2-Year MSc in Financial Markets & Sustainable Investment

Program Overview

Audencia's 2-Year MSc in Financial Markets & Sustainable Investment equips students to navigate volatile markets and integrate sustainability principles. It emphasizes ESG factors, data science, and risk management techniques, developing a holistic understanding of sustainable investments and a strategic mindset for managing diverse financial portfolios. Graduates are prepared for careers in sustainable finance, including quantitative financial analysts, sustainable investment strategists, and ESG analysts.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The 2-Year MSc in Financial Markets & Sustainable Investment at Audencia aims to equip students with the skills to navigate today's volatile financial markets while integrating sustainability principles. The program emphasizes understanding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, data science, and risk management techniques. Audencia's globally recognized expertise in corporate social responsibility and sustainability leadership underpins the program. The program develops a holistic understanding of sustainable investments and a strategic mindset for managing diverse financial investments. Students gain hands-on experience with modern financial data analysis techniques, including artificial intelligence and econometric methods. The program director highlights the program's comprehensive integration of financial expertise with sustainability principles across economic and ESG dimensions, leveraging Audencia's expertise in sustainable management to enhance financial investments using AI and econometric techniques. Audencia's track record in responsible business practices, including being the first French higher education institution to sign the Global Compact and its role in defining the UN's Principles for Responsible Management Education, is emphasized. The program aims to enhance career prospects in finance driven by sustainability principles. The program's goal is to develop a strategic mindset for handling multiple financial investments, driven by long-term viability, profitability, and sound data analysis. Students will acquire deep knowledge of modern financial markets, a critical understanding of the complex interactions of financial sustainability facets, and strong quantitative analysis skills.

Outline:

The program is structured across two years.

• Year 1 (Nantes): Focuses on general management with 10 advanced management courses (Sept-Jan) followed by 10 courses in ecological and social transition management at Ecole Gaia by Audencia (Feb-June).
An optional internship in France or abroad is available during July-August. Students with a B+4 level can directly enter Year 2.
• Year 2 (Paris): Offers specialized courses in financial markets and sustainable investments (Sept-March).
This is followed by a 4-6 month internship or work experience in France or abroad (April-Nov), culminating in a Master's thesis (Jan-Nov). Students with a 4-year undergraduate degree can directly join Year 2. The program includes the following courses: Portfolio Management, Fixed Income Analysis, Derivatives, Matlab, Monetary Policy, Empirical Finance, Corporate Finance, Equity Valuation, Advanced Financial Analysis, ESG Investments, Alternative Investments and Smart Beta, Blockchain and Cryptofinance, Data Science and Machine Learning, and Risk Measurement and Management. The internship or work experience provides real-world professional experience, allowing students to apply their acquired knowledge and skills. The Master's thesis involves in-depth study of a topic related to the Master of Science, combining theoretical and practical elements.

Assessment:

The program utilizes continuous monitoring, written exams, and a final dissertation as assessment methods.

Teaching:

The program employs a mix of theoretical and practical teaching methods, including face-to-face and distance learning, business simulations, case studies, and interactive lessons.

Careers:

The program prepares students for careers such as Quantitative Financial Analyst (including Sustainability Risk Analyst, Climate Risk Analyst, and ESG Analyst), Sustainable Investment Strategist, Sustainable Fund Manager, Structured Products Manager, Environmental Trader, ESG Trader, Climate Economist, Sustainable Finance Advisor (to impact investors, venture capitalists, and private equity funds), and Financial Services Sales Representative.

Other:

Audencia boasts a global network of 37,000 alumni and 7,200 students from over 100 nationalities, offering networking opportunities and events worldwide. The school provides career support services, including assistance with CVs, cover letters, and internship searches. The Knowledge Hub offers support for students in research methodology, database consultation, and bibliographic formatting. The program leads to a Master of Science degree (Grade Master, Visé BAC+5), with 120 ECTS credits. The satisfaction rate is reported as 77%, the average annual salary is 47K, and the average promotion age is 25. The program is taught in English and is a full-time, face-to-face program based at the Paris campus. There are 30 places available. The program is not accessible via Validation of Acquired Experience (VAE).

Tuition Fees: 27 800 €