Overview

The Master in Finance is designed to give you the essential skills to thrive in the investment banking, financial services, and financial business performance. You will first acquire a solid foundation in finance before choosing between three specializations: Corporate Finance, Financial Markets, or, starting in 2027, Financial & Business Performance. The program is available in one year or two years, depending on the student's previous degree.Through emlyon’s makers pedagogy, you will learn by doing: case studies, financial challenges, professional seminars, and a mandatory internship will help you gain expertise and improve your employability.The program integrates ESG and socio-environmental issues into each finance-related course, training you to develop responsible and innovative financial strategies.Accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education and CEFDG, the program awards a BAC+5 Master’s Grade diploma, recognized in France and abroad.You will join an international and diverse cohort and gain access to the tools needed to prepare for professional certifications (AMF, Bloomberg, CFA Level 1 & 2)., a dedicated bespoke career support, and preparation opportunities for highly competitive internships in major financial centers.

Accreditation

The Master in Finance (Diplôme Spécialisé en Finance) is authorized by the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and space to award a recognized BAC+5 degree, Master’s Grade, to its students. Our Master in Finance program has been accredited for a four-year period after a rigorous assessment by the National Management Programmes Assessment Commission (CEFDG).

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Programme Structure

Triple expertise in Corporate Finance, Financial Markets, and Financial Business Performance.Build strong financial foundations before specializing in Corporate Finance, Financial Markets, or Financial Business Performance to master key technical and soft skills.
Responsible finance with ESG integrationDevelop financial strategies that incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics at the heart of every course.
Experiential and international learningGain hands-on experience through projects, internships, challenges, seminars, and study trips abroad.
Immersive real-world financial simulationsSharpen your skills through competitions, M&A simulations, and investment strategy cases reflecting the demands of top financial institutions.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-10 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lyon, France

Disciplines

Finance Financial Technology Financial Management View 90 other Masters in Finance in France

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Students holding at minimum one of the following degrees can apply to the Master in Finance:To apply for admission in Year 1, applicants must hold either:

A 3-year Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to 180 ECTS credits)
An ECTS credit equivalence attestation with at least 180 ECTS credits obtained in a State-recognized Master's degree

To apply for admission in Year 2, applicants must hold either:

A 4-year Bachelor's degree (equivalent to 240 ECTS credits)
Have validated the first year of a State-recognized Master's Degree
An ECTS credit equivalence attestation with at least 240 ECTS credits obtained in a State-recognized Master's degree

You can apply while being enrolled in the last year of the degree that makes you eligible for this program.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

40800 EUR / year

≈ 40800 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

40800 EUR / year

≈ 40800 EUR / year

Additional Details

1-year course (entry in Year 2): €28,7502-year course (entry into Year 1): €40,800

Living costs

Lyon

France

550 - 900 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Lyon

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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