ESSCA School of Management - Online Programs

MSc International Business 4.0 - Corporate Finance & Fintech

• Obtain a degree from an internationally renowned triple-accredited Business School (EQUIS, EPAS, AMBA).
• Boost your career by gaining inside knowledge in Finance with all the technical aspects, in Digital with the technological dimensions, in Sustainability with the ethical and responsible aspects, and in Regulation with the legal focus.
• Acquire awareness of the unique dynamics of this innovation-driven sector.
• Develop the ability to successfully collaborate with companies and follow their development.
• Take advantage of our devoted teaching team and scientific expertise through classes and one-to-one interactions.
• Benefit from our bespoke orientation coaching and mentoring to design your ideal career path.
• Discover how international companies drive their green and digital transformation through our residential experience.
• Practice future job missions through live business cases.
• Learn how to evolve in a fully international and multicultural environment.
• Improve your soft skills with the first global semester, such as creative thinking, effective communication in an international context, responsible leadership, but also with your specialisation in Finance & FinTech, problem-solving skills, analytical mindset, and industrial adaptability.

The MSc International Business 4.0 offers a 12 months program or a 24 months program depending on your level of degree:

• For students with a minimum of 4-year degree: 12 months program (90 ECTS)
• For students with a minimum of 3-year degree: 24 months program (120 ECTS)

MSc 12-month program

This program is designed for students with a 4-year degree.

It is divided into two semesters:

• An International Management semester that focuses on international business and competencies necessary for you to thrive in your future career path.
• A Specialization semester that focuses on Corporate Finance & FinTech: The program will give you all the key knowledge and solid skills to succeed in the industry.

MSc 18- to 24-month program

This program is designed for students with a 3-year degree.

It is divided into three semesters:

• An Accelerated International Business & Management Path semester that provides you with advanced knowledge of management, marketing and business development.
• An International Management semester that focuses on international business and competencies necessary for you to thrive in your future career path.
• A Specialization semester that focuses on Corporate Finance & FinTech: The program will give you all the key knowledge and solid skills to succeed in the industry.

Courses

Starting Module & Seminar

• Fundamentals of International Marketing
• Fundamentals of Statistics & Data Analysis
• Fundamentals of Finance
• Sustainability & Cross-Cultural Communication Seminar

Accelerated International Business & Management Path semester (for 18- to 24-month only)

• Fundamentals of Management
• International Business Case Study

International Management semester

• Management 4.0 & International HR
• New Technologies for Business & Maker 4.0
• International Strategy & Trade
• Digital & Virtual Marketing
• Breakthrough & Sustainable Operation Management
• Big data & Data Analysis for International Business
• International Project Management
• Finance & Fintech for International Markets
• Case Study Research
• Career Development

Specialization semester

• Goals and Governance of Corporations
• Corporate Issuers
• Strategic Accounting & Performance Management
• Green Finance (ESG)
• Interest Rates
• Investment and Decision-Making Process
• Project and Sensitivity Analysis
• Strategic Management Accounting
• Ethics and Professional Standards in Corporations
• Capital Structure
• Merging and Acquisitions
• Entrepreneurial Finance
• Econometrics for Finance
• Computational Finance
• Portfolio Management
• Big Data
• Machine Learning and AI
• Business Strategy and Financial Performance
• Fintech Blockchain
• Career Boost
• Consulting Project
• Learning Expedition

This program will be for a period of 12 months for the 4 year degree students and 24 months for the 3 year degree students.

Each week:

• Asynchronous: combining autonomous learning (approx. 20h per week) through asynchronous activities available on the platform, Canvas Instructure
• Synchronous: weekly interactive and qualitative live sessions (2h 30 up to 5h) with the professors/experts (mainly on Saturdays)

This unique experience will give you the opportunity to explore a new way of learning, build an international network and become the future executives of tomorrow. As our platform is highly customizable and designed to encourage collaboration between students, it enables us to offer you the best online experience for your studies. On this platform, you’ll find a variety of content: learning activities, videos, tests, documents that you can read and keep.

Every week, you’ll follow live, interactive and qualitative sessions with experts in finance. You’ll exchange ideas with your peers, revise concepts you’ve already seen, and take part in live discussions on key industry issues.

Courses are taught 100% in English and all assessments will be done online.

All assessments will be done online.

Learning Expedition (Residential stay in Paris)

During this program you will get the chance to take part in a learning experience or residential stay in Paris for a week time. This learning experience is composed of visits of companies (large companies, startups…) concept stores in the digital world. The goal of this learning experience is for you to acquire knowledge and expertise in your field. This trip is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to obtain skills and tips on the digital and green world.

This is not mandatory to the completion of your degree and can be followed online.

Accessibility for all: students with reduced mobility are accompanied during the Learning Expedition week.

Career Development (Professional coaching)

Our degree programs advise you until your first steps in the professional world by offering a bespoke professional coaching and mentoring based on your profile, skills, and resume. These coaching will be done by group with our expert. The goal is to guide you through your career choices to help you attain your dream job.

Consulting Project

Finally, you will work on a real case for a company during your consulting project. This project is key to the obtention of your diploma, through this project you will get to use the different theories and concept learnt in class and apply it to reality. This experience allows you to live a global real-life experience of a digital and green project.

Case Study Research

You will develop academic skills in research and international problem-solving and learn how to use scientific literature to meet management challenges.

Our master's program opens the door to a large variety of financial careers in major industries worldwide: Digital Innovation, Contemporary financial technology, Blockchain and Cryptocurrency, Big Data and Business Intelligence, in every sector of finance (banks, corporate, investment funds, or asset management).

Here is a non-exhaustive list of professions in Banking, Financial Corporations, or means of payment, in start-ups or Business organisations to which you will be able to aspire thanks to our degree:

• FinTech Project Manager,
• FinTech Transformation Manager,
• Innovation Manager,
• Entrepreneurs in technology start-ups,
• Financial Analysts,
• Online Client Advisors,
• Strategic Analysts,
• Web Business Developers,
• Project Managers.

This MSc is adapted to students:

• Who are inspired to pursue an international career,
• Who are curious about new digital technologies and,
• Who are searching for a meaningful qualification in the area of traditional finance with additional skills in sustainable finance management and FinTech.