Master in Finance

Applications for the Sep 2027 intake are due by Apr 23, 2027; the tuition fee is 21,900 EUR per year.

The Master in Finance at ESSEC Business School is a 2-year program for students seeking a career in finance. It offers a strong international dimension and teaches students to adapt to a multicultural environment.

The curriculum covers corporate finance, financial markets, fintech, asset and portfolio management, and risk management. Students develop in-depth technical knowledge in finance and learn to operate in today's financial professions.

Graduates can pursue careers as financial directors, investment bankers, portfolio managers, risk managers, and financial analysts. They can work in corporate finance, consulting firms, investment banks, and financial institutions.

ESSEC Business School is a well-established international institution known for rigorous business education and an entrepreneurial mindset. Offering programs from undergraduate to doctoral levels, ESSEC integrates academic depth with practical learning, leveraging partnerships with industry and a dual-campus model that spans France and Singapore. The school’s curriculum emphasizes leadership, innovation and global awareness to prepare students for complex business challenges.

Students benefit from a multicultural learning environment and strong corporate connections that open pathways to internships, consulting projects and international exchanges. ESSEC promotes ethical leadership and sustainability as integral parts of management education, blending case-based learning, experiential projects and research-led instruction. Small cohorts and engaged faculty foster peer collaboration and individualized career support.

Outside the classroom, ESSEC provides a vibrant student life with clubs, incubators and events that encourage entrepreneurship and cross-cultural collaboration. Graduates join a global alumni network and are positioned for careers across sectors, supported by career services and employer partnerships. For students seeking a demanding but supportive business education with a truly international outlook, ESSEC combines academic excellence, practical exposure and a strong global community.