MSc Finance and Investment Banking

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Develop advanced financial skills and knowledge to start your career in Investment Banking and Financial Advisory

The program covers the fundamentals of corporate and market finance, and advanced topics in investment analysis, financing strategies, and financial modelling.

Financial Times Ranking*   

  
22th in the World    
18th in Europe    
7th in France    

* Financial Times 2025 Master in Finance Ranking       
 

Skills Acquired

Upon completion of the program, you will be able to :

•  Analyse and evaluate investment projects  
•  Propose relevant financing and hedging tools for companies  
•  Estimate the value of a company in the context of M&A, LBO or IPO operations  
•  Analyse and make decisions on financing requests  
•  Optimise the performance of a portfolio of financial assets  
•  Analyse the financial performance and risks of a company  
•  Negotiate and defend your decisions  
•  Be able to consider all stakeholders & analyze alternatives and consequences when making decisions

More details on France Compétences website, sheet n° 36845  
 

Program Highlights

Enhance Your Career Prospects with Real-World Experience, Global Alumni Connections, and Tailored Career Support

Each year, gain 3 to 6 months of hands-on professional experience—an ideal way to apply your classroom knowledge, grow your confidence, and expand your professional network.  
Tap into an extensive alumni community, with graduates now thriving in top-tier investment banks and financial advisory firms.  
Beyond core courses, benefit from exclusive personal and professional development workshops, led by alumni, industry leaders, and subject matter experts.  
You’ll also enjoy access to online platforms offering a wide range of job and internship opportunities.  
 

Experience Cutting-Edge Learning Through Practical, Immersive Teaching Methods

Our pedagogy is designed around action-based learning: case studies, financial simulations, and real-world exercises that bring theory to life and sharpen your employability.  
Take part in an immersive Investment Banking simulation, developed by seasoned bankers, where you’ll step into the shoes of an IB analyst and prepare for high-stakes interviews.  
Courses are delivered by a mix of experienced practitioners in advisory and investment banking, Grenoble Ecole de Management faculty, and visiting professors from world-leading universities—bringing diverse perspectives and global relevance to every classroom session.  
 

Join a Vibrant International Environment and Strengthen Your Global Skillset

Study entirely in English alongside classmates representing up to 20 different nationalities, all taught by a truly international faculty.  
Non-French speakers will receive French language instruction (from beginner to advanced), ideal for those planning to launch their careers in France. Native or fluent French speakers can opt to learn a new language at beginner level.  
In Year 2, you can elect to continue your journey at another GEM campus—Paris or Singapore—or apply for a prestigious double degree with Università Bocconi’s Master of Science in Accounting and Financial Management (subject to specific conditions).  

   
 

Our Strengths

• Grenoble Ecole de Management is a triple-accredited organisation, which means it belongs to the top 1% of business schools in the world.
• Graduates are also awarded the degree certificate “Analyste Financier”. This provides international recognition through the VISA de l’Etat and the Grade de Master from the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation. This recognition is essential if you plan to work or continue your studies in Europe or overseas.
• The program provides an excellent preparation for the Chartered Financial Analyst®* (CFA®) exams, as it is based on the CFA® Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and is part of the CFA® Institute University Affiliation program. In addition, the program includes a specific CFA® exam preparation module.

*Chartered Financial Analyst is a registered trademark owned by CFA Institute.   
 

The MSc Finance and Investment Banking program at Grenoble Ecole de Management recognizes essential topics from the Certificate in ESG Investing from CFA Institute. This professional certificate offers both practical application and technical knowledge in the field of ESG investing.