Online Master of Science

MSc Corporate Finance

The EDHEC Online Master of Science (MSc) in Corporate Finance gives you the keys to measure the impact of strategic, commercial, operational and financial decisions on the company’s value creation.

Upcoming session

November 2024

Programme duration

15 monthsⁱThe programme includes an optional extension of up to 6 months to finalise the consulting project and professional experience validation.

Language

English

Level

Master of Science 120 ECTS

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Impact strategic decisions using a holistic approach to finance, value creation and performance.

In an age disrupted by digital technology and social and environmental changes, businesses need to find new levers to perform and create. Through this program, you will strengthen your fundamental skills in corporate finance and business management, and delve deeper into the financial techniques needed to drive a company’s financial and sustainable growth and be able to handle these transformations.

Through a case-based learning approach led by international experts, you will develop key skills in financial analysis, corporate valuation, and strategic financial management.

You will learn how to :

Identify the key value drivers of a company
Analyse a company’s competitive position, strategy and financial performance
Use financial analysis tools to evaluate the performance and assess the value of individual companies
Utilise financial data and valuation techniques to make strategic decisions and analyse their impact on margins, profitability and value creation

How does the programme work?

10 modules of fundamental courses in business management and corporate finance
2 to 4 electives
1 live online class every week hosted by your academic mentor to review content, encourage discussion and answer questions
Career coaching and consulting project sessions throughout the program
Individual self-paced study time and group work sessions (15 hours per week recommended on average)

The Master of Science in Corporate Finance balanced curriculum prepares you to navigate modern business landscapes confidently, from market trends to strategic change.

Strategy & Business:
Strategy, Financial & managerial accounting, Designing supply chains, Macroeconomics for managers
Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis & Risk:
Corporate finance, Valuation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Statistics for finance, Sustainable project finance, Financial risk management

Get a deeper understanding of financial issues by selecting 2 to 4 electives*:

Strategic Foresight
Data analytics for managers
People analytics
Brand management
SME Governance
Marketing strategy in the digital era
Corporate Social Responsibility
Coding with R
Bitcoin & Blockchain
Data visualisation

The top students may have the opportunity to earn a certificate from Imperial College**

(*) Elective courses subject to change.
(**)Maximum 1 Imperial College certificate among the 4 electives. Limited spots available.

Core modules

1st TRIMESTER

Corporate Finance

Financial & Managerial Accounting

Statistics for Finance

2nd TRIMESTER

Valuation

Mergers & Acquisitions

3rd TRIMESTER

Sustainable Project Finance

Strategy

Designing Supply Chains

4th TRIMESTER

Macroeconomics for Managers

Financial Risk Management

5th TRIMESTER

2 to 4 electives

Optional extension

Finalisation of the Consulting Project

YouDrive

Designed specifically for online learning and working professionals with evolving goals, YouDrive is a high-end experience tailored to your professional needs and goals. Through guided self-introspection and individual sessions with an experienced coach, you will:

Improve your self-awareness
Reflect on your career and define your professional goals
Identify your strengths and the skills to be further developed
Benefit from the expertise and experience of a coach to reach your goals
Improve your job search tools and techniques
Leverage networking opportunities
With YouDrive, you take full control of your career development

Consulting Project

You will have the opportunity to undertake a consulting project to formulate a strategy for a real company in the international marketplace. In line with EDHEC’s ethos of social and connective learning, you will work in a team to make useful and actionable recommendations for your chosen organisation, just as a real consultant would, on a concrete topic linked to your career plan.

Your choice of topic may be linked to a company you’d like to work for, one of its customers, or a company that you would like to found or take over. You will be supported in this exercise by an academic mentor and a member of the teaching faculty.

Contact

Nathalie LALOT

Programme Advisor

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Crafting Future Leaders : Excellence and Innovation in Online Learning

EDHEC’s Online MSc in Corporate Finance is expertly tailored to accommodate your personal and professional schedules, integrating personalised coaching and virtual classrooms with one-on-one academic mentorship. This approach is enhanced by our commitment to academic and faculty excellence, leveraging cutting-edge, globally recognised teaching methods for a fully immersive learning experience.

Philippe Foulquier, PhD

CIIA. Professor, Corporate Finance

EDHEC Value Creation Research Center

TRISTAN-PIERRE MAURY, PhD

Professor, Macroeconomics for Managers

EDHEC Business School

Moïse Louisy-Louis

Professor, Financial and Managerial Accounting

EDHEC Business School

Danny Samson

Professor, Designing Supply Chains

The University of Melbourne

STANLEY MYINT

Professor, Financial Risk Management

Saïd Business School - University of Oxford

An Innovative Learning Experience

Our Online Campus is a powerful and intuitive platform dedicated to our participants’ online learning journey. Shaped with some of the best institutions in the world, top-ranked by the Financial Times, it allows us to deliver a personalised, interactive and high-touch learning experience.

Studying online with EDHEC means:

Benefiting from the expertise of professors from the best business schools and universities around the world, such as ESMT Berlin, part of the FOME Alliance, as well as industry leaders
Experiencing different e-learning methods, live with all participants and at your own pace, on your own time
Having access to a wide range of pedagogical activities from videos and written resources to quizzes and instructional activities
Using a unique mobile-first online platform available 24/7 to attend virtual classes, pass exams and discuss with classmates, professors, or the programme support team

Our diverse and experienced cohort

The programme offers a wide range of career possibilities in positions such as Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst, Financial auditor, Financial analyst, FP&A Analyst, Treasury Analyst , Corporate Controller, Private Equity Analyst, Project Manager, Portfolio Manager, Corporate Credit Analyst, Consultant, etc.

Discover the diverse and dynamic community that defines the EDHEC Master of Science in Corporate Finance through key figures that illustrate our programme’s impact and reach.
[Analysis from the August 2024 graduating class]

43%

of women

28 years old

on average

54%

of international residents

Tuition fees & Financing solutions

Several financing methods exist and can be combined in the application process.
Do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your options.

TUITION FEES

22,950€ +VAT ⁱ

For August & November 2024 intakes.
Tuition fees are provided for information only and are subject to change.

Application fees: €150

Several financing methods exist and can be combined in the application process.
Do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your options.

EARLY BIRD

-20% ⁱ

For all applications submitted 2 months before the next intake. Scholarships and Early Bird cannot be combined.

EDHEC’S SCHOLARSHIPS

Up to 40%

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Admissions Process

Start your transformative journey with EDHEC Online today!
Discover the prerequirements and key steps for a successful application!

What are the requirements?

3-year Bachelor’s degree minimum (180 ECTS)
Professional experience recommended (Academic transcript required for any professional experience under 3 years)
Relevant professional project
Professional English proficiency (English language test equivalence: TOEFL INTERNET-BASED ≥ 92, TOEIC ≥ 850, IELTS ≥ 6.5, Cambridge Test of English ≥ 175)

How to apply

Contact our Programme Advisor in order to discuss your project and your eligibility for the program. You can also evaluate your profile here.

How much time should I spend on a Finance masters course?

You experience several different learning formats: with your entire class during live online classes, in learning groups and on your own at your own pace. We recommend you dedicate 15 to 20 hours of individual work towards your course per week.

Maintaining a work-life balance is essential and will help to ensure learners get the most out of their course. Our training courses are designed so that learners can adjust their workload to align with their personal situation.

One benefit of remote work is that learners can fit it into their personal and professional lives.

What are the career opportunities with a distance-learning MSc in Finance?

Pursuing an MSc in Corporate Finance opens up a wide range of career opportunities in the financial sector. Graduates can explore diverse job opportunities in corporate finance roles such as financial analyst, investment banker, risk manager, and corporate treasurer. The degree also prepares professionals for strategic positions in mergers and acquisitions, financial consulting, and corporate restructuring. With an MSc in Corporate Finance, you gain the skills and knowledge to excel in high-demand corporate finance career opportunities across industries globally.

What is the difference between an Online Master's in Finance and one attended in person?

Both delivery methods ensure the same level of academic excellence and personalised support. An EDHEC Online Master of Science offers the same high-quality knowledge and skills to their participants as the traditional on-campus programmes.

While on-campus programmes are delivered through in-person classes, online programmes leverage advanced digital platforms to reach learners globally.

Online programmes use two different formats: asynchronous and synchronous learning. Asynchronous classes provide flexibility, allowing students to access course materials and complete assignments at their own pace. Synchronous classes require students to attend virtual sessions at scheduled times, enabling real-time interaction with professors, mentors, coaches, and classmates from anywhere. EDHEC online programs combine both elearning types: synchronous activities with weekly live classes and real-time messaging between participants, professors and coaches, and high-quality asynchronous content by following an approach founded on user experience and gamification.

You will receive a diploma from EDHEC, a Business School ranked 7th in Europe (Financial Times 2023 ranking) with triple accreditation (EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA). This guarantees the academic excellence of the programmes, the expertise of the teaching staff, as well as its close ties to businesses.

As with any graduation from a program attended in person, EDHEC Business School holds official graduation ceremonies for its online diplomas, at one of its campuses, to bring together the participants and pedagogical teams that have contributed to their learning and their online experience.

Will my degree say "Online"?

Your online degree will be delivered by EDHEC Business School without any mention of the online delivery format.

Can I participate in the program without any financial skills?

Although we recommend that candidates have some basic knowledge of finance principles, it is not mandatory to have previous experience or training in this field to apply for the MSc in Corporate Finance.

Don’t hesitate to contact a program advisor to determine which program is best suited to your skills set and objectives.

EDHEC Online Campus: how does it work? 

The program content is divided into modules. For each module, a set of deliverables is usually required, to be completed individually or in groups.

On the virtual campus, you have access to weekly interactive online classes, workshops and discussions via Slack messaging. Our participants are also required to work in groups on a collaborative project throughout the program.

Compatible with tablets and mobiles, the online campus is accessible 24/7 from anywhere in the world.
Interactions between peers and mutual support are at the heart of the EDHEC Online pedagogy: the support team is always available to help participants get organised, succeed in their learning path up to graduation, and achieve their career goals.

How do I explain my professional project?

As part of the admissions requirements, we ask that you have a detailed, well-defined career plan.

Our Alumni say it better

Roland Nasr

Managing Director, Melanion Capital

“Joining the EDHEC Alumni network exposed me to many connections, allowing me to make new friends and establish connections for myself and my company in the future.”

Kevin Dakpo

Intermediate Analyst, Northleaf Capital Partners

“I believe that finance is the language of money. So, in order for me to grow and understand the complexity to allow me to make better decisions, I needed to get into corporate finance.”

Isabelle Ling

Head of Controlling and Audit, Argosyn

“I highly recommend participating in live sessions as they allow interaction with the professors. Despite being online, it felt like being part of a group, and everyone, including the professors, made you feel important. Overall, it was a very positive experience.”

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