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Classic track
15 months - Programme Content
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Director of the MSc in Sustainable Finance Mirza Nawazish ELAHIThe MSc in Sustainable Finance focusses on the convergence of Finance and Sustainable Development. It has been designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the financial systems and practices that champion environmentally and socially responsible investments, as well as the skills to identify the economic and financial risks and opportunities associated with sustainable business practices.
The programme also focusses on how to finance renewable resources, the transition to low-carbon energy consumption and the promotion of the blue economy. This includes the development of new financial tools and products to meet the needs of climate-conscious stakeholders in the market. Furthermore, you will learn how to assess the physical and transitional risks associated with these transformations, in particular climate change.-
Why choose the MSc in Sustainable Finance
- A perfect ecosystem combining research and technology, focussing on cutting-edge sectors
- EQUIS- and AACSB-accredited
- Pedagogy suitably adapted to the business world
- A teaching team comprising French and international research-active Faculty and industry experts
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Our campus : Paris
The entire programme takes place on the Paris campus
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All you need to know about languages, assessment, lessons and your teachers
Languages :
- The Classic Track is a full-time programme over 15 months, starting in September and finishing in December of the following year
- English Track
Assessment :
Three types of evaluation
- Continuous assessment: 40% of the final mark
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 or computer-based exams - Professional thesis
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.
Teachers :
The teaching team for this MSc is made up of 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. -
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Classic track
15 months
Classic track
15 monthsProgramme structure
September-June: Lessons June-December: Internship and Professional Dissertation
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. -
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Core course modules
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- Methodology
- General company management: Business Game
- Advanced Management Information Systems
- Data-driven Decision-making
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Specialised Modules
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- Sustainable Finance: Fundamentals and Challenges
- Socially Responsible Investment Strategies
- ESG in Investments and Analysis
- ESG in Corporate Finance and Assessments
- ESG in Portfolio Analytics and Asset Management
- Financial Markets for Sustainable Finance
- Microfinance and Financial Inclusion
- Climate Change: Regulatory Framework and Governance
- Risks and Financial Intermediaries
- Disruptive Technology in Financial Services
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.
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Your experiences
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Business Game
Carried out as a business game, students work in teams to tackle and solve real-life business issues.
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Internship: 6 months of experience
This Classic Track offers you the opportunity to carry out a minimum of 6 months of internship, 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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Industry Seminars
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 encourages the development of Soft Skills. Whether in teams or individually, EPD enables 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, and 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.
- Sustainable Finance Consultant
- Sustainability Analyst
- Impact Investment Manager
- Sustainable Finance Advisor
- Corporate Sustainability Manager (developing, implementing, and communicating sustainable business practices within a company)
- Sustainable Investment Banker
- Environmental & Social Risk Manager Banking and Finance
- Carbon Offset Project Developer
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Tuition fees 2023-2024
Students from within the European Union*
- 15-month Track: €19,600 for students with a minimum of 3 years post-High School education or international equivalent (180 ECTS)
- 15-month Track: €15,600 for students with a minimum of 4 years post-High School education or international equivalent (240 ECTS)
* 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
- 15-month Track: €19,600 for students with a minimum of 3 years post-High School education or international equivalent (180 ECTS)
- 15-month Track : €19,600 for students with a minimum of 4 years post-High School education or international equivalent (240 ECTS)
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: €250
This 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.
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Financing your studies
International students
For more information about the cost of studying
Calculate the cost of studying in France.
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This programme is open to students with a minimum of 3 years of post-High School education or international equivalent (180 or 240 ECTS).
Applications for international students or French students living outside of France:
Motivation interview is carried out by internet via our dedicated platform (day and time of your choice).
Application fees: €50
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