Master of Science International Finance | NEOMA Business School (2024)

Programme presentation

The MSc International Finance prepares the next generation of finance leaders by offering top-level courses and tailor-made specialised tracks. The programme equips students with the advanced knowledge and expertise needed to make a significant impact in the financial sector.

The MSc International Finance consists of a core programme and a concentration track. The core programme aims to provide students with a well-rounded education in finance, while the concentration track endows them with expertise in one of the three following fields:

5 reasons to join the programme

Programme objectives

The MSc International Finance programme equips graduates with essential skills to excel in global finance, from corporate finance to risk management, enabling impactful contributions in the dynamic world of finance.

Upon completion of this programme, graduates will be able to:

• Master the fundamentals of the key areas of finance and sharpen their financial acumen for diverse career paths.
• Deepen their understanding of global financial markets and risk management.
• Explore specialised areas such as real estate finance and wealth management to broaden your skill set.

Skill sets

The MSc International Finance programme, awarding a higher education degree in international management (DESSMI), provides the skills to:

• Perform a functional analysis and implement an action plan that incorporates digital, sustainable and international components
• Conduct a scientific study and issue a recommendation
• Develop ethical leadership abilities to strengthen one’s manager posture

The skills blocks of the certification may not be acquired separately. The proposed curriculum covers all skills blocks.

Programme highlights

Build a comprehensive view of finance and boost your leadership

Equip yourself with a set of fundamental financial tools (Corporate Valuation, Financial Instruments, etc.) and gain up-to-the-minute insights into emerging finance topics (DeFi, Sustainable Finance, etc.).

Access key financial databases & gain essential certifications

Earn BMC (Bloomberg Market Concepts) and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance), and AMF (Autorité des marchés financiers) certifications and gain access to key financial databases such as Bloomberg and Capital IQ.

Exemplifying academic excellence

Our finance faculty conducts cutting-edge research across corporate, behavioural, fintech, and sustainable finance, publishing in top journals such as the Journal of Financial Economics and the Journal of Banking & Finance.

Enjoy finance through vibrant student life and state-of-the-art facilities

Experience vibrant student life and cutting-edge facilities while bridging theory and practice thanks to hands-on learning on our Reims and Rouen campuses’ trading floors, complemented by dynamic events, training and competitions offered by NEOMA’s finance clubs.

Professional experience (4-to-6 months)

The programme includes an internship or other practical experience (fixed-term contract, permanent contract, business start-up, etc.) where theories and skills are applied in a professional environment. Students are free to complete their professional experience in France or abroad, subject to approval by the internship director and based on its relevance to the programme and course content.

Adapted programme for high-level athletes and artists

High-level athletes and artists may benefit from an adapted programme in order to pursue both their studies and their passion.

Evaluation methods

The programme is validated in two ways:

• Continuous assessment: Evaluations conducted throughout the course the programme in the form of individual or collective assignments to be submitted.
• Final assessment: Carried out at the end of the course and may take a number of different forms, most of which are individual.

At the end of the course and after validation of the ECTS for each year of training, the Level 7 DESSMI – MSc International Finance diploma is awarded to participants.

If certain modules have not been validated and therefore credits not obtained, the student may take a resit examination during the periods set aside for this purpose.

• Percentage of students sitting final examinations* : 100%
• Graduation rate* : 100%

Source : ^*Degree Rewarding Committee Report for the 2022-2023 year

Careers

Take your career to the next level:

Companies today seek professionals with a comprehensive understanding of business and management to assist them in developing successful strategies.

The MSc International Finance equips future managers to lead large-scale, multidimensional projects by offering innovative solutions that foster sustainable growth for businesses.

The programme prepares students according to their chosen track for careers in investment banking (mergers & acquisitions and private equity), corporate banking, financial analysis & consulting, and corporate finance departments within companies.

Targeted Professions

Performance indicators

Admissions Requirements

1-year MSc:

• Completion of a 4-year Bachelor’s degree (in business, economics, sciences, etc.) or a 3-year Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 1 year of professional experience
• Proof of English language proficiency is required during the application process (TOEIC, IELTS, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge, Duolingo)*

2-year MSc option:

Candidates with a 3-year bachelor’s degree complete their MSc in two years, starting with the International Pre-Master programme in the first year and continuing with the MSc curriculum in the second.

• Completion of a 3-year Bachelor’s degree (open to all backgrounds)
• Proof of English language proficiency is required during the application process (TOEIC, TOEFL ibt, IELTS, Cambridge and Duolingo).*

*Contact us to learn more about the scores required for each test.

For students who have already cleared the CFA Level I, the MSc International Finance – Corporate Financial & Investment Banking (CFA option) waives the following:

• Proof of English as an admission criteria (IELTS, TOEIC…)

As a Neoma student, you can be (are) eligible for a scholarship for the CFA registration fees. As a CFA university partner, NEOMA is granted approximately 30 scholarships annually.

Admissions process

• Complete the online application: apply.neoma-bs.fr
• Provide scanned copies of all original documents in English or French (CV, motivation letter, transcripts, etc.)
• Candidates who meet the admissions requirements will be asked to complete an online interview
• Admissions decisions are communicated by email within two weeks of the interview.

Application fee: €100

Admissions calendar

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, from September with a final deadline for submissions in mid-July. Applicants will be informed of the admission jury’s decision within two weeks of the interview.

However, given the limited number of places, candidates are advised to apply as early as possible.

Additional recommendations

Candidates should demonstrate interest in investing in a future career in finance via certifications, courses, etc. They should ideally have a finance-related background or business background with quantitative knowledge and skills.

Candidates should be able to communicate with confidence in English, participate in group work, demonstrate initiative, strong interpersonal skills, enjoy meeting people and having new experiences.

2-Year MSc Option

Discover the International Pre-Master, the extended course that makes a Master of Science accessible to students holding a 3-year bachelor’s degree!

Programme overview

Delivered on the Rouen campus, this programme serves as a gateway to a Master of Science (MSc) for graduates of a three-year higher education qualification (French Licence or Bachelor’s degree). The programme is also open to students with academic backgrounds in fields not directly linked to their desired MSc programme.

This first year of study in the International Pre-Master provides an overview of the core areas of business studies and the fundamentals of the selected MSc programme. Upon validation of this curriculum, students continue to their second year and obtain their Master of Science degree.

Please indicate your preferred Master of Science programme when preparing your application.

Programme strengths

Evaluation procedures

The programme is validated in two ways:

• Continuous assessment: Evaluations conducted throughout the course the programme in the form of individual or collective assignments to be submitted.
• Final assessment: Carried out at the end of the course and may take a number of different forms, most of which are individual.

At the end of the programme, participants must validate 60 ECTS credits.

If certain modules have not been validated and therefore credits not obtained, the student may take a resit examination during the periods set aside for this purpose.

Professional experience

A professional experience (of minimum four months) is mandatory to validate your 2-year MSc. It can take place at the end of the first or second year of studies, in France or abroad.

Stories

Anqi YANG
2013-14

The first year of my MSc was a year of building the fundamentals skills necessary for almost every aspect of my professional life. Courses like Quantitative Methods gave me skills related to several fields of study, like economics and finance, helping me to read and analyse data in a more objective way. Geopolitics provided me with a comprehensive vision of world trade. Also, a full day’s work in an English-speaking environment strengthened my preparation for work in an international context. The courses were extremely useful and gave me confidence in my skills. What I also liked a lot is the diversity of teachers; they are from different countries, which really gives me a feeling of studying in an international school.

Romain PENNEL
2013-14

After completing a special two-year diploma in Marketing & Trade, I chose to go abroad and complement it with a bachelor’s degree in English. After graduating with a 3-year bachelor’s degree, I decided to enrol in the two-year MSc option at NEOMA Business School. It was the ideal solution for me, and I was able to earn a Master of Science. The first year at NEOMA prepared me for my MSc courses and the professional challenges of international business.