Master in Finance
- Cergy, France
- Singapore, Singapore
Master degree
DURATION
24 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
26 Apr 2027*
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2027
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* 4 sessions with deadline: Oct 14th 2026, Jan 6th 2027, Feb 15th 2027, Apr 26th 2027
* please contact us ffor more information regarding tuition fees
Key Summary
About: ESSEC’s Master in Finance programme is recognized by French Higher Education and Research Ministry. It offers three tracks: Corporate Finance, Financial Markets, Asset Management; runs full-time for 15 months, awards 90 ECTS, and includes an international study trip, internship or dissertation. Starts in September on ESSEC France (Cergy) or Asia‑Pacific (Singapore). ESSEC holds Triple Crown accreditations (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA).
Career Outcomes: You’ll be ready for roles in investment banking, asset management, corporate finance, equity research, and financial advisory. Graduates join banks, asset managers, corporate finance, fintech or consulting firms, applying valuation, portfolio construction, market analysis and risk management skills.
Academic
The Master in Finance, recognized by the French Higher Education and Research Ministry as Master Degree, is a graduate program tailored to individual needs and goals. It offers 3 specialized tracks in Corporate Finance, Financial Markets, and Fintech &Analytics (only in Singapour).
The program can be done in 1 or 2 years depending on the profile, and can be done on the Cergy or Singapour campus of ESSEC. The curriculum cover courses, an international study trip, and two internships (during M1 or M2) or academic dissertation (for M2). Regarless of the campus where students start, there are possibilities of mobility between the campuses and the program starts around end of August.
What Makes This Program Unique?
The MIF program has a strong analytical focus and aims to provide you with a comprehensive view of finance enabling you to develop and become a fully-operational professional.
According to your professional project, you may choose to apply in the program either on the ESSEC France campus (Cergy, Paris area), or the ESSEC Asia-Pacific campus (Singapore).
How Is the Program Organized?
Master 1
A year to grasp the prerequisites of finance and decide where to specialize during the M2.
Master 2
A year to gain a comprehensive knowledge and experience in finance, and to tailor the program to your specific career goals.
Who can apply?
The Master in Finance is a selective program designed for high-potential candidates holding (or currently pursuing) a Master’s degree or 4-year Bachelor in engineering, science, mathematics, business or economics. Candidates are expected to have an excellent academic record, be open-minded, internationally oriented and exhibit leadership potential. Holders of a 3-year Bachelor degree are also eligible to apply. They will have to complete an additional first-year which includes the first term of 6 courses followed by a 6-month internship.