msc in finance

ESSEC BUSINESS SCHOOL,THE PIONEERING SPIRIT

CREATED IN 1907, ESSEC BUSINESS SCHOOL IS AN ACADEMIC INSTITUTION OF EXCELLENCE WHICH THROUGHOUT ITS HISTORY HAS BEEN CHARACTERIZED BY ITS PIONEERING SPIRIT.

In both full-time education and executive education, ESSEC proposes a wide range of programs to all those wanting to obtain an extraordinary learning experience, strengthen their talent, express their leadership and become truly high-level managers. A centennial institution with a wide network of academic and corporate partners throughout the world, ESSEC has opted to focus its strategic development on three principles: innovation, involvement and internationalization which compose the three axes of the ESSEC 3i strategy that will be implemented from here until 2020. An institution nourished by research and committed to an ambitious development of alliances with leading institutions, ESSEC constantly strives to bring its students face to face with cutting-edge knowledge at the crossroads of discipline and to provide them with the latest technologies.Hallmarked by a profound humanistic tradition, ESSEC has succeeded not only in making the link between business and society a major subject of research, but it is also one of the fundamental components in the training of responsible managers. ESSEC thereby affirms the necessity of putting innovation, knowledge and the creation of value at the service of the wider community.

With students coming from 90 different countries, a largely international faculty body and a campus in the Asia-Pacifi c region since 2005, ESSEC is both an international and multicultural institution. This internationalization is strengthened by the building of a new, 6,500 m2 campus in Singapore and the implementation of development projects in Africa and Latin America.

These three axes – innovation, involvement and internationalization – forge ESSEC’s learning philosophy that is common to all its programs: accompany our students throughout a learning journey aimed at opening them up to new, unthought-of opportunities. Studying at ESSEC means creating your own path towards the future and joining a supportive community of 46,000 graduates worldwide!

Welcome to ESSEC!

3CAMPUSES: CERGY, PARIS-LA DÉFENSE AND SINGAPORE

4,558STUDENTS IN FULL-TIME STUDIES, COMING FROM 90 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES

5,000MANAGERS IN EXECUTIVE EDUCATION

151PERMANENT FACULTY IN FRANCE AND SINGAPORE INCLUDING 18 EMERITI, OF WHICH 50% ARE INTERNATIONAL

21CHAIRS LEARNING AND RESEARCH AND 8 CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE

46,000GRADUATES WORLDWIDE

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Master of Science in Management

Master in Finance

Executive Open Programs

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Become a specialist

The MSc in Finance degree prepareS STudenTS To underTake careerS in corporaTe Finance, Financial MarkeTS or aSSeT ManageMenT in The world’S Major Financial cenTerS

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Pursue a career in corporate finance, financial markets or asset management.The objective of the Master of Science in Finance is to train high level professionals who wish to pursue a career in the areas of corporate finance, financial markets or asset management in the world’s major financial centers, especially in Asia. The program offers a global approach to finance with a strong emphasis on the underlying basic skills necessary to operate in today’s financial profession. Indeed, corporate financial directors, consulting (advisory) firms, investment banks and financial institutions are in need of in-depth technical knowledge for capital financing tran-sactions and project financing. In addition, the increasingly globalized and complex economy creates an additional demand for graduate stu-dents with a well recognized expertise in the areas of market finance, portfolio management and risk management.Graduates of the Master of Science in Finance aim to work in most areas in finance such as financial analysis, mergers and acquisitions, project financing, private equity, firm valuation

and transaction services, sales/trading, equity (ECM) and debt (DCM) capital markets, portfolio management and risk management.

ESSEC BUSINESS SCHOOL,THE PIONEERING SPIRIT

CREATED IN 1907, ESSEC BUSINESS SCHOOL IS AN ACADEMIC INSTITUTION OF EXCELLENCE WHICH THROUGHOUT ITS HISTORY HAS BEEN CHARACTERIZED BY ITS PIONEERING SPIRIT.

In both full-time education and executive education, ESSEC proposes a wide range of programs to all those wanting to obtain an extraordinary learning experience, strengthen their talent, express their leadership and become truly high-level managers. A centennial institution with a wide network of academic and corporate partners throughout the world, ESSEC has opted to focus its strategic development on three principles: innovation, involvement and internationalization which compose the three axes of the ESSEC 3i strategy that will be implemented from here until 2020. An institution nourished by research and committed to an ambitious development of alliances with leading institutions, ESSEC constantly strives to bring its students face to face with cutting-edge knowledge at the crossroads of discipline and to provide them with the latest technologies.Hallmarked by a profound humanistic tradition, ESSEC has succeeded not only in making the link between business and society a major subject of research, but it is also one of the fundamental components in the training of responsible managers. ESSEC thereby affirms the necessity of putting innovation, knowledge and the creation of value at the service of the wider community.

With students coming from 90 different countries, a largely international faculty body and a campus in the Asia-Pacifi c region since 2005, ESSEC is both an international and multicultural institution. This internationalization is strengthened by the building of a new, 6,500 m2 campus in Singapore and the implementation of development projects in Africa and Latin America.

These three axes – innovation, involvement and internationalization – forge ESSEC’s learning philosophy that is common to all its programs: accompany our students throughout a learning journey aimed at opening them up to new, unthought-of opportunities. Studying at ESSEC means creating your own path towards the future and joining a supportive community of 46,000 graduates worldwide!

Welcome to ESSEC!

3CAMPUSES: CERGY, PARIS-LA DÉFENSE AND SINGAPORE

4,558STUDENTS IN FULL-TIME STUDIES, COMING FROM 90 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES

5,000MANAGERS IN EXECUTIVE EDUCATION

151PERMANENT FACULTY IN FRANCE AND SINGAPORE INCLUDING 18 EMERITI, OF WHICH 50% ARE INTERNATIONAL

21CHAIRS LEARNING AND RESEARCH AND 8 CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE

46,000GRADUATES WORLDWIDE

no.12

Master of Science in Management

Master in Finance

Executive Open Programs

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Key facts

• 1 year program

• All classes in english

• 95 ecTS (courses and master’s thesis)

• investment bank training seminars (for summer and graduate programs)

• 1 Master’s thesis or internship (with professional thesis)

• Start date: September

• Tuitions Fees = €20 000

• Cergy Campus (35 minutes from central Paris)

Who can apply? The MSc in Finance is a selective graduate degree open to students who have ob-tained (or currently pursuing):

• A Bachelor’s degree in business or eco-nomics outside of France, from a topinternational business school or university

• An M1 degree in business or economics degree in France, from a top business school or university

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Partner of of the

ESSEC Finance department is a partner of the CFA Institute. The CFA Institute (Chartered Financial Analyst) is the global association of invest-ment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence, for ethical behavior in investment markets and a res-pected source of knowledge in the global financial community. The CFA Institute has more than 109 000 members all over the world.

the program (95 ects)

career-orienTed and inTernaTionally FocuSed, eSSec’S MSc in Finance iS an inTenSive prograM deSigned To add recognized experTiSe To your previouS Training in buSineSS and/or econoMicS.iT oFFerS a global approach To Finance wiTh a STrong eMphaSiS on The underlying baSic SkillS needed To operaTe in Today’S Financial proFeSSionS.

An internationally focused curriculumThe program teaches students to adapt to a multicultural environment addressing multi- national issues, providing exposure to both Europe and Asia.It relies on a wide range of learning methods including lectures supplemented by analysisof case studies and current events and in-class exercises.

World Class FacultyESSEC’s faculty members are characterized by academic excellence, a global frame of mind, and instructional creativity.The ESSEC Finance department has 20 perma-nent faculty and over 30 external lecturers. De-partment research activity focuses on financial derivatives, risk management commodities, port-folio theory, macro-finance, market microstruc-ture, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, corporate governance, corporate bankruptcy and real estate.

“There is a very strong school culture on the campus which facilitates exchanges between students of every program.”Loïc

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Programcompulsory courses• Financial mathematics• Financial theory• Corporate financial management• Econometrics• Financial accounting and reporting• International finance• Options• Portfolio management• Firm valuation• Mergers and acquisitions• Energy and commodity markets & products • Financial policy• Ethics seminar

elective courses (4 courses to be selected among the following)• Business economics• Macroeconomic theory and development• Financial markets• Fixed income • Writing a business plan• Energy economics• Agri-food commodity markets• Management control• Bank management• Risk management project• Hedge fund• Microeconomics of banking• Financial statement analysis• Financial econometrics• Globalization and governance• Energy and commodity models & applications• Options and applications• Introduction to Private equity • Real estate finance (French)• Short term financial management (French)• Wealth management (French)• Private equity (French)• Trading and market organization (French)• Money and banking (French)• VBA programming (French)

French courses for international students (September)

preparation for summer internship and graduate programs in investment banks

Master’s thesisStudents have 2 options:- Master’s thesis on a specific topic in finance.

The thesis will be defended before a jury.- Up to 6 months internship in finance with a

professional thesis on a topic related to their internship to be defended before a jury.

Program Schedule

Internship & Professional Thesis

Oct June July . . Dec

January Sept

Master’sThesisWriting & DefenseCourses

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careers and alumni

Prepare for a fulfilling career in FinanceThe MSc in Finance program possesses a strong international dimension, designed to enable students to pursue careers in France, europe, and the rest of the world.

Graduates can aim to work in most areas in finance, such as: • Financial analysis• Mergers and acquisitions• Project financing• Private equity• Firm valuation• Transaction services• Sales/Trading• Equity (ECM) and debt (DCM) capital

markets• Portfolio management• Risk management

Helping you launch your careerThe MSc in Finance provides ongoing career guidance and support to students to help them find positions after they graduate.

“The MSc in Finance offered me a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth in a stimulating environment amongst world-class students. The program’s flexibility and wide range of elective courses allowed me to tailor my degree towards Corporate Finance and gain the necessary expertise to succeed in Investment Banking. Finally, I appreciated the personalized support provided by Career Services, which enabled me to succeed in the challenging banking interview process.”Romain

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Personalized support and placementStudents can benefit from a wide range of tools and resources developed in partnership with eSSec career Services, partner companies and ESSEC alumni:

• Interview and CV workshops, career orientation guidance

• Recruitment fairs: - Campus ESSEC: 180 companies - Consulting fair: 29 consulting companies - International recruitment day - International Banking Seminar:

25 investment banks

• 200 business appointments per year

• 15,000 internships and international business volonteer (VIE) opportunities per year, inclu-ding 2,000 international positions

• 6,000 job postings

• ESSEC CV online: profiles are consulted by more then 2,500 companies

• 1,500 managers recruit ESSEC students at forums, career round tables, and company pre-sentations

• Seminars on summer internships and graduate programs in investment banks

A powerful worldwide networkenrolling in the MSc in Finance makes you a member of the eSSec community:

• 46,000 ESSEC Business School alumni around the world with over 60 chapters located worldwide

• 90 nationalities

• 4,400 students

• 5,000 managers in executive education

• 12 alumni associations

• 22 professional clubs with 5,000 members

• Conferences, round tables and brainstorming sessions

“I have the right tools to realize my dreams: a rich network and managerial knowledge adequate for an ambitious future! ” Nour

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other essec programs availaBle for international degree holders

MSc in business analytics - MSc in accountingCareer-oriented and internationally focused, ESSEC’s MSc in Business Analytics or in Accoun-ting are intensive programs designed to add recognized expertise to your previous training in business and/or economics.

advanced Master ’s degree in Financial Techniques , in France or in S ingapore ranked n°4 worldwide in the Financial Times Best Master in Finance.

advanced Master’s degree in Strategy and Management of international business9 fully international tracks: Singapore, Mexico, USA, France, Canada.

Master of Science in Managementranked n°8 worldwide in the Financial Times Best Global Masters in Management.

Mba in luxury brand ManagementThe world leader in training managers for com-panies in this sector and the only sector-specific MBA in International Luxury brand Management.

Mba in hospitality ManagementConsistently ranked first among tourism and hospitality degrees in France and wi-dely recognized by industry as Europe’s lea-ding hospita l i ty management program. ESSEC has 30 years of experience in hospitality management.

global MbaThe ESSEC Global MBA sets itself apart through its combination of core courses and seminars designed to expand your knowledge with an experiential learning method and an emphasis on international exposure and emerging markets.

Tools for learning and researchESSEC offers its students a full range of digital tools to help them study, share and commu-nicate more effectively, enhance their learning experience, and facilitate their entry into the professional world. Expanded and renovated in 2008, ESSEC’s 3,000 m2 Learning Center is much more than a library, with thousands of books, academic journals, international news-papers, multimedia resources as well as rooms for collaborative work, Wi-Fi access and PCs available for students. An online learning portal, www.myessec.com, provides access to all the

information and tools students need, including course syllabi, downloadable documents, videos, discussion forums, and an interactive space.

life at essec

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More than a learning environmentESSEC’s campuses provide students with an exceptional learning environment equipped with cutting-edge digital technology, while fostering a sense of community via student associations and promoting interactions with the business world. They offer all the facilities students need for their education and career development. Because life on campus is not only about attending classes, practical and leisure-time amenities such as a gym, a cafeteria, restaurants, ATMs and student residence halls are also available.

A real campus communityStudents can add an extracurricular dimension to their ESSEC experience by getting involved in student clubs and participating in a true campus community marked by a spirit of sharing and multicultural diversity. ESSEC’s 100 student clubs cater to a wide range of interests and opportu-nities, and exemplify the strong values anchored in our school culture: openness to the world, conviviality, mutual assistance, creativity, and entrepreneurship.Find out more at www.esseclive.com

“My experience at ESSEC has been all the more fruitful because I have learned not only from my professors but also from my fellow students.”

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ESSEC established its original campus in this student haven in

1973. Set in a vast green space covering 2,000 hectares, the campus features the very best teaching tools: auditoriums equipped with facilities, libraries rooted in the digital era, language labs, etc. It is also a convivial site with places to eat, student residences, sports facilities, practical services, and more.

At the heart of Europe’s leading business district, this ESSEC campus is adapted to the time constraints and targeted needs of working managers.

This campus, housed in the well-known CNIT building, is specifically dedicated to our executive education programs. Thanks to its strategic location, s p a c e s f o r g r o u p w o r k , connectivity, areas for relaxing, reading and getting together, it offers the perfect conditions for educating managers and executives.

The Paris-La Défense Campus

Singapore has always been in the vanguard of Asian development a n d c o n t i n u e s t o a t t r a c t multinationals from all over the world. Since 2005, ESSEC’s third campus has been ushering its students into the heart of a major economic, commercial and financial crossroads, offering an ideal platform for understanding the forces, complexity, diversity and challenges of a key region in the 21st century. In January 2015, ESSEC welcomed students to its new 6500 m2 campus.

Midway between India and China, Singapore boasts the ideal location to get a global vision of Asia.

The Singapore Campus

The Cergy-Pontoise Campus

Welcome to ESSEC Business School’s original campus located only 35 minutes away from Paris.

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