- Overview
- Study Tracks
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Classic track
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Work-study Track
- Programme Content
- Experiences
- Work-study
- Careers
- Cost of studies
- Admission
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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
- Endorsed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research, State-certified with Grade de Master
- 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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Classic track
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Work-study Track
Classic track
Work-study Track
Programme Structure (12 or 24 months)
1st year
September - March : Lessons April - May : Climacité© project June - August : Internship 2nd year
September - August : 3 days school-based / 2 days company-based Year 2
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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
- Biodiversity and Companies : managing risks and impacts
- Companies, Labour & Lagal Framework
- Business Game
- Documentary research
- 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
*Specificities to be anticipated according to the campuses
- Year 2
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Courses
- Sustainable Finance: fundamentals and challenges
- Socially Responsible Investing Strategies
- ESG in Corporate Finance and Valuations
- ESG in Portfolio Assessment and Asset Management
- Financial Markets for Sustainable Finance
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Climate Change Regulatory and Governance Framework
- Climate Risk and Financial Intermediation
- Micro Finance and Financial Inclusion
- Financial Services Disruptive Technology
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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All you need to know about languages, assessment, lessons and your teachers
Languages :
- 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. -
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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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: 4 months of experience
This Classic Track offers you the opportunity to carry out 4 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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Alternating internship or work-study
For students in year 2, weeks will be structured with 3 days school-based and 2 days in company internships or work-study.
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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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What is ‘Work-study’?
Our programmes offered on a work-study track are subject to specific admissions requirements and conditions. To maximise your chances of being accepted on a work-study track, here is some useful information and helpful advice:
- Personal interview: Candidates are strongly advised to submit a CV and a cover letter. How you perform on the day of the interview and the quality of these documents, even if optional, are all part of the assessment.
- Grant holders: as part of its commitment to social inclusion, when it comes to work-study, Excelia gives preferential consideration to applicants with grants.
Drawing on a network of local companies, the Master in Management programme offers a number of specialisations that can be carried out on a work-study track, over either 24 months or 12 months. Although the study format is different, the teaching content is exactly the same as that of the Classic Track.
Choosing work-study is the key to acquiring significant professional experience. It is often a differentiating element on your CV, highlighting your first significant professional experience. During your work-study period, you will benefit from support and guidance from a School tutor along with a manager from the host company who will help you settle in. In addition, the role of this manager is to oversee your work and to ensure that the projects and tasks assigned to you are in line with your capabilities and knowledge.
Work-study in detail
- Contract type: contrat de professionnalisation (professional training contract) or contrat d’apprentissage (apprenticeship contract) or convention de stage alterné (work-study internship agreement)
- Format: 3 days school-based / 2 days company-based in Year 2
- Main objective: To combine theoretical knowledge with professional experience
- Securing a contract with a company: The School provides you with the necessary search tools to assist you in your professional project. Once you have successfully completed the Admissions tests, you will have access to the numerous work-study offers available to our students.
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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 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: €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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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
