 2 Graduate Employment Survey 2021 & 2022 | 3 Graduate Survey 2022
Admissions
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, 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, TOEFL ibt, IELTS, Cambridge and Duolingo).*
*Contact us to learn more about the scores required for each test.
For students who have already cleared the CFA Level I, the MSc International Finance – Corporate Financial & Investment Banking (CFA option) waives the following:
- Proof of English as an admission criteria (IELTS, TOEIC…)
As a Neoma student, you can be (are) eligible for a scholarship for the CFA registration fees. As a CFA university partner, NEOMA is granted approximately 30 scholarships annually.
Admissions process
- Complete the online application: apply.neoma-bs.fr
- Provide scanned copies of all original documents in English or French (CV, motivation letter, 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.
Additional recommendations
Candidates should demonstrate interest in investing in a future career in finance via certifications, courses, etc. They should ideally have a finance-related background or business background with quantitative knowledge and skills.
Candidates should be able to communicate with confidence in English, participate in group work, demonstrate initiative, strong interpersonal skills, enjoy meeting people and having new experiences.
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
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 GestionJoining 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 ...
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Practical information
Programme duration :
1-year course: 15 months (435 hours)
2-year course: 12 months (1st year) + 15 months (2nd year)
Tuition fee :
1-year course: €21,500
2-year course: €32,500
Location :
Reims,
Rouen
Language of instruction :
English
Next intake date :
October 2025
Entry level :
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, "Grade de Master" / Level 7 Qualification on the RNCP (French Register of Professional Certifications) / RNCP sheet No. 37684, RNCP sheet No. 37684, Advanced degree in international management
Registration date: 01/09/2023 - NEOMA
