Master of Science in Finance
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MSc in Finance - Study Finance in France, Europe
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EDHEC is internationally recognised as a centre of excellence for Asset Management and Alternative Investment research. Its professors are regarded as international experts in the fields of Asset Management, Fixed Income Securities, Alternative Investments and Risk Management and act as advisors for financial institutions and investors. EDHEC's MSc in Finance programme is a programme partner with the CFA institute, covering the Level 1 at 100% and offering more students the chance to graduate with an MSc and at the same time, prepare a professional diploma.
The demanding Master in Finance programme draws heavily on the expertise developed in the EDHEC Risk and Management Research Centre and is designed to prepare participants for a wide variety of international careers in corporate financial management, investment banking and private equity, commercial banking and financial services.
David Hampton, PhD
Programme Manager
Past and Present Employers of EDHEC's Finance Graduates
Employment Brochure for Master in Finance graduates
To make the most of EDHEC Business School's excellent reputation and its connections in the business world,we send out a brochure promoting our students to more than 100 000 contacts of EDHEC's Risk and Asset Management Research Centre.
Career Opportunities
Programme graduates work as M&A specialists, business analysts, credit analysts, financial comptrollers, corporate treasurers, brokers, security analysts, and traders. They are employed by major multinational companies, investment banks, commercial banks, finance and strategy consultancies, insurance companies, and asset managers. A majority of graduates hold corporate finance positions.
Demand for finance graduates on the job market is high and the industry is lacking experienced staff. Find out a typical career progression here.
Master in Finance Programme Design
Its broad curriculum gives equal attention to corporate finance and capital markets and allows participants to develop expertise in corporate financial strategy, investment banking, financial accounting, reporting and analysis, risk management; and equity and fixed income portfolio management. CFA curriculum textbooks are used as core programme readings to maximize participants' industry readiness. Projects using Matlab and VBA software (widely used in the finance industry) and the simulations in the School's virtual trading floor, sponsored by FININFO are key components of the pedagogical approach.Read more
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION of EDHEC's Master in Finance Programmes
- MSc in Risk and Asset Management
Market-based finance and risk management techniques for traditional and alternative investments, capital markets trading and asset management - MSc in Capital Markets
100% Capital market finance techniques and instrument pricing for traders and bankers
Discover EDHEC's Risk and Asset Management Research Centre
Outstanding International Faculty
- academics from EDHEC Business School (several of which are regarded as international experts in their field)
- guest professors from partner institutions
- high-level practitioners with extensive industry experience.
The outstanding faculty composition contributes to the diversity of perspectives and learning approaches.
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Events
- EDHEC Asset Management Education: "CAIA Level I Review Seminar" January 20, 2009 - January 22, 2009 - London
- EDHEC International Recruitment Fair February 6, 2009 - Nice
- CFA Institute / EDHEC Alternative Asset Allocation Seminar March 17, 2009 - March 19, 2009 - London
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