MSc Finance and Investment Banking
- Grenoble, France
- Pantin, France
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 19,750 / per course **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* rolling admissions
** for short track (full program) | € 13,450 regular track (per year)
Key Summary
About: Grenoble Ecole de Management’s MSc Finance and Investment Banking provides advanced corporate and market finance, investment analysis, financing strategies and financial modeling. You’ll get 15–20 hours of interactive weekly face-to-face teaching and about 30 hours of independent study, using exercises, case studies and an Investment Banking simulation to build employability. The program’s taught in English in a multicultural cohort; GEM is triple‑accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA). Founded 1984.
Career Outcomes: Gateway to analyst roles in investment banking and financial advisory, preparing you for positions such as M&A Analyst; Investment Banking Analyst; Buy-side/Sell-side Analyst; Credit Analyst; Financial Advisor; Transaction Services Consultant.
The mission of this program is to provide graduates with advanced knowledge of finance and to prepare them for careers in investment banking and financial advisory.
The program covers the fundamentals of corporate and market finance, and advanced topics in investment analysis, financing strategies, and financial modeling.
Program Highlights
Access cutting-edge pedagogy and learning facilities:
During the taught part of the program, students are assigned 15 to 20 hours of interactive face-to-face teaching per week and are expected to work 30 hours outside the classroom. This includes pre-reading and preparation for class, homework, and preparation for assessments.
A large part of the face-to-face time is dedicated to putting into practice the financial concepts and theories: exercises, case studies, and simulations will be used to develop the employability of students. The program includes an Investment Banking simulation developed by experienced bankers. You will play the role of Investment Banking analyst to prepare you for job interviews.
Study in a highly international environment and practice multicultural skills:
Study entirely in English, in a group of up to 20 different nationalities, while being taught by multicultural faculty members.
Develop your language skills
Non-French speakers will study French (beginner to advanced level), a recommended option for students looking to work in France following their studies. French speakers may choose from several other languages at the beginner level.
Ours Strengths
- Grenoble Ecole de Management is a triple-accredited organization, which means it belongs to the top 1% of business schools in the world.
- Graduates are also awarded the degree certificate “Analyste Financier”. This provides international recognition through the VISA de l’Etat and the Grade de Master from the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation. This recognition is essential if you plan to work or continue your studies in Europe or overseas.
- The program provides excellent preparation for the Chartered Financial Analyst®* (CFA®) exams, as it is based on the CFA® Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and is part of the CFA® Institute University Affiliation program. In addition, the program includes a specific CFA® exam preparation module.
*Chartered Financial Analyst is a registered trademark owned by CFA Institute.
GEM offers a dedicated online platform - the GEM financial advisor - to help you find financing solutions, simulate a student loan, and understand everything about student loans.
We advise students to research financial aid opportunities as early as possible. Please note that it is necessary to submit your application and secure a place on a program first, before applying for scholarships and visas.
Year 1
Core Courses - Grenoble Campus:
- Quantitative Methods for Finance
- Accounting and Financial Statements Analysis
- Algorithmics and Financial Modelling
- Digital Transformation in Finance
- Financial Markets
- Languages
- Corporate Finance
- Auditing & Controlling
- International Financial Management
- Research Methods
- Responsible Leadership
- Professional experience (3-6 months, internship or full-time employment, anywhere in the world)
Year 2
Specialization - Grenoble, Paris or Singapore Campus:
- Induction Seminar
- Company Valuation, Mergers and Acquisitions
- Fundamentals of Ethics and ESG
- Data Analytics and Advanced Modelling
- Sustainable Asset management
- Private Equity, LBOs and Venture Capital
- Advanced Research Methods
- Languages (optional)
- CFA preparation
- Advanced Financial Statements Analysis
- Investment Banking Integrative Case Study
- Final Dissertation
- Professional experience (4-6 months, internship or full-time employment anywhere in the world)
Final Dissertation
To complete the program, students have to write a final dissertation under the supervision of a tutor. Students are encouraged to choose a subject related to their future career as this will strengthen their employability. The dissertation can be completed at a distance and in parallel with employment or an approved internship.
Change Campus or Study Abroad
Regular track students will have the possibility to change campus between both years.
In year 2, students can apply for a double degree exchange with Università Bocconi "Master of Science in Accounting, Financial Management, and Control". The number of places is limited and conditions apply.
Financial Times Ranking*
- 19th in the World
- 16th in Europe
- 7th in France
* Financial Times 2023 Master in Finance Ranking
A gateway to financial analyst positions in Investment banks and Financial advisory firms.
- M&A Analyst
- Debt Capital Markets Analyst
- Financial Advisor
- Investment Banking Analyst
- Buy-side/Sell-side Analyst
- Transaction Services Consultant
- Credit Analyst
- Structured Finance Analyst
- Equity Capital Markets Analyst
Format : Year 1: Full-time Year 2: Full-time or work-study
Duration
- Regular Track: 2 years (6 months on campus + 3 to 6 months professional experience each year)
- Short Track: 1 year (6 months on campus + 3 to 6 months professional experience)
Campus location : Year 1: Grenoble Year 2: Grenoble, Paris