Highlights
Tuition fee
31000 EUR / year
27900 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
31000 EUR / year
27900 EUR / year
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Duration
12 months
Duration
12 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Campus location
2 cities
Campus location
2 cities
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Master in Finance from ESSEC Business School is an intensive programme designed to offer high quality training to high potential students who wish to pursue a career in corporate finance, financial markets, fintech, asset and portfolio management as well as risk management. 

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Overview

The   Finance programme of ESSEC Business School - Paris has a strong international dimension and teaches students to adapt to a multicultural environment, addressing multinational issues and providing exposure to both Europe and Asia. It offers a global approach to finance with a strong emphasis on the underlying skills necessary to operate in today’s financial professions.

What Makes this Programme Unique?

  • The Finance programme of ESSEC Business School has a strong analytical focus and aims to provide you with a comprehensive view of finance enabling you to develop and become a fully-operational professional.
  • According to your professional project, you may choose to apply in the programme either on the ESSEC France campus (Cergy, Paris area), or the ESSEC Asia-Pacific campus (Singapore).

What does the Master in Finance Look Like?

The duration of the Master in Finance is 2 years (Master 1+Master 2) or 1 year (Master 2 only), depending on your background and latest degree.

If you have or are currently pursuing:

  • A 3 years Bachelor, or a Licence 3 at the minimum:You will complete the programme in 2 years (M1+M2)
  • A 4 years Bachelor or a Master 1 at the minimum:You will complete the programme in 1 year (M2)

Careers

  • 79% found their first job before graduation
  • 64% work outside their country of origin
  • 68% hold a job with international assignments

Thanks to the customized study paths offered by the ESSEC Master in Finance programme, graduates find positions in various roles across the world, particularly in Europe and Asia.

  • Europe: 78%
  • Asia: 18%
  • Africa: 2%
  • Oceania: 2%

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Programming in Python
  • Management Control
  • Strategic Cost Management
  • Sustainability Performance
  • Entrepreneurship
  • International Finance

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
  • Round 1 Deadline: October 15th
  • Round 2 Deadline: January 7th
  • Round 3 Deadline: February 24th
  • Round 3 Deadline: April 14th

Language

English
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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Singapore, Singapore
  • Cergy-Pontoise, France

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Do you hold a degree in engineering, science, mathematics, business or economics from a top university/school?
  • Are you a high-potential candidate with an excellent academic record?

  • Are you open-minded, career-oriented and exhibit leadership potential?

  • Are you looking to pursue a career in the world’s major financial centers?

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    31000 EUR / year
    ≈ 31000 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    27900 EUR / year
    ≈ 27900 EUR / year

Additional Details

Students completing the programme in 2 years:

  • EU: €13,500 / year
  • NON EU: €13,500 / year

Living costs

Singapore

Singapore
1878 - 3880 SGD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Finance.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Apr 2027
Kuwaiti Government Scholarships
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 May 2027
Frontenac Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 May 2027
EDHEC French Ambassy Co-Financed in India
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2027
Early Bird Scholarship
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2027
"TIGER" Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based

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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 EUR
Deadline
31 Aug 2027
IDIL Scholarship
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3600 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship Foundation Rhineland-Palatinate
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10500 EUR
Deadline
30 May 2027
Galilée Institute's International Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
649 EUR
Deadline
01 Feb 2027
Hans-Böckler-Stiftung Scholarships
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
30 May 2027
Bourse France Excellence (French Government grants) from the French Embassy in North Macedonia
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Gabon
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
350 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Franco-German University: DFH Mobility Grant for Students of the DFH Study Programmes
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 May 2027
Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
31 Jul 2027
Brest Business School Academic Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2027
Disability Admission Scholarship
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 May 2027
Crous Scholarship
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2027
Bourses Admission D'excellence
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
06 Jun 2027
EDHEC Academic Excellence Scholarship

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Edhec Business School
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
02 Feb 2027
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program

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Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Livinfrance Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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Livinfrance
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1800 EUR
Deadline
08 Jan 2027
Eiffel Scholarship Program of Excellence
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
824 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2027
Erasmus Scholarship
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available

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