Master of Science International Financial Analyst

• This course explores advanced topics in managerial accounting, focusing on strategic decision-making and performance evaluation. Students learn how to analyze financial information to support effective resource allocation and optimize business performance.

• This course delves into the complexities of analyzing financial statements in a global context. Students gain a deeper understanding of international accounting standards, exchange rate fluctuations, and cultural factors that impact financial reporting and analysis.

• This course provides a comprehensive understanding of financial management in a corporate setting. Topics covered include capital budgeting, capital structure, dividend policy, and risk management. Students learn how to make strategic financial decisions to maximize shareholder value.

• The applied research dissertation aims to develop analytical and reflective skills around a managerial issue. It provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate their rigor in analyzing a problem or managerial issue and formulating operational recommendations. The research dissertation reflects the student’s research work and enhances the professionalism of the course.

• This course explores the revolutionary technologies of blockchain and fintech. Students learn about the underlying principles, applications, and potential disruptions brought about by these technologies in the financial industry. Topics covered include smart contracts, decentralized finance, and the impact of digital currencies.

• This course equips students with the tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights from financial data. Students learn data manipulation, visualization, and statistical analysis techniques to support financial decision-making and risk management in an increasingly data-driven world.

• This course focuses on identifying, assessing, and managing financial risks faced by businesses. Students learn various risk measurement techniques, including value-at-risk and stress testing, and explore strategies for mitigating risks through hedging, diversification, and insurance.

• This course provides hands-on training in utilizing Microsoft Excel and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) for financial analysis and modeling. Students learn advanced spreadsheet techniques, automation, and programming to enhance their financial modeling and decision-making capabilities.

• This course delves into complex financial instruments such as derivatives and alternative investments. Students explore topics such as options, futures, swaps, hedge funds, and private equity. They develop a deep understanding of valuation techniques and risk management strategies associated with these instruments.

• This course introduces students to quantitative techniques used in financial analysis and decision-making. Topics covered include statistical analysis, time series analysis, regression modeling, and optimization. Students gain the skills necessary to effectively analyze and interpret financial data.

• This course provides a foundational understanding of economic principles and their application in the financial industry. Students explore topics such as supply and demand, market structures, macroeconomic indicators, and monetary and fiscal policies. They develop a framework for understanding the economic factors influencing financial markets.

• This course focuses on the theory and practice of portfolio management. Students learn techniques for constructing and managing investment portfolios to achieve specific financial objectives. Topics covered include asset allocation, portfolio diversification, performance evaluation, and risk management.

• This course delves into the world of private equity investments. Students learn about the structure and mechanics of private equity funds, deal sourcing and evaluation, due diligence, and post-investment strategies. They gain insights into the unique characteristics and challenges of investing in privately held companies.

• This course explores fixed income securities and markets. Students learn about bond valuation, yield curve analysis, and interest rate risk management. They gain an understanding of the different types of fixed income instruments and their role in investment portfolios.

• This course focuses on equity securities and equity markets. Students learn fundamental and technical analysis techniques to evaluate stocks and make investment decisions. They explore topics such as equity valuation, market efficiency, and behavioral finance.

• This course emphasizes the importance of ethics and professionalism in the financial industry. Students study ethical standards and codes of conduct established by professional organizations. They develop an understanding of ethical decision-making and the implications of unethical behavior in financial settings.

• This course explores the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the integration of social and environmental considerations into investment decisions. Students examine sustainable investment strategies, impact investing, and the measurement and reporting of social and environmental performance.

• This course explores the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the integration of social and environmental considerations into investment decisions. Students examine sustainable investment strategies, impact investing, and the measurement and reporting of social and environmental performance.

• This course examines the strategic and financial aspects of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Students learn about M&A valuation techniques, deal structuring, due diligence, and post-merger integration. They explore the motives behind M&A transactions and the challenges involved in successful execution.

• Hourly volume: 7 hours
• Evaluation method: not evaluated

In the continuity of the “Project Management” module in MSc1, the consulting missions that our MSc programs propose come from client companies with problems related to their activity and/or their market.
As part of the pedagogical framework, these missions are carried out in teamwork, are graded and presented to a jury composed of coaches and members of the companies that commissioned the mission.
Each student is expected to work on at least one consulting assignment during their MSc program.

• Hourly volume: 121 hours
• Evaluation method: defense + collective report

This is the final project on which all MSc2 students work throughout the year.
Beginning with Leadership Week, a week during which our students meet with top leaders and company executives from their sector on the notion of leadership, the Leadership Lab is composed of a leadership project, leadership pitch and leadership study, all three graded.
The Leadership Lab is presented in detail to the students during their first week in the MSc2.

• Hourly volume: 35 hours
• Evaluation method: defense + collective report

For all our students, this module is also noted and integrated into all our training courses.
Our soft skills modules are designed to raise students’ awareness of the notion of corporate behaviour and to help them develop their professional profile. They are based on testimonials from professionals, group work and role-playing.
This course dedicated to soft skills is called Boost U and offers an immersive and digital experience through a community of learners and scientific experts and a platform offering multiple cross-disciplinary documentary resources.

• Hourly volume: 21 hours
• Evaluation method : individual file

INSEEC Mindset is an annual conference series, both French and English-speaking, covering a wide range of topical issues. Hosted by professionals from all walks of life, from prestigious companies to start-ups, these conferences offer students the opportunity to stimulate their curiosity, to open up to cross-disciplinary subjects and to gain new points of view. Students are required to attend at least two lectures during their academic year.

In addition to these lectures, students can also take educational tours offered by the faculty.

• Hourly volume: 10 hours
• Evaluation method: not evaluated

• Hourly volume: 14 hours
• Evaluation method: individual report