Program Overview
The Specialised Programme in Quantitative Finance at emlyon business school is a Master programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Specialised Programme in Quantitative Finance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across France and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 22,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 22,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Lyon, France
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Specialised Programme in Quantitative Finance programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Quantitative methods: Time series, thochastic processes, numerical methods, VBA, C++, Matlab
- Economic and financial environment: Financial economics, international finance, decision theory
- Fundamental aspects of finance: Elements of financial theory, risk measures, options theory, portfolio management, bond management
- Derivatives
- Life insurance and pension funds: Exotic options and structured products, fixed income markets, commodity futures market, risk models
- Computational finance project: Life insurance methods, ALM, pension fund modeling
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
This programme is aimed at graduates from engineering schools and universities, who have a strong background in mathematics, computer science, physics, etc\xc2\x85 and who are looking for a career in quantitative finance. It is also aimed at students in economics and administration as well as at Business School graduates, as long as they have completed scientific courses such as econometrics, economic forecasting and/or quantitative finance.
Admission Requirements
The Specialised Masters are aimed at:
- Recent graduates in Engineering, Mathematics, IT or Management, with strong background in quantitative methods.
- Master Degree.
Selection
To apply, candidates need to complete an online application during one of the 3 recruiting sessions (February/April/June).
If their applications are accepted, the candidates retained must then take three tests:- The GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) in English. Registrations for the Tage-Mage test are made directly with the FNEGE ( National Foundation for Management Teaching)
- The TOEIC test (Test of English for International Communication), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language testing system).
- A thirty minute interview to assess the candidate\xc2\x92s personality and motivation is carried out with 2 people (emlyon business school professors and professionals).
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 22,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 22,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 22,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 22,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact emlyon business school directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About EM Lyon Business School
EM Lyon Business School
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EM Lyon Business School is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months