Essec Business School
Master in Finance (MIF) · Cergy, Paris area (France) or Singapore, France · 2 years (Master 1 + Master 2) or 1 year (Master 2 only, applying directly into a track), depending on prior degree
- Ranked #4 in the Financial Times Masters in Finance ranking, per the official program page
- Triple Crown accredited: AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA
- CFA Institute-aligned curriculum with optional CFA exam preparation built into the program
- UC Berkeley dual-degree option available for students with a scientific/engineering background
- Includes London and Hong Kong/New York study trips as part of the curriculum
At a glance
Duration
2 years (Master 1 + Master 2) or 1 year (Master 2 only, applying directly into a track), depending on prior degree
Location
Cergy, Paris area (France) or Singapore, France
Language
English
Class profile
65% of students hold Economics/Business/Finance degrees, 35% hold Engineering/Science degrees; average age 24; 30% women.
Tuition
2-year track (M1+M2): €38,500/year in France or €33,500/year in Singapore. 1-year track (M2 only): €30,500 in France or €27,000 in Singapore. Plus registration/service fees, a €120 application fee, and a €5,000 deposit upon admission.
Admissions requirements
Program
Master in Finance (MIF)
Degree expectation
A 3-year Bachelor's degree (or Licence 3) for the 2-year track (M1+M2), or a 4-year Bachelor's degree or Master's degree for the 1-year track (M2, applying directly with a chosen track: Corporate Finance, Financial Markets, or Fintech & Analytics). No minimum GPA or degree classification is published; the page notes a class profile of 65% from Economics/Business/Finance backgrounds and 35% from Engineering/Sciences.
GMAT
GMAT required
Official page states a management test score is mandatory. Accepted versions: GMAT Exam, GMAT Online, or GMAT Focus Edition (5-year validity). The page advises aiming for as high a GMAT score as possible but publishes no minimum score threshold.
Official page states a management test score is mandatory. Accepted versions: GMAT Exam, GMAT Online, or GMAT Focus Edition (5-year validity). The page advises aiming for as high a GMAT score as possible but publishes no minimum score threshold.
GRE
Accepted. GRE or GRE Test at Home accepted in place of GMAT as the mandatory management test; 5-year validity; Institution Code 0839.
CFA in lieu of GMAT/GRE
No
Work experience
Not required to apply; the program is pre-experience. Internships are built into the curriculum instead: each year (M1 & M2), students complete an internship of 4 to 6 months, with an academic dissertation as an alternative to the M2 internship.
Application & outcomes
Career outcomes
The program lists recruiting partners including Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, and BNP Paribas; no program-specific employment rate or average starting salary is published on the official page.
Last verified 16 Aug 2026. Figures change, always confirm time-sensitive details (deadlines, current GMAT medians) directly with the school before applying.
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