Become a CFA-certified financial analyst at one of the leading institutions in the field of sustainability.
The MSc in Financial Analysis and Investment Management program is based on the CFA curriculum and is designed to prepare you successfully for levels 1 and 2 of the exam.
As a member of the MSc in Financial Analysis and Investment Management program, you may be eligible for scholarships that waive some or all of the CFA exam fees (limited number of scholarships available upon application).
As part of this program, a wide range of professional equipment is at your disposal! Take advantage of trading rooms equipped with free Bloomberg terminals to connect directly to the world's financial markets in real time.
You'll also be able to explore Refinitiv Eikon, a financial information platform that provides market data and analytical tools like a seasoned professional. From diagnosis and analysis to the development of financial and investment strategies, you'll learn to master all the levers of finance.
1st year of compulsory education in Nantes.
Global Management
During your first semester, you'll receive comprehensive training in the fundamentals of management:
- Financial Analysis
- Management Control
- Strategic Management
- Entrepreneurial project & business plan
- Business Simulation
- Customer Experience & Branding
- Financing an International Project
- Managing and leading a Team
- Cyber Security
- Foreign language
- Sport
You'll learn about the challenges of ecological and social transition at the intersection of the natural sciences, engineering, humanities, social sciences and management. Through immersive teaching, Gaïa relies on a network of partners, actors in the social and solidarity economy, NGOs, trade unions, public and private actors... to help you experience all the major dimensions of the ecological and social transition and to take action :
- Ecology and biodiversity
- Climate science for business
- Geopolitical strategies of energy and technology
- Impact finance
- Nature inspired innovation & marketing
- Strategizing and ethical challenges
- Spreading impact
- Consulting project for sutainable business
- Introduction to research methods
- Foreign language
- Sport
List of courses
The main modules taught on the MSc in Financial Analysis and Investment Management are:
- Ethical and Professional Standards
- Quantitative Methods
- Economics
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Corporate Issuers
- Portfolio Management
- Equity Investments
- Fixed Income Securities
- Derivatives and Alternative Investments
- Corporate Issuers and Portfolio Management (Level 2)
- Equities and Alternative Investments (Level 2)
- Professional Standards and Quantitative Methods (Level 2)
- Economics and Financial Statement Analysis (Level 2)
- Fixed Income and Derivatives (Level 2)
You'll find yourself in a pre-professional situation similar to your 1st job. This internship is based on a strong involvement in the company, giving you real professionalism. It allows you to put into practice all the knowledge and skills you've acquired in the profession you're preparing for. This period serves as a stepping stone to your professional life.
Immerse yourself in an in-depth study of a topic related to your Master of Science. Both theoretical and practical, this dissertation allows you to highlight what you've learned and how you plan to apply it.
Pedagogical methods
The program is based on a mixture of theory and practice (face-to-face learning and interactive discussions). Students are expected to study significantly outside of class, especially those who choose to take the CFA exams.
Assessment Terms
Continuous monitoring, Examens sur table, Final dissertation
Teaching methods
- Theoretical Courses
- Case Studies
- Practical Exercises
- Group Projects