PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
The Master of Science Climate Change & Corporate Finance is designed for demanding students who aim to combine both the expertise of traditional financial analysis and sustainable finance. In this programme, students will be introduced to a growing concern to transition from carbon economy to a sustainable economy. They will acquire the knowledge and necessary skills to meet future business requirements.
The purpose of this programme is to develop a new generation of professionals who will be driving change in the world of finance.
It is aimed at students with strong mathematical and technical appetite who also want to have an impact on society. It will provide them with the knowledge, techniques and skills to guide investment, acquisition, cash flow management, risk and capital raising choices to produce both financially and environmentally attractive outcomes.
Cleantech Challenge
As part of the programme, you will be challenge to find solutions that would boost the ecological transition of financial players and their stakeholders. The best project will be enrolled in the ” Prix Jeunes pour l’Environnement” and evaluated by a jury of professional experts, journalists and teachers. An exceptional opportunity to imagine and develop a project with a real impact on the market.
Teaching approach
The MSc CFIB programme adopts a uniquely designed Chrono-Diagnosis method. Working in a group of six, you will learn how to strategically analyse a public company and engage in buy-side or sell-side research roles. You’ll also learn how to compose an equity research and M&A report, and practice presenting to investment bankers in a professional environment.
CFA Certificate
By completing the Master of Science Climate Change & Corporate Finance, you will also be trained for the CFA Certificate, completing examinations at the end of the course and receiving the two levels of a CFA charter, which is one of the highest distinctions you can earn in the investment management profession. As evidence of the fundamental shift in the field, about 30% of the knowledge required for the CFA is related to green and ethical finance.
CURRICULUM
The MSc Climate Change & Corporate Finance is a groundbreaking, cutting-edge programme based on the latest studies and research and built with a practical, hands-on teaching approach.
SEMESTER 1
• Research Methods
• Green Chrono Diagnosis
• Advanced Corporate Finance
• Applied Quantitative Methods
• Financial Reporting
• Green Equity and Green Bonds
• Mergers & Acquisitions
SEMESTER 2
• CFA Certification
• Research Methods
• Economics and Climate Change
• Emissions Trading Systems
• Cleantech and Cleanfunds Challenge
• Green Investment Strategy & Portfolio management
• Financing Climate Change Action
• Socially Responsible Investment and Financial Analysis
REQUIREMENTS
Academic requirements
French Master 1 or international Bachelor or 240 ECTS in a Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, Business or equivalent
Language requirements
IELTS: 6.0 or TOEIC: 750
Duolingo accepted: 95
ADMISSION PROCESS
1. Online Application
To apply for this programme, simply create your online account and application file and fill in all the required information and documents listed here.
Prior to submitting your online application, you will be asked to pay the non-refundable application fee of €100.
You can submit your application as soon as your application is complete and payment of application fee is made.
If your application is eligible, we will invite you to a motivation interview within a few days.
– Curriculum vitae
– Cover letter
– Copy of your last diploma or certificate of current schooling
– Language level certificates
– Photocopy of your passport or national identity card
– Letters of recommendation if you have some
2. Motivation interview
You will have the opportunity to express your motivation and ambition during a 20 to 30-minutes online interview. To ensure equal opportunities, this interview is a one-way online video interview, regardless of your nationality or place of residence, and can be conducted at your convenience within a period of 3 days.
During this interview, we encourage you to share your motivation but also your ambitions, experiences and expectations.
3. Deadlines
Applications are open until July 1st.
As we offer rolling admissions, we advise you to apply as soon as possible to have time to complete any visa procedures and to prepare for your arrival in France.
All students admitted to BSB will be considered eligible for a scholarship, 60% of which will be assigned by March 30.
Be sure to get your application in now!
FINANCING
Tuition fees for the MSc Corporate Finance & Investment Banking are €14,000.
This “all inclusive” rate, guaranteed throughout your course, includes the following services:
The Hub: access to school support services, Career Booster, International Coaching, Wellness Center.
Campus and Learning Center access (open 6 days a week, 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays)
BSB Alumni: Take advantage of the power of our network of over 16,000 graduates
Personal support: Optional catch-ups, e-learning support, group project tutoring
Field trips (travel and housing)
BSB MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIP
BSB offers over 60 scholarships from 25% to 50% reduction on the 1st year of studies for international talented students.
CAREERS
Graduates of MSc Climate Change & Corporate Finance will be able to hold various positions, internationally, in the fields of corporate finance and market finance in investment institutions and banks, such as:
- Emission trading manager
- Sustainable finance analyst
- Finance analyst in a comitted company
- Universe data manager
- Impact finance analyst
- Strategic analyst
- ESG/SRI solutions analyst
- Sales associate
- Lead Analyst
They will be able to evolve alongside the sector, to meet the expectations that will be required for many jobs that do not yet exist and may even contribute to their creation.