Guaranteeing the technical requirements of finance and ensuring the necessary perspective of its social responsibility are the new main challenges of the MSc Banking & Finance.
Financial institutions are becoming increasingly sensitive to this; for students, it is almost a prerequisite. The team of teacher-researchers supporting KEDGE Master’s students make it their biggest concern.
The programme provides students with a wide range and solid academic background to make them proficient in the various industries: finance, capital and investment banks, insurance companies, investment funds, retail banks and asset management. Armed with these skills and knowledge, students will be immediately operational to start their careers in a financial institution.
Explore the challenges facing capital markets and financial Institutions:
KEDGE Banking & Finance Master of Science (MSc) incorporates the latest developments in finance and relies on a balanced programme including:
- Fintech (machine learning, blockchain, robo advisor, crowdfunding, etc.) & digital finance
- High level learning about traditional trades and current financial instruments (fixed income, asset management, equity research, commodities, derivatives)
- Understanding of programming (Python, Visual Basic)
- Dealing room equipped with professional databases (Reuters, Quantalys)
- Mastery of the regulatory environment and risk management
- Preparing and attempting both French and international professional certifications, CFA 1st level, AMF, Reuters, etc. (on a voluntary basis).
Why choose the MSc Banking & Finance at KEDGE?
Studying banking and finance can offer numerous benefits, providing students with the opportunity to learn the technical requirements of finance while fostering an understanding of its social responsibility:
- Career opportunities: The programme undergoes continuous development to stay aligned with job requirements with the evolving demands of the job market. Postgraduates will secure positions in various sectors including retail or network banking, finance and investment bank, asset and portfolio management, risk management, private equity, mergers & acquisitions, and more. For more information on career opportunities.
- Job stability: The financial industry is a crucial component of the global economy. As such, there is a constant demand for skilled professionals in banking and finance. At KEDGE, 100% of graduates are hired within six months after graduation.
- Global relevance: Banking and finance are global industries, and the skills you acquire are applicable internationally. This can provide opportunities for working in various countries and understanding global financial markets.
- Technological advancement: KEDGE uses the latest computer labs with mathematical and trading software (Reuters and Bloomberg) and exposes the students to the latest financial technologies (FinTech) and innovations, preparing you for the modern financial landscape.
- Networking opportunities: Professors at KEDGE boast an extensive and wide-ranging network within the finance. Partnerships with leading industry players include BNP Paribas, MAIF, Quantalys to name but a few.
- Real-world cases: Close links and regular speakers from financial organisations give you insights and up-to-the- minute knowledge of the subject area and brings practical insights into the classroom by applying the theory to real-world scenarios.
Join our one-year MSc programme in Banking & Finance, taught entirely in English at our Bordeaux campus. This programme is designed for applicants with a four-year degree and proficiency in English.
