- Overview
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Classic track
- Programme Content
- Experiences
- Careers
- Cost of studies
- Admission
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Responsable de la formation Mirza Nawazish ElahiThe global financial sector requires skilled professionals as it is constantly evolving due to technological advances, product innovations, climate issues, and the impact of changes in regulations.
Financial services professionals of the future will therefore need to be technically sound, fully conversant with the latest theory and able to apply it for problem-solving. The MSc in International Corporate Finance provides you with the necessary savoir-faire to maximise your professional impact. Through practice-driven pedagogy, you will learn about various verticals sectors of financial services, enabling you to pursue a variety of career opportunities. The program also focuses on sustainable development practices and sensitizes students about the role of financial technology, therefore, providing the necessary competitive edge for your future career.
Why choose the MSc in International Corporate Finance?
- Teachers who are experts in their respective fields
- Endorsed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research, State-certified with Grade de Master
- Experiential and Personal Development (EPD): giving you the opportunity to build a unique study path
- Pedagogy that reflects the realities of the business world
- A faculty comprising a perfect balance of research-active teachers and industry professional lecturers
Our campus : La Rochelle
The entire programme takes place on our La Rochelle campus.
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Classic track
Classic track
Programme Structure (12 or 24 months)
1st year
September - March : Lessons April - May : Climacité© project June - August : Internship 2nd year
September - March : Lessons April - August : Internship -
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- Year 1
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Courses
- Marketing 360
- Business Models and Strategy
- Management and Leadership
- Project Management
- Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
- Information Systems Management
- Planning and Budget Management
- Finance for Managers
- Methodology
- Environmental and Social Transition
- Excel
- English / French as a Foreign Language (FLE)
- Specialization Prerequisites
- Business Game & Applied Law in the Field
- Prerequisites: Finance Professions
-Key Tax Principles
-Accounting & International Standards
-Information Security Management
- Year 2
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Courses
- World Economy: Systems and Regulations
- Corporate Governance and Ethics
- Financial Strategy and Corporate Finance
- Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Business Valuation
- Equity Analysis and Portfolio Management
- International Finance
- Fixed Income and Alternative Investments
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Financial Risk Management
- CFA Certificatio
The different courses and projects are provided for indicative purposes only and are subject to change from one year to the next. The specialisations offered will only be available if the required minimum number of students is reached..
All you need to know about languages, assessment, lessons and your Faculty
Programme format and language:
- The Classic Track is a programme in 12 or 24 months, depending on when you joined the programme :
-for students with a minimum of 3 years post-High School education or international equivalent (180 ECTS): 24 months.
-for students with a minimum of 4 years post-High School education or international equivalent (240 ECTS): 12 months. - English Track only
Assessment:
Three types of evaluation- Continuous assessment: 40% of the final grade throughout the year, you will work on group or individual projects which will be marked by your teachers.
- End-of-semester exams: 60% of the final mark. These take the form of written exams
- Professional Thesis
Your teachers:
The faculty for this MSc comprises French and international research-active Faculty members and industry professionals who are recognised for their strong expertise in the different fields of management.
The research-active Faculty work with our laboratory, Excelia Lab, offering innovative pedagogy, whilst the industry professional lecturers focus on real-life business issues.Types of lessons:
Your core course modules are taught as amphitheatre lessons, with your entire Year Group. In addition, depending on your chosen specialisations, language ability, etc., you will attend tutorials in small groups. -
Your experiences
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Business Game
Carried out as a company game, you will work in teams to tackle and solve real-life business issues.
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Climacité© Project : 2 months
Through Climacité©, our students will have the opportunity to make a personal contribution to the planet in an NGO or an association, either in France or abroad. The aim of the project is to raise awareness and educate students on the issues of environmental protection and how to effectively address climate change.
Such projects are unique features of Excelia, which is committed to educating students to become future managers who are socially and environmentally responsible and conscious of the importance of their role in society.
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Internship: 6 months of experience per year
This Classic Track offers you the opportunity to carry out 6 months of internship in year 1 and year 2, in France or abroad. The theoretical expertise acquired during MSc lessons is therefore complemented and validated by significant company-based experience.
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Series of Lectures
Throughout the year, industry professionals and experts present a variety of lectures, helping you to understand the different issues and problems facing their industry sector..
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Experiential and Personal Development (EPD)
This unique initiative stimulates the development of Soft Skills. In teams or individually, EPD aims to enable all students to reveal their full potential in a multicultural context.
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Careers
Our graduates quickly take up positions of responsibility in all sectors of activity across all 5 continents. Thanks to the MSc, they rapidly rise to management positions.
Below is a non-exhaustive list of the types of professions in which you are likely to work.Types of jobs:
- Corporate Financial Analyst
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Investment Analyst
- Credit Ratings Analyst
- Credit Analyst Risk Manager
- Portfolio Manager
- Fund Manager
- Equity Analyst
Types of companies:
- Deloitte
- EY
- PwC
- KPMG
- JP Morgan Chase
- AVIVA
- HSBC
- S&P Global
- Moody’s Corporation
Facts & Figures:
- 100% secure employment within 6 month of graduation
- €39K average starting salary
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Tuition fees 2024-2025
Students from within the European Union*
- Classic Track MSc 24 months: €24,900
- Classic Track MSc 12 months (2nd year): €14,500
*27 European Union members: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Finland, France and French Overseas Territories, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden.
Students from outside the European Union
- Classic Track MSc 24 months: €25,800
- Classic Track MSc 12 months (2nd year): €15,000
The above fees are provided for information purposes only and are subject to change from one year to the next.
In addition to tuition fees, you need to take into account the following costs:
- Multiservice charge (see details below)
- Annual administration costs relating to a double qualification (if applicable)
- Enrolment fees at a partner university in the case of a double degree (to be paid directly to the partner institution)
Multiservice charge
Fee: €250This one-off Multiservice fee gives access to the following services: Multimedia and Internet network, Cyberlibris (online library), Student Identity Card, Reprographics credit, Intranet, e-learning modules, Wi-Fi, Career Centre activities and services, International Insurance-Assistance (for any periods spent abroad during the period covered by this contract), University library, University Medical Service etc.
Financing your studies
International Students
For more information about the cost of studying
Calculate the cost of studying in France
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Applications for Classic Track - 12 or 24 months
The Classic Track is open to students with a minimum of 3 years of post-High School education or international equivalent.
The Classic Track is a 12 or 24 months full-time programme.
Motivation interview is carried out by internet via our dedicated platform (day and time of your choice).Application fees: €50
Applications for Classic Track - 12 or 24 months
The Classic Track is open to students with a minimum of 3 years of post-High School education or international equivalent.
The Classic Track is a 12 or 24 months full-time programme.
Motivation interview is carried out by internet via our dedicated platform (day and time of your choice).Application fees: €50
