MSc in Financial Engineering

EDHEC Business School is a leading international business school specialising in business, entrepreneurship, management and innovation.

Founded in Lille in 1906, EDHEC Business School is a private business school recognised by the French state.

The institution has five academic campuses open to the world (Lille, Nice, London, Paris and Singapore) and two entrepreneurship and start-up campuses (Station F in Paris and the Jean Arnault campus in Roubaix) and it is one of Europe’s top 10  business schools.

The School offers academic education programmes (EDHEC International BBA, Master in Management and Masters of Science) either in person or online , the latter thanks to the range of 100%-digital degree programmes delivered by EDHEC Online. We also possess an extensive portfolio of programmes designed for executives (Global MBA, EMBA, PhD in Finance, together with numerous open and customisable programmes).

As a fully international business school directly connected to the business world, EDHEC commands a strong reputation for the excellence of their research and ability to train entrepreneurs and managers capable of anticipating changes affecting business.

In 2024, EDHEC has 9,400 students enrolled in traditional undergraduate programs, nearly 300 exchange and double degree agreements with the world's leading academic institutions, and a network of over 60,000 alumni of 130 nationalities.

As part of its strategic plan to "Generation 2050", EDHEC has committed to enabling talented students to pursue their studies through a diverse and transparent scholarship scheme. Scholarships can cover up to 50 % of the tuition fees.

The MSc in Financial Engineering is a highly selective programme designed for young graduates with prior training in market finance or a strong quantitative background. Combining cutting-edge theory with hands-on experience, students will gain a deep understanding of capital markets and develop expertise in quantitative finance. They will be prepared to pursue a successful career in quantitative trading & structuring, quantitative portfolio & risk management, and hedge funds.

By choosing our MSc in Financial Engineering, you will discover the main financial concepts behind stocks, bonds and derivatives, as well as the key analytical tools used in the industry. You will become part of an elite group of financial professionals equipped with the skills to thrive in the financial industry. Your future role will be to collect, analyse and make sense of financial data to make the best investment decisions. You will have the choice between two specializations: Quantitative Investment Solutions or Systematic Trading.

This highly selective program has several academic partners:  GARP,  the CAIA and the CQF Institute.

Increasing global demand for graduates with risk management skills prompted EDHEC to partner with GARP, the Global Association of Risk Professionals, to create an academically rigorous risk management education. The GARP partnership is a key differentiator in the job market and aims to better prepare students to succeed in the challenging field of risk management.

The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIA) is a non-profit global organisation that seeks to improve the investment and societal outcomes of capital allocation through professional education, transparency and thought leadership across all investor alternatives. It comprises an elite group of more than 12,000 professionals worldwide.

Established in 2014, the CQF Institute, part of Fitch Learning, is the global quant finance-focused membership organization with more than 27,000 from 90 countries, and serves as the awarding body for the Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF), the world’s largest professional qualification in quantitative finance.

EDHEC seeks talented candidates , with a strong market finance academic background and a good understanding of the market finance industry and its requirements.

• Minimum three-year bachelor’s degree (any type of engineering or business/finance background) 
• Acceptable English proficiency tests/certificates (TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS) TOEFL Internet-based ≥ 92 TOEIC ≥ 850 IELTS ≥ 6.5 Cambridge Test of English > 175
• Optional Aptitude Test Score GMAT or GRE or TAGE MAGE or CAT\ official test score report (CAT* for Indian students only) can add value to your application*
• CV
• Letter of motivation
• Academic transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation
• Online video interview  English native speakers or those holding a degree taught in English (minimum three years) are eligible for an English Test waiver.

Some of the career paths you can pursue after a Master of Science in Financial Engineering:

• Trader (Derivatives, Fixed Income, Equities, FX, Commodities, Cross-Assets): their job is to buy and sell financial products in order to make profit. As part of their daily activities, they analyse market trends, assess the risks associated with each investment and decide when to buy or sell.
• Sales (Credit, Structured Products, Fixed Income): in finance, a salesperson’s mission is to sell financial products to their clients.
• Structurer: they create structured products (a combination of several financial products) adapted to their clients' objectives.
• Quantitative Analyst: they use mathematical and statistical methods to analyse financial data and develop predictive models to help companies better understand their situation and make profitable investment decisions.
• Assistant Portfolio Manager: their job is to assist a senior portfolio manager in their daily activities. They research investment opportunities, analyse market data and assist with client relationship management.
• Quant Researcher:  they apply quantitative analysis techniques to financial data in order to identify the investment and trading opportunities that are the most likely to be profitable.
• Risk Analyst: their role is to identify and assess the potential risks associated with an investment project. 
• Asset Manager: they work with individuals, government entities, corporations, etc. They manage investment portfolios on behalf of their clients. They choose which investments to make and which to avoid, while maintaining an acceptable level of risk according to their clients' expectations.
• Responsible Investment Analyst: this analyst focuses their analyses on environmental, social and governance (ESG). Rather than simply assessing the potential profitability of an investment, they also make sure that it meets their company's standards for environmental protection, human rights, etc.