MSc in Corporate Finance
EDHEC Business School - Online Programs
Key Information
Campus location
Online
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
18 months
Pace
Part time
Tuition fees
EUR 21,950 *
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
May 2024
* Tuition fees are provided for information only and are subject to change
Introduction
Impact strategic decisions using a holistic approach to finance, value creation & performance.
In the digital era and at a time of social, societal, and environmental changes, companies are tackling their next challenge: business performance and value creation. Both financial and non-financial metrics are now needed to steer strategic decisions in the right direction.
In order to train professionals to this holistic approach to finance, and thereby make a decisive impact on a company’s strategic decisions, EDHEC Business School has created an intensive and innovative Online Master of Science in Corporate Finance.
Through this program, you will strengthen your fundamental skills in corporate finance and business management, and delve deeper into the financial techniques and knowledge needed to drive a company’s financial and sustainable growth.
What will you learn?
The Online MSc in Corporate Finance will arm you with the ability to:
- Identify the key value drivers of a company
- Analyze a company’s competitive position, strategy, and financial performance
- Use financial analysis tools to evaluate the performance and assess the value of individual companies
- Utilize financial data and valuation techniques to make strategic decisions and analyze their impact on margins, profitability, and value creation
Who is this program for?
This program is intended for professionals who benefit from an initial experience in finance, consulting, accounting, or business development, from young graduates in need of fundamentals to those working in more senior roles and wanting to acquire specialized skills, transition in their career, or earn a diploma from a top business school.
Transform yourself through innovative online learning
An innovative online learning experience
EDHEC offers a personalized and engaging learning experience thanks to innovative and cutting-edge technologies based on Artificial Intelligence and data collection, allowing us to better understand our students. Crafted by EDHEC professors and learning designers specifically for the online format, our online programs are “mobile-first” and combine a wide variety of activities and resources.
FOME Bronze Award for “Learning Design Innovation” - December 2021
The expertise of a top-tier business school, internationally renowned in finance
EDHEC Business School has become a key academic institution for the financial industry thanks to the dynamism of the EDHEC-Risk Institute, the premier academic center for industry-relevant financial research, and the international reputation of its Master in Finance, ranked 5th worldwide (Financial Times, 2021).
A hands-on program taught by a world-class faculty
EDHEC is a founding member of the Future of Management Education (FOME) Alliance, an association of like-minded business schools that believe online learning should have the same transformational impact as the very best face-to-face teaching. In addition to having access to some of the world’s finest academic and business minds from renowned international institutions, our participants have many opportunities to blend theory and practice through a consulting project and a business trip (optional).
Personalized support, every step of the way
At EDHEC, our support and coaching system starts with our first conversation. From guiding you towards the program that best fits your needs and goals, to helping you build your professional project, our team of coaches, academic mentors, and IT and student support is by your side throughout the whole journey and beyond.
A diploma from a top business school in Europe
EDHEC’s triple accreditation and international rankings guarantee the academic excellence of its programs, the quality of its teaching faculty, and its close links with businesses.
Flexibility and social interactions
EDHEC online courses combine different e-learning methods, mixing synchronous learning (live with all participants) and asynchronous learning (at their own pace, on their own time). This dual approach creates flexibility and interactivity, allowing our participants to easily balance their study time with their professional and personal lives.
The benefits of a diverse cohort, based worldwide
The online format opens up an unparalleled array of opportunities for participants to broaden their perspectives by discovering new cultures, expertise, and diverse professional backgrounds. Within our online programs, more than 20 nationalities coexist and interact daily through group work, coaching sessions, and live classes.
Program overview
EDHEC’s Online Master of Science (MSc) in Corporate Finance is delivered fully online, in English, and designed to fit around your busy work schedule and home life.
Your learning journey
EDHEC’s Online Master of Science program is engineered to fit your needs and schedules. It blends individual coaching with virtual classrooms and one-on-one academic mentorship with innovative global teaching methods for a fully immersive learning experience
How does it work?
The program is organized in 5 terms of 13 weeks each and the 6th term for an optional internship or to finalize the consulting project.
Each term is organized as follows :
- 10 weeks of online courses and mentoring sessions
- 2-week study break
- 1 week of online exams
Each course module will be evaluated based on exercises, quizzes, case studies, and individual or group participation.
On average, participants should plan to dedicate 10 to 15 hours per week.
Our Online Campus is a powerful and intuitive platform dedicated to our participants’ online learning journey. Shaped with some of the best institutions in the world, top-ranked by the Financial Times, it allows us to deliver a personalized, interactive, and high-touch learning experience.
Available 24/7, the Online Campus serves multiple purposes, from attending virtual classes to passing exams and discussing with classmates, professors, or the program support team.
- Resources to read online or download.
- Videos and quizzes.
- A live online class every week, hosted by your academic mentor, to review content, encourage discussion and answer questions; Hours tailored to varying time zones: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm or 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm CET. The virtual classroom is also available in replay mode.
- Exchanges with your professors, academic mentors, coaches, and other participants through the EDHEC collaborative platform.
- Instructional activities to fully integrate the concepts.
- An online assessment at the end of each period to check the knowledge acquired during classes and individual study time.
- Personalized follow-up by the EDHEC Success Team to ensure success!
Career Path
The Career Path is a solid career-counseling program, tailored to each participant’s professional objectives. Through five group sessions and five one-on-one coaching sessions, students will define an international career plan and identify the actions that should be taken to achieve their professional goals.
Once you have completed the program, you will be able to:
- Manage every aspect of your career
- Understand the international job market and its career options
- Identify your strengths and the skills to be further developed
- Improve your professional profile and network actively
- Prepare impactful resumes and cover letters
The program offers you a wide range of career possibilities in diverse areas, from corporate finance and accounting, to consulting and business development, in positions such as
- Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst
- Sales Manager
- Project Manager in Private Equity
- Financial Auditor
- Financial Analyst
- Credit Analyst
- Consultant
A top-tier business school
- 50,000+ alumni in 130 countries
- 8,600 students 90 nationalities
- Top 10 European Business School (2021 Financial Times ranking)
- Academic excellence and innovative teaching
- International recognition in the financial sector
Triple international accreditation
EDHEC is one of just 108 business schools, out of 14,000 institutions worldwide, with EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA Triple Crown Accreditation.
These international accreditations recognize the academic excellence of its programs, the quality of its teaching faculty, its close ties with business, and its involvement in the economic environment around its campuses.
Requirements
Intakes: February, May, September, November.
- 3-year Bachelor’s degree minimum (180 ECTS)
- Proven professional experience
- Solid professional project
- English native or bilingual proficiency (TOEFL Internet-based ≥ 92, TOEIC ≥ 850, IELTS ≥ 6.5, Cambridge Test of English > 175)
Fees
- Tuition fees: €19,950 (plus VAT)*
- Application fees: €150
- Early-bird discount: 10%
*2022 prices, subject to change thereafter
Program Outcome
What will you learn?
The Online MSc in Corporate Finance will arm you with the ability to:
- Identify the key value drivers of a company
- Analyze a company’s competitive position, strategy, and financial performance
- Use financial analysis tools to evaluate the performance and assess the value of individual companies
- Utilize financial data and valuation techniques to make strategic decisions and analyze their impact on margins, profitability, and value creation
Your EDHEC Business School Diploma
Upon completion of the programme, you receive a diploma by EDHEC Business School which recognises the level of education received and expertise acquired during the training.
EDHEC Business School holds a triple accreditation (EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA) and is ranked 7th in Europe (Financial Times 2022 ranking), guaranteeing our participants a nationally and internationally recognised diploma.
Curriculum
Management Fundamentals
- Strategy
- Marketing & Sales in a Digital World
- Managerial Accounting
Corporate Finance & Financial Analysis
- Corporate Finance
- Valuation
- M&A Private Equity
Financial Risk
- Project Finance
- Risk Management
Quantitative and Performance Tracking Tools
- Managing Innovation
- Supply Chain
- Managerial Economics
Elective Courses
You will choose 2 electives* from a range of forefront topics designed to develop your technical and managerial skills (5 weeks and about 35 hours of workload per course):
- Strategic Foresight
- Ethics and Responsability
- Basic Statistics & Coding with R
- Bitcoin & Blockchain
(*) Upon availability. Courses subject to change. Consult the brochure for a full list of electives.
Elective Certificates
In addition to the 2 elective courses, you will select one certificate (10 weeks) delivered by our partner Imperial College Business School of London*:
- AI startups and innovation
- Financial technology: cryptocurrency, Machine Learning, and digital banking
- Digital transformation: 5 game-changing technologies for business
(*) Upon availability. Courses and partners subject to change.
Career Opportunities
What can you do with your MSc in Coporate Finance?
The Master of Science in Coporate Finance is a real springboard for your career development. You acquire both hard skills & soft skills and learn how to formulate and communicate strategic recommendations to top executives.
The programme offers a wide range of career possibilities in diverse areas. Whether in the Banking & Insurance, Audit, Education, IT & Telecom sectors for instance, from corporate finance and accounting, to consulting and business development.
After your MSc in Corporate Finance, you can start your career in positions such as:
- Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst,
- Financial auditor,
- Financial analyst,
- Credit Analyst,
- Sales Manager,
- Project Manager in private equity,
- Consultant, etc.
Ideal Students
Who is this program for?
This program is intended for professionals who benefit from an initial experience in finance, consulting, accounting, or business development, from young graduates in need of fundamentals to those working in more senior roles and wanting to acquire specialized skills, transition in their career, or earn a diploma from a top business school.
Who are the participants of the class of 2023?
The participants in the MSc Corporate Finance hold a wide variety of profiles and job positions:
- 13% are managers
- 13% are project managers
- 47% are from the banking sector
- 7% are from the audit and management sector
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
- Application fees : €150
Financial Aid / Scholarship :
- Early Bird : -15% on tuition fees. For all applications submitted 2 months before the next intake. Scholarships and Early Bird cannot be combined.
- EDHEC scholarships up to -40% on tuition fees.