Overview of EDHEC’s Finance Programme

The EDHEC Master in Management – Finance track is designed to ensure career success in the finance sector. By combining rigorous academics, practical internships, and personalised career support, this programme equips you to secure top finance roles.

EDHEC’s Finance Programme stands out due to its holistic academic approach, real-world experience through internships, and extensive career support. These elements work together to prepare students for professional triumph in the finance industry.

Holistic Academic Approach

Comprehensive Curriculum Details

EDHEC’s Master in Finance Programme offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to give you a 360-degree perspective on finance. The first year covers foundational courses in finance, economics, and management. In the final year, you can specialise in areas like corporate finance, banking, or financial markets to ensure readiness for diverse career paths within the finance sector.

Specialisations Offered

In your final year, you will choose a specialisation that aligns with your career goals. Each Master of Science (MSc) is designed to deepen your expertise in specific areas of finance. Options include Corporate Finance & Banking, Accounting & Finance, Climate Change & Sustainable Finance, Financial Engineering, and International Finance.

Real-World Experience Through Internships

Internship Structure and Benefits

Understanding the importance of practical experience, the EDHEC Master in Finance Programme includes two 6-months internships. This allows you to apply your academic knowledge in professional settings, enhancing your skills and making you an attractive candidate in the job market.

Graduate Testimonial on Internship Experience: 

Lorenzo Perlini, class of 2024, shares, "The gap year is indubitably the most important step of the programme: for most students - including myself - it represented the first real chance to shine in the job market. It is first of all an opportunity to practically learn how to apply in a concrete way the theoretical knowledge acquired in class, and, secondly, the best way we have to understand what we really like to do 'outside school."

Finance Careers and Jobs in Banking

Role of EDHEC’s Career Centre

EDHEC’s Career Centre plays an essential role in your success. It provides personalised career guidance, including fine-tuning applications, preparing for interviews, and offering mock interviews tailored to specific fields. This support bridges the gap between academics and the industry, ensuring you are well-prepared for the demands of the finance sector.

For more information, visit EDHEC Career Service.

Chloé Levy, Career Centre Manager, states, "A unique and distinguished aspect of our approach lies in the specialised structure of EDHEC’s Career Centre with a team dedicated to Finance. This specialised approach is a very differentiating strength when it comes to supporting our students and places us in the 1st position in France (FT 2023 MiM), a testament to our commitment to student success. One of our strongest assets of the Career Centre is that we provide students with individual meetings, individual coaching. We try to consider the long-term perspective and we set together a real proper strategy for each student."

Blending Theory with Practice in Finance Roles

Academic and Internship Integration

The EDHEC Master in Finance Programme combines academic study with practical internships, promoting a strong understanding of both theoretical and applied finance. This approach ensures you are well-prepared and flexible across different professional settings.

Insights from Programme Directors and Students

Laurent Deville, Programme Director, explains, "You have the generalist perspective, then you apply your learning in real-world settings and gain hands-on experience, and finally, you embark on a more specialised perspective depending on your own taste."

For more insights, visit Mastering the Future of Finance.

Extensive Global Professional Network 

Networking Opportunities

From the moment you join the EDHEC Master in Finance Programme, you become part of a strong alumni network. You'll participate in various events, such as the Finance Fair, Finance Career Days, and alumni insights sessions. These opportunities are designed to connect you with industry experts, former graduates, and potential employers, enhancing your network and exposing you to real-world insights.

Alumni Engagement and Success

Lorenzo Perlini shares his experience, "EDHEC offers numerous opportunities to interact with professionals through both in class and in networking events. I believe this is crucial for education at EDHEC and extremely beneficial for students."

International Exposure 

Exchange Programmes and Global Learning

The EDHEC Master in Finance Programme offers exchange opportunities with prestigious institutions such as Stanford and MIT. These opportunities enhance your understanding of global financial markets and increase your competitive edge in the finance industry.

For details on the exchange programmes, visit EDHEC Masters in Management – Finance.

Benefits of International Experience

Lorenzo Perlini, reflecting on his exchange programme at Stanford, says, "I participated in an exchange summer programme at Stanford University, which was truly one of the best experiences of my life. Living on campus and taking classes with Stanford students enhanced my network and added significant value to my CV. EDHEC offers diverse international opportunities, including Double Degree programmes at prestigious institutions like Berkeley University and MIT. These enriching study abroad options are highly beneficial. Overall, my experience was extremely rewarding."

Tailored Specialisations for Jobs in Finance Sector

Choosing the Right Specialisation

In your final year, you can choose a specialisation that aligns with your career goals. Each MSc is designed to deepen your expertise in specific areas of finance.

Learning from Industry Experts

The programme’s partnership with financial experts brings real-world insights into the classroom, enriching the learning experience and preparing you for the complexities of the finance industry.

"During my MSc, I had the opportunity to represent EDHEC at the PwC Business Deals Cup, a competition among various schools. Although we did not win the competition, we reached the finals and gained valuable networking opportunities, for which I am very grateful. At EDHEC, we are never short of chances to network," continues Lorenzo.

Securing a Job in Finance

Strategies for Job Success

EDHEC’s world-class education and networking strategies effectively prepare students for successful careers. The combination of academic knowledge, practical experience, and personalised career support equips you with the skills and connections needed to secure a job in finance.

Impact of EDHEC’s Networking and Preparation

Lorenzo Perlini secured a full-time position at PwC, highlighting the effectiveness of EDHEC’s preparation and networking opportunities. "I secured a full-time position in Paris, specifically in the Deals Division of PwC, thanks to EDHEC. My participation in the school's representation at the PwC competition opened doors to a more facilitated process. Overall, EDHEC consistently offers opportunities like this, ensuring Master in Management – Finance track students secure their job before graduation," says Lorenzo.