MSc Corporate Finance

Corporate finance is the management of a company’s financial activities, including raising capital, making investment decisions, and managing daily financial operations to maximize shareholder value. It involves balancing profitability and risk to achieve long-term goals through strategic planning and the allocation of financial resources.

Key components of corporate finance include:

• Capital budgeting: Deciding which long-term investments and projects to fund, using financial analysis to estimate cash flows and compare alternatives.
• Capital structure: Determining the best mix of debt and equity to finance the company’s operations and growth.
• Working capital management: Managing the company’s short-term assets and liabilities, including cash, inventory, and short-term borrowing, to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Financial planning and analysis: Forecasting future financial needs, creating budgets, and analyzing performance against those budgets.
• Dividends and payouts: Deciding whether to distribute profits to shareholders or reinvest them back into the company.

EDHEC Business School offers two fully online MSc programs specializing in finance, each with a distinct focus on the diversity of careers in this sector.

The Online MSc in Financial Management is a financial management program designed to train professionals capable of driving organizational performance, managing budgets, financial resources, and strategic decisions. It is suitable for those transitioning or transitioning into financial management, controlling, or treasury roles.

The Online MSc in Corporate Finance, on the other hand, takes a more technical approach, focusing on high-level financial decisions: business valuation, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and advanced financial modeling. It is aimed at those with a strong quantitative appetite who are seeking leadership positions in investment or corporate finance.

An MSc (Master of Science) in Corporate Finance in is a graduate-level program that provides advanced technical training in managing a company’s financial activities, including budgeting, raising capital, and managing assets and liabilities. It equips students with skills in areas like valuation, financial modeling, risk management, and mergers and acquisitions to prepare them for careers in corporate finance, investment banking, and financial advisory.

An Online MSc in Corporate Finance is a true career booster. Graduates of this type of program have access to a wide range of professional roles such as:

CFO (Chief Financial Officer)
Head of Finance
Auditor
Risk Manager
Financial Analyst
Project Finance Analyst
Investment Banking Analyst
M&A Manager
Capital Markets Analyst
Valuation Advisor
Private Equity Analyst
Real Estate Analyst
Equity Research

In addition to the expertise acquired, joining the EDHEC Online MSc in Corporate Finance also gives you access to an international network of over 50,000 alumni, present in all sectors and ready to share their experience.

The main difference between an MSc in Corporate Finance and an MBA lies in the focus of the degree program and the target audience. An MSc in Corporate Finance is a specialized degree that concentrates on a managing a company’s financial activities, including budgeting, raising capital, and managing assets and liabilities. It is typically designed for recent graduates or early-career professionals who want to develop technical financial expertise and better understand how to understand impact and strategy as they relate to an organization’s financial operations. In contrast, an MBA provides a broad overview of business, covering areas like marketing, operations, strategy, and leadership. MBA programs are aimed at professionals with several years of work experience who are preparing for management or executive roles. While the MSc is more technical and analytical, the MBA emphasizes leadership, decision-making, and practical business skills. Ultimately, the choice depends on your career goals and where you are in your professional journey.

Other than the courses specific to the core area of study, the main difference between an online Master of Science and an in-person Master of Science lies in the learning format.

EDHEC’s online Master’s programs offer the same high standards and academic excellence as the programs offered in-person on our campuses. EDHEC is ranked 7th among European business schools by the Financial Times. The school benefits from triple accreditation (EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA), which guarantees the academic excellence of all our programs, the expertise of our faculty, and the close ties we maintain with leading international companies.

Online programs use two different formats: asynchronous and synchronous learning. Asynchronous courses 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 e-learning 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.

EDHEC is ranked #7 among Business School in Europe (Financial Times 2023 ranking) with triple accreditation (EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA). This guarantees academic excellence of all of our programs, the expertise of the teaching staff, as well as the school’s close ties to leading global businesses. Upon completion of an EDHEC Online program, we hold official graduation ceremonies at one of our campuses.

Absolutely, especially in today’s complex and fast-evolving financial landscape. An MSc in Corporate Finance equips you with the advanced analytical, technical, and strategic skills that are essential to succeed in high-impact finance roles.

Graduates gain recognized academic credentials from a triple-accredited business school and build the confidence and capability to make sound financial decisions, drive performance, and contribute meaningfully to business success.

The Online MSc in Corporate Finance is based on a flexible teaching approach, designed for professionals and students seeking agility.

You will alternate between different formats:

• Live online courses with the entire class,
• Group activities and collaborative work, and
• Self-study modules to complete at your own pace

To successfully complete this program, we recommend planning 15 to 20 hours of individual study per week.

Our programs are designed to fit your schedule and personal life. This balance is essential for staying engaged throughout the program and achieving your professional goals.

No prior training or experience is required to enroll in the Online MSc in Corporate Finance. However, we do recommend that applicants have some basic knowledge of finance concepts to better understand the program’s initial courses/modules. The program has been designed to support candidate profiles from diverse backgrounds, offering a gradual progression of skills development in the fundamentals of finance.

The Online MSc in Corporate Finance is taught in English. If English isn’t your first language, you are expected to have a strong command of spoken and written English.

The Online MSc in Corporate Finance program is divided into content modules—and for each module, there will be a set of required deliverables that is to be completed either individually or in groups.

With the EDHEC Online virtual campus, you have access to weekly interactive online classes, workshops, and chat-based discussions. All participants are expected to work in groups on a collaborative project throughout the program.

Our world-class platform is compatible with tablets and mobile devices, and online campus is accessible 24/7 from anywhere in the world. Our support team is always available to help participants get and stay organized, succeed in their learning path up all the way up until graduation, and achieve their career goals.

EDHEC Business School has developed a specific scholarship system for its online programs and diplomas. Scholarships can offer up to -40% on tuition fees.

These scholarships are meant to foster diversity and inclusion within our   student and participant profiles. Eligibility is contingent upon meeting specific            criteria.

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