MSc Financial Markets

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Develop advanced financial skills and knowledge to start your career in Financial Markets.

The program covers the fundamentals of corporate and market finance, and advanced topics in sustainable portfolio management, market risk analysis, and financial modelling. 

 

Financial Times Ranking* 

 
21th in the World   
18th in Europe  
7th in France  

* Financial Times 2024 Master in Finance Ranking

Skills Acquired

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

• Analyse and evaluate assets (stocks, bonds and commodities).
• Analyse and evaluate derivatives instruments (futures, swaps and options).
• Propose portfolio construction and hedging risk tools.
• Optimise the performance of a portfolio of financial assets.
• Analyse the financial performance and risks of an investment.
• Align portfolio construction with ESG objectives.
• Use Python programming software for asset modelling
• Understand crypto-currencies and block chain technology
• 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 asset management, private banking and commodities 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.
You will get get first-hand access to facilities like S&P Capital IQ Pro.
Courses are delivered by a team of experienced financial markets professionals, 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, continue your journey at GEM Paris campus—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. 
• Develop professional skills thanks to our on-campus Bloomberg trading room. 
• Benefit from a large alumni network with Graduates working in asset management, private banking and commodities firms.  
  
  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.  
  
  *Chartered Financial Analyst is a registered trademark owned by CFA Institute.  
   

The MSc Financial Markets 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.  

 

Our program is designed for graduates with strong quantitative skills, looking to work in Asset Management, Trading and Wealth Advisory. The program focuses not only on acquiring advanced technical tools and concepts in finance, but also on using them in a professional context to develop your employability. For instance, you will understand the impact of economic information on financial markets and how to take advantage of it in actual investment strategies. You will learn from professionals and academic experts the skills needed by top market finance employers globally, with a specific focus on risk analysis and ESG. I look forward to welcome you on our program. You should expect to work very hard but also to develop long-lasting friendships with students coming from all over the world.”  
Stéphanie Boyer, Program Director