MSc - Master of Science Corporate Finance & Fintech

Program Overview

The MSc in Corporate Finance & Fintech at Clermont School of Business equips students with the technical and business skills needed for the CFA certification, preparing them for careers in the digital financial industry. The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience through participatory teaching, access to industry networks, and a supervised internship. Its focus on digital practices, coding, and blockchain technology aligns with the growing demand for certified and digitally skilled financial managers in the evolving business environment.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The MSc – Master of Science Corporate Finance & Fintech at Clermont School of Business aims to address the shortage of highly-certified financial skills in financial technologies. The program provides the technical and business skills needed to pass the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) certification, considered the most recognized financial certification globally. The objective is to prepare future CFA charterholders for careers in the digital financial industry (Fintech). The program is rigorous, linking Corporate Finance and Fintech with a professional orientation. Teaching is provided by Clermont School of Business professors and industry leaders from companies like Michelin, Limagrain, Amundi, Bloomberg, and Domraider, as well as partners such as CFA Society France and Aalen University. The program focuses on building skills in financial statement analysis, statistics, economics, asset and portfolio management, pricing of financial instruments, understanding financial markets, applying digital practices in finance, and utilizing coding and blockchain technology. It differentiates itself through innovative and participatory teaching, a curriculum developed with partner companies, access to company networks and alumni, and its accreditation by the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles. The program addresses the growing demand for certified and digitally skilled financial managers in a rapidly changing business environment. Benefits of taking the CFA exam through the program include better job prospects, networking opportunities, and increased earning potential.

Outline:

The program is a one-year, Bac+5/CGE accredited program taught in English.

• Semester 1: Financial Engineering, Management & Communication Skills, Career Development and Counseling (30 ECTS credits).
Specific course details are available in the downloadable brochure.
• Semester 2: Investment and tools for corporate finance, Management & Communication Skills, Career Development and Counseling (30 ECTS credits).
Specific course details are available in the downloadable brochure.
• Semester 3: Professional Mission & Thesis (30 ECTS credits).
Specific course details are available in the downloadable brochure.

Teaching:

The program uses an innovative and participatory teaching approach focused on professional role-playing and experience acquisition. Teaching is delivered by:

• Practitioners, experts, and managers from the business world, sharing their experience and providing concrete examples.
• Faculty professors, recognized leaders in their field.
The program incorporates an international element, with students from diverse backgrounds working in multicultural groups on real projects. The teaching style follows the Harvard model.

Careers:

The program prepares graduates for careers such as:

• Financial Analyst
• Investment Banking Analyst
• DCM Analyst
• M&A Analyst
• Investment Manager
• Quantitative Analyst
• Trade Analyst
• Crypto Trade Analyst
• Finance IT Manager
• Fintech Manager
• Regtech Compliance Manager
• Fintech Entrepreneur

Other:

The program offers the possibility of obtaining a Double Degree by completing a semester at Aalen University in Germany as part of the MSc in Financial Management. Students undertake an internship or work placement for a minimum of 4 months in France, Europe, or elsewhere. This internship is supervised individually, and students complete a professional thesis followed by an oral defense and in-company evaluation. The Clermont-Ferrand campus is located in the city center, within walking distance of transportation. 95% of students walk or take the tram to class, and 70% live within 10 minutes of the campus.

The tuition fee is 12,950 € per standard year.