2-Year MSc in Financial Markets & Sustainable Investment

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How can you make sustainable investments in a volatile world? Global pandemics, shifting priorities, and quickly changing technologies necessitate a specialized skill set to navigate today's financial markets, with sustainability being critical. Gain expertise in understanding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, data science, risk management techniques, and more at Audencia, globally recognized for its corporate social responsibility and sustainability leadership.
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Summary
  • Rhythm:
    Full time
  • Total duration:
    26 months maximum
  • Degree:
    Master of science - Grade Master, Visé BAC+5
  • Language(s):
    English
  • Format:
    Face-to-face
  • Campus:
    Paris Campus - Paris
  • Start Date:
    2024-09-02
  • Number of places:
    30
  • VAE accessible:
    No
  • Duration of internship / Work experience:
    4-6 months
  • Training schedule:
    The 2-year MSc program offers a total of 465 hours of training
77%
Satisfaction Rate
47K
Average Annual Salary
25
Average Promotion Age

Program Benefits

Joining the program, you will develop a holistic understanding of sustainable investments and a strategic mindset to manage diverse financial investments. You will gain hands-on experience with modern techniques of financial data analysis, including artificial intelligence and econometric methods, supported by Audencia's pioneering sustainable management expertise and global network. This way, you will enhance your career prospects in finance driven by sustainability principles.

A word from the Program Director

The MSc in Financial Markets & Sustainable Investments is a comprehensive finance program that integrates financial expertise with sustainability principles across economic and ESG dimensions. This program leverages Audencia's globally recognized expertise in sustainable management to enhance financial investments supported by artificial intelligence and econometric techniques. Audencia has indeed a track record of leadership in responsible business practices:

  • It was the first higher education institution in France to sign the Global Compact in 2004.
  • It played a significant role in defining the UN's Principles for Responsible Management Education in 2007.
  • Currently, Audencia is pioneering new methods for measuring companies' performance to account for economic, social, and environmental outcomes in collaboration with multinational partners, including L'Oréal and PwC.

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The Program

Audencia's MSc in Financial Markets & Sustainable Investments embraces these important developments and trains you in this new context to

  • Manage the valuation of assets, derivatives, and alternative investments/manage the valuation of assets, derivatives, and alternative investments
  • Develop advanced knowledge of sustainable investment tools and best practices/develop advanced knowledge of sustainable investment tools and best practices, including ESG factors.
  • Acquire/implement risk management techniques
     

As part of this program, numerous professional facilities are at your disposal! Take advantage of trading rooms equipped with free Bloomberg terminals to connect directly to financial markets around the world in real time. You can also explore Refinitiv Eikon, a financial information platform that provides market data and analysis tools like the professionals.

At the end of Audencia's MSc in Financial Markets & Sustainable Investments program, you will have recognized expertise in asset valuation, risk measurement, bond/equity/money market analysis, the use of derivatives, the implementation of investment strategies, the integration of ESG factors, and the application of data science techniques to asset management.

1st year of compulsory education in Nantes.

Program Goals

The program will guide you in developing a strategic mindset to handle multiple financial investments driven by long-term business viability, profitability considerations, and sound data analysis. You will acquire a deep knowledge of modern financial markets, a critical mindset on the complex interactions of financial sustainability facets, and sound quantitative analysis skills.

A Program in Two Years*

List of courses

  • Portfolio Management
  • Fixed Income Analysis
  • Derivatives
  • Matlab
  • Monetary Policy
  • Empirical Finance
  • Corporate Finance
  • Equity Valuation
  • Advanced Financial Analysis
  • ESG Investments
  • Alternative Investments and Smart Beta
  • Blockchain and Cryptofinance
  • Data Science and Machine Learning
  • Risk Measurement and Management

Pedagogical methods

The program is based on alternating theoretical and practical sequences (face-to-face or distance learning) using business simulations, case studies and interactive lessons.

Assessment Terms

Continuous monitoring, Examens sur table, Final dissertation

Teaching methods

  • Theoretical Courses 
  • Case Studies
  • Practical Exercises
  • Group Projects

Target Skills

  • Developing strategies for the businesses and implementing an innovative, entrepreneurial approaches
  • Developing and implementeing marketing strategies (particularly based on user behavior)
  • Managing business activities and assessing the financial performance of businesses and the associated risks
  • Managing projects and teams in an international context
  • Managing energy and social change
  • Directing management activities in specific professional fields (Strategy, Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Information Systems, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Energy and Social Transition, Communication, etc.)
2-Year MSc in Financial Markets & Sustainable Investment

Admission criteria

Eligibility requirements for the 2-year MSc programs or Master in Management:

Proficiency in English as demonstrated by one of the following:

  • TOEFL iBT 84, TOEIC 650, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 100
  • English-taught undergraduate program
  • Native speaker

3-year or 4-year degree in any field

Note that you can apply during the last year of your Bachelor’s studies.

Admission period

Up to 3 weeks

Key dates

Admissions are open until May 31st, 2024, but may close early if class is full. Due to the limited number of seats available, candidates are strongly advised to apply before the Early Application deadline of March 1st, 2024.

Admission terms

You may begin your online application at any time; you can save it and make changes before submitting. Admissions are open until the programme is full.
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International admission criteria

Students who have obtained (or are in the process of obtaining) a diploma outside French territory must contact the International Recruitment Service to apply through this admission route: international@audencia.com.

Equivalences and Bridges

It is possible to transfer to a university or other business school (rare, but possible). Equivalencies are determined by the institutions to which you choose to apply.

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Essential students qualities

To give your prospect a better idea of what you're looking for, include here the qualities you're looking for in the students in your program.

The MSc program aims to provide participants with a robust skill set and knowledge base to succeed in the complex world of financial investments, focusing on long-term viability, profitability, and data-driven decision-making. Key characteristics are required from a candidate to join the program.

  • Quantitative Aptitude. The program covers modern quantitative analysis and financial modelling techniques. A candidate is ready to learn them and carry on the rigorous quantitative aspects of the program coursework.
  • Interest in Financial Markets. Passion for the subject is crucial for engaging in the program and benefitting from it. A candidate is genuinely interested in financial markets, investment strategies, and economic trends.
  • Ethical Awareness. Strong ethics and integrity are essential for sustainable finance. A candidate moves from ethical considerations in their academic and professional endeavours.
  • Critical Mindset. Critically evaluating financial and economic information and assessing risks are crucial aspects of finance. A candidate is open-minded and elaborates on problems from multiple perspectives.
  • Commitment and Adaptability. Work commitment, perseverance and resilience are fundamental in the constantly evolving financial landscape. A candidate holds a basic level of these skills and is ready to enhance them.
  • Openness to Collaboration. Efficient written and verbal communication skills are essential in most financial projects to convey complex concepts, present findings, and collaborate with peers and industry professionals. A candidate is ready to foster their ability to work in teams and cooperate with diverse groups of people.

While optional, participants with prior knowledge or experience in finance, economics, and data analysis would have an advantage in understanding the program's curriculum and concepts more quickly.

2-Year MSc in Financial Markets & Sustainable Investment

School fees

25 800 €

Financing terms

Thanks to our strong partnerships with public and private institutions, there are a number of scholarships available to international students,

Learn more about the scholarships offered by Audencia, as well as external funding options.
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International financing terms

International students can contact Campus France to check their eligibility for the scholarships offered.

2-Year MSc in Financial Markets & Sustainable Investment

Further studies

Once you've earned your diploma, and to add an extra hook to your career, we offer: The Agile Manager Certificate

Career Support

Are you looking for an internship? Do you need advice on your CV, cover letters or any other action to help you become more professional?

The Career & Corporate Relations Center teams can help. We are here to serve Audencia's students, graduates and recruiters, and develop tailor-made support packages for all Audencia programs.

Our goal is to help you develop your skills and enhance your employability, both in France and abroad.

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Job opportunities

Dynamic careers requiring the blend of economic and financial knowledge, data analysis skills, and sustainability awareness that the Master provides are, for example,

  • Quantitative Financial Analyst (in particular, Sustainability Risk Analyst,
  • Climate Risk Analyst, and ESG Analyst)
  • Sustainable Investment Strategist
  • Sustainable Fund Manager
  • Structured Products Manager
  • Environmental Trader
  • ESG Trader
  • Climate Economist
  • Sustainable Finance Advisor (in particular, to impact investors, venture capitalists, and private equity funds)
  • Financial Services Sales Representative

More than a school, a global network

When you join Audencia, you're not just joining a school, you're joining a large network of 34,000 alumni and 7,200 students, from a hundred different nationalities.

A dynamic network with its ambassadors who offer you numerous exchanges, discussions and meetings wherever you are in the world (internship, travel or expatriation).

Audencia Alumni, it's 200 communities and more than 250 events per year in France and internationally.

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events/year
+170
communities
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Student Well-Being

Well-being @Audencia is a comprehensive service, designed to help you succeed in your personal, academic and professional life.

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The Knowledge Hub

Throughout the year, the Knowledge Hub team welcomes, educates, and trains students in documentary research methodology, database consultation, bibliographic formatting, and plagiarism avoidance.

A team of 9 documentalists is available to students and teachers to assist students and teachers with their research.

In this way, each student can be received in individual appointments to be assisted in their research or to be trained in bibliographic reference management tools. Teachers also benefit from the support of the librarians for their teaching projects (identification of tools, enrichment of courses with bibliographic references).

Contact : knowledge-hub@audencia.com