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EDHEC Business School

MSc in Financial Markets

This programme aims at giving students an in-depth know-how of the main concepts of finance related to stocks, bonds, derivatives and alternative investments as well as the analytical tools used in the industry. It trains students on how to structure, price and risk-manage financial instruments and learn the fundamentals of financial risk management. The MSc includes core courses with a choice of 2 concentrations (on Asset Management and Trading), seminars, electives and certificates Fintech. With this degree, students will be able to secure a career in market finance (sales, structuring and trading), in research, risk or portfolio management. Students also have access to a career center and to complimentary French classes to favour their acculturation to France.

Programme sponsored by Bloomberg & academic partner Garp.

Entry requirement: 4-year bachelor degree in a finance (or accounting) related field (or equivalent)
Duration: 1-year full time + 3/6 months internship
Location: Nice
Language: English
Selection: academic dossier + GMAT or GRE or TAGE MAGE or CFA Level III or CAT* official test score report. English proficiency tests/certificates (TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS)
Member of the Conférence des grandes écoles

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2018-11-28

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Participants:

Laurent Deville - PhD in Management Sciences Director, Financial Economics Track Associate Professor of Finance
Baihe LI - Master in Financial Markets current student, Chinese

00:16

The Pitch

01:49

Does this program offer Bloomberg terminal training?

04:20

How does this program approach comparative teaching of international stock markets (US Stock Exchange, Paris Bourse, HKEX)

05:57

Does your master address long-term stock market investment?
10:40

Hi Baihe. What was your professional experience before this master? Do I need experience in financial markets to apply?

12:32

Is it possible for foreign students from outside the EU to stay in France to work after graduation?

13:55

Three Words Max Taboo

15:08

What kinds of jobs and where do graduates land?
18:12

Does this program have any enterprise partner links?

20:07

What courses on finance and trade law and ethics are included in the curriculum?

23:43

What should I expect in terms of workload and class schedule?

25:18

Does this program address cryptocurrency and blockchain?
27:15

Final Destination

29:50

Hello, I have average marks in my current studies, around 13 but I passed the CFA level 1 exam. Do I have chances to join the program? Thanks.

31:08

Do you teach any management skills or soft skills in this program in addition to the financial tools we learn?

33:01

What is the international mix of students in this program?
34:20

Does the curriculum include any trading simulations or serious games?

35:36

What career services support do you offer students? Could you help make connections with HR at Goldman Sachs for example?

38:39

The Sweetest