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MASTER IN CORPORATE FINANCE – GRANDE ÉCOLE PROGRAMME

The Grande École Programme’s Master in Corporate Finance provides the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to understand and act on the financial aspects of companies.

This specialisation provides a theoretical and practical understanding of individual and corporate financial decisions. Graduates of this master’s degree are prepared to occupy key positions in corporate finance. Indeed, they can contribute to optimise the financial value and overall performance of companies.

The institutions that hire our graduates include, primarily, banks, insurance companies, financial departments of large or small companies, and consulting firms.

– RHYTHM: classic

–CAMPUS: Paris

–TEACHING LANGUAGE: English

–DIPLOMA: Master’s Degree

National application

International application

Program overview: MASTER in Corporate Finance

This specialisation aims to train students in advanced aspects of financial management such as :

Investment appraisal
Risk management
Capital structure
Mergers and acquisitions
Strategic decision-making in corporate finance

MASTER IN CORPORATE FINANCE: THE BENEFITS OF THIS SPECIALISATION

Materials

Advanced Corporate Finance
Financial Institutions
Corporate Risk Management
Methodology for Corporate Finance
Decentralized Finance
Mergers & Acquisitions
Controlling, Governance, and CSR
Business Analytics
Master thesis methodology guidance

Skills

Drawing up a financial strategy for a company
Structuring capital
Drawing up a distribution policy
Understanding short-term financing
Understanding the operational impact of mergers and acquisitions
Evaluate investment opportunities using real options
Analyze and understand the cost of financial assets for a company (bonds, equities and financial derivatives)
Understand how a bank operates, and the effects of monetary policy on the financial system.
Identify bank weaknesses and risks to the financial system

Job opportunities

Assistant CFO

Assist the Chief Financial Officer in the overall management of the company’s financial activities.

This may include financial planning, risk management, supervising financial teams and contributing to financial strategy.

Account manager

Manage relations with the company’s customers

This involves understanding customer needs, ensuring customer satisfaction, developing new business opportunities and maximising the value of customer accounts.

Financial analyst

Analyse company financial data to provide useful information for decision-making.

This can include preparing financial reports, assessing past and current performance, financial modelling and recommending improvement strategies.

Company treasurer

Manage the company’s treasury activities.

This includes managing liquidity, making decisions on short-term investments, managing currency risks and ensuring that the company has the necessary funds to meet its obligations.

Financial communication

Manage the company’s financial communications.

This position involves communicating with shareholders, financial analysts, the media and other stakeholders to ensure a clear understanding of the company’s financial performance.

Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst

Evaluate and analyse merger and acquisition opportunities for the company.

This includes analysing target companies, financial modelling, preparing presentations and helping to negotiate transaction terms.

CFO (Chief Financial Officer)

Be the senior executive in charge of all the company’s financial activities.

The CFO plays a major role in the company. He or she is responsible for a wide range of tasks, including strategic planning, risk management, supervising finance teams, communicating with stakeholders and making crucial financial decisions for the company.

kirsten ralf

Lecturers and head of the Corporate Finance Master’s specialization

ALUMNI TESTIMONIAL

“My choice of Master’s degree correlates perfectly with my career plans. The subjects offered in 4th year give us a comprehensive view of corporate financing, the structure of financial markets, the workings of banks and the world of finance in general.”

Maxime Chane-fat, Specialization Alumni