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    MSc in Financial Engineering

    Ranking
    Top 5
    Masters in Finance Worldwide
    Financial Times Ranking 2022
    #9
    Masters in Management Worldwide
    Financial Times Ranking 2021
    Employability
    100 %
    have jobs with an international scope
    Placement Report 2020

    At a Glance

    The MSc in Financial Engineering is an advanced programme designed to give you in-depth know-how of the main concepts of finance related to stocks, bonds, derivatives and alternative investments as well as the analytical tools used in the industry. 

    If you have a quantitative background or prior training in finance and seek an international career in financial engineering, this programme is for you. You will master how to structure, price and risk-manage financial instruments and learn the fundamentals of financial risk management. 

    With this degree in hand, you will be able to secure a career in market finance (sales, structuring and trading), in research, risk or portfolio management.

     

    Language: English

    Location: Nice Campus from September to May

    Program length: Sept-May: on-campus academic courses* / June onwards: work experience

    Deadline to apply: 16-Jun-23

    *Based on applicants’ background, some remote and self-paced courses may be required from July-August before starting the program

        
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    • Master analytical and quantitative tools to price financial instruments 
    • Make use of numerical and programming tools
    • Appreciate and design portfolio strategies  or financial market products
    • Perform skillful financial risk management though use of key principles and tools
    • Frame ethical issues in finance and understand the need for strong professional standards
    • Know the managerial skills that market demands and can assess one’s own competency level 

    PROGRAMME LENGTH 

    Sept-May: on-campus academic courses* / June onwards: work experience

    *Based on applicants’ background, some remote and self-paced courses may be required from July-August before starting the program

     

    HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROGRAMME

    ♦ 18-month full-time programme: 1-year academic & 4-6-month internship/work placement
    ♦ Taught entirely in English 
    ♦ A mix of foundation courses, core courses, electives & concentrations
    ♦ Career Booster 
    ♦  Master Project
    ♦  French Classes

    FIELDS

    ♦  Asset Pricing
    ♦  Fixed Income and Derivatives Products 
    ♦  Portfolio Management
    ♦  Investment 
    ♦  Trading
    ♦  Quantitative Techniques in Finance

    ELECTIVES

    Data Science for Finance Track

    • Risk Measurement 
    • Machine Learning applications in Finance
    • Prediction and sequential investment strategies
    • Data Visualisation

    Investment Solutions Track

    • Investment Solutions
    • Structured Products / Alternative Investments
    • Private Equity
    • Tactical Asset Allocation

    4-6 MONTH INTERNSHIP

    The personal and professional benefits of an internship are immense and long-lasting. Expanding your global contact network is no different. During your internships abroad you will develop valuable business relationships which will take your career goals to an international level. Many students find their jobs as a result of internships during their time at EDHEC.

    MASTER PROJECT

    The Master Project allows you to put acquired knowledge and skills into practice. If you prove your ability to perform high quality research, EDHEC faculty or members of its research centres may, working under their supervision, offer you the opportunity to deliver your Master Project in the form of applied research.

    CREDITS VALUE

    120 ECTS.

    Female

    Male

     

    24
    Average Age
    4
    Continents Represented
    22-31
    Age Range

     

    Previous Academic Discipline 

    Finance
    53%
    Economics
    35%
    Engineering
    12%

     

    Key Figures

    of jobs have an international dimension

     

    Location

    Europe (29% in France)

    Asia - Pacific

    Americas

     

    Main Sectors

    Sellside
    33%

    Corporate Finance / Private Equity
    8%

    Data / IT
    4%

    Asset Management
    12%

     

    Selection Criteria for the 1st Job

    Adapted to Career Plans (salary / job description / company's reputation / sector)
    89%

     

    Key Recruiters

    ALLIANZ, ALPHA, BANK OF AMERICA, BLOOMBERG, BNP PARIBAS, DEUTSCHE BANK,

    GOLDMAN SACHS, MORGAN STANLEY, SOCIETE GENERALE, UNION SECURITIES.

    Academics

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    "The EDHEC Master in Finance programmes have equal impact on skills and careers. They provide business relevant education for students who seek top-level positions within leading, global financial institutions. Thanks to their close ties with major financial industry players, the EDHEC-Risk Institute and Programme Corporate Partners, our programmes will help you become a leader in finance."

    — Laurent DEVILLE, Director, Finance Track 

    Our teaching methods are aimed to give you the core competencies necessary to compete in a complex and competitive business environment. You will learn to deepen your analytical thinking, develop practical skills, and design creative strategies for business success.

    Our methodology includes:

    ♦  Core curriculum 

    • Embraces the latest technology
    • Responds to trends in the market
    • Co-developed with leading business partners

    ♦  Blended learning

    • Tutorials
    • Lectures
    • Workshops
    • Seminars

    ♦  Applied learning 

    • Business Games
    • Case Studies
    • Entrepreneurship Projects

    ♦  Personal performance coaching

    • Interviewing strategies
    • Teamwork development
    • Intercultural communication skills

    BOUSTANIFAR Hamid, PhD

    Associate Professor
    Finance

    CALVET Laurent, PhD

    Professor
    Finance

    CROUX Christophe, PhD

    Professor, Head of Faculty (Data Science, Economics and Finance)
    Data Science

    DAVY Dennis

    Associate Professor
    English

    DE CLIPPELEER Inge, PhD

    Associate Professor
    Management

    DEMUIJNCK Geert, PhD

    Professor, Head of Faculty (Management and Humanities)
    Business ethics, Political Philosophy

    DEVILLE Laurent, PhD

    Associate Professor, Director Financial Economics Track
    Finance

    FAGAN FRANK, PhD

    Associate Professor, Scientific Director of the EDHEC Augmented Law Institute
    Law

    GIANFRATE Gianfranco, PhD

    Associate Professor
    Finance

    HAGUET Daniel, PhD

    Associate Professor
    Finance

    HERNANDEZ TINOCO Mario, PhD

    Associate Professor
    Finance

    LIOUI Abraham, PHD

    Professor, Co-Director of the Scientific Beta Advanced Factor & ESG Investing Research Chair
    Finance

    LOUISY-LOUIS Moïse, PhD

    Assistant Professor
    Accounting

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    MARTELLINI Lionel, PhD

    Professor, Director of EDHEC-Risk Institute
    Finance

    MILNER Julia, PhD

    Professor
    Leadership

    PARISE Gianpaolo, PhD

    Associate Professor
    Finance

    PEIJNENBURG Kim, PhD

    Professor
    Finance

    PELGRIN Florian, PhD

    Professor
    Economics

    REBONATO Riccardo, PhD

    Professor, Researcher at EDHEC-Risk Institute
    Finance

    RUBIN Mirco, PHD

    Associate Professor
    Econometrics

    SCHROTH Enrique, PhD

    Professor
    Corporate Finance

    STEPANYAN Gohar G., PhD

    Associate Professor
    Finance

    TADDEI VALENZA Pascale

    Associate Professor, Deputy Head (Accounting & Law EDHEC BBA)
    Accounting, Management Control

    TESSAROMATIS Nikolaos, PhD

    Professor, Director of the PhD in Finance, Director of the MSc Risk & Finance
    Finance

    UPPAL Raman, PhD

    Professor
    Finance

    VERGAUWE Skrålan, PhD

    Associate Professor
    Accounting

    WITTE Anne, PhD

    Professor, International Academic Affairs & Standards and Policies
    Culture

     

    Adjunct Faculty & Adjunct Visiting Faculty

    Sylvaine Chubert
    Managing Director
    SC Training & Consulting SARL

    Michel Crouhy, PhD
    Head of Research & Development
    Natixis

    Mélanie Delvaux, MBA
    Assistant Manager, Cross Border Tax/M&A
    Deloitte SA Luxembourg

    Dan Galai, PhD
    ABE Gray Professor of Business Administration
    The Hebrew University, Jerusalem

    Georges Hübner, PhD
    Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer
    Gambit Financial Solutions

    Georges Iatridis, PhD
    Associate Professor of Accounting & Finance
    University of Thessaly

    François-Serge Lhabitant, PhD
    CEO & CIO
    Kedge Capital Fund Management Ltd

    Sanjay Sharma, PhD
    CRO, Global Arbitrage &Trading
    RBC Capital Markets

    The objective of this course is to provide a solid grounding in the principles and practice of finance and develop the understanding of the tools necessary to make good financial decisions. Upon completion of the course, you will be able to make financial decisions and solve practical problems, more specifically, you will apply major valuation techniques to maximize the value of a portfolio.

    This course will teach you how fixed Income and derivative instruments play a key role in transferring risks in the economy and are commonly used in investment and corporate financial management. This course offers a first exploration of the world of derivatives securities such as forwards, futures, swaps, and options. Upon completion of this course, you will have solid grounds for a good understanding of how these instruments trade, how they can be valued, and how they should be used. More specifically, you will be able to build fixed income and derivatives portfolios fitting specific needs and/or expectations, as well as mastering price fixed income and derivatives instruments.

    This course is run as a combination of two modules: Basics in Statistics and Introduction to Coding with R through EDHEC’s Online Unit. We strongly recommend completing the modules in parallel, one week at a time.

    • This Basics in Statistics module presents the basic principles of statistical data analysis (description, estimation, testing), as well as the most common statistical methods such as linear regression.
    • Introduction to Coding with R, which is a standard and powerful programming language well suited for data analysis, you will also be introduced to Anaconda and RStudio, two user-friendly working environments for R.

    Upon completion of this course, you will know the main statistical indicators to analyze empirical data and what a (random) variable is as well as the standard probability distributions. More specifically, you will be able to create appropriate graphs for statistical analysis, run or interpret confidence intervals, p-values, and linear regression models. You will also be able to write and test R code in a Jupyter notebook or R Studio, import and manipulate data from standard formats, use built-in R functions to perform basic statistics.

    Once the basics of excel are obtained, this course will offer students a whole new range of tools to enhance their performance and allow them to create dynamic user-oriented interfaces. The overall understanding of Excel’s mechanics will be greatly enhanced. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to design an Excel UI for the modelling of dynamic spreadsheets, a full understanding of formulas and functions, value types, and the very basics of VBA. More specifically, students will be able to work efficiently with very large tables of dynamic data and use advanced features like names, dynamic pictures, controls, and macros.

    The practice of investment management has been transformed in recent years by computational methods This course introduces the underlying science, with the aim of giving you a thorough understanding of that scientific basis. You will build on that foundation in a practical manner, with emphasis on the hands-on implementation of those ideas in the Python Programming Language. Upon completion of this course, you will identity and understand the fundamental concepts of Finance and Portfolio Construction by implementing Python code in the field of Investments and Portfolio Construction and Analysis.

    > THE DISCRETE-TIME CASE

    The objective of the course is to provide students with state-of-the-art answers to two fundamental questions: how should we measure risk? How do we measure risk reward? The answers to these questions will include Arbitrage Pricing Theory (APT), utility functions, optimal consumption-saving decisions, and equilibrium asset pricing. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to implement arbitrage pricing methods and understand the economic drivers of equilibrium pricing using multifactor models as well as a thorough understanding of expected utility, Euler equations, and the consumption CAPM in discrete time

    > THE CONTINUOUS TIME CASE

    This is an advanced course in portfolio management. It addresses the usual financial issues like portfolio choice and asset pricing from the perspective of a long-term investor in the economy. A standing assumption is the realistic ability of traders/investors/consumers to rebalance frequently their portfolios. Horizon-dependent investment strategies emerge naturally together with multifactor asset pricing models. Upon completion of this course, you will understand how horizon tilts asset allocation and the implications for asset prices as well as solving dynamic portfolio choice problems and compute equilibria in dynamic economies.

    This seminar aims to develop the cognitive and behavioral abilities to manage and lead effectively across cultures particularly for students pursuing careers in finance. Students will gain practical experience by working in international teams and question stereotypes through heightened cultural awareness and the critical analysis of diverse leadership styles.

    The objective of the course is to build on the concepts learned in the course Introduction to Fixed Income, and to deepen the understanding of how fixed-income markets work. The focus is on the Government Bond Markets and the LIBOR markets, with a secondary focus on credit bonds. The purpose of the course is to blend a solid understanding of fixed-income principles with the reality of market features and products such as bond futures, trading strategies, the role of liquidity, embedded options, etc. Upon completion of this course, you understand the components of a yield (expectations, risk premia, and convexity) and relate them to real market conditions, as well as understanding the concept of no-arbitrage and risk premia. More specifically, you will be able to hedge complex interest-rate portfolios, value risky and risk-less fixed-income instruments, and understand the essence of fixed-income trading.

    This course is a hands-on introduction to the main Machine Learning approaches, explaining their theory and practical application via a broad set of case studies. It also teaches the student the powerful and popular Python ML modelling framework Scikit-learn. Upon completion of this course, you will be familiar with the most used machine learning approaches for supervised learning, you will know what the important metrics are in ML and their significance, and perform a full ML analysis from start to finish to assess the statistical importance.

    The course focuses on the interactions between volatility, liquidity, price discovery, and market design. The main goal of the course is to provide a framework for the analysis of price movements and trading volume. Upon completion of this course, you will be aware of models of microstructure and how they can be adapted to study the effects of recent changes in market structures and trading technologies (e.g., high-frequency trading). You will also know the importance of liquidity and how to measure it and understand the role of asymmetric information and risk-aversion in price formation.

    The main objective is to provide an in-depth survey of the main derivatives markets, the main products traded, why they are used, and how they are priced and hedged. Coverage is broad and includes equity, currency, interest rate, and credit derivatives. Upon completion of this course, you will be familiar with the main derivative types traded in the financial markets and know which models are used for different products and why. You will analyse a structured product and determine if the price is correct as well as build a simple valuation model or determine a possible hedging strategy for a new derivative payoff.

    This course is designed to introduce students to Visual Basic for Application (VBA). Students will implement solutions for fixed income and asset pricing tasks. The course presents how to create codes as well as how to present them in a proper format on spreadsheets. Upon completion of this course, you will know procedures and tools for both Excel and VBA, more specifically read codes and spreadsheets produced by others as well as solving and implementing financial problems in VBA.

    Data Science for Finance Track

    • Risk Measurement 
    • Machine Learning applications in Finance
    • Prediction and sequential investment strategies
    • Data Visualisation

    Investment Solutions Track

    • Investment Solutions
    • Structured Products / Alternative Investments
    • Private Equity
    • Tactical Asset Allocation

    Our MSc students have the opportunity to apply for a study tour in London. The objective is to immerse them into a real professional and cultural environment in order to get acquainted with specific industry practices.

    This certificate programme is open to students enrolled into the research thesis where they will be supervised in a challenging research undertake. The aim of this course is to support students in conducting rigorous and original empirical research in finance. You will gain the ability to identify research questions that are relevant for the business and public policy, demonstrate a deep understanding of the frontiers of knowledge in a very narrow area, design and implement a sound research project and write a research report and make a presentation of the results that follow the standards of research in the field.

    You will gain practical and theoretical project management fundamentals. You will learn to master project management tools such as Project Charter, Project plan, Stakeholder analysis, Schedule… The certificate is based on “best practices” collected from worldwide professionals and documented by Project Management Institute (PMI®) through the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®), a worldwide Project Management Standard. This certification is recognised by the French government.

    With the support of:

    Career Center

    EDHEC Career Centre helps you to master your career plan.

    A dedicated team organises numerous training and recruitment events, on- and off-campus, to prepare you for challenging international recruitment processes and to help you network with potential employers.

    BOOST YOUR CAREER
    Understanding and developing the attributes and skills employers require is key to employability. This is why the EDHEC Career Centre offers a programme specifically designed to help master’s students define and achieve their career goals ‒ the EDHEC Career Booster. The programme looks at students' specific needs, wants and goals in the context of their professional development and matches them to job-market requirements.

    Eighty percent of our EDHEC Career Services for students are tailored to individual needs and career goals.  

    YOUR CAREER GOALS
    Through a four-step programme, which includes self- and 360-degree assessment, you will get to know yourself better, identify your strengths, key attributes and areas for development, and define your career goals and job-search strategy. You will benefit from year-round individual career advice from dedicated counsellors, external experts and coaches, both on campus and remotely, as well as personalised coaching based on our in‑house assessment.

    YOUR CAREER TRAINING
    Through voluntary and mandatory career training, workshops, CV clinics and assessment centres, you will hone your skills and learn to master the most competitive recruitment processes. As an MSc student, you will benefit from customised training by industry, market and function, in addition to individual mock interviews, including technical interviews and case practice. EDHEC Career Centre also offers a fully online career development programme that allows you to train at your own pace, in line with your goals. 

    YOUR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
    EDHEC Career Centre organises more than 120 events annually, focusing on industry-specific insights or jobs, market trends and companies. It also organises four company trips to Dublin, London, Luxembourg and Paris. You will have access to exclusive internships and job offers.  

    • 60,000 internships  and 33,500 job offers posted on EDHEC’s dedicated jobs board every year
    • 40% international mobility in our master’s degrees
    • 400+ companies involved in our events every year, 20% of them international 
    • 100+ corporate partners   
    • 300+ regular recruiters
       

    List of services Career Centre provides: 

    • Individual career counseling (on campus, via phone, via skype) with internal and external counselors
    • Help to define career goals and search strategy
    • CV and CL correction in English and French
    • Career training and workshops (CV, CL, application forms, interview skills, networking, social media, personal branding, etc.)
    • Graduate Programmes
    • On-campus events
    • Off-campus events
    • Website with plenty of career resources
    • Placement reports
    • The Teaching Factory concept

    Every year EDHEC Career Centre organises a number of events throughout the year to give its students an opportunity to learn about job and internship opportunities offered by companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations where they might like to work with.

    • 60,000 internships and 33,500 job offers posted on EDHEC’s dedicated jobs board every year
    • 40% international mobility in our master’s degrees
    • 400+ companies involved in our events every year, 20% of them international 
    • 100+ corporate partners   
    • 300+ regular recruiters
    • 120+ career events
    • Finance Career Days
    • International Graduate Programme Day
    • Industry-specific events: luxury, audit, marketing, etc.
    • Dublin, London, Luxembourg & Paris company treks

    Learn more about the various events organised by the career centre department. 

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    Investments & Wealth Management at Barclays UK-London
    Norah K'habore, French/Ivorian/Burkinabe
    Analyst, FICC Structuring, Goldman Sachs-Hong Kong
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    Admissions

     

    • APPLICATION FEES: €100
    • FEES*: €27,800
    • APPLICATION DEADLINE: 16 JUNE 2023

    ► Please Note: Applications are received and evaluated on a rolling basis until 16th of June 2023.

    FEES INCLUDE:

    • Tuition fees
    • Access to the EDHEC Career Centre with personal career coaching during your studies and for the duration of your professional life
    • Access, as a matriculating student, to on-campus facilities (incubator, learning centre, sports facilities, etc.)
    • Lifetime access to the EDHEC Alumni community
    • Administrative fees

    All of EDHEC's full-time MSc programs are accredited by the CEFDG at the Grade Master level. Enrolled students are eligible for a Temporary Resident Permit (or APS for Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour) at the end of the program.

    *Tuition fees are provided for information only and are subject to change.

    EDHEC seeks talented candidates from diverse backgrounds, with a history of academic achievement and demonstrated potential for growth and professional success.

    ♦  3-year bachelor degree minimum.
    ♦  English proficiency tests with minimum scores of:

    • TOEFL Internet-based ≥ 92
    • TOEIC ≥ 850
    • IELTS ≥ 6.5
    • Cambridge Test of English ≥ 175

    ► English native speakers or those holding a degree taught in English (minimum 3 years) are eligible for an English Test waiver

    Strong GMAT or GRE or TAGE MAGE or CAT* official test score report (CAT* for Indian students only) or CFA Level II

    ♦  CV
    ♦  Letter of motivation
    ♦  Academic transcripts
    ♦  2 letters of recommendation
    ♦  Online interview to complete

    EDHEC welcomes applications from candidates of all nationalities.

    Apply online here.

    Your application file will be processed by the Admissions Team and sent to the Selection Committee for appraisal. The Selection Committee takes place on a rolling basis from October to June. It is advised to apply early in order to stand out.

    You will be informed by email on the progress of your file including the final decision.

    ♦  If you are a new user, you must create your account / Sign up.
    ♦  If you already have an account (candidate EDHEC student), please jump directly to step 5 by clicking on the "Apply online" button. It means you are already in the system, so there is no need to "create your account".
    ♦  After creating your own account you will receive a validation e-mail. Click on the link provided in this mail to activate your account.
    ♦  You will then receive a confirmation containing your personal login and password.
    ♦  Once you register or if you already have a valid EDHEC account, access the online-application form and enter your login.

     

    ♦  To avoid losing your information during your application, please do not refresh the current page or go back to the previous one without saving your application first.
    ♦  Your application may be done in several stages. The information entered each time will not be lost.
    ♦  Before going to the tab "Payment", please check that you have not forgotten any element of your application file and that all the information is correct. Further modifications will not be possible after payment has been made.
    ♦  Application fees must be paid online.
    ♦  After validation, your application will reach to the final stage and no reimbursement will be possible, even in the event of your withdrawal.
    ♦  If you encounter any technical problems during the completion of your online application, please send an email to: [email protected]
    ♦  Important Note: Please use only ONE email address to submit your Online Application and to communicate with the Admissions team.

    As part of EDHEC's strategic plan "Impact Future Generations", EDHEC has been committed to enabling talented students to pursue their studies through a diverse & transparent scholarship scheme. The French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs also offers a large number of grants and scholarships and there are numerous bodies worldwide supporting the study of international students joining a Master's program. Below is a comprehensive view of scholarships, grants and loans available. 

    Scholarships and financial aids can be critical factors when it comes to embarking on a Master's program, so we aim to make the process as simple as possible. All admitted candidates are automatically considered for an EDHEC scholarship. Results from the scholarship committee are announced by email at the same time as the admission result. No additional document is required apart from scholarships marked with a *.

     

    EDHEC Academic Excellence Scholarship offers high-potential candidates up to 50% reduction on their tuition fees. The scholarship supports high-profile candidates based on the excellence of their academic profile, impressive experience and extracurricular activities.

    Deadline: 

    • June 16th for MSc
    • June 23rd for MiM

    A selective range of country and sector specific scholarships are also available, June 16th for MSc and June 23rd for MiM deadlines; full details below:

    • EDHEC Women in Finance and Data Science Scholarship - grants 35% reduction on tuition fees
    • EDHEC Women in Business Scholarship - grants up to 35% reduction on tuition fees
    • EDHEC Cultural Diversity Scholarships - grants up to 40% reduction on tuition fees

     

    • EDHEC Refugee or Conflict Zone scholarship - EDHEC is proud to welcome refugees or from conflict-affected nations candidates willing to study a Master's program. This is EDHEC's aim to promote peace, diversity and inclusion worldwide. One of the main ways we can help is to provide assistance through a reduction of up to 75% on tuition fees, giving an opportunity to receive quality higher education at EDHEC.
      • Who can apply: during our admissions processes we take into consideration the context in which applicants have achieved their academic qualifications and will notify at the time of admissions if the EDHEC Refugee or Conflict Zone scholarship is granted.
    • EDHEC Make an Impact Scholarship* is open to Master in Management and Master of Science applicants and covers 35 % of the tuition fees.
      • How to apply: students who wish to apply for the EDHEC Make an Impact Scholarship will need to submit an essay of 1000-1500 words along with their application, detailing their career plan. The essay should describe their prior experience, explain how the Master of their choice will contribute to their career plan and, their personal motives for making an impact on UN sustainable development goals throughout their career. 
    • EDHEC High Impact - Future Chinese Alumni Scholarship* is a joint co-sponsored scholarship with the EDHEC China Alumni Club awarding 10 Chinese students who are willing to make an impact on the EDHEC China Alumni community in the future, by granting them 50% reduction on their tuition fees.
      • Who can apply: Chinese students who have been accepted into EDHEC's Master's programs with high ranks from our selection committee.
      • How to apply: students who wish to apply for this scholarship should write an essay describing their prior experience, explain how the Master of their choice will contribute to their career plan. Applicants to this scheme will be invited to take an online interview.
      • Deadline: May 15th.

    EDHEC scholarships are not cumulative.

    • EDHEC French Embassy Co-Financed in Russia is a joint initiative of EDHEC Business School & the Embassy of France in Russia. This scholarship is offered to the Russian citizens and to Russian students (1 scholarship of 100% for a MSc program) graduated from Russian Universities with an excellent academic background, clear academic vison and career objectives.
      • Who can apply: Russian students who have been accepted with high ranks from our faculty in one of EDHEC’s 1-year MSc programs.
      • How to apply and deadline: Students should complete their application file before 15th May and if accepted, must confirm their seats before 31st May.
      • More information: please contact EDHEC Admissions Representative for Russia, Julia Dubina at [email protected]
    • EDHEC French Embassy Co-Financed in India is a joint initiative of EDHEC Business School & Embassy of France in India. This scholarship is offered to two Indian students (2 scholarships of 50% for MiM Programs) with an excellent academic background and clear career objectives.
      • Who can apply: Indian students who have been accepted into EDHEC's Master in Management programs with high ranks from our selection committee.
      • How to apply and deadline: Students should complete their application file before 15th May and if accepted, must confirm their seats before 31st May.
      • More information: please contact EDHEC Country Manager for India, Nilesh Gaikwad at [email protected]

    Through established and strong partnerships with local & international bodies, EDHEC has secured a number of grants and financial aids helping talented students join their dream program.

    WORLDWIDE

    •  QS-EDHEC Scholarship is an exclusive scholarship to attendees of the QS World Grad School Tour. Scholarship value:  50% reduction of tuition fees.
    • Flywire Charitable Foundation offers 8 scholarships of $5000 USD. Each scholarship will be awarded across the following themes: social justice, global health, global citizenship and environmental sustainability. The foundation aims to improve equality, access and affordability for underrepresented individuals and communities. The scholarships are open to undergraduate students worldwide. Details and deadline: https://www.flywire.com/company/foundation/scholarships

     

    AUSTRIA - GERMAN - SWITZERLAND

    • By EDHEC exclusively for e-fellows.net students and Master Day participants

     

    COLOMBIA

    • Colfuturo (Fundacion para el Futuro de Colombia)

     

    ECUADOR

     

    GUATEMALA

     

    HONDURAS

     

    INDIA

     

    MEXICO

    • By Fundacion Mexicana Para La Educacion, La Tecnologia y La Cienca (FUNED) 
    • Bourse Banco de México – by FIDERH (Fondo para el desarrollo de Recursos Humanos)

     

    RUSSIA

     

    SPAIN

    • Bourse 'AVENIR' Scholarships by the French Embassy in Spain

     

    The EIFFEL Scholarship offers financial support to high-achieving international candidates. It awards about €1200 per month. The scholarship is financed and managed by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development

    • Who can apply: Any students under 25-year-old with an excellence profile and:
      • GMAT 650 or above (GRE accepted). Please note that it is not mandatory for programmes not requiring this GMAT test. 
      • Acceptable English proficiency tests/certificates (TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS)
        • TOEFL Internet-based ≥ 92
        • TOEIC ≥ 850
        • IELTS ≥ 6.5
        • Cambridge Test of English > 175
      • Excellent academic records (GPA)
      • Strong motivation and clear objectives
      • Awards, previous scholarships, achievements etc.
    • Deadline: Complete applications must be sent to EDHEC before 1st December 2022 for a Sept 2023 intake
    • More information:

    EIFFEL and EDHEC scholarships cannot be combined.

     

    WORLDWIDE

     

    • French Embassies offer a number of scholarships which are available for excellent students from all over the world. 
    • Campus France is a French national agency for the promotion of higher education, international student services, and international mobility. Campus France manages CampusBourses, a grant search engine that is an essential tool for financing your education in France.

     

    ALBANIA

     

    AUSTRIA

     

    BELARUS

     

    BOLIVIA

     

    BRAZIL

     

    BULGARIA

     

    CAMBODIA

     

    CANADA

     

    CHILE

     

    CHINA

     

    COLOMBIA

     

    CROATIA

     

    CYPRUS

     

    EGYPT

     

    EL SALVADOR

     

    ESTONIA

     

    FINLAND 

     

    FRANCE 

     

    GEORGIA 

     

    GERMANY 

    • Apply to: Deutscher; Akademischer Austauschdienst e. V. (DAAD) Referat 312, Postfach 200 404, D-53134
    • By BAföG  (for MiM programmes)

     

    GREECE 

     

    HUNGARY 

     

    INDIA 

     

    INDONESIA 

     

    ISRAEL

     

    IVORY COAST

     

    JAPAN

     

    KAZAKHSTAN

     

    LATVIA

     

    LEBANON

     

    MACEDONIA

     

    MALAYSIA

     

    MEXICO

     

    MOLDOVA 

     

    MOROCCO

     

    NETHERLANDS

     

    NIGERIA

     

    PAKISTAN

     

    PHILIPPINES

     

    POLAND

     

    ROMANIA

     

    SAUDI ARABIA

     

    SERBIA

     

    SINGAPORE

     

    SLOVAKIA

     

    SLOVENIA

     

    SOUTH AFRICA

     

    SOUTH KOREA

     

    SPAIN

     

    SWEDEN

     

    TAIWAN

     

    THAILAND

     

    TURKEY

     

    TUNISIA

     

    UNITED KINGDOM

     

    UKRAINE

     

    UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

     

    VIETNAM

     

    The International Students Office (ISO) assists students to settle in smoothly in France by organising orientation events and multicultural seminars to welcome international students to EDHEC Campuses in Lille and Nice. The team guides students with administrative procedures before their arrival and during their stay and answers all questions about French systems (medical and home insurances, banks, resident permits, etc.). 

    Discover the International Students Office website

     

    What are the deadlines to apply for the programmes? 

    • 16th June 2023 for MSc
    • 23rd June 2023 for MiM

    Do you accept scanned documents?

    • Yes, you can make scanned colour copies of the documents required.

    Should the application file and the two recommendation letters be typed or written freehand?

    • Template Recommendation
    • Recommendation letters: our templates can be used or written freehand.

    Will the International Admissions’ team contact the referees to send the letters of recommendation?

    • No, referees should email their letters of recommendation directly to [email protected] using their professional email. Emails from personal accounts such as yahoo, gmail, hotmail, etc. will not be accepted.

    Will my referees receive an automatic confirmation when they send the letters by email?

    • No, no automatic email will be sent to your referees. Please inform them that they should expect to receive an email confirmation later from the Admissions’ team.
    • Please note that you will be copied to this email as well to acknowledge the good reception of the letters of recommendation.

    Will I have an interview with the Programme Manager?

    • There is no direct interview with the Programme Manager for students applying for our MIM or MSc programmes unless the Programme Director thinks it is necessary.

    How is the Online interview conducted?

    • Once your online application is complete, the International Admissions Team will send you a link to take your online interview in English. It is a series of 6 questions on your motivation, your interest in the programme, your previous experiences (professional, group work…). There is no right or wrong answer. You will have a practice session before you start the interview. Once the interview is done, it will be sent along with your application file to the Selection Committee.

    Can I apply for more than one programme?

    • It is possible to apply for two programmes.  A separate motivation letter is required for each programme.
    • Template Motivation Letter

    English proficiency test

    What are the expected scores?

    • TOEFL Internet-based ≥ 92  (/120)
    • TOEIC ≥ 850 (/990)
    • IELTS ≥ 6.5 (/9.0)
    • Cambridge Test of English ≥ 175

    What is the EDHEC's institution code for the TOEFL?

    • Code: 0663

    Can I apply for a waiver?

    • Waivers apply for native-English speakers and for those who have studied in English.

    ► English native speakers or those holding a degree taught in English (minimum 3 years) are eligible for an English Test waiver.

    Is there any help for students with regard to campus housing? 

    • Once officially enrolled, you will receive help to find suitable accommodation, either in EDHEC residences or in privately owned apartments. EDHEC's International Students Office (ISO) is familiar with the visa formalities of most countries and will provide you with the necessary paperwork for completion. Should you have any concerns about your visa application, you can contact the ISO, provided you have already checked the relevant pages in the Welcome Guide and contacted your local Embassy. One requirement for most visa applications is proof of accommodation in France. Again, the ISO is on hand to provide you with a list of apartments, halls of residence and other types of housing, depending on your criteria. You can even "visit" them virtually on our new housing website. The team will do everything it can to make arrangements with the property owner and secure your booking. It can also pick you up from the airport on the day of your arrival (where possible) and take you directly to your new home.

    What is EDHEC's code for GMAT?

    As a reminder, aptitude tests* are required for some programs and optional for others. Please see “Admission requirements” on your program of interest. (*GMAT/GRE/TAGE MAGE/CAT official test score report for Indian students only of CFA level II for Finance programs only

    • MSc & Global MBA Double-Degree: 3QQ-WQ-62
    • MIM Global Economic Transformation & Technology: 3QQ-WQ-06
    • Master in Management, Business Management: 3QQ-WQ-05
    • Master in Management, Finance: 3QQ-WQ-36
    • MSc in Creative Business & Social Innovation: 3QQ-WQ-60 
    • MSc in Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence: 3QQ-WQ-82
    • MSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation: 3QQ-WQ-77 
    • MSc in Global & Sustainable Business: 3QQ-WQ-16
    • MSc in Management & Leadership: 3QQ-WQ-54 
    • MSc in Marketing Management: 3QQ-WQ-47
    • MSc in Strategy, Organisation & Consultancy: 3QQ-WQ-84
    • LL.M. in Law & Tax Management: 3QQ-WQ-26 
    • MSc in Corporate Finance & Banking: 3QQ-WQ-73
    • MSc in International Finance: 3QQ-WQ-98
    • MSc in Financial Engineering: 3QQ-WQ-69
    • MSc in Accounting & Finance: 3QQ-WQ-04

     *(GMAT/GRE/TAGE MAGE/CFA level II (for Finance programs only) / CAT official test score report for Indian students only)

    Can I add an unofficial GMAT score report to my application file?

    • You will get an unofficial score report immediately after taking your exam. You can send it to the recruitment office as an extra supporting document whilst applying. This document will provisionally be accepted in your application file and the official report will be asked to confirm your seat.

     


    When the tuition fees must be paid?

    • Once the Selection Committee has accepted your application, you will receive an acceptance email including your tuition fee payment schedule. In order to secure your place you have to pay the 1st instalment within 3 weeks.

    How does financial aid apply to the tuition fees?

    • Financial aid applies to the second and third instalment for the MSc programme and to the second, third and fourth instalment for the MIM programme.

     

    What is the EDHEC Career Centre?

    • The Student Career Centre is dedicated to helping students find a job or an internship.
    • The Centre receives every year over 14 000 job and internship offers.
    • 60,000 internships and 33,500 job offers posted on EDHEC’s dedicated jobs board every year
       

    Complementary courses in French are offered to all international students enrolled in our MSc programmes. Our French classes cover all learning levels, from complete beginner to advanced study. The goal is to support your acculturation to French culture and give you the linguistic foundation—grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing and listening—to express yourself in the French language.

    • Class Size: 10 to 25 students per group
    • Contact Hours: 
      • MIM 3h a week (30h/semester +6h group projects)
      • MSc 2h a week (15h/semester)   
    • Qualifications of the instructors: courses are delivered by an officially accredited French language teaching institution

     

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