MSc Finance

There are several ways of financing your Master of Science in Finance at INSEEC. A sandwich course is the most advantageous solution: your tuition fees are largely covered by the company and you receive a salary while gaining significant experience. The programme also offers alternating work placements, making it easier for you to find a job.

You can benefit from student loans at preferential rates. The Admissions Department can help you with the process and provide you with all the information you need. Don’t hesitate to consult our detailed brochures, which list all the assistance available.

The students who excel in this programme share a number of traits: a solid knowledge of the fundamentals of finance and economics, a facility with numbers and analysis, and a strong motivation for the demanding careers in the financial sector. They come from a variety of backgrounds: business schools, universities (economics, management, applied mathematics) or a 4-year postgraduate degree in finance.

Their intellectual curiosity, analytical rigour and ability to work as part of a team are major assets. International profiles with a good command of English are particularly valued, as the programme includes many courses in English to prepare them for global careers.

At the start of their career, graduates of the Master of Science in Finance can expect to earn between €32,000 and €35,000 gross per annum, depending on the position and the company. After 3 to 5 years’ experience, particularly in corporate finance, audit or management control, salaries rise to between €46,000 and €60,000.

Experienced profiles in finance management, senior investment banking analysts or M&A managers earn €60,000 to €85,000 and more.

The major international financial institutions offer attractive packages including bonuses and benefits. Salary progression depends on the field chosen: market finance and strategic consulting generally offer the highest salaries.

Absolutely. The programme includes working professionals from major banks, international audit firms, group finance departments and consultancies. These experts contribute their knowledge of the field through theoretical and practical courses, real-life case studies and sector-specific conferences. They share their vision of current issues: the digital transformation of finance, sustainable finance and global regulatory changes.

This proximity to the professional world means that students receive training that is anchored in the realities of the marketplace, and facilitates access to a wide range of career opportunities. Their network is also an invaluable asset for your professional integration.

Yes, finance remains a central part of the global economy and is changing to meet new challenges. The sector is evolving with digitalisation, sustainable finance (ESG), tighter international regulation and the emergence of new technologies (blockchain, AI applied to finance). Finance functions are becoming more strategic and business partners within organisations.

The Master of Science in Finance prepares you for these changes by offering programmes tailored to the needs of the market. Companies are looking for profiles capable of navigating this complex, international environment, with a mastery of both the fundamentals and innovations in the field. Career prospects are solid over the long term.

Yes, the programme prepares you specifically for international careers. Many courses are taught in English to help you master financial vocabulary and global practices. You can do your placements in Europe, Asia or America to gain global experience.

The level of expertise attained and the recognition of our school will facilitate your admission to international positions: analyst in global investment banks, management controller in multinational groups or consultant in financial strategy. The international dimension of the programme is a differentiating advantage on the market.

In addition to your technical skills in finance and management, you will develop essential qualities: the ability to analyse and summarise complex information, rigour and precision in execution, the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

You will strengthen your leadership skills to manage project teams, your communication skills to present analyses to different audiences and your adaptability in the face of rapid changes in the sector.

The programme also enables you to develop your interpersonal intelligence, which is essential for working in a demanding environment where collaboration between different departments is central. These soft skills are decisive for success in the strategic professions of finance.

No, the original baccalaureate is no longer decisive at this level. Admission to the Master of Science in Finance is open to holders of a bac+3 or bac+4 in a variety of fields: finance, management, economics, mathematics, engineering or business. What counts is your post-bac career, your academic results and your career plans.

Familiarity with numbers and financial concepts is important, but the courses on the programme will enable you to acquire or consolidate these skills. Students from different backgrounds enrich the exchanges and bring complementary perspectives.

The admissions department makes an overall assessment of your application, your motivation and your potential to succeed in this demanding field.

Yes, the programme includes certifications and professional tools recognised by the financial sector. You will be trained in the software and platforms used on a daily basis in companies, so that you are immediately operational. These technical skills will significantly enhance your employability with recruiters and make it easier for you to join the major financial institutions.

The programme also offers specialised modules to prepare you for the demands of the professional world. For precise details of the qualifications offered, the tools taught and the technological partnerships, please consult our detailed brochures or contact the admissions department directly, which will provide you with all the latest information based on your background and career objectives.

The Master of Science in Finance offered by INSEEC stands out for its professional approach and its links with the business world. Unlike a more theoretical university Master’s degree, this programme combines theoretical and practical courses taught by working professionals, real-life business projects and systematic work-study programmes. The aim is to prepare profiles that are immediately operational.

Our network of 110,000 graduates, 10,000 partner companies and 7 city-centre campuses will help you find a job. The programme leads to an RNCP level 7 qualification and 120 internationally recognised ECTS credits. Personal support, networking events and access to exclusive offers are all tangible benefits. Tuition fees for the sandwich course are covered, making the course accessible full-time without incurring significant debt.