The mission of this program is to provide graduates with advanced knowledge of finance and to prepare them for careers in global companies and financial advisory firms.
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Develop advanced financial skills and knowledge to start your career in the finance department of companies or in audit and finance consulting firms
The program covers the fundamentals of corporate and market finance, and advanced topics in performance analysis, financing strategies, 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 investment projects in terms of performance, risks and sustainability.
- Propose relevant financing and hedging tools for companies.
- Analyse and make decisions on financing requests.
- Assess the ESG performance of a company.
- Analyse the financial performance and risks of a company.
- Estimate the value of a company in the context of M&A, LBO or IPO operations.
- Understand the specificities of financial management and audit in a global company.
- Negotiate and defend your decisions.
- Be able to consider all stakeholders & analyze alternatives and consequences when making decisions.
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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 the finance teams of global companies and audit 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 will be used to develop your employability in financial consulting, ESG performance analysis and corporate financial management.
Courses are delivered by a team of international professors and alumni that have significant work experience as CFOs, Controllers, Audit and Transaction advisory managers and Treasurers, 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 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 professors and alumni that have significant work experience as CFOs, Audit and Transaction advisory managers and Treasurers.
- Learn how to assess the performance of companies in terms of sustainability.
- 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 Sustainable Financial Management 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 looking to work in the finance department of large companies or in financial audit and advisory. The program focuses not only on acquiring essential technical tools and concepts in finance, but also on using them in a professional context to develop your employability. You will learn from professionals and academic experts the skills needed by top employers globally, with a specific focus on sustainability and international financial management. For instance, you will learn how to assess the financial and extra-financial (ESG) performance of companies and provide recommendations in terms of short-term and long-term financing to global companies.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
