Master in Banking & Finance

The Master in Banking & Finance is based on the competency framework of the EBS Grande Ecole Program, registered in the National Directory of Professional Certifications (RNCP).

The Master in Banking & Finance provides advanced analytical skills in financial statement analysis and the assessment of financial health for companies and organizations, utilizing quantitative tools and techniques for in-depth financial data analysis, financial model development, and data-driven decision-making. It offers expert knowledge in corporate finance, including strategic financial decision-making, capital structure, dividend policy, mergers & acquisitions, and a deep understanding of various financial risks and risk mitigation techniques. The program focuses on skills needed for the banking and financial services sector, including banking operations, financial products & services, asset and liability management, and banking regulations. These skills are complemented by expertise in portfolio and asset management (investment management, portfolio construction, asset allocation, risk-adjusted return maximization) and investment evaluation (valuation techniques, cash flows, sensitivity, and risk assessment). The program also covers the use of information systems and technologies in the banking and financial services sector, alongside knowledge of financial innovations (FinTech), such as blockchain, digital payments, financial algorithms, and AI. Additionally, students develop skills to effectively communicate complex financial analyses, interact with stakeholders, understand ethical standards, government regulations, and best practices in the financial industry, as well as the ability to collaborate in project mode within a dynamic financial environment.

Each year, students in the first and second years of the Master in Banking & Finance undertake internships or work-study programs to implement the skills acquired during the program.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT

• You have completed a BAC+3 level or equivalent with 180 ECTS.
• EBS Entrance Exam – application review and interview

EDUCATIONAL TEAM

The Master’s program in Banking & Finance is designed in a 18-month or 24-month continuum. The teaching team consists of EBS finance professors and financial industry professionals.

THE COURSE MODULES

• Information Systems Management
• Research Methodology
• Sustainable Purchasing & Supply Chain Management
• Geopolitics: European Business & Affairs
• Financial Analysis in IFRS
• Financial Economics
• Equity Valuation
• Budgetary Control
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Markets
• Financial Risk Management
• Banking and Financial Services
• Quantitative Analysis
• Financial Technology (FinTech)
• Financial Economics
• Financial Regulation
• Compliance
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Private Equity & Venture Capital
• FinTech & Sustainable Finance
• Management and Financial Control Consultant
• Budget Manager
• Financial Risk Analyst
• Compliance Manager

Admissions

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