ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training structure
Faculty of Economics
Language(s) of instruction
French
Presentation
The Financial Engineering track of the MBFA Master's program aims to train bothprofessionals and specialized researchers. It prepares students to become experts inadvanced financial engineering techniques, capable of analyzing and solving complex problems in a strategic and global context.
The program emphasizes the international dimension of financial markets and institutions, enabling graduates to understand global economic and financial issues. Students develop both technical and analytical skills, enabling them to develop innovative solutions, structure complex financial products, and respond to the strategic challenges faced by banks, asset management companies, insurance companies, and international financial institutions.
The advantages of the training program
- VARIED CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- MASTERY OF ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
- POSSIBILITY OF A MASTER'S DEGREE IN APPRENTICESHIP
Objectives
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Develop mastery of advanced financial engineering techniques.
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Prepare students to analyze and solve complex financial problems.
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Develop a comprehensive and strategic vision of financial issues.
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Raise students' awareness of the international environment of financial markets and institutions.
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Provide training in the design and structuring of complex financial products.
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Enable graduates to take on key roles in banks, management companies, insurance companies, and international financial institutions.
Know-how and skills
Know-how
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Analyze and evaluate companies, assets, and financial projects
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Structuring complex balance sheet transactions (LBOs, mergers and acquisitions, private equity)
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Implement financial and international risk management techniques
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Design and use financial models and risk analysis tools
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Apply taxation, law, and banking regulations to financial transactions
Skills
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Expertise in finance, law, and taxation for complex arrangements
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Ability to analyze stakeholders and adapt one's role according to the context (analyst, consultant, banker, etc.)
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Ability to design, evaluate, and manage strategic financial projects
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Understanding of the international environment and strategic market issues
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Ability to perform specialized functions: financial analyst, risk manager, mergers and acquisitions advisor
International dimension
Starting in their second year, students can spend a year (two semesters) at one of the 60 universities with which the Faculty of Economics has partnerships through the ERASMUS+ exchange programs, inter-university agreements, and CHARM-EU.
Organization
Knowledge assessment
The Master's programs at the Faculty of Economics are structured over two years and four semesters, based on an assessment system designed to measure students' learning progressively and comprehensively. At the end of each semester, the skills, competencies, and knowledge acquired in each Teaching Unit (UE) are assessed in one of two ways: continuous assessment or a final exam.
Continuous assessment allows for regular monitoring of student progress through several forms of evaluation: supervised assignments, graded tutorials, presentations, projects, document analysis, and active participation in class. This method encourages attendance, regular work, and the gradual acquisition of skills.
The final exam consists of a written or oral test held at the end of the semester. It aims to assess the student's overall mastery of the concepts taught and their ability to apply their knowledge in a structured and in-depth manner.
Depending on the course units, teaching methods, or learning objectives, some units may combine both assessment methods. These methods ensure fair and diverse assessment that is tailored to the nature of the course, while allowing students to develop methodology, rigor, and autonomy throughout their academic career.
Special facilities
Students with disabilities, young entrepreneurs, and high-level athletes can benefit from personalized support.
This may take the form of study arrangements, educational adaptations, or specific rights, in order to enable them to best balance their personal or professional constraints with their university education. Depending on the situation, these measures may include an adapted schedule, adjusted assessment methods, attendance facilities, individualized monitoring, or dedicated support services.
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Open alternately
Apprenticeships are based on the principle of alternating between academic and practical training at university and acquiring skills with an employer. The pace of this alternation varies depending on the program, but follows a schedule established in advance.
The apprenticeship contract is a special employment contract that allows students to benefit from dual status: student and full-time employee of the company.
APPRENTICESHIP POSSIBLE IN M2 OF MASTER 2 IF
Program
The program lasts two years, or four semesters.
– 120 ECTS credits
– Initial and continuing training
– Apprenticeship possible in Master 2
Choose one of two options:
English for Finance 1
2 creditsSpanish 1
Theoretical econometrics
5 creditsMarket finance
4 creditsMonetary and financial macroeconomics
3 creditsForecasting methods
5 creditsAlgorithms and Programming
3 creditsData mining and big data
Data warehouse
Economics of Bancassurance
3 credits
Choose one of two options:
English for Finance 2
2 creditsSpanish 2
2 credits
Introduction to Stochastic Calculus
4 creditsCorporate finance
4 creditsIntroduction to SAS / Excel VBA
2 creditsProject financing in Excel VBA
3 creditsTime series econometrics
5 creditsCorporate taxation
3 creditsTechnical analysis
2 creditsApplied econometrics project
5 creditsOptional
Mergers-Spin-offs-LBOs-Bankruptcies-Restructuring
2 creditsQuantitative risk management
2 creditsFinancial markets and financial theory
2 creditsInvestment science
3 creditsPortfolio management under R
1 creditInnovative financing operations
1 creditFinancial analysis (Bank of France)
1 creditAdvanced financial management "case studies"
2 creditsStochastic calculus
2 creditsTax optimization "Case studies"
2 creditsAudit and control "case study"
1 creditFinancial English
1 creditExploratory statistics (SAS)
1 creditComputer techniques (VBA)
1 creditInternational accounting (GAAP or IFRS)
2 creditsProject management and assembly
1 creditPanel econometrics
2 creditsFinTechs, Blockchain, and Cryptocurrencies
1 creditBanking and insurance regulations
1 creditCorporate strategy and governance
1 credit
OPTION 1
30 creditsChoose 1 or 2 from 2
Research thesis as part of a research program
30 credits3- to 6-month internship
30 credits
Introductory seminars on research
Admission
Admission requirements
- For Master's 1: Holder of or currently pursuinga bachelor's degree (or equivalent, three years of higher education) in economics or a similar field, recognized in France or Europe.
- For the Master 2: Have completed at least 4 years of higher education (Bac +4 / 240 ECTS) in fields related to economics or similar. A strong academic record and, in some cases, professional experience are valued.
Registration procedures
First year of master's degree
If you wish to apply for admission to Master 1, you must submit your application on the Mon Master platform .
Second year of master's degree
To gain equivalent access to the second year of the master's program, the ecandidat procedure is mandatory.
Further information: economie.edu.umontpellier.fr/candidatures/candidatures-et-admissions/
Target audience
Students from the Montpellier Academy, the Occitanie region, France, and internationally
Tuition fees
Tuition fees are set each year by the Ministry of Higher Education. They are accompanied by the Student and Campus Life Contribution (CVEC).
The entire program is free for students receiving scholarships.
Capacity
40
Recommended prerequisites
A good level inmicroeconomics, macroeconomics, mathematics, statistics, and econometrics is essential. Depending on the desired career path, certain options may be valued.
And after
Continuing education
Master's degree graduates can continue their studies, particularlyin economics, in France or abroad, especially those who are interested in research or higher education. Additional specialized training (university degrees) may also be considered depending on career plans.
Professional integration
The Master's degree in Financial Engineering is professionally oriented and leads to employment. Further study at the doctoral level is possible, subject to the quality of the applied research thesis.
This program is designed to trainhigh-level executives pursuingcareersin banking, private equity, auditing and consulting firms, and large corporations.
Graduates of the Master 2 in Financial Engineering will be qualified to work in the following positions: key account manager in retail banking, financial analyst in venture capital firms, mergers and acquisitions analyst in investment companies or corporate finance and investment banks, transaction services consultant in companies or audit and consulting firms, and corporate finance consultant.