MBA IN CORPORATE FINANCE

THE SCHOOL

ESAM international and entrepreneurship programs provide students with the latest strategic, finance and management techniques taught by business professionals.

The school offers several degree programs, emphasizing a team taught, integrated approach to problem solving, thus providing potential entrepreneurs and managers with a deep understanding of how to develop a venture.

ESAM aims to provide students with essential skills to foster international and entrepreneurship culture.

The MBA in Corporate Finance offers the opportunity for students to learn about all aspects of corporate finances, such as conducting analyses, managing portfolios and developing business strategies.

Students also benefit from regular interaction with highly placed executives who share in-depth perspectives on current industry issues and trends. This comprehensive approach prepares students for a lifetime of success as financial officers, consultants, or investment bankers.

 

PARIS - LYON

15 months

February

September

Bachelor or First year of Master completed

A WORD FROM THE DIRECTOR

ESAM has built a reputation for innovation and academic excellence in business education, especially in Corporate Finance and Strategic Marketing in France. These two expertises bring each of our students to exciting careers with great potential, in a fast-changing international environment.

 

At ESAM, we prepare our students for success in corporate finance through a rigorous curriculum, hands-on learning opportunities, personalized career and leadership services and connections with the ESAM alumni network.

 

We believe in constant redesign and cutting-edge education to offer a personalized pathway programme for each of our student.

 

A large network of over 2000 companies, guarantees constant redesign and innovation in training and education, ensuring a permanent link with the expectations of companies.

Yannick ROUSSEL

Dean of ESAM Paris

THE PROGRAM

This MBA in Corporate Finance, through its courses, teaches a core set of skills in Controlling and Performance Management, International accounting and financial consolidation, Financial audit, Financial engineering and merger, Cash and credit management, Governance and Risk Management, Digital Transformation and Corporate Finance Function, Strategic Management and Financial Business Value  necessary in corporate finance positions as well as in other careers such as consulting.

Through a variety of elective courses, this concentration helps students learn about different aspects of corporate finance, including financial statement analysis, managerial accounting, taxes and business strategy.

PROGRAM DETAILS & COURSES

  • MBA Thesis  from May to September with corporate finance problematic and oral at the beginning of October 2019

 

  • Optional financial intership during the MBA Thesis

 

  • Intensive courses from 29th October 2018 to 27th April 2019

 

  • Courses on Tuesday , Wednesday and Thursday

 

 

  • Controlling and Performance Management - 50 HOURS
  • International accounting and financial consolidation - 50 HOURS
  • Financial audit - 50 HOURS
  • Financial engineering and merger - 50 HOURS
  • Cash and credit management - 50 HOURS
  • Governance and Risk Management - 50 HOURS
  • Digital Transformation and Corporate Finance Function - 50 HOURS
  • Strategic Management and Financial Business Value - 50 HOURS
  • + 2 weeks Intensive courses in French at the beginning of the program and 2 hours a week

CAREERS

ESAM maintains close relations with its network of 4 300 partner companies and potential recruiters.

Companies are involved in the school’s strategic board and in the scientific committee. They also contribute the design of curricula. C-level executives come and teach in our programs, collaborate with the faculty through research chairs. Companies also provide internships to students.

 

ESAM’S COMMITMENT TO CAREERS-ORIENTED LEARNING

 

International Experience

Our students can spend up to 2 years of their studies abroad on international exchange programmes or on our own foreign campuses.

Practical Orientation

Each year our students build their work experience through compulsory internships lasting at least 2 months. At the end of the 5-year Masters programme, you will have cumulated up to 2 years of professional experience. We organize a wide range of courses taught via practice cases and by executive speakers.

Research and Teaching

Over 100 professors offer our students an innovative learning environment, reflecting their academic excellence and practical knowledge of business.

Skills Orientation

We actively encourage our students to take risks, be creative, and to be efficient & responsible managers as part of their commitment to the future.

 

CAREERS IN CORPORATE FINANCE

 

Encompassing a wide variety of positions, corporate finance is a competitive field offering excellent compensation for those with the right skills and credentials.

Graduates with an MBA in corporate finance are positioned to excel in roles in:

  • Accounting and Auditing
  • Financial Analysis
  • Taxation
  • Private Equity

JOB TITLES IN FINANCE

  • Actuary
  • Budget Analyst
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Controller
  • Director of Finance
  • Financial Manager
  • Payroll Director
  • Treasurer

TARGETED AND PERSONALIZED SEARCH GUIDANCE AT ESAM

At ESAM, we prepare our students for success in corporate finance through a rigorous curriculum, hands-on learning opportunities, personalized career and leadership services and connections with the ESAM alumni network.

The Career & Leadership Services team works with students one-on-one to create an individualized career management strategy designed to maximize each student’s return on their investment.