MSc Financial expert

Program Overview

The MSc Financial Expert program from ESAM equips professionals with advanced corporate finance expertise, combining technical proficiency and managerial knowledge. Through a blend of practical application and theoretical grounding, graduates develop a comprehensive skillset to excel in strategic financial roles, including management control, financial audit, and consulting. The program's diverse teaching methods and industry connections prepare individuals to navigate the complexities of the finance function and drive business success.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The MSc Financial Expert, offered by ESAM, provides in-depth expertise in corporate finance for professionals seeking positions of strategic importance. Its primary objective is to equip graduates with a comprehensive skillset combining profound technical proficiency and strong managerial knowledge in corporate financial operations. The structured blend of practical application and theoretical grounding prepares individuals to become effective financial experts with an acute sense of industry practices and complexities.

Outline:

Year 4

• Management control
• In-depth accounting and IFRS standards
• Audit and advice
• Internal control and risk management
• Assessment and financial policy of enterprises
• Financial Mathematics
• Strategic management
• Project management
• Human Resources Management
• Finance english
Year 5
• Financial audit
• Financial consolidation
• Specialized management control
• Tax Law and Audit
• Governance and Compliance
• Consultant Methodology
• Financial instruments and risk management
• Challenges and impacts of digital technology on the Finance function
• Business Criminal Law
• Business Game

Assessment:

The evaluation procedures in the Master of Science Financial Expert Program are designed to provide learners with regular feedback. Various means of assessment include:

• A combination of online and offline resources for study
• Real-world industry simulations and business problem-solving
• Individual or group work on research, projects, assignments
• Group presentations
• Oral Exams
• Peer assessment
• Self assessments

Teaching:

The Master of Science Financial Expert program employs diverse and practical learning practices and methods to facilitate comprehension and skill development including:

• Interactive, in-person discussions and lectures by seasoned practitioners and industry professionals
• Online resources and collaborative group work
• Industry projects and case studies for problem solving and analytical skill building
• Experiential learning opportunities like company tours and workshops
• Individualized mentoring with dedicated advisors
• Regular evaluations for student progress tracking and personalized guidance

Careers:

Successful graduates will be sought after professionals across industries, and will excel in roles including

• Management Control Manager
• M&A Advisor
• Consultant
• Analyst
• Financial Advisor
• Treasury
• Budgetary Controller
• Internal Control/Risk Manager
• Auditor
• Product control and management
• Financial analyst