Launch your career in fintech and financial management with a triple master's degree in France, the United Kingdom, and Italy.
Presentation
The Master in Management, Finance & Tech is a two-year, English-taught triple degree program jointly delivered by emlyon business school (France), Bayes Business School – City, University of London (UK), and POLIMI Graduate School of Management (Italy). It is designed to equip you with a unique blend of financial expertise, technological insight, and strategic thinking to thrive in today's rapidly evolving business environment.
Through an immersive learning experience, you will study across three leading European campuses - in Lyon, London, and Milan - gaining deep exposure to global financial markets, digital technologies, and innovation-driven business practices.
This program goes beyond conventional finance education. You’ll explore how AI, blockchain, and big data are transforming corporate finance, asset management, and financial decision-making across industries.
By combining academic rigor, international mobility, and a hands-on 6-month internship, the Master in Management, Finance & Tech prepares you for high-impact roles in management, finance, and fintech, whether in multinational corporations, financial institutions, or entrepreneurial ventures.
Accredited by EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA
Key points
- Triple degree from three leading European business schools
Earn a prestigious triple degree from emlyon business school (France), Bayes Business School (UK), and POLIMI Graduate School of Management (Italy), combining top-tier academic excellence in management, finance, and technology.
- Gain an international outlook with a fintech degree
Study across three major European financial and innovation hubs - Lyon, London, and Milan - gaining deep exposure to diverse markets, business cultures, and global economic trends.
- Cutting-edge curriculum in finance
Develop advanced skills in corporate finance, fintech, AI, and digital finance.
- Career-driven and industry-connected
Benefit from strong ties with leading financial institutions, tech firms, and complete a 6-month internship to launch your international career in finance and tech.
Program
This triple degree program prepares you to lead at the intersection of finance, technology, and management in a rapidly evolving global economy.
Through international immersion across three leading institutions - emlyon business school, Bayes Business School, and POLIMI Graduate School of Management - you will gain a multi-dimensional understanding of financial management, cryptocurrency, and digital finance.
Blending rigorous academics in finance, real-world projects, and a global perspective, the program develops the analytical, technological, and leadership skills needed to navigate complex business environments and drive fintech innovation.
The Master in Management - Grande Ecole by emlyon business school is a Master's Degree approved by the French State.
It is possible to validate this diploma by blocks of competencies.
The Master in Management - Grande Ecole program allows the validation of the professional certification "DipViGrM - Programme Grande Ecole", level 7, issued by emlyon business school and registered with the RNCP under number 38071 on 09/01/2023.
Year 1
First period: emlyon business school
During your first semester at emlyon business school in Lyon, you will build a solid foundation in core management disciplines while exploring sustainability, innovation, and professional development. This period is designed to equip you with the essential tools and mindsets needed to thrive in the finance and tech sectors.
- Accounting and Control
- Corporate Finance
- Sustainable Futures
- Act for Climate
- Organisational Behaviour and Leadership
- Prototype at the makers’ lab
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Business Creation Project (PCE)
- Dive into Culture
- Professional Guidance
Etc.
Second period: POLIMI Graduate School of Management
You will learn about the financial world’s methods and technologies, seeing them in action as you experience fintech applications and opportunities. With a hands-on approach, it will give you the chance to explore information technology skills - big data management, cybersecurity blockchain technology, and smart contracts -, but also to incorporate new technologies into traditional business activities.
- Business Analytics
- Financial Intermediaries
- Fintech in banking, insurance and asset management
- Information technology in finance
- High tech entrepreneurship
- Artificial Intelligence in Finance
- New Technologies in Capital Markets
- Decentralized Finance
- Fintech Costumer Journey
- Project Work
Third period: International term
A 6-month international internship is a great opportunity to put your academic knowledge to test and acquire tangible experience in the financial sector.
Year 2
Fourth period: Bayes Business School
This semester offers an in-depth exploration of key topics in corporate finance, supported by a strong analytical foundation. You will develop critical skills - from Python programming and data visualization to financial analysis - and apply them in a corporate research project. Through interactive courses taught by experienced faculty and industry professionals, you’ll gain both strategic insight and hands-on finance expertise.
MSc Finance
- Asset Management
- Derivatives and Risk Management
- Fixed Income Securities
- International Finance, etc.
or
MSc Corporate Finance
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Corporate Risk Management
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Topics in Mergers and Acquisitions, etc.
Dissertation and three electives
Assessment methods
Assessment methods may include case studies, presentations, mock exercises, tests, assessed essays, group projects, problem sets, etc.
Career
Embarking on the Master in Management, Finance & Tech means receiving robust career support tailored to high-impact roles at the intersection of finance, technology, and business strategy. This unique triple-degree program equips you with cutting-edge financial management expertise, and technical skills, preparing you for careers such as Digital Finance Expert, Blockchain Expert, M&A Analyst or Fintech Analyst. With international exposure, real-world projects, and strong academic foundations, you'll be ready to thrive in dynamic, tech-driven environments across industries.
Targeted jobs after the Master in Management, Finance & Tech
- Digital Finance Expert
- Blockchain/Cryptocurrency expert
- Peer-to-peer finance expert
- Quantitative finance expert
- M&A Analyst
- Equity Research Associate
- Business Analyst
- Senior Consultant
- Corporate Finance Associate
- Private Equity Analyst
Main sectors
- Financial services: banking, insurance, fintech, etc.
- Consulting firms
- Technology: digital services companies
About our Career Center
The Career Center provides continual support in identifying career goals and developing action plans. For more information, visit the Career Center page by clicking here.
Main recruiters
emlyon business school
Employability of Master in Management - Grande Ecole graduates
- Wavestone
- EY
- SiaPartners
- KPMG
- LVMH
- Deloitte
- PwC
- Capgemini
- Boston Consulting Group
- L'Oréal
- Accenture
- Crédit Agricole
Bayes Business School
Employability of the MSc in Finance and MSc in Corporate Finance graduates
- Moody's
- Standard Chartered
- Stout
- Boston Consulting Group
- Citi
- Roland Berger
- J.P.Morgan
- HSBC
- Kraft Heinz
- Buro Happold
- SG
- ING
Survey carried out in 2024. Concerns class of 2023.
Alumni network
As a future graduate of the Master in Management, Finance & Tech, you will benefit from lifelong access to not one, but three powerful alumni networks - giving you a unique professional advantage from day one.
You will join:
- emlyon business school’s alumni network, with nearly 48,000 members in over 130 countries, offering global connections, career support, and business opportunities;
- Bayes Business School’s alumni community, comprising over 50,000 graduates in 170 countries, giving you access to exclusive services, international networking, and a vibrant professional ecosystem;
- POLIMI Graduate School of Management’s alumni network, a strong and growing community of over 20,000 graduates, offering valuable professional exchanges, mentoring, and career development tools.
Admission
Are you eligible ?
Students holding at minimum one of the following degrees can apply to the Master in Management, Finance & Tech:
- A validated Master 1 degree or Bachelor's degree equivalent to Bac +4
- A validated Licence 3 degree or Bachelor's degree equivalent to Bac +3
You can apply whilst studying the last year of the degree which makes you eligible for the program (Bachelor's Degree minimum).
Admission Process
Applications are submitted through the POLIMI Graduate School of Management website.
Fill in the form at apply.gsom.polimi.it and upload these documents:
- Your CV in English
- University transcripts/mark sheets
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree (if already available at the time of the application)
- Copy of your passport or ID
- Digital picture
- Letter of reference
- Motivation letter
- English proficiency certificate: IELTS (if already available at the time of the application)
- Pay the Application Fee (EUR €100)
We will let you know if you have been selected for a Motivational Interview in English, which we will do online.
We will send you an e-mail with our final decision on your application.
After you receive our email and the admission contract, we kindly ask you to confirm your participation in the program by paying the first instalment.
Financing
Tuition fees
€50,000
The tuition and fee charges are in effect for the 2025-2026 academic year are subject to change for future years
All indicated fees include:
- Tuition
- Enrollment fees
- emlyon business school Career Center services during your program and for 3 years after graduation
- Several hours of individual career coaching during your program
- Lifelong membership of emlyon business school alumni network
Tuition fees do not include:
- Additional fees not payable to the institution, such as CVEC, student social security, sports club enrollment fees, the purchase of personal computer hardware or software, or the purchase of books other than course materials
- Optional courses or certifications
- Accommodation and travel expenses related to the program or work placement
How to finance your program?
The emlyon Social Scholarship for CROUS Recipients
The CROUS scholarship (“Bourse du CROUS”) is a financial aid program provided by the French government to support students pursuing higher education. It is awarded based on criteria such as household income, family situation, and academic performance. This scholarship helps cover essential living expenses such as housing, meals, and related costs. International students who meet the eligibility requirements may also benefit from CROUS financial aid.
At emlyon, students holding a CROUS scholarship are eligible for a tuition fee waiver ranging from 5% to 100% for the Master in Management – Grande Ecole program. Students who are awarded CROUS level 7 will have their tuition fees fully covered.
The tuition reduction is calculated based on the definitive CROUS level granted in the academic year preceding enrollment at emlyon. For the 2026–2027 academic year, your final CROUS level from 2025–2026 will be used. Please refer to the scale below:
- Echelon 0 bis: 5% reduction
- Echelon 1: 10% reduction
- Echelon 2: 15% reduction
- Echelon 3: 20% reduction
- Echelon 4: 30% reduction
- Echelon 5: 50% reduction
- Echelon 6: 75% reduction
- Echelon 7: 100% reduction
Financial Aid granted by emlyon business school Foundation
Partner company scholarships
Each year, emlyon business school works with companies such as Biomérieux, Capgemini and Sanofi through sponsorship programs to provide financial support to our students in need.
Government Scholarships
First of all, you should ask the French Embassy or the French Cultural Service of your own country about individual scholarships granted by the French government.
www.diplomatie.gouv.fr
www.mfe.org
Campus France
Discover more scholarship options available depending on your country of residence here.
France Excellence EIFFEL Scholarship
If you meet the requirements of excellence of the Eiffel Scholarship program, emlyon business school may propose your application to this financial aid for 2025/2026. Only students from the Master in Management - Grande Ecole can apply.
The deadline for applications is in December of each year. Please contact your Program Advisor for more information. See details on www.campusfrance.org
France Excellence Europa Scholarship
The “France Excellence Europa” scholarship program is intended for non; French students from one of the 26 other European Union member states and who wish to continue their higher-education studies at master 1 or 2 level in France. See details on www.campusfrance.org
Mobility Scholarship from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region
The BRMIE scholarship may help you to finance your internship abroad or your double degree program abroad with emlyon business school partners universities. emlyon business school awards the BRMIE scholarship to students selected for international mobility outside of Europe.
The ERASMUS+ Scholarships from the European Commission
French and international students have the opportunity to benefit from the Erasmus+ scholarship as part of an academic exchange at a European partner university or during an internship in Europe. The monthly amounts vary depending on the cost of living in the destination country.
Each year, emlyon business school defines a new allocation policy based on the funds allocated by the Erasmus+ Agency and the Region. The scholarship may not cover the entire duration of the mobility abroad.
Banking Partners
You may obtain a bank loan through emlyon business school financial partners only if you have a fiscal warrantor in France. If not, we advise you to obtain a loan in your country of origin before your arrival.
Prodigy Finance loan opportunity
Applicants for the Master in Management - Grande Ecole are eligible to apply for a student loan with Prodigy Finance. Learn more on how to apply for a Prodigy Finance loan by clicking here (please scroll down the page to read about the benefits and conditions). This opportunity is opened to Non-French students only.
Lendwise loan opportunity
Lendwise is a student loan provider offering funding to international students at competitive interest rates. Learn more on how to apply for a Lendwise loan by clicking here. This opportunity is opened to Non-French students only.
Tentative monthly budget in Lyon: around €1,000 - €1,200
- Rent: €500-€600 (approximately)
- Charges (electricity, gas, internet, water, etc.): around €130
- Transportation: €25 (under 25yo)
- Food: €200 - €250
- Books, photocopies, etc.: around €40
- Miscellaneous: €100
- Mobile Phone: prepaid phone cards from €5 to €20*
- Leisure: €100
*Available in newsstands and supermarkets.
Tentative monthly budget in Milan: around €1,400
- Rent: €800 (approximately)
- Transportation: €22 (people under 27)
- Food: €200
- Books, photocopies, etc.: €40
- Miscellaneous: €100
- Mobile Phone: prepaid phone cards start at €5
- Leisure: €200
Tentative monthly budget in London: around £1,600
- Rent: £1,000 (approximately)
- Transportation: £65-£130
- Food: £250
- Books, photocopies, etc.: £40
- Miscellaneous: £150
- Mobile Phone: prepaid phone cards start at £5
- Leisure: £200
Please note: these are tentative budgets which may be subject to change depending on the type of accommodation you find, the transport card you buy etc.
Student life
Start your journey with a triple advantage
This unique triple degree program offers students the opportunity to experience finance from an international perspective, with one semester each in Lyon, Milan, and London. Immersed in three leading financial hubs, students gain diverse academic insights, cross-cultural experience, and exposure to cutting-edge financial technologies - preparing them for global careers in digital finance.
3 cities, 3 degrees
Master in Management - Grande Ecole - emlyon business school
International Master in Fintech, Finance and Digital Innovation - POLIMI Graduate School of Management
MSc in Finance or Corporate Finance - Bayes Business School
The Lyon Campus
Our campus in Lyon’s 7th arrondissement offers 30,000 m² of modern learning space, including areas for collaboration and student life. At the heart of the city’s academic and business scene, it fosters innovation, networking, and hybrid learning.
Student Life in Lyon
France’s second-largest student city, Lyon offers the perfect balance of academic, cultural, and social life. Whether you're exploring its historic districts or enjoying its famous cuisine, you’ll find Lyon both enriching and accessible.
- A UNESCO world heritage site
Discover the charm of Old Lyon, the scenic views from Fourvière Hill, and the lively riversides of the Rhône and Saône.
- The capital of gastronomy
From Michelin-starred restaurants to traditional bouchons, Lyon is a paradise for food lovers.
- A student-friendly city
With affordable living, excellent public transportation, and a welcoming international student community, Lyon is made for students. Plus, it’s easy to reach Paris, the Alps, the Côte d’Azur, and other European cities within hours.
POLIMI Graduate School of Management
Engage with a vibrant academic community and explore Italy’s rich cultural heritage. From campus activities to city life, Milan offers a dynamic backdrop for your semester abroad.
Bayes Business School
Immerse yourself in the heart of London’s financial district, one of the world’s top hubs for finance, fintech, and innovation. From professional networking to cultural exploration, London offers endless opportunities beyond the classroom.
Disability device
You are temporarily or permanently disabled, or with a disabling medical condition?
The Disability Unit can provide customized support in strict compliance with confidentiality, and can:
- Take into account your specific needs and make sure that your years at emlyon business school go as smoothly as possible, and that you are integrated to the student life
- Provide specific arrangements and resolve your access issues via the implementation of an individualized pedagogical follow-up
- Act as the interface with all other school departments
- Guide you through your administrative and pedagogical procedures
- In case we are unable to provide the specific arrangements you may need, we can follow through with external partners to find solutions to level out your disability
You will find the welcome guide and all the information on how we welcome and support our students and participants with disabilities here.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about the Master in Management, Finance & Tech
A Master in Fintech (often called a Master in Financial Technology) is a graduate-level program that combines finance, technology, and data science to prepare students for careers at the intersection of banking, investment, and emerging tech.
To build a successful career in fintech, you’ll need a blend of technical, financial analytics and data analysis skills. You also need to have a strong adaptability to evolving digital tools and trends.
To apply for a fintech-related program at emlyon, such as the Master in Management, Finance & Tech, you need at least a Licence 3 degree/Bachelor's degree (for Year 1) or Bac+4/Master 1 (for Year 2), along with a CV, academic transcripts, proof of English proficiency, letter of reference, cover letter, etc. The admissions process also includes a motivational interview in english.
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