MSc International Financial Analysis

The duration of the Master of Science in International Finance varies according to the level of admission: two years for holders of Bac +3 who enter the first year, and one year for holders of Bac +4 who go directly to the second year.

The course is delivered on three campuses in France (Bordeaux, Lyon, Paris), offering a programme tailored to your geographical constraints.

MSc International Financial Analysis students are part of a dynamic campus community. The Bureau des Élèves (BDE) organises friendly events that encourage students from all disciplines to get together. The Sports Office (BDS) offers a variety of sporting activities to maintain a balanced lifestyle and create links outside the classroom.

These associations enable students to develop their network beyond their specialisation in finance and to acquire additional skills in project management and event organisation. The network of 115,000 INSEEC graduates also facilitates connections with professionals occupying strategic positions in international financial analysis. Alumni networking events are organised throughout the year to enrich your professional career.

Yes, work-linked training is at the heart of the Master of Science in International Financial Analysis on all three campuses. Students can apply for apprenticeship or professionalisation contracts with banks, corporate finance departments or consultancies. The programme allows students to work full-time in a company while following academic courses.

This formula enables you to gain significant professional experience while financing your studies. The work-study application is supported by the Corporate Relations team, which organises monthly job-dating sessions with partner companies in the French and international financial sector. This enables students to apply for positions as financial analysts, credit analysts or investment managers.

The MSc International Financial Analysis is taught mainly in French on the Bordeaux, Lyon and Paris campuses. Specific modules in English are offered for international courses, in particular IFRS, analysis of international financial markets and financial communication in an English-speaking context. This bilingual French-English approach is essential, as English is the language of reference in the international financial sector.

Financial English courses enable students to master the technical terminology used by international analysts and investors.

The Master of Science in International Financial Analysis programme also includes case studies in English. The aim is to acquire the skills needed to work in multicultural environments and develop an international career in financial analysis or investment consulting.

Extra-financial analysis assesses a company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, complementing traditional financial analysis. This dimension has become central to responsible investment and financing decisions.

The Master of Science in International Financial Analysis integrates this knowledge through modules dedicated to sustainability reporting and ESG criteria. Graduates are thus able to assess extra-financial risks as part of their analyses and recommendations.

This expertise provides a significant competitive advantage on the job market, as institutional investors and major French companies systematically incorporate these criteria into their decision-making processes. The Financial Times regularly ranks ESG skills among the most sought-after in modern finance, confirming the importance of this teaching in the MSc International Finance programme.

Yes, the Master of Science in International Financial Analysis delivers a level 7 RNCP title “Expert in Financial Strategy” (number 40177), recognised by France Compétences and the Ministry of Employment. This professional certification testifies to the quality of the teaching offered by the French school INSEEC and promotes integration into the job market in the field of financial analysis and consulting.

The programme aims to train experts capable of developing an international career in finance. Graduates of the MSc International Financial Analysis can also go on to do a doctorate or enter specialist programmes. The MSc in International Financial Analysis is recognised by employers in the financial and investment sector in France and abroad as a professional qualification.

The Corporate Relations and Alumni Department of the Master of Science in International Financial Analysis assists students throughout their studies in their search for work-study placements, internships and jobs:

The school also offers accommodation assistance and special support for students with disabilities, enabling them to acquire the best possible study conditions. Students with disabilities benefit from special arrangements, depending on their case.

A network of 115,000 alumni facilitates professional integration and enables students to discover the careers of graduates who have become financial analysts, financial directors or investment experts in major French and international companies recognised by the Financial Times.

The MSc International Financial Analysis trains students in the use of real-time financial data, an essential skill for the analysis and investment professions. The course includes the use of professional platforms to access real-time market information, corporate financial statements and sector analyses.

The knowledge acquired in data analytics and artificial intelligence enables students to process large volumes of data efficiently in order to identify trends and investment opportunities. This practical expertise, taught in French and English, prepares students for the demands of professional environments where speed of analysis and accuracy are crucial.

The main objective of this Master of Science in International Finance is to train experts capable of analysing the financial health of companies and making strategic recommendations in an international context. The course provides skills in in-depth financial analysis, business valuation, credit risk management and financial communication.

The course also aims to develop expertise in international accounting standards and sustainability reporting. The MSc International Financial Analysis prepares students for a career in financial analysis, investment consulting or the finance departments of major groups. Graduates master the financial modelling tools and valuation techniques recognised by professionals in the sector.

This 5-year postgraduate course provides the knowledge needed to excel in the demanding professions of corporate finance and strategic consulting on a full-time basis.

Yes, INSEEC has a network of 115,000 active alumni worldwide, including many graduates in strategic positions in financial analysis, investment and consulting. This network facilitates access to employment and offers mentoring opportunities to gain valuable advice for career development.

Alumni of the Master of Science in International Financial Analysis hold positions in major investment banks, asset management companies, finance departments and consultancies recognised by the Financial Times.

A dedicated platform presents alumni services and networking events organised throughout the year on the Bordeaux, Lyon and Paris campuses. The school also offers continuing education courses to enable former students to update their knowledge and discover new specialisations.

Many alumni are involved as teachers or mentors. They share their experience of the financial sector. This enables students on the MSc International Financial Analysis to benefit from high-quality professional support throughout their academic career, and helps them to enter the investment analysis and advisory professions.