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What is a Master’s degree in Corporate Finance & Financial Analysis?
This specialisation of the INSEEC Grande Ecole Programme confers the degree of Master Corporate Finance & Financial Analysis. It prepares you for careers in corporate finance, financial analysis and capital markets. This 5-year degree, validated by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research, guarantees top-level academic recognition in France and abroad. Taught entirely in English, this programme is AMBA accredited and RNCP level 7 certified, giving you enhanced employability in international financial markets.
Diploma and professional certification
This state-approved degree confers Master’s status and has been AMBA accredited since 2016, guaranteeing its recognition in France and internationally. Professional certification as an Innovative Projects Manager level 7 (EU), NSF code 310, awarded by INSEEC Grande École, registered under number 41044 on the RNCP (Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles) by decision of the Director General of France Compétences.
Objectives and skills
The aim of the Master’s degree in Corporate Finance & Financial Analysis is to train financial experts capable of analysing markets, managing equity transactions and advising management on their financial strategies.
The programme develops key skills in :
- Corporate finance
- In-depth financial analysis
- Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
- Asset and portfolio management
- International capital markets
- Financial risk management
- Promoting companies and start-ups
- Professional financial tools (Bloomberg, VBA)
The content
The courses below are offered on the Paris campus. The programme, taught entirely in English, is regularly updated to include the latest practices in international financial markets and corporate finance.
1ʳᵉ year (Level L3)
60 ECTS credits – 568 hours
The first year builds the fundamentals of management and develops your understanding of international economic and financial issues. Students on the traditional route spend 2 months on the London campus before completing their work placement.
- Understanding the world’s major issues
- Intercultural skills
- Developing critical and independent thinking
- Become an expert, responsible and efficient manager
- Supervised collaborative work: INSEEC Personal Project
- Undertaking and leading change
2ᵉ year (M1 level)
60 ECTS credits – 428 hours
This year strengthens your financial skills and enables you to structure your career path towards expertise in corporate finance. As part of the initial programme, you will choose a pre-specialisation from September to December, go abroad if necessary from January to May, and then complete a minimum 2-month work placement in a company from June to August.
- Building autonomy and the ability to decipher the world
- Professional methods, skills and practices
- Career paths
3ᵉ year (Level M2) – Core curriculum
60 ECTS credits – 238 hours
The core curriculum hones your innovation, research and management skills in complex financial contexts.
- Open Innovation Challenge
- Research Methodology Seminar
- Advanced Management
- Business Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility
- Preparing for the Grand Oral
- Crisis Management Night
3ᵉ year (M2 level) – Speciality courses
Specialisation courses train you in the advanced techniques of corporate finance and international financial analysis. On the traditional route, you choose your Corporate Finance & Financial Analysis specialisation or a Double Degree abroad from September to December. You will then complete your end-of-studies internship of at least 6 months from January to August, culminating in the oral presentation of your applied research dissertation.
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Asset, wealth and portfolio management
- International capital markets
- Enterprise risk management
- Legal aspects of the company
- Advanced Bloomberg
- VBA
- StartUps: value creation and financing
Assessment procedures
The assessment combines several approaches to validate your theoretical financial skills and your ability to deploy them in a professional environment:
- Continuous assessment and regular evaluations.
- Individual work and team projects.
- Semester exams and final assessments.
- Financial case studies and market analyses.
- Financial project management and investment simulations.
- Stock market simulation games.
- Applied research dissertation in finance.
- Compulsory work placements and professional assessment.
Certification is obtained by capitalising on all the skill blocks and validating the 180 ECTS credits over the 3 years of the programme.
Is this diploma recognised by the State?
Yes, it is an official certification from the Ministry of Higher Education. France Compétences guarantees the quality of INSEEC and its courses.
- A demanding quality label appreciated by companies
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A career path
Internships enable you to apply your skills in financial analysis, mergers and acquisitions or portfolio management. You will develop recognised expertise in international finance and maximise your employability in leading financial institutions.
L’INSEEC vous accompagne
Un accompagnement dédié dans votre recherche de stage en corporate finance, avec un suivi individualisé tout au long de votre parcours.
Job dating
Des sessions mensuelles de rencontre avec nos entreprises partenaires des secteurs banque, finance de marché et corporate finance.
Plateforme Match’Up
Des milliers d’opportunités de stages en finance d’entreprise, M&A, analyse financière et gestion d’actifs disponibles sur notre plateforme.
Service Relations Entreprises et Alumni
Un réseau de 10 000 entreprises partenaires et 115 000 alumni pour propulser votre carrière dans la finance d’entreprise et les marchés.
Ateliers coaching
Sessions collectives ou individuelles hebdomadaires : CV finance, pitch, case studies financiers et networking professionnel.
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What are the career opportunities after a Master’s degree in Corporate Finance & Financial Analysis?
The Corporate Finance & Financial Analysis Grande Ecole programme (leading to a Master’s degree) positions you in strategic professions in corporate finance and financial markets. These positions offer dynamic career paths leading to high-level responsibilities in the international financial ecosystem.
Application
What are the admission requirements for the Master’s degree in Corporate Finance & Financial Analysis?
Admission to 1st year (Level L3)
- Accessible to students holding or in the process of obtaining a BUT, BTS, Licence 2, RNCP level 5 certified qualification (Bac +2), or enrolled in 2ᵉ year of IEP.
- Admission via the Evolution 1 competitive entrance examination (application + oral tests).
- A good level of English is required to follow the courses entirely in English.
Admission to 2nd year (M1 level)
- Open to students who have completed or are in the process of completing a Licence 3, Bachelor’s degree, Master 1, engineering degree or level 6/7 RNCP-certified qualification attesting to at least 3 years of higher education.
- Admission via the Evolution 2 competitive entrance examination (application + oral tests).
- An advanced level of English is required for this international course.
Are you in a preparatory class?
- You can enter the first year of the Grande École programme by taking the BCE competitive entrance examination.
Your application
- Submitting your application
- Admission test
- Eligibility results
Tuition fees
What are the tuition fees for the Master’s degree in Corporate Finance & Financial Analysis?
Tuition fees vary from year to year. Several financing solutions are available to support you.
- 2nd year undergraduate
- 1st year 1-year€12 950
- 2nd year 1-year€13 390
- 3rd year 1-year€13 390
- Grade de Master Degree
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INSEEC offers a number of financial aid schemes:
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- 2nd year undergraduate
- 1st year 1-year€12 950
- 2nd year 1-year€13 390
- 3rd year 1-year€13 390
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All you need to know about the Master’s degree in Corporate Finance & Financial Analysis
The answers to your questions about this programme of excellence in international finance. Our team at the Paris campus will be happy to provide you with any further information you may require!
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What are the objectives of the Master’s degree in Corporate Finance & Financial Analysis?
This programme trains experts capable of analysing financial performance, structuring equity transactions, valuing companies and managing investment portfolios. You will develop in-depth technical knowledge of corporate finance and international financial markets.
Is the INSEEC Corporate Finance & Financial Analysis Master’s degree recognised by the State?
Yes, the Corporate Finance & Financial Analysis Grande Ecole programme awards a Bac +5 diploma conferring a Master’s degree, recognised by the French State since 2005. It has been AMBA accredited since 2016 and is RNCP level 7 certified (fiche 41044). INSEEC Grande Ecole is a member of the Conférence des Grandes Écoles.
Which partner companies recruit students from this programme?
INSEEC’s network of 10,000 partner companies regularly recruits graduates of the Corporate Finance & Financial Analysis PGE (Programme Grande École):
- International investment banks.
- Asset management companies.
- Private equity and venture capital funds.
- Financial strategy and audit consultancy firms.
- Finance departments of major international groups.
Which languages are used for courses and exams?
All of the teaching on the Corporate Finance & Financial Analysis Master’s degree is in English. This complete linguistic immersion prepares you to work in international financial institutions. No courses are offered in French in this 100% English-speaking specialisation.
What soft skills are developed following a Master’s degree in Corporate Finance & Financial Analysis?
This programme develops the behavioural qualities that are essential in the world of finance:
- Analytical rigour and precision.
- Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to summarise and communicate financially.
- Professional ethics and confidentiality.
- Adaptability to changing markets.
- Teamwork in multicultural environments.
Can I do an academic semester abroad during this programme?
Yes, in 2ᵉ year (M1), an academic semester abroad is compulsory in one of INSEEC’s 160 partner universities. This international experience reinforces the skills you have acquired and allows you to discover other financial practices while perfecting your English in an international academic context.
Do I need a Bloomberg terminal to take this course?
No, INSEEC provides students with professional Bloomberg terminals on the Paris campus. You will receive in-depth training in this essential financial market tool and can obtain the Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) certification recognised by recruiters.
What additional qualifications are recommended for this programme?
To boost your profile in international finance, we offer a number of certifications:
- CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) – Level I during the Master’s course.
- Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC).
- CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst) for asset management.
- FRM (Financial Risk Manager) for risk management.
- AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers) for financial advisory services.
What is the admission process for the Master’s degree in Corporate Finance & Financial Analysis?
Admission is via three separate competitive examinations:
- Evolution 1 competitive entrance examination for entry into year 1ʳᵉ (L3) after a Bac +2 (2-year higher education qualification)
- BCE competition for entry to 1st year (L3) after a preparatory class
- Evolution 2 competitive entrance examination for entry to the 2nd year (M1) after a Bac +3/4 (higher education qualification)
The process involves an application and oral tests, including an interview in English to assess your language level and your motivation for international finance.
Is there an active INSEEC alumni network to help with professional integration?
Yes, the INSEEC network has 115,000 alumni, including many professionals working in corporate finance, investment banking, asset management and private equity. The network organises networking events, offers mentoring and facilitates access to career opportunities in international finance.
Does the programme also prepare students for careers in financial auditing?
Although this programme focuses on corporate finance and financial analysis, the skills acquired in business valuation, due diligence and risk analysis are transferable to the audit profession. For a specialisation in auditing, the Master’s degree in Finance, Audit and Control taught in French is more appropriate.
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