Finance

Programme

MSc Financial Markets & Investments

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Practical information

Type of programme

Full time

Duration

1 or 2 years

Tuition fees

27 000€ for the 1-year MSc / 46 000€ for the 2-year MSc

Location

Paris (France), Raleigh (USA), Sophia Antipolis (France)

Language

English

Start date(s)

September, August

Admission level

High school + 3 years of study, Bachelor degree

Degree

Master degree

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Programme overview

The MSc in Financial Markets & Investments is a market-driven finance programme that closely reflects the constantly changing world of international finance. The teaching and curriculum use a practical approach. 

​Students are educated in a custom-made academic environment that facilitates success across a wide variety of market finance jobs. The MSc gives students practical expertise for key areas of finance in the new post-crisis environment.

Students learn the latest methods in trading, risk management, ethics and compliance, sales, private and investment banking as well as sustainable finance. The programme is market-oriented and practical where students are trained to make an immediate impact in their first job. The availability of Bloomberg terminals with live quotes and up-to-date financial information further prepares students to have a better understanding of the markets ahead of their transition to industry.

The programme is built on four pillars: macro and micro-economics, financial asset knowledge, quantitative tools and financial markets advanced methods

2024: In the Financial Times’ worldwide Top 3

​The QS 2024 ranking placed this MSc 28th worldwide and 21th among the European schools represented.​​

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    Regarding the increasing complexity of market finance, we offer common fundamentals and five different specialisations spread over the three campuses:

    • Trading, Structuring & Portfolio Management-related courses in Sophia Antipolis
    • Asset Management track and Investment Banking track in Paris
    • Financial Analysis track and the CFA® preparation ​track in Raleigh (+ OPT visa to insert in US/Wall Street) 
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    The classes are built on a diversity of student backgrounds and professional experiences. Highly international classes reflect the reality of working in today’s global business environment. The teaching is provided by a subtle mix of prestigious practitioners and our international faculty members who have both strong academic and professional experience. 

    • Highly international classes allow students to build fruitful inter-cultural relationships.
    • Classes are taught by professors who have solid academic backgrounds and professional experience in industry.
    • Teaching emphasises a hands-on, problem-solving approach that allows graduates to work productively from their first day of work.
    • The programme is developed constantly to ensure its relevance to job requirements in a shifting market. Classes are also complemented by talks given by full time, high-calibre practitioners and finance tracks.
    • Strong links with alumni who have reached top positions around the world.
    • Throughout the year, students develop professional contacts, get access to information from a variety of sources, and learn from each other. The highly international make-up of classes makes it very easy to create a global network of friends and colleagues.
    • Use of the Bloomberg terminals and simulation games delivers reality-based training

Courses and campuses

Life in Paris, Sophia Antipolis and Raleigh

Read our PDF guides to learn more about your future life in Paris, Sophia Antipolis or Raleigh. Learn all about our campus, transportation, main attractions and events as well as practical information that will help you make the most of your experience:

Admissions

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Financing

2025/2026

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A team is at your disposal for any further information you may require. 

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Viragi Jhaveri

Indian subcontinent

JHAVERI Viragi

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Pauline Di Girolamo

Latin America & Western Europe (except France)

DI GIROLAMO Pauline

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Stéphanie Face

North Africa & Middle East

FACE Stéphanie

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Sub-Saharan Africa

AYERNOR Harriet

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Yang Jade

China & Northeastern Asia

YANG Jade

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Eastern Europe, Central and Southeast Asia, Oceania

Lu Yongfeng

Last testimonials

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    MSc Financial Markets & Investments

    Jovana Milovanovic 

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    The MSc Financial Markets and Investments programme at SKEMA's Sophia Antipolis campus has been an...

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    MSc Financial Markets & Investments

    Burak Oz

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    Overall, the Master's programme has been excellent. I especially appreciated the focus on practical courses...

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    MSc Financial Markets & Investments

    David Mbodj

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