Master of Science (MSc) Banking, Finance and FinTech

The programme of the MSc Banking, Finance and FinTech covers all aspects of technology applied to the Banking sector.

Introduction to Programme

• Business Analytics Applying ‘R’
• Quantitative Methods for Finance

Banking I: Retail Banking

• Consumer, Commercial and Investment Banking
• Sustainable Finance

Banking II: M&A for Investment Banking

• Accounting, Corporate Finance and Investment Decisions
• Mergers and Acquisitions

FinTech I: an emerging sector

• Accounting, Corporate Finance and Investment Decisions
• Mergers and Acquisitions

FinTech II: coding for finance an fintech

• Python for Finance

Connecting to the real world I

• Banking Business Context: Great Depression to Great Recession
• Consulting Project 1: Fintech

Banking III: portfolio management and investments

• Financial Instruments (Derivatives, Fixed Income Investments)
• Asset Management and Wealth Management

Banking IV: Compliance

• Banking Regulations
• Tax and Legal Aspects in Banking

Banking V: Operational risk management

• Audit and Risk Management
• Cyber and Data Security

Banking VI: Fiduciary Responsibility

• Ethics and Corporate Governance
• Principles for Responsible Banking

Fintech III: Advanced Tools

• Project Management in Technology
• Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Connecting to the real world II

• Banking Business Context: Platform Economy, Fintech Revolution and beyond
• Consulting Project 2: Banking
• Professional Meetings Bank / Fintechs in London

Electives

Choice of one, 1st semester

• Cases in ethical and sustainable development
• Change management and organisational transformation
• Digitalisation and corporate finance

Choice of two, 2nd semester

• Business Models and Performance
• Critical Issues in Management
• Leading in Multicultural Environments
• Digital Disruption and Industry 4.0

Professional experience

• 2 Consulting Projects: one with a bank and the other with a Fintech
• 4-to-6-month company internship
• Professional thesis
• Career path

Admission mode

Selection based on application file and individual motivation interview.
User's guide for application form

Eligibility for application

• Candidates must hold a four-year degree in Higher Education (4-year Bachelor Degree, BBA, Master 1, or equivalent). Other profiles may be accepted in derogation from these criteria.
• This programme is also available over two years for candidates who hold a three-year in Higher Education level (3-year Bachelor Degree, BMI, licence, or equivalent). Tuition fees on request.

More information about the Two-year MSc Track : 2-year MSc.

No English language test score is required for students holding a degree from an English-speaking university. For other applicants, language requirements are: TOEIC 790, IELTS 6, TOEFL 83.

Admission procedure

1. Selection based on examination of the application file: seriousness of the application, quality of the academic and/or professional profile.
2. Remote interview with an academic advisor: to find out more about the applicant, his/her plans and objectives. The admission decision (admitted, refused) is made a few days after the interview.
3. Admitted candidates receive a formal e-mail inviting them to pay a deposit (deductible from tuition fees), which enables them to reserve their place on the programme and triggers a final letter of acceptance.

Application

Supporting documents required for the application:

• your CV,
• your most recent diploma,
• your transcripts from previous years and your certificate of enrolment for the current year,
• your covering letter,
• a copy of your ID (front and back) or passport,

In addition to the EM Normandie application form, international candidates must approach their local Campus France office to facilitate the process of obtaining their visa. Once the down payment has been received, the School will help International students with their visa procedures and search for accommodation.

Additional information for funded applicants

Funded applicants are asked to gather the necessary information as soon as possible so that the administrative documents can be drawn up in good time.

General information about the employment market

FinTech uses technology to meet the needs of clients working in Finance and Banking. The industry’s purpose is making optimum use of technology so that it guarantees a more efficient service than traditional approaches to banking. While there are fewer jobs available in traditional Banking institutions, FinTech start-ups are growing. In just one year, the Joblift study revealed an average 14.1% monthly increase in FinTech jobs in France.

Examples of positions: Digital banking Project Manager, Product Manager at a Fintech, Financial Analyst at an investment bank, Corporate Analyst in a multinational, Financial Services startups Consultant at a professional services firm, SME Client Relationship Manager at a Fintech or Retail Bank

Integration of graduates

Statistics based on the professional integration survey of 2023 for the 2022 graduates. Average gross calculated on the basis of the last 3 graduating classes (2020, 2021 and 2022).

• 94% net employment rate
• 100% on permanent contracts
• 26% work internationally
• 100% of graduates in employment found a job within 3 months
• 92% satisfied with their first job
• Average gross annual salary including bonuses in similar roles : €54.495

Example of companies where our graduates work

Mondelez International, Kantarmedia, Procter&Gamble, Thalès, Vivendi, Accor, BNP Paribas, KPMG, PwC.

Tuition Fees for 2025-2026

• MSc Banking, Finance and FinTech: 16.500£
  Tuition fees include the membership fee for EM Normandie Alumni Association, which gives you access to all services and a life membership.
• €50 charged to candidates in order to study their profile
• The contribution to CVEC (Contribution Vie Etudiante et de Campus), amounting to €103, by connecting to the dedicated plaftorm.

Fees for students enrolling for the first time in 2025.