Master in Finance & Markets
What are the objectives of the Masters in Finance & Markets?
This 5th year specialisation in the Grande École Programme, proposed only on the Paris campus, trains professionals with a comprehensive vision of market finance and activities related to securities issues, operations and transactions, and the assessment of financial risks. At the end of your course, you will be able to identify investment opportunities, carry out transactions, advise on, develop and implement a financial strategy, and identify and manage risks of all kinds. All courses in this specialization are taught in English.
What classes are included in the masters in finance & markets?
You will follow teaching modules common to all of the 10 specialisations in Year 5 of our Grande Ecole Programme, to equip you with the profile of an innovative, responsible manager who is mindful of the ethical issues involved in all decision-making. The themes covered in the core curriculum include :
Corporate social responsibility and ethics, the corporate challenge, major contemporary issues,
dissertation methodology, leadership and responsible team management.
Find out about the specific courses for this specialisation
• Investment Banking(in English)
• Python for Finance(in English)
• Advanced in Financial Asset Pricing (in English)
• Fintech, Data analytic and Risk Management (in English)
• Private Equity (in English)
• Advanced Corporate Finance and CSR (in English)
• Financial Options (in English)
• Portfolio Management (in English)
• Quantitative Finance and Analysis (in English)
• Red thread project
• Professional certification :AMF or Bloomberg BMC
Advantages of the Masters in Finance & Markets at IPAG
Most of thes classes are conducted in English Unfold all Fold all
This specialism will enable you to take all classes in English, which is the language used in finance around the world. This will provide ideal conditions for you to prepare for work in an international environment following graduation.
Complete your course by combining work and study Unfold all Fold all
For all students in the fifth year of the Grande École Programme, there is a compulsory six-month final internship. For those who wish to gain more work experience, you can take this course on a work-study basis by spending Three weeks in a company and one week in class, following the signing of a "professionalisation" or apprenticeship contract.
Obtain a dual degree Unfold all Fold all
The end of your course is also an opportunity to become a "dual graduate", by graduating from both IPAG Business School and one of our partner establishments. You can, for example, specialise in international finance by going to London for a semester at the University of Greenwich campus (dual degree in Finance & Investment) or develop two areas of expertise by choosing to study Business Management in New York (City University of New York), International Marketing or International Marketing with Tourism & Events in Edinburgh (Napier University).
Put your knowledge into practice with Common Thread Project Unfold all Fold all
A finance thread is also established and carried out in collaboration with students from other specializations—Audit and Corporate Finance, as well as Wealth Management. This cross-disciplinary work promotes synergies between areas of expertise and allows complex financial issues to be addressed in an interdisciplinary manner, closely reflecting real-world professional situations.
Develop in-depth expertise through a dissertation Unfold all Fold all
The writing and defence of a dissertation is compulsory for all fifth-year students. Putting this achievement on your CV will demonstrate that you are able to carry out in-depth research on a specific financial subject while adopting a scientific approach.
What career paths will be open to you following a masters in finance & markets?
Students who hold this type of degree, particularly from a major business school, will be able to work in various positions, such as:
• Financial analyst
• Property manager
• Auditor
• Management controller
• Internal auditor
• Reporting manager
• Financial asset manager
• Risk manager
• Chartered accountant
How to enrol for the Masters in Finance & Markets?
This specialism is intended first and foremost for students who have devoted their fourth year to studying financial auditing, management control, accounting and corporate finance (major in Finance, Auditing and Control).
As your entry into the job market approaches, the support you receive at IPAG Business School is intensified to ensure that your professional integration matches your expectations.
Testimonial
Rayhana Chaynane
Class of 2024–2025
Thanks to this master's degree, I was able to develop a sought-after profile and find my place in the job market. The skills I acquired are now serving me well in my professional career and continue to support my career development.
LAMARRE Lowik
Class of 2023–2024
Julie Garijo
Major of the class of 2023/2024
The Master's in Finance & Markets enabled me to acquire solid technical and theoretical skills related to financial markets and how they work. It also gave me a better understanding of the roles involved in different finance professions, by establishing a link between academic teaching and professional practice. Thanks to these skills, I was able to enter the job market as soon as I graduated.
🏆 Valedictorian's sash in his specialisation – Finance & Markets
🏆 Valedictorian's sash (with an exceptional overall average of 18.21/20) accompanied by a cheque for €1,500
🏆 Award for best dissertation – class of 2024, obtained with a grade of 20/20, in partnership with Ivan Raphael He