MSc in Corporate Finance & Banking
Harness analytical and leadership skills to drive financial success, manage risk, and handle complex transactions in investment banking and corporate finance.
Financial Times Ranking 2024
Financial Times 2024
Master in Management ranking - Financial Times 2024
Unlock Opportunities in Investment Banking, Private Equity, and Consulting
The MSc in Corporate Finance & Banking is an advanced and intensive programme designed for graduate students with prior training in corporate finance and valuation. The programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to work in investment banking, private equity, corporate banking, or financial advisory services. You will acquire in-depth knowledge of corporate decision-making in an international environment.
About our programme partners
EDHEC's programme sponsors are involved in the class on several levels. Students get the opportunity to work on concrete business case studies linked to sponsors’ potential opportunities or challenges, are in direct contact with business representatives and may get priority access to job offers.
In partnership with:
 |
This partnership extends beyond the boundaries of the traditional company/school relationships and affords Société Générale unique visibility at the heart of the MSc in Corporate Finance & Banking. Société Générale disseminates its expertise through the co-production of programme content while enjoying direct contact with students through unique teaching and discussion sessions. Since 2011, Société Générale has been accompanying students in the programme and transmitting its know-how, notably in the fields of structured products and hedge funds through case studies devised especially for the programme. The partnership gives students the benefit of numerous recruitment and networking events, plus presentations of particular banking professions, such as General Inspection.
|
 |
The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIA) is a non-profit global organisation that seeks to improve the investment and societal outcomes of capital allocation through professional education, transparency and thought leadership across all investor alternatives. It comprises an elite group of more than 12,000 professionals worldwide. By becoming a CAIA academic partner, EDHEC Business School demonstrates that the MSc in Financial Engineering and the MSc in Corporate Finance & Banking academic curriculum cover a substantial portion of the topics covered by the CAIA Level I and Level II. This partnership allows EDHEC-qualified students to access scholarships, top-notch webinars, and networking opportunities through CAIA events in local chapters all over the world. Furthermore, the CAIA website is constantly adding new readings which are on the cutting edge of Alternative Investments. A new source of knowledge acquisition and tools to lead students to successful careers. |
Unlock Opportunities in Investment Banking, Private Equity, and Consulting
The MSc in Corporate Finance & Banking is an advanced and intensive programme designed for graduate students with prior training in corporate finance and valuation. The programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to work in investment banking, private equity, corporate banking, or financial advisory services. You will acquire in-depth knowledge of corporate decision-making in an international environment.
About our programme partners
EDHEC's programme sponsors are involved in the class on several levels. Students get the opportunity to work on concrete business case studies linked to sponsors’ potential opportunities or challenges, are in direct contact with business representatives and may get priority access to job offers.
In partnership with:
|
|
This partnership extends beyond the boundaries of the traditional company/school relationships and affords Société Générale unique visibility at the heart of the MSc in Corporate Finance & Banking. Société Générale disseminates its expertise through the co-production of programme content while enjoying direct contact with students through unique teaching and discussion sessions. Since 2011, Société Générale has been accompanying students in the programme and transmitting its know-how, notably in the fields of structured products and hedge funds through case studies devised especially for the programme. The partnership gives students the benefit of numerous recruitment and networking events, plus presentations of particular banking professions, such as General Inspection.
|
|
|
The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIA) is a non-profit global organisation that seeks to improve the investment and societal outcomes of capital allocation through professional education, transparency and thought leadership across all investor alternatives. It comprises an elite group of more than 12,000 professionals worldwide. By becoming a CAIA academic partner, EDHEC Business School demonstrates that the MSc in Financial Engineering and the MSc in Corporate Finance & Banking academic curriculum cover a substantial portion of the topics covered by the CAIA Level I and Level II. This partnership allows EDHEC-qualified students to access scholarships, top-notch webinars, and networking opportunities through CAIA events in local chapters all over the world. Furthermore, the CAIA website is constantly adding new readings which are on the cutting edge of Alternative Investments. A new source of knowledge acquisition and tools to lead students to successful careers. |
OVERVIEW
Your MSc in Corporate Finance & Banking in a nutshell
In the MSc programme in Corporate Finance and Banking, you will delve into advanced topics on company valuation, financial analysis, and financial modelling. You’ll also gain a deep understanding of corporate risk management, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity. Our curriculum is designed to be practical and engaging, with real-life applications that make the subjects tangible and enjoyable to study.
Beyond technical expertise, you will also develop essential soft skills that are highly valued in today’s job market, including analytical thinking, critical reasoning, and problem-solving.
EDHEC MSc in Corporate Finance & Banking
[Hamid Boustanifar - Programme in Finance]
The MSc in Corporate Finance & Banking is where the students are provided with skills required to do financial analysis of companies.
The structure of the programme is in a way that at the beginning of the programme, especially the first semester, basically takes all the fundamentals core courses.
Then going towards the second semester, they are offered a variety of electives where they could choose to specialise
in a particular path. For example: Private Equity, Decentralised finance, or more towards Financial Analysis & Accounting etc.
Through the electives, basically, we offer many emerging topics, emerging fields. We start to teach on textual analysis machine learning as an elective for a student.
A lot of variety of these courses that the students, they can choose and these evolve to be consistent with what reality and the business is demanding from us.
We have a long-lasting partnership with Société Générale which is one of the major investment banks in the world and that provides huge opportunities for our students and resources for them, because, basically through this partnership and sponsorship of the programme.
We get to meet their experts, they frequently come to the campus... teaching our students and sharing their knowledge as well as, all sorts of networking opportunities that the students get through them.
Obviously Société Générale, is one of the main recruiters of our students.
This a great resource for these students. These types of courses and skills provides students with future paths and careers to go towards, for example: Investment Banking, within different departments such as being an Equity Research Analyst, or M&A department within an investment bank, or an ECM and DCM departments... or they could go also towards Private Equity Firm working as a Private Equity Analyst... or working for Consulting companies such as McKinsey, Deloitte, PwC...
Or ultimately going for non-financial corporations to work within the Treasury departments or maybe the CFO of the company.
[Music] Make an Impact. EDHEC logo.
The EDHEC Master of Science programme is accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research to confer a recognised BAC+5 degree with the Master's Grade. This authorisation was granted following an evaluation by the National Management Programmes Assessment Commission (Commission d’Évaluation des Formations de Gestion).
-
Master advanced techniques for company valuation and financial modelling.
-
Analyze and manage financial risks using modern risk management practices.
-
Understand the strategic and financial aspects of mergers and acquisitions.
-
Gain expertise in private equity, investment strategies, and deal structuring.
-
Develop strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills for complex financial decisions.
-
Recognize ethical issues in finance and the importance of strong professional standards.
JULY-AUG
FOUNDATION COURSES*
SEPT-FEB
CORE MODULES & ELECTIVES
MAR-MAY
PERSONNALISATION PERIOD: electives, certificates, Master project
JUNE-ONWARDS
INTERNSHIP OR EMPLOYMENT
* based on applicant's background, some fully remote and self-paced courses may be required before the on-campus modules begin in September.
September–May: on-campus academic courses* - June onwards: work experience
- 18-month full-time programme: One-year academic programme and a 4-6-month internship/work placement
- Taught entirely in English
- A mix of foundation courses, core courses & electives
- Career Booster
- Master’s project
- French classes
*based on applicant's background, some fully remote and self-paced courses may be required before the on-campus modules begin in September.
Age range: 22-31
The MSc in Corporate Finance and Banking, sponsored by Societe Generale, offers immersive, hands-on training through a unique blend of academic rigor and practical insights from both academics and industry experts. This approach ensures our graduates are exceptionally prepared to secure top positions across investment banking, private equity, consulting, and advisory roles. Students gain not just knowledge, but the real-world skills needed to excel in the finance industry from day one.
Hamid Boustanifar
Director, MSc Corporate Finance & Banking
COURSES
The core skills you need in Corporate Finance & Banking
Our teaching methods aim to give you the core skills you need to succeed in a complex and competitive business environment. You will learn to deepen your analytical thinking, develop practical skills and design creative strategies for business success. The Master of Science in Corporate Finance & Banking will give you the many skills you need to start your career in the sector.
To succeed in the MSc in Corporate Finance and Banking program, you preferably have the following prior knowledge:
- Business Valuation: The ability to perform a discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis and multiples valuation.
- Accounting Fundamentals: Understanding the three main financial statements and how they relate to one another.
- Fixed Income Basics: Knowledge of how to value bonds.
- Derivatives Basics: Understanding how options are valued.
The programme is built around foundation courses such as strategic management, financial analysis and valuation, portfolio management, etc.
The core modules you study will teach you advanced corporate finance, business and corporate strategy, fundamentals of corporate law or research methodology.
Throughout the programme, you will naturally develop the soft skills needed to succeed in corporate finance.
Our methodology includes:
-
Core curriculum
- Embraces the latest technology
- Responds to trends in the market
- Co-developed with leading business partner
-
Blended learning
- Tutorials
- Lectures
- Workshops
- Seminars
-
Applied learning
- Business games
- Case studies
- Consulting projects
-
Personal performance coaching
- Interviewing strategies
- Teamwork development
- Intercultural communication skills
Depending on your background, you may be required to take some remote and self-paced courses in July-August prior to arriving on campus.
The course is designed to provide you with an overview of the foundations of financial accounting, with a practical focus on financial statement analysis and the valuation of public organisations.
On completing the course, you will have the necessary skills to evaluate a company’s financial performance using appropriate financial analysis methods and ratios, perform a basic valuation of a public company and link a company’s financial performance to its market valuation.
This course will provide you with a solid grounding in the principles and practice of finance. You will develop an understanding of the tools necessary to make good financial decisions. This module aims to provide you with knowledge and understanding of key management issues in corporate finance and in the market for financial assets.
On completing the course, you will be able to apply major valuation techniques and know-how to maximise the value of a portfolio.
These instruments play a key role in transferring risks in the economy and are commonly used in investment and corporate financial management. This course offers a first exploration of the world of derivatives securities such as forwards, futures, swaps and options. It will provide you the grounds for a good understanding of how these instruments trade, how they can be valued and how they should be used.
The primary objective of this course is to help you answer important strategic questions for companies or organisations, such as: What business will we be in? How do we compete for resources and create value? How do we organise for and assess performance?
In this course, you will focus on the complex and multidimensional nature of strategic decision-making.
This course introduces the foundations of modern portfolio construction, asset pricing models, and risk-adjusted performance measures. Students will learn how to build portfolios, compute various measures of risk and performance, and analyse the risk-return profile of various investment strategies.
Core modules are classes that must be taken by all students of the programme.
This course will provide you with an advanced and rigorous background in the mainstream issues in modern corporate finance, including valuation, capital structure and payout policies. This is an applied course in which you will learn how firm policies affect company value. You will have to apply the techniques you learn to suggest optimal policies for a “real” firm.
You will develop your analytical skills to analyse and estimate the value of companies to examine the effect of different policies on firm value and design optimal policies.
This course builds on the fundamental ideas of corporate finance and financial derivatives markets to identify what a corporate financial manager ‒ such as the treasurer, the CFO or the CEO ‒ should do to manage a firm’s financial risk and increase shareholder value. You will learn the main types of financial risk that companies may face, how to measure them and how to optimise their impact on firm value as part of the company’s strategic plan.
On completing the course, you will be able to construct financial or operational hedges for individual risk exposures and devise global risk management policies for firms exposed to multiple risks.
Strategic corporate decisions are always taken in cooperation with the finance function. Accordingly, financial specialists and managers need to be prepared to be active members of teams that drive strategy, decide on investments and lead change and innovation.
The course will prepare you to play an active role in the process of strategy creation and implementation for your future companies and clients. You will learn about current heavy technology and business trends, understand the managerial and financial challenges of managing innovation and digital transformation, understand the key role of finance as a function in strategy creation and implementation and learn the key concepts of strategic thinking and more recent business models and strategic concepts.
This course will help you become proficient in the key strategic, financial and legal issues of M&A deals. After taking this course, you will have a good understanding of company valuation concepts, M&A deal structuring drivers, M&A transaction legal concepts, purchase price allocation and the consolidation of an M&A transaction. You will be able to perform a company valuation in an M&A environment, and drive and customise an M&A process to a specific situation.
“Financial Modeling with Excel” is designed for Master 2 students who will pursue careers in financial services organizations and will have to produce financial models. This course will attempt to harness Excel skills and standard modeling practice and will put them to use for decision making. In-person modeling sessions will cover 3-statement models, capital budgeting, advanced cost of capital, intrinsic and relative valuation methods, and M&A models.
All corporate entities operate within complex legal environments. This course will introduce you to the evaluation and management of legal risks and opportunities within those environments.
A sustainable business can create social value while at the same time generating profits for investors. Using academic evidence and real-life examples, you will learn how to apply, analyse and evaluate the use of sustainability practices by both companies and financial professionals.
On completing the course, you will be able to assess the role of executive pay, stewardship, shareholder activism and investment strategies in generating social value without sacrificing profits and be able to formulate how companies can embed sustainability in their business models.
This course addresses the ethical challenges of finance, including financial markets, financial services and financial management. The primary objective is to make you aware of the relevance of ethical norms for professionals in finance. Many of the ethical norms in finance are embodied in law and government regulation and are enforced by the courts and regulatory bodies. Ethics plays a vital role, however, by guiding the formation of law and regulation and, second, by guiding conduct in areas not governed or controlled by law and regulation.
This seminar aims to develop your cognitive and behavioural abilities to manage and lead effectively across cultures, particularly for students pursuing a career in finance. After attending this seminar, you will be able to understand the role of managers and their leadership challenges.
You will gain practical experience of diversity by working effectively and productively in international teams and learn to question stereotypes through heightened cultural awareness and a critical analysis of diverse leadership styles.
You will learn the basic concepts of academic research and be able to apply these concepts in the research and composition of your applied master’s project.
You can choose your electives from a list of courses.
This elective aims at providing you with an understand what private equity financing implies and delivers. Know what venture capital, growth capital, leveraged buy-out, turnaround/restructuring and mezzanine are offering as financing options. After completion of this course, you will be able to apply the private equity toolbox through business cases.
The purpose of the course is to provide you with a global view of Corporate & Investment Banking products, deals and legal frameworks. It includes a refresher on M&A deals and an in-depth presentation of ECM and DCM products. Systematic case studies will enable you to understand these activities and think about the ways to deal with financing issues in real situations. The course is divided into 5 parts: the first one is designed to present the various departments of Investment Banking, including DCM, and deals that can be contemplated. The second part reminds some features of a M&A deal to introduce the principles of an equity story and financial constraints. The third part will present the financial policy and the capital structure of the firm to include them in the preparation of Investment Banking deals. The fourth part covers ECM and the fifth one DCM deals. A specific focus on ESG issues will be included in the presentation of some firms that are taken into account for illustrative purpose.
Building on the insights gained in previous accounting courses, this course focuses on financial reports drawn up in conformity with IFRS as well as those reporting under US GAAP. The second objective is to evaluate firms’ credit risk and solvency position in depth.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to analyse and interpret financial statements and assess a firm’s financial performance, and Measure credit risk and understand the drivers and outcomes of credit risk.
The objective of this new course is to understand Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and the blockchain technology driving this revolution in Finance. The course will focus on studying the benefits and limitations of blockchain technology compared to traditional centralized Finance. We will examine how blockchain technology can be used to develop new ways of doing all the functions of finance: new payment methods, new methods for raising debt and equity capital, new methods for trading cryptocurrencies, and new methods for trading derivatives. You will also study whether to invest in cryptocurrencies, the exchanges used to trade cryptocurrencies, and blockchain-based projects.
This course applies modern portfolio theory to analyse and evaluate a variety of investment strategies offered to individual and institutional investors. You will acquire a solid foundation for building optimal portfolios using investment strategies and products spanning different assets and markets. You will study investment strategies based on factors such as value, momentum, low risk, and carry across multiple asset classes: equities, sovereign and corporate bonds, currencies, commodities, volatility, and real estate.
During this course, you will dive into complex topics of financial statements - revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, impairment, etc. that are generally misunderstood and/or overlooked by analysts, while considerably impacting the value perceived of a Company. The purpose is to provide you with solid understanding of those complex topics together with a pragmatic and professional approach to better exploit financial statements like analysts would do in a due diligence, valuation or investment process.
The course will aim to teach you everything you should know about venture capital and the start-up ecosystem to optimize your chances to succeed as future venture capitalists or as start-up founders, and to participate actively in the technology and impact revolution that is shaping our daily lives.
Personalisation period
As part of the personalisation period of your MSc programme, you will be able to choose one certificate to complete or broaden your expertise by taking part in a learning expedition and follow several elective courses.
All students must complete a Master’s project, which provides the opportunity to develop strong writing and analytical skills and to gain expertise on a given topic.
The master’s project allows you to put your newly acquired knowledge and skills into practice. If you prove your ability to undertake high quality research, members of the EDHEC faculty or its research centres may offer you the opportunity to deliver your Master Project in the form of academic research, working under their supervision.
The personal and professional benefits of an internship are immense and enduring. The same goes for expanding your global contact network. During your internships abroad, you will develop valuable business relationships that will take your career goals to an international level. Many students find their jobs as a result of internships during their time at EDHEC.
 |
Academic research certificate |
This certificate programme is open to students enrolled into the research thesis where they will be supervised in a challenging research undertake. The aim of this course is to support students in conducting rigorous and original empirical research in finance. You will gain the ability to identify research questions that are relevant for the business and public policy, demonstrate a deep understanding of the frontiers of knowledge in a very narrow area, design and implement a sound research project and write a research report and make a presentation of the results that follow the standards of research in the field.
|
|
Project Management certificate |
You will gain practical and theoretical project management fundamentals. You will learn to master project management tools such as Project Charter, Project plan, Stakeholder analysis, Schedule… The certificate is based on “best practices” collected from worldwide professionals and documented by Project Management Institute (PMI®) through the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®), a worldwide Project Management Standard. This certification is recognised by the French government.
With the support of:
You can choose your electives from a list of courses.
- Commodity Investing
- Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures
- Real Estate Valuation And Financing
- Risk Management And Applied Behavioral Finance
- Financial Analysis And Management Of International Groups
- Business Game On Sustainable Energy
- The Finance Of Climate Change (Mooc) - Edhec Risk
- Merger Arbitrage
- Textual Analysis For Finance
- International Financial Management
- Financing Sustainable Infrastructure
- Science And Engineering Of Climate Change – Mooc
- Institutional Investments, Best Practices And Trends
- Crypto Currencies
- Debt Capital Markets (Avec Socgen Sur 1/2 Sessions)
- Exchange Traded Funds (Etfs)
- Wealth Management
- Impact Investing
- Microstructure Of Financial Markets
- ESG Investing
- Behavioral Finance
Discover the Climate Finance Research Hub
Welcome to EDHEC's Climate Finance Research Hub, your gateway to cutting-edge research and expert insights into climate finance. As a pioneer in the field, EDHEC leverages over 20 years of expertise to provide actionable solutions for professionals navigating the financial challenges posed by climate change.
"The Future of Finance" - EDHEC Speaker series
The objective is to address the most recent advances in the financial industry and discuss how finance can be a powerful tool to address key economic and social challenges.
Discover Finance experts from around the world!
CAREERS
Prepare your career in Corporate Finance & Banking
Boost your employability
Understanding and developing the attributes and skills employers require is key to employability. This is why the EDHEC Career Centre offers a programme specifically designed to help master’s students map out and achieve their career goals ‒ the EDHEC Career Booster. The programme looks at students' specific needs, wants and goals when it comes to professional development and matches them to job-market requirements. Eighty percent of our EDHEC Career Services for students are tailored to individual needs and career goals.
Some of the career paths your can pursue after the Master of Science in Corporate Finance & Banking:
- Financial Analyst: this professional analyses the financial data available to their company. They use the models they create to provide insight for informed decision-making.
- M&A analyst: the M&A (Merger and Acquisition) analyst has a similar role to the financial analyst, except that they specialise in assessing the potential of other companies that their business is considering buying. The aim is to determine whether or not the deal can be profitable.
- Private Equity Analyst: their job is to research and evaluate investment opportunities in private companies for their clients.
- Investment Banking Analyst: they provide help for companies and public institutions by advising them on their investment and merger and acquisition projects, etc.
- Structured Finance Analyst: they work on finding financial solutions for their clients, using advanced financial instruments such as mortgage-backed securities.
- Internal Auditor: the role of this professional is to audit their company in order to improve its efficiency. They find ways to reduce costs, comply with legislation and reduce the risk of legal problems.
- Auditor: their role is to examine a company's records to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. They must provide an honest and independent opinion.
- Impact Investing Analyst: they analyse and evaluate investments not only from a financial point of view. They also consider their environmental and social impact.
- Wealth Manager: this professional works with clients to help them grow their wealth by finding new investment opportunities, but not only. They are true partners, offering a holistic approach to their clients' finances. For example, they may also offer tax management or retirement planning services.
- (And you may embark in those functions with a ESG application)
Through a four-step programme that includes self- and 360-degree assessment, you will get to know yourself better, identify your strengths, key attributes and areas for development, and map out your career goals and job-search strategy. You will benefit from year-round, individual career advice from dedicated counsellors, external experts and coaches, both on campus and remotely, as well as personalised coaching based on our in‑house assessment
Through voluntary and mandatory career training, workshops, CV clinics and assessment centres, you will hone your skills and learn to master the most competitive recruitment processes. As an MSc student, you will benefit from customised training by industry, market and function, in addition to individual mock interviews, including technical interviews and case practice. EDHEC Career Centre also offers a fully online career development programme that allows you to train at your own pace, in line with your goals.
EDHEC Career Centre organises more than 120 events annually, focusing on industry-specific insights or jobs, market trends and companies. It also organises four company trips to Dublin, London, Luxembourg and Paris. You will have access to exclusive internships and job offers.
- 60,000 internships and 33,500 job offers posted on EDHEC’s dedicated jobs board every year
- 40% international mobility in our master’s degrees
- 400+ companies involved in our events every year, 20% of them international
- 100+ corporate partners
- 300+ regular recruiters
Our Career Centre provides the following services:
- Individual career counselling (on campus, by phone, via skype) with internal and external counsellors
- Help to define your career goals and search strategy
- CV and cover-letter editing in English and French
- Career training and workshops (CV, cover letters, application forms, interview skills, networking, social media, personal branding, etc.)
- Graduate programmes
- On-campus events
- Off-campus events
- Website with a wealth of career resources
- Placement reports
- The Teaching Factory concept
FIELDS
- M&A
- Investment banking
- ECM (Equities Capital Markets)
- DCM (Debt Cap. MKts)
- Audit & Consulting (TS)
- Private Banking
KEY RECRUITERS
AXA, BANK OF AMERICA, CAPGEMINI INVENT, CRÉDIT AGRICOLE, DELOITTE, EIGHT ADVISORY, EY, JP MORGAN, KPMG, SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE.
JOB LOCATION
MAIN FUNCTIONS
EDHEC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
All EDHEC students join our esteemed Alumni Association from day one and benefit from all of the advantages this brings. The Alumni Association comprises 55000 graduates in 140 countries. This friendly and supportive community of business leaders organises events and meetings throughout the year to facilitate contacts, exchanges and networking, while supporting the students in charting their career plans and helping graduates to promote their businesses and career. EDHEC Alumni is also a hub for disseminating best practices, shared values and the school’s vision of business for the good of society.
ADMISSION & FEES
Admission & Fees for the Master of Science in Corporate Finance & Banking
The MSc in Corporate Finance and Banking provides you with the knowledge and skills required to pursue a successful career in investment banking, private equity, corporate banking or financial advisory services. You will acquire in-depth knowledge of corporate decision-making in an international environment. The programme is aimed at graduate students with prior training in a finance-related field.
EDHEC seeks talented candidates from diverse backgrounds, with a history of strong academic achievement and demonstrated potential for growth and professional success.
- Minimum three-year bachelor’s degree (any type of engineering or business/finance background)
- Acceptable English proficiency tests/certificates (TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS)
- TOEFL Internet-based ≥ 92
- TOEIC ≥ 850
- IELTS ≥ 6.5
- Cambridge Test of English > 175
- Optional Aptitude Test Score GMAT or GRE or TAGE MAGE or CAT* official test score report (CAT* for Indian students only) can add value to your application
- CV
- Letter of motivation
- Academic transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
- Online video interview
► English native speakers or those holding a degree taught in English (minimum three years) are eligible for an English Test waiver.
Your application file will be processed by the Admissions Team and sent to the Selection Committee for appraisal. We would advise you to apply early to secure your spot for the upcoming intake.
For non-French degree holders:
You will be informed by email of the progress of your application, including the final decision.
- If you are a new user, you must create an account/sign up.
- If you already have an account (EDHEC candidate student), please go directly to step 5 by clicking on the "apply online" button. It means you are already in the system, so do not need to "create an account".
- After creating your account, you will receive a validation email. Click on the link provided in this email to activate your account.
-
You will then receive a confirmation email containing your personal login and password.
Once you register or if you already have an active EDHEC account, access the online application form and enter your login details.
For French degree holders:
Please visit this link https://candidate.edhec.edu/ to start your application.
USEFUL INFORMATION FOR NON-FRENCH DEGREE HOLDERS
- To avoid losing your information during the application process, please do not refresh your current page or go back to the previous one without first saving your application.
- You can complete your application in several stages. As long as you save your entries, the information will not be lost.
- Before going to the "payment" tab, please check that you have not forgotten any element of your application file and that all the information you have entered is correct. Further modifications will not be possible after payment has been made.
- Application fees must be paid online.
- After validation, your application will reach the final stage and no reimbursement will be possible, even in the event of your withdrawal.
- If you encounter any technical problems during the completion of your online application, please email: [email protected].
Important: Please use only ONE email address to submit your online application and to communicate with the Admissions Team.
EDHEC's free GMAT simulation test will help you evaluate your current level and hopefully set you off to prepare to take your official GMAT exam.
- APPLICATION FEE: €100
- FEES: €30,400*
FEES INCLUDE:
- Tuition fees; including academic exchanges and double degrees (certain double degrees may require additional fees)
- Access to the EDHEC Career Centre with personal career coaching during your studies and for the duration of your professional life
- Access, as a matriculating student, to on-campus facilities (incubator, learning centre, sports facilities, etc.)
- Lifetime access to the EDHEC Alumni community
- Administrative fees
All of EDHEC's full-time MSc programmes are accredited by the CEFDG at master’s grade. Enrolled students are eligible for a Temporary Resident Permit (or APS for Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour) at the end of the programme.
*Tuition fees are provided for information only and are subject to change
The International Students Office – a team you can trust
Moving to a foreign country can be daunting, so it’s reassuring to know that the International Students Office (ISO) is there to help. The ISO welcomes more than 3,000 international students annually, helping them to settle in France and lending them support in daily life. It organises orientation events and multicultural seminars to welcome them to the EDHEC campuses in Lille and Nice. The team guides students through administrative procedures before their arrival and during their stay and answers any questions they may have about French systems (medical and home insurance, banking, resident permits, etc.).
Finding you a home from home
Once officially enrolled, we will help you to find suitable accommodation, either in an EDHEC residence or privately owned accommodation. The International Students Office is on hand to provide you with a list of apartments, halls of residence and other types of housing that fit your criteria. You can even ‘visit’ them virtually on our new Housing website. Our team will do everything they can to make arrangements with the owner and secure your booking. They can also arrange to pick you up from the airport on your arrival (where possible) and take you directly to your new home. The International Students Office also organises orientation events and integration seminars to welcome international students to the EDHEC campuses.
Untangling the red tape
EU nationals
European Union students can live and study in France as long as they have a national ID card. No passport or visa are required.
Non-EU nationals
Before arriving in France, students from outside the European Union must obtain a student visa from the French embassy in their country of origin or residence. Non-EU students must also have a valid passport from their country of origin.
One of the requirements for most visa applications is proof of accommodation in France. EDHEC's International Office is familiar with the visa formalities for most countries and will provide you with the necessary paperwork to complete. If you are concerned about your visa application, you can contact the International Office, provided you have already checked the relevant pages in the Welcome Guide and contacted your local embassy.
Parlez-vous français ?
EDHEC offers complementary French courses to all international students enrolled in our MSc programmes. Our French classes span all levels of ability, from complete beginner to advanced language skills. The goal is to support your assimilation into French culture and give you the linguistic foundations ‒ grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing and comprehension ‒ to express yourself in French.
- Class size: 10‒25 students per group
Contact hours:
- MIM 3 hours per week (30 hours per semester + 6 hours of group projects)
- MSc 2h a week (15 hours per semester)
Instructor qualifications: Courses are delivered by an officially accredited French language teaching institution.
International Student Office | EDHEC Business School
[Music] Title: “International Student Office”
I just got accepted at EDHEC business school. Now I need to organise my arrival and find
accommodation. Luckily the international students office helped me all along this process.
All good, I'm ready. It is now time to reach France. On arrival, three key moments are organised to help me settle in: the welcome session, the services fair and the integration day.
I get a lot of practical information on different topics such as health insurance, public transportation, life in the city, and so on.
I met representatives from different EDHEC departments and partners during the service fair.
I participate in group activities, meet new friends and discover the campus.
Throughout the year, I visit ISO whenever I need assistance in my daily life in France.
Time flies, my experience at EDHEC is coming to an end. The international student office has been of great support before and during my stay, and it will remain available even after my departure.
Thank you to the International Students Office - Camilla Garcia Biel
[Music] A big “Thank you” to the International Student Office.
Camilla Garcia Biel. MiM Business Management student. Class of 2022.
So my name is Camila Garcia Biel. I'm a 26 year old international student from Peru, I'm doing the MiM track which is a three-year-long programme. The first year, you start with basic courses, with administrative courses. Then there is a year for professional immersion, and then I specialised in strategic finance and commercial intelligence. The most important thing is that out of all the business schools in France, EDHEC was the only one to come to Lima and actually meet the prospective students. After that I was completely sold. As soon as I knew that I was gonna come here, I was enrolled et cetera.
The first contact you have is with the international student office and they absolutely help you with everything. Starting with the visa process, with the housing process... They also help with anything you really need.
So arriving in France, what surprised me, for very good like very positive, was the international environment that I experienced living in the residence and coming to school. I was immediately in contact with people from different countries that I had never seen. And what scared me a little bit, was that the French level that i had before coming and the French level needed to be here. The gap was obvious, but people, especially in Lille, were very nice when I was trying to communicate with them. Even if i was using some English words or even some Spanish words, they were really nice.
The reason why I chose France as my home, is that it's the perfect balance from a latino point of view of the latin culture and the European culture. In the daylight you can see the difference and in the nightlife you can see the similarities. Differences and similarities that, at the end, really helped me develop myself as a person. And I think that's something that every international goes through and learns from. My first memory at EDHEC, it's the full day as i call it. It's the first day that we gather in the main hall and then we have outdoors activities, and then we eat together, they introduce us to the programme, they introduce us to the school. Being able to experience the location and the classes and the buildings, which are amazing, it's like a reality shock but a very positive one.
So if i had the all the amazing team from the ISO or the international student office members in front of me, the first thing that i would say would be definitely "thank you"!
Thank you, and thank you... Thank you for your help, thank you for your patience, thank you for your time. They really make the difference in the transition. The job that they're doing in that assistance, it's beyond what I've heard from other friends from other schools, from even other countries. For example, during the pandemic, they were very active and they helped us. And they sent us links for call centres, in case you needed to talk to someone, like psychological call centres and nutritionists, like they really take care of us in a very global aspect. I would just say thank you many times. The international office helps us because for example, they organise different cultural nights. The school has a lot of associations and many of them work with international students, for example, there's one called "Open Up" and they organise trips for international students. There are many ways to feel not or not feel homesick, and at the end of the course, it's a very amazing place to make amazing friends and that also helps.
[Music] Make an impact. EDHEC logo
When is the programme application deadline?
For non-French degree holders:
Applications for the September 2025 intake are open until 9th June 2025.
For French degree holders:
4 rounds of application
| Application deadlines | Admission Results | |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | January 21, 2025 | February 18, 2025 |
|
Round 2 |
March 18, 2025 | April 15, 2025 |
| Round 3 | May 13, 2025 | June 10, 2025 |
| Round 4 | June 9, 2025 | June 16, 2025 |
Do you accept scanned documents?
Yes, you can make scanned colour copies of the documents required
Should the application file and the two recommendation letters be typed or written by hand?
Letters of recommendation must be on official letterhead, signed and/or stamped (official stamp from the School/University or the Company). Your referees can use our recommendation template or they can choose to write their own letter using the Company/School’s official letterhead. Letters of recommendation that don’t follow the above requirements will not be accepted.
Will the Admissions’ Team contact my referees to request letters of recommendation?
EDHEC will not contact your referees. You must ask your referees to send their letters to you directly and you will need to upload the letters directly on your application (documents tab).
Will I have an interview with the Programme Manager?
Students that apply to our MIM or MSc programmes will not have a direct interview with the Programme Manager unless the Programme Director deems it necessary.
How is the online interview conducted?
Once your online application is completed and validated by your recruitment manager, the Admissions Team will send you a link to conduct your online video interview in English. It comprises six questions on your motivation, your interest in the programme and your previous experience (professional, group work, etc.). There are no right or wrong answers. You will have a practice session before you start the actual interview. Once you have completed the interview, it will be sent, along with your application file, to the Selection Committee.
Can I apply for more than one programme?
- Yes, you can apply for two programmes. A separate motivation letter is required for each programme.
- Motivation letter template
What are the minimum scores expected?
- TOEFL Internet-based ≥ 92 (/120)
- TOEIC ≥ 850 (/990)
- IELTS ≥ 6.5 (/9.0)
- Cambridge Test of English ≥ 175
What is the EDHEC institutional code for TOEFL?
- The code is 0663.
Can I apply for a waiver?
English native speakers or those holding a degree taught in English (minimum three years) are eligible for an English test waiver.
As a reminder, aptitude tests* are required for some programmes and optional for others. Please see the “admissions requirements” for your programme of choice.
Students must assign EDHEC as one of their score recipient institutions at the end of their test.
GMAT
MSc & Global MBA Double-Degree: 3QQ-WQ-62
MIM Global Economic Transformation & Technology: 3QQ-WQ-06
Master in Management, Business Management: 3QQ-WQ-05
Master in Management, Finance: 3QQ-WQ-36
Master in Management, Data Science & AI for Business: 3QQ-WQ-34
MSc in Creative Business & Social Innovation: 3QQ-WQ-60
MSc in Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence: 3QQ-WQ-82
MSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation: 3QQ-WQ-77
MSc in Global & Sustainable Business: 3QQ-WQ-16
MSc in Marketing Management: 3QQ-WQ-47
MSc in Strategy, Organisation & Consultancy: 3QQ-WQ-84
LL.M. in Law & Tax Management: 3QQ-WQ-26
MSc in Corporate Finance & Banking: 3QQ-WQ-73
MSc in International Finance: 3QQ-WQ-98
MSc in Financial Engineering: 3QQ-WQ-69
MSc in Accounting & Finance: 3QQ-WQ-04
GRE
EDHEC Master in Management: 6564
EDHEC Master of Science: 6563
*(GMAT/GRE/TAGE MAGE/CFA level II (for finance programmes only)/CAT official test score report for Indian students only)
Is an aptitude test compulsory?
Please see the “admissions requirements” for your programme of choice. In general, aptitude tests are required for the Master's in Management Grande École programme.
Can I add an unofficial GMAT score report to my application?
You will get an unofficial score report immediately after taking your exam. You can send it to the Recruitment Office as an additional supporting document when applying. This document will be accepted provisionally as part of your application. The official report will be required to confirm your place.
Is there any help for students with regard to campus housing?
Once officially enrolled, you will receive help to find suitable accommodation, either in EDHEC residences or in privately owned apartments. EDHEC's International Students Office (ISO) is familiar with the visa formalities of most countries and will provide you with the necessary paperwork for completion. Should you have any concerns about your visa application, you can contact the ISO, provided you have already checked the relevant pages in the Welcome Guide and contacted your local Embassy. One requirement for most visa applications is proof of accommodation in France. Again, the ISO is on hand to provide you with a list of apartments, halls of residence and other types of housing, depending on your criteria. You can even "visit" them virtually on our new housing website. The team will do everything it can to make arrangements with the property owner and secure your booking. It can also pick you up from the airport on the day of your arrival (where possible) and take you directly to your new home.
When must my tuition fees be paid?
Within 2 or 3 weeks depending on the admissions period.
How does financial aid apply to the tuition fees?
Financial aid applies to the second and third instalments of the MSc programme fees and to the second, third and fourth instalments of fees for the MIM programme.
What is the EDHEC Career Centre?
- The Student Career Centre is dedicated to helping students find a job or an internship.
- 60,000 internships and 33,500 job offers are posted on EDHEC’s dedicated jobs board every year.
Complementary French courses are offered to all international students enrolled in our MSc programmes. Our French classes cover all learning levels, from complete beginner to advanced language skills. The goal is to support your integration into French culture and give you the linguistic foundations ‒ grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing and listening ‒ to express yourself in the French language.
- Class size: 10-25 students per group
- Contact hours:
- MIM 3 hours per week (30 hours per semester +6 hours group projects)
- MSc 2 hours per week (15 hours per semester)
- Instructor qualifications: Courses are held by an officially accredited French language teaching institution.
SCHOLARSHIPS
How to finance your Master’s?
As part of its strategic plan to "Impact Future Generations", EDHEC has committed to enabling talented students to pursue their studies through a diverse and transparent scholarship scheme. The French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs also offers a large number of grants and scholarships, and there are numerous bodies worldwide supporting the study of international students wishing to embark on a master’s programme. Below is a comprehensive overview of the scholarships, grants and loans available.
Programme Insights
Actually, my dream job is either to work as an analyst in Investment Banking or as an analyst in a Private Equity Firm
[Yahya Benatia - Student in the MSc in Corporate Finance & Banking]
Throughout my whole academic experience, I had the chance to visit several countries such as Mauritius Island, Dubai, Singapore, Germany, Poland... it is very important to me because it will help me professionally since I will get a lot of exposure, having that kind of diversity is really something that Banks or private Equity firms are looking for in candidates, so having this international profile is a plus in the finance business.
I highly recommend this MSc because you will get a lot of exposure in the field that you're interested in, because you will be coached by professionals that have several years of experience under their belt. So throughout the whole course, you will be working on case studies, for instance, you will be working on a valuation of companies, mergers and acquisitions, and an LBO model for example as a case study. So it pretty much englobes the whole Investment Banking and Private Equity scope.
What I like about EDHEC, first of all, is the campus is in Nice and being in Nice is very nice because it's always sunny and the campus is in front of the sea, which gives us the possibility to study and have great sights. Also, EDHEC gives you the possibility to meet a lot of people from all around the world and this kind of diversity is very important to me because it's you can leverage that in the professional world, also at EDHEC they have professors that have a lot of experience in their respective field so we can easily imbibe from their respective knowledge.
[Music] Make an Impact. EDHEC logo.
FAQs of the MSc in Corporate Finance & Banking
The MSc in Corporate Finance and Banking will give you the knowledge and skills you need to thrive in the world of finance, be it in investment banking, private equity, corporate banking or financial advisory services. You will acquire in-depth knowledge of corporate decision-making in an international environment. The programme is an advanced, intensive course aimed at graduate students with prior training in finance.
The MSc in Corporate Finance and Banking gives you the in-depth knowledge and cutting-edge skills you need to forge a successful career in international finance, be it corporate finance or capital markets. You can pursue a vast array of careers, for example, as a corporate financier, portfolio manager, wealth manager, quantitative analyst, fixed-income strategist or equity analyst, to name but a few.
Yes. The MSc in Corporate Finance and Banking is an advanced, intensive programme aimed at graduate students with previous training in finance, so applicants should have an affinity for mathematics and prior knowledge of accounting and finance.
Practical experience is the best way to learn about corporate finance and banking. That’s why EDHEC Business School offers its students many opportunities to learn by doing.
First, you will complete a Master project that will allow you to put your skills into practice. If your research proves to be of high quality, you will have the opportunity to present it as academic research.
The programme then includes a 4-6 month internship. You may even have the opportunity to work abroad. This unique experience will enhance your profile and help you build a global professional network.
A Master’s in Corporate Finance is highly valuable for those aiming to excel in finance roles like investment banking or private equity. It provides in-depth technical expertise, real-world case studies, and networking opportunities that are essential for securing high-level positions. Many graduates report significant career advancement and access to competitive roles upon completion.
Degrees in Finance, Accounting, or Economics are excellent foundations for a career in corporate finance. Specialised Master’s programmes, like an MSc in Corporate Finance, provide advanced skills in areas such as valuation, risk management, and mergers and acquisitions, making them particularly suitable for those seeking to enter or progress in the field.
Read about how to secure a spot in a top Finance graduate programme
Corporate finance is the area of finance that deals with how companies finance their activities with the aim of maximising profits and reducing costs.
Managing a company's finances involves many activities, such as choosing the right investments, managing risk, managing cash flow, etc. Finance departments are particularly strategic. They provide their company with the right insights that allow them to make the best decisions.
M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) refers to the consolidation of companies through various types of transactions. For example, two companies may merge to form a new entity and expand their market or diversify their activities. There are two main types of merger. A company can merge with its supplier (vertical merger) or with a competitor (horizontal merger).
An acquisition is when one company takes over another. The acquired company often keeps its name. Again, the objective is to develop their skill set, enter a new market (especially on an international level) or to acquire a strategic technology.
For large companies, M&A is a strategic activity and they may have staff dedicated to it. As a student, choosing a Master of Science in Corporate Finance & Banking is the perfect programme to acquire the skills you need to start working in Mergers and Acquisitions.
Financial risk management is the activity of identifying and evaluating the risks associated with an investment opportunity. The objective is to determine whether or not the company should proceed with the investment. There are many aspects that can influence this decision, such as operational risks (related to the company itself), reputational risks or risks related to unfavourable exchange rate movements in the case of international investments.
As a student on the MSc in Corporate Finance & Banking, you can choose to specialise in risk management.
Private equity is a type of investment in which companies and individual investors buy shares in private companies. There are companies that specialise in this activity and raise money from various sources.
Once the company has been bought, the private equity firm works with the management to make changes to strategies or products to help the company grow. The ultimate goal is to sell the company at a higher price and make a profit for the investors.
To work in private equity, you need advanced skills. EDHEC's MSc in Corporate Finance & Banking will give you everything you need to start your career.
News
Meet Lorenzo Perlini, an Italian student who transitioned from EDHEC's Master in Management, Finance track, into a prestigious early career position at PwC. Learn how his educational experiences and internships paved his path to success in the finance industry.
EDHEC VOX
Contact us
