Master of Science in FinTech and Financial Markets

The MSc in Financial Markets & Investments is a market-driven finance programme that closely reflects the constantly changing world of international finance. The teaching and curriculum use a practical approach. 

 ​​Students are educated in a custom-made academic environment that facilitates success across a wide variety of market finance jobs. The MSc gives students practical expertise for key areas of finance in the new post-crisis environment.

Students learn the latest methods in trading, risk management, ethics and compliance, sales, private and investment banking as well as sustainable finance. The programme is market-oriented and practical where students are trained to make an immediate impact in their first job. The availability of Bloomberg terminals with live quotes and up-to-date financial information further prepares students to have a better understanding of the markets ahead of their transition to industry.

The programme is built on four pillars: macro and micro-economics, financial asset knowledge, quantitative tools and financial markets advanced methods.

One programme, three locations, five specialisations

Regarding the increasing complexity of market finance, we offer common fundamentals and five different specialisations spread over the three campuses: 

Trading, Structuring & Portfolio Management-related courses in Sophia Antipolis

Asset Management track and Investment Banking track in Paris

Financial Analysis track and the CFA® preparation​track in Raleigh (+ OPT visa to insert in US/Wall Street) 

CFA® is a registered trademark owned by CFA Institute​

The classes are built on a diversity of student backgrounds and professional experiences. Highly international classes reflect the reality of working in today’s global business environment. The teaching is provided by a subtle mix of prestigious practitioners and our international faculty members who have both strong academic and professional experience.