Master of Science (MSc) Financial Data Management
Gain the essential knowledge to succeed in data analysis applied to the Finance Industry
Paris
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Open to international candidates
Last updated on 30/01/2023
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Accredited by the French Conférence des Grandes Écoles and internationally recognised 5-year degree by the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation.
Master of Science in Finance
Through a teaching approach based on case simulations solved using software, acquire an expertise in Finance and use database and predictive tools, as well as manage multidisciplinary teams.
The strong point of the programme is that it brings future graduates a strong knowledge both in standard core principles in Management and Business Finance, combined with Digital terminologies and tools, Big Data and AI directly relevant to their future position. As performance is also measured based on social and societal standards, a key part of the programme is devoted to soft skills: competencies linked to interpersonal and collaborative skills as well as emotional intelligence.
MSc® Financial Data Management
Why join a Master of Science in Finance?
- 100% English-taught programme
- English-native lecturers with internationally recognised academic backgrounds
- A course that produces experts through professional experiences such as: Finance Bootcamp, in-company assignments, Academic Research Partnership with a company, internships, etc.
- EM Normandie Business School is authorised by the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation to deliver a 5-year degree for this programme (Diplôme d’Etudes Spécialisées en Management International)
Master of Science in Finance programme
This graduate degree in Financial Data Management covers all areas of finance from a data analysis perspective.
Introduction
- Data Governance and Architecture
- Data Management Tools
- Company Resource Planning
- Organising Internal and External DataProcessing
- Storage - Blockchain - Data Security/Transfer
- Company Performance Management
Financial Data
- Financial Analysis
- Company Value
- Taxation
- Choosing Investments and Funding
- Cash Flow Management
- Financial Engineering
Financial Strategy
- Strategic Environment Awareness
- Strategic Deployment
- Risk Management: Finance, Digital, Human Connections
- CSR and Finance
Financial Communications and Management
- Managing Multi-disciplinary Teams
- Media and Economy
- Financial Communications Techniques
- Data Ethics and Law
Decision-making and Predictive Tools
- Analytical Statistics Techniques
- Applied to Finance
- Leading an IT Project
- Business Plan
- Budget Modelling (EPM)
Financial Mechanisms and Strategy
- IFRS Consolidated Accounts and Standards
- Financial Issues in Mergers and Acquisitions
- Introduction to Market Finance
- Strategic Diagnosis/Simulation
Performance Modelling
- Key Management Control Methods
- Making Data Reliable
- Deciding on and Updating KPIs
Professional Skills
- Career Path
- Mission: Prepare for a company’s digital transformation
- Mission: Use data management tools
- Dissertation methodology
- Academic Research Partnership with a company
- Finance Bootcamp (tutored projects)
- Professional thesis
- Internship
Evaluation criteria for the course
All components of the student's education are evaluated: academic learnings, internships, missions, challenges, dissertations, study stays in partner universities. For academic learnings, continuous assessment generally accounts for 40% and the final exam accounts for the remaining 60%. Evaluations may also take the form of case studies, role-playing, group work, etc. Professionalisation (work-study, internships, missions, challenges) and, where appropriate, the corresponding report, will be evaluated jointly by the teaching team and the company.
Your admission to the Master of Science
Selection based on application file and individual motivation interview.
User's guide for application form
Eligibility for application
Short Track
- Students who hold a four-year bachelor degree or equivalent will join the 1-year MSc.
Long Track
- Students who hold a three-year bachelor degree or equivalent will join the 2-year MSc.
No English language test score is required for students holding a degree from an English-speaking university. For other applicants, language requirements are: TOEIC 790, IELTS 6, TOEFL 83.
Due to the covid-19 situation and the closure of some Exams Centres, we do offer the possibility for the candidate to take a Language Test online if needed for their application to one of our programme ; don’t hesitate to contact us for more information: applyto@em-normandie.fr.
Admission procedure
- Application files submitted are reviewed with special attention paid to the seriousness of the file and the quality of the academic and/or professional profile.
- Shortlisted candidates are invited for an interview via Skype. This interview helps clarify the applicants profile, their projects, their objectives. The final admission decision (offered or denied admission) is communicated a few days after this interview.
- Admitted candidates are notified formally and invited to make a down payment, later on deducted from the tuition fees. This initial payment confirms the candidate's seat in the programme and an unconditional letter of admission is then issued.
In order for our students to benefit from optimal learning conditions, places in our programmes are limited. The number of remaining places is reviewed after each admission session. Whenever a cohort is full, admissions for the programme are closed.
The application deadline for the next 2022-2023 admission session is every 15th of the month.
In addition to the EM Normandie application form, international candidates must approach their local Campus France office to facilitate the process of obtaining their visa. Once the down payment has been received, the School will help International students with their visa procedures and search for accommodation.
For several years now, EM Normandie has been committed to the inclusion of students with disabilities and has been striving to make it as easy as possible for them to learn, to continue their studies, to live socially within the school and to find employment. Specific training for its teachers and support services, school facilities, digital accessibility, etc. EM Normandie promotes values of equal opportunities and respect for differences, through the sharing of an inclusive culture and the continuous development of its practices. Are you disabled or have a chronic disabling illness? We can provide you with comprehensive support, whether it be in the context of your classes/exams, your search for internships, work-study programmes or jobs, or even in preparing for your expatriation.
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Career opportunities after the Master of Science in finance
General information about the employment market
All companies, from Startups to multinationals, are considering to have already initiated or are currently finalising a digital shift for their Financial Service. All industries are impacted, with no exceptions, providing many job opportunities to graduates.
Career opportunities
- Junior Finance Executive
- Cash Manager
- Credit Manager
- Performance Manager
- Head of Financial Communication
- Risk Manager
Some examples of companies where our graduates work:
- PWC
- Thalès
- PSA
- EY
- Porsche Distribution
Master of Science in finance tuition fees
Tuition Fees for 2023-2024
- MSc Supply Chain Management: €14,500
Tuition fees include the membership fee for EM Normandie Alumni Association, which gives you access to all services and a life membership. - €50 charged to candidates in order to study their profile
- The contribution to CVEC (Contribution Vie Etudiante et de Campus), amounting to €95, by connecting to the dedicated plaftorm.
Fundings
Various options are offered to students to fund their studies:
- Grants: Campus France
- Country of origin scholarships for international students
- Paid student jobs offered by the School’s Junior Enterprise and Jobs Services
International payment methods
We are a partner of the Flywire platform. This online tool facilitates the procedures of international students by offering the following services:
- Online tracking of transfers
- Payment in the national currency, which reduces costs
- Choice of many payment methods
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Testimonies
Guillaume
Bernard
Management Control Director at Christian Dior
Master in Management
Guillaume Bernard joined EM Normandy in 2007 and graduated in 2012. He is now Director, Controlling at Christian Dior North America. Discover his testimony.
Wilfried
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Director of Digital Strategy at Orange
Master in Management
The role of the Money Chief Officer is to steer the digital strategy of a company around a payment-related activity.
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