Build a career in investment banking with a world-class training programme that combines specialist knowledge, technical skills and soft skills.
The Master in Finance is designed to give you the essential skills to thrive in the investment banking, financial services, and financial business performance. You will first acquire a solid foundation in finance before choosing between three specializations: Corporate Finance, Financial Markets, or, starting in 2027, Financial & Business Performance. The program is available in one year or two years, depending on the student's previous degree.
- Taught in English
- Lyon Campus, with international periods
- Admission in Year 1 (3-year Bachelor) or Year 2 (4-year Bachelor – Master 1 completed)
- Next Intake: September 2026
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Specialization and Financial Expertise
Build a strong foundation before specializing in Corporate Finance, Financial Markets, or starting in 2027 Financial & Business Performance and master strategic financial decision-making.
Responsible Finance and Sustainable Vision
Develop strategies that fully integrate ESG challenges, with a responsible and future-oriented approach.
Practical and International Immersion
Learn by doing through projects, internships, study abroad opportunities, and gain real-world experience with financial competitions and simulations.
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Career Center & alumni
Career support from day one, including workshops, coaching, and digital resources
Conferences and thematic programs for skill development
Access to a global network of 48,000 alumni for guidance and job opportunities
Careers after this Master
Financial Market tracks
- Trading
- Sales-Trader
- Risk management
Corporate Finance & Innovation tracks
- Consulting: M&A, TS, audit, restructuring…
- Mergers and aquisition business associate
- Private Equity
Financial & Business Performance tracks
(starting in 2027)- Auditor
- Financial controller
- Consultant in performance management
Job placement statistics
Net employment rate at 6 months: 95%
Average starting salary: 78K€
Main recruiters: BPCE - Group Natixis, CACIB, Aurel BGC, Rothschild & Co, EdR, Amundi, Siparex, BPI France, Candriam, UBS, Ardian
CEFDG Accreditation: Grade Master
The Master in Finance (Diplôme Spécialisé en Finance) is authorized by the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation to award a recognized BAC+5 degree, Master’s Grade, to its students. Our Master in Finance program has been accredited for a four-year period after a rigorous assessment by the National Management Programmes Assessment Commission (CEFDG).
Step into a program designed to launch your career in the dynamic and demanding world of investment banking, whether in Corporate Finance, Financial Markets or starting in 2027 Financial & Business Performance
This data comes from the insertion surveys (questionnaire aimed at recent graduates of each program to track their professional integration into the labor market) conducted by emlyon in 2025 among its 2024 graduates. This data is strictly indicative and cannot be guaranteed by emlyon or hold contractual value for any candidate/participant in the program.
