MSc in Financial Engineering

The MSc in Financial Engineering is a highly selective programme designed for young graduates with prior training in market finance or a strong quantitative background. Combining cutting-edge theory with hands-on experience, students will gain a deep understanding of capital markets and develop expertise in quantitative finance. They will be prepared to pursue a successful career in quantitative trading & structuring, quantitative portfolio & risk management, and hedge funds.

By choosing our MSc in Financial Engineering, you will discover the main financial concepts behind stocks, bonds and derivatives, as well as the key analytical tools used in the industry. You will become part of an elite group of financial professionals equipped with the skills to thrive in the financial industry. Your future role will be to collect, analyse and make sense of financial data to make the best investment decisions. You will have the choice between two specializations: Quantitative Investment Solutions or Systematic Trading.

This highly selective program has several academic partners:  GARP,  the CAIA and the CQF Institute.

Increasing global demand for graduates with risk management skills prompted EDHEC to partner with GARP, the Global Association of Risk Professionals, to create an academically rigorous risk management education. The GARP partnership is a key differentiator in the job market and aims to better prepare students to succeed in the challenging field of risk management.

The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIA) is a non-profit global organisation that seeks to improve the investment and societal outcomes of capital allocation through professional education, transparency and thought leadership across all investor alternatives. It comprises an elite group of more than 12,000 professionals worldwide.

Established in 2014, the CQF Institute, part of Fitch Learning, is the global quant finance-focused membership organization with more than 27,000 from 90 countries, and serves as the awarding body for the Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF), the world’s largest professional qualification in quantitative finance.

EDHEC Business School is a leading international business school specialising in finance, business, marketing, data, sustainability, entrepreneurship, management and innovation.

Founded in Lille in 1906, EDHEC Business School is one of Europe’s top 10  business schools. The institution has five academic campuses  (Lille, Nice, London, Paris and Singapore) and three entrepreneurship and start-up campuses (Station F in Paris,the Jean Arnault campus in Roubaix and TechForward in Sophia-Antipolis).

The School offers academic education programmes (International BBA, Master in Management and Masters of Science) delivered on its campuses or online via EDHEC Online. The School also possesses an extensive portfolio of programmes designed for executives (Global MBA, EMBA, PhD in Finance, together with numerous open and customisable programmes).

As a fully international Business School directly connected to the business world, EDHEC holds a strong reputation for the excellence of its research and its ability to train entrepreneurs and managers capable of anticipating changes affecting business.

In 2024, EDHEC has 9,400 students enrolled, nearly 300 exchange and double degree agreements with the world's leading academic institutions, and a network of over 60,000 alumni of 130 nationalities.

EDHEC seeks talented candidates , with a strong market finance academic background and a good understanding of the market finance industry and its requirements.

• Minimum three-year bachelor’s degree (any type of engineering or business/finance background) 
• Acceptable English proficiency tests/certificates (TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS) TOEFL Internet-based ≥ 92 TOEIC ≥ 850 IELTS ≥ 6.5 Cambridge Test of English > 175
• Optional Aptitude Test Score GMAT or GRE or TAGE MAGE or CAT\ official test score report (CAT* for Indian students only) can add value to your application*
• CV
• Letter of motivation
• Academic transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation
• Online video interview  English native speakers or those holding a degree taught in English (minimum three years) are eligible for an English Test waiver.

As part of its strategic plan to "Generations 2050", EDHEC has committed to enabling talented students to pursue their studies through a diverse and transparent scholarship scheme. Scholarships can cover up to 50 % of tuition fees.

Some of the career paths you can pursue after a Master of Science in Financial Engineering:

• Trader (Derivatives, Fixed Income, Equities, FX, Commodities, Cross-Assets): their job is to buy and sell financial products in order to make profit. As part of their daily activities, they analyse market trends, assess the risks associated with each investment and decide when to buy or sell.
• Sales (Credit, Structured Products, Fixed Income): in finance, a salesperson’s mission is to sell financial products to their clients.
• Structurer: they create structured products (a combination of several financial products) adapted to their clients' objectives.
• Quantitative Analyst: they use mathematical and statistical methods to analyse financial data and develop predictive models to help companies better understand their situation and make profitable investment decisions.
• Assistant Portfolio Manager: their job is to assist a senior portfolio manager in their daily activities. They research investment opportunities, analyse market data and assist with client relationship management.
• Quant Researcher:  they apply quantitative analysis techniques to financial data in order to identify the investment and trading opportunities that are the most likely to be profitable.
• Risk Analyst: their role is to identify and assess the potential risks associated with an investment project. 
• Asset Manager: they work with individuals, government entities, corporations, etc. They manage investment portfolios on behalf of their clients. They choose which investments to make and which to avoid, while maintaining an acceptable level of risk according to their clients' expectations.
• Responsible Investment Analyst: this analyst focuses their analyses on environmental, social and governance (ESG). Rather than simply assessing the potential profitability of an investment, they also make sure that it meets their company's standards for environmental protection, human rights, etc.

EDHEC holds leading positions in national and international rankings.

EDHEC ranks among the top business schools in France and internationally for all its training programmes: Undergraduate (International BBA), Master in Management, MSc and Executive Education (Global MBA, Executive MBA and executive training).

EDHEC demonstrates its success on a consistent basis: in its latest ranking, the Financial Times placed EDHEC among the top 10 in its European Business Schools ranking. These results lend weight to the School’s strategic model: to train today the talents of tomorrow, capable of driving positive change in the world of business and society.

• 7th Business School in Europe, Financial Times 2024
• 4th Master in Management worldwide, Financial Times 2024
• 6th Master’s in Finance worldwide, Financial Times 2024
• Top 10 Master in Marketing, QS 2025
• 2nd BBA in France, Challenges, Le Figaro Etudiant 2024
• 5th Worldwide for Open Programmes, Financial Times 2024

Accreditations: national and international recognition

EDHEC acted as a pilot institution for evaluation processes 20 years ago and was one of the first French business schools to receive accreditations. As hallmarks of academic excellence and recognition from the higher education world, accreditations are a means for business schools to be evaluated by high-level peers, such as France’s Ministry for Higher Education and Research or the country’s CEFDG management degrees and training evaluation committee.

CEFDG Certification visas and/or grades are granted subject to a set of demanding criteria, including the intellectual output and contributions of the school’s teaching & research faculty and the employability of its graduates. Based on the quality and excellence of our programmes, EDHEC’s degrees are accredited by France’s Ministry for Higher Education and Research:

• International BBA (Bachelor in Business Administration): Visa 4-Year Higher Education Level and Bachelor Grade,
• Master in Management : Visa 5-Year Higher Education Level and Master Grade,
• MSc in Finance – all programmes: Visa 5-Year Higher Education Level and Master Grade,
• MSc in Business Management – all programmes: Visa 5-Year Higher Education Level and Master Grade,
• GMBA (Global MBA): Visa 5-Year Higher Education Level and Master Grade,
• EMBA (Executive MBA): Visa 5-Year Higher Education Level and Master Grade.

All these evaluation processes enable EDHEC to develop, improve, take objective stock of what we do and ensure the educational standards we demand are reflected in practice. EDHEC is also a member of the select category of business schools worldwide (fewer than 1%) to be triple-accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA.

ASSOCIATION TO ADVANCE COLLEGIATE SCHOOLS OF BUSINESS (AACSB)

AACSB brings together management education professionals at the highest level.  After a lengthy evaluation process, it accredits institutions whose training satisfies a demanding set of evaluation criteria: stringent student recruitment process, high academic-level professors, student evaluation process and teaching methods used, etc.   EDHEC obtained AACSB accreditation in March 2004.

ASSOCIATION OF MBAs (AMBA)

AMBA accreditation is a hallmark of quality and international recognition for MBAs. AMBA seeks to maintain and improve standards for both full-time and part-time MBA-type programmes. The association assesses the organising institution, the content and timing of programmes, the quality of the teaching faculty, the curricula followed by students, follow-up services to graduates, and their skills and post-programme value on the market. EDHEC has held this accreditation since 2003 for all its Masters in Management, MBAs and Executive MBA.

EUROPEAN QUALITY IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM (EQUIS)

The EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) accreditation process is integral to business and management schools. Run by the Brussels-based European Foundation for Management Development, it aims to promote academic excellence, educational innovation, close relations between schools and businesses, and internationalisation. EDHEC Business School’s accreditation by EQUIS was renewed for five years in October 2020. The School has held this recognition for over 20 years, with renewals always obtained for the maximum period.