MASTER IN FINANCE SUCCEED IN ANY FIELD OF FINANCE 2 3 ESSEC Business School, Message The Pioneering Spirit from the Dean CREATED IN 1907, ESSEC BUSINESS SCHOOL IS AN ACADEMIC INSTITUTION OF EXCELLENCE WHICH THROUGHOUT ITS HISTORY HAS BEEN CHARACTERIZED BY ITS PIONEERING SPIRIT. In both full-time education and executive education, ESSEC proposes a wide range of programs to all those wanting to obtain an extraordinary learning experience, strengthen their talent, express their leadership and become truly high-level managers. A centennial institution with a wide network of academic and corporate partners throughout the world, International ESSEC has opted to focus its strategic development on three principles: innovation, involvement and Rankings internationalization which compose the three axes of the ESSEC 3i strategy that will be implemented from Business Education here until 2020. 2015 An institution nourished by research and committed to an ambitious development of alliances with leading institutions, ESSEC constantly strives to bring its students face to face with cutting-edge knowledge at the #3 crossroads of discipline and to provide them with the latest technologies. Master of Science in Management Hallmarked by a profound humanistic tradition, ESSEC has succeeded not only in making the link between business and society a major subject of research, but it is also one of the fundamental components in the training of responsible managers. ESSEC thereby affirms the necessity of putting innovation, knowledge and #6 the creation of value at the service of the wider community. Master in Finance With students coming from 84 different countries, a largely international faculty body and a campus in the Asia-Pacific region since 2005, ESSEC is both an international and multicultural institution. This #12 internationalization is strengthened by the building of a new, 6,500 m2 campus in Singapore and the Executive Education implementation of development projects in Africa and Latin America. Programs These three axes – innovation, involvement and internationalization – forge ESSEC’s learning philosophy that is common to all its programs: accompany our students throughout a learning journey aimed at opening them up to new, unthought-of opportunities. Studying at ESSEC means creating your own path towards the future and joining a supportive community of 47,000 graduates worldwide! Welcome to ESSEC! 47,000 7 26 graduates worldwide 17 138 4,880 5,000 students in full-time undergraduate and graduate programs managers in executive education 3 2,000 176 centers corporate permanent faculty double degree campuses in Cergy, degrees awarded each year, partner Paris-La-Défense including 1,600 universities of excellence chairs of 35 nationalities programs 28% 84 +100 and Singapore. at graduate level in 46 countries and 18 honorary (21 international, international nationalities student Soon two campuses in professors 5 national) students represented organizations +700 partner companies in education and recruitment Morocco and Mauritius 2 3 ESSEC Business School, Message The Pioneering Spirit from the Dean CREATED IN 1907, ESSEC BUSINESS SCHOOL IS AN ACADEMIC INSTITUTION OF EXCELLENCE WHICH Since 1907, ESSEC Business School has been a pioneer in its commitment to THROUGHOUT ITS HISTORY HAS BEEN CHARACTERIZED BY ITS PIONEERING SPIRIT. meeting the challenges of an increasingly boundless, uncertain, and high-tech future. Today, that means offering students a unique learning experience: on In both full-time education and executive education, ESSEC proposes a wide range of programs to all those the foundations of cutting-edge research, ESSEC blends academic study with wanting to obtain an extraordinary learning experience, strengthen their talent, express their leadership and practical experience while focusing on the importance of cross-cultural dialogue. become truly high-level managers. ESSEC gives its students the tools they will need to understand complexity, A centennial institution with a wide network of academic and corporate partners throughout the world, anticipate challenges, create value, and take the initiative in Europe, Asia, or International ESSEC has opted to focus its strategic development on three principles: innovation, involvement and wherever their careers may take them. Thanks to this skill set, ESSEC graduates Rankings internationalization which compose the three axes of the ESSEC 3i strategy that will be implemented from embark on their careers prepared to lead and shape the strategic direction of Business Education here until 2020. some of the world’s top firms and organizations. 2015 An institution nourished by research and committed to an ambitious development of alliances with leading In Singapore or in France, the ESSEC Master in Finance helps ambitious students institutions, ESSEC constantly strives to bring its students face to face with cutting-edge knowledge at the prepare for a brilliant career in finance through intensive training within an #3 crossroads of discipline and to provide them with the latest technologies. international and multicultural environment. Master of Science in Management Hallmarked by a profound humanistic tradition, ESSEC has succeeded not only in making the link between Resolutely career oriented, this program is founded on the advanced expertise business and society a major subject of research, but it is also one of the fundamental components in the of a team of senior ESSEC professors, whose research in the field of finance is training of responsible managers. ESSEC thereby affirms the necessity of putting innovation, knowledge and recognized worldwide. Students gain the cutting-edge skills that will help them #6 the creation of value at the service of the wider community. build successful careers in the fields of corporate finance, financial markets, asset Master in Finance and portfolio management, and risk management. With students coming from 84 different countries, a largely international faculty body and a campus in the Asia-Pacific region since 2005, ESSEC is both an international and multicultural institution. This Does the ESSEC pioneering spirit inspire you? #12 internationalization is strengthened by the building of a new, 6,500 m2 campus in Singapore and the Executive Education implementation of development projects in Africa and Latin America. Enrol in the ESSEC Master in Finance. Programs These three axes – innovation, involvement and internationalization – forge ESSEC’s learning philosophy that is common to all its programs: accompany our students throughout a learning journey aimed at opening them up to new, unthought-of opportunities. Studying at ESSEC means creating your own path towards the future Prof. Jean-Michel BLANQUER and joining a supportive community of 47,000 graduates worldwide! Dean and President ESSEC Business School Welcome to ESSEC! 47,000 7 26 graduates worldwide 17 138 4,880 5,000 students in full-time undergraduate and graduate programs managers in executive education 3 2,000 176 centers corporate permanent faculty double degree campuses in Cergy, degrees awarded each year, partner Paris-La-Défense including 1,600 universities of excellence chairs of 35 nationalities programs 28% 84 +100 and Singapore. at graduate level in 46 countries and 18 honorary (21 international, international nationalities student Soon two campuses in professors 5 national) students represented organizations +700 partner companies in education and recruitment Morocco and Mauritius 4 Advanced technical skills to undertake a career in the world’s major financial centers The increasingly globalized and complex economy creates an additional demand for graduates with a well- recognized expertise in all areas of finance. In addition, corporate financial directors, consulting (advisory) firms, investment banks and financial institutions are in need of in-depth technical knowledge in finance. Career-oriented and internationally focused, the ESSEC Master in Finance is a highly selective and intensive program designed to offer high quality training to high potential students who wish to pursue a career in corporate finance, financial markets, asset and portfolio management as well as risk management. The program 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. Sridhar ARCOT Academic Director Ph.D. in Finance, LSE Associate Professor, Finance Department FINANCE HAS ALWAYS BEEN PART OF ESSEC’S DNA The Mastère Spécialisé® Techniques Financières which is recognized by the French Conférence des Grandes Ecoles was created in 1985 and was the first program of its kind in France. In 2009, the Financial Engineering Asia track was created both on the France and the Singapore campuses. In 2013, the MSc in Finance was also opened on the France campus. Consistently ranked in the top 6 worldwide by the Financial Times is proof of ESSEC’s international recognition in finance. In 2016, ESSEC has decided to restructure its finance programs. Students can now study the Master in Finance either in France or in Singapore. Eligible Master in Finance students may also graduate from the Mastère Spécialisé® Techniques Financières on top of the Master in Finance. 5 The ESSEC Master in Finance academic excellence An intensive study program 21