Audencia Business School

✅ 2-Year MSc in Corporate Finance & Investment Banking

Institution: Audencia Business School – Nantes, France
Type: Private (Grande École, Triple-Accredited: EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA)

📄 Program Page

🔗 https://www.audencia.com/en/our-programs/2-year-msc-in-corporate-finance-investment-banking/overview

🏫 Format & Location

• Format: Full-time, on-campus
• Location: Audencia Atlantic Campus, Nantes, France
• Language of Instruction: English
• Start Date: September
• Class Size: ~30 students
• Program Duration: Up to 26 months
  • Includes 465 contact hours and a 4–6 month internship
• Degree Awarded: Master of Science (Grade Master, Visé BAC+5, 120 ECTS)

🎓 Admission Requirements

• Academic Background:
  • 3- or 4-year undergraduate degree in any discipline
  • Applicants in the final year of a bachelor’s program may also apply
• English Proficiency (provide one):
  • TOEFL iBT ≥ 84
  • IELTS ≥ 6.0
  • TOEIC ≥ 655
  • Duolingo ≥ 100
  • OR English-taught bachelor’s degree or native speaker

💶 Tuition & Fees

• Total Tuition Fee: €27,800
• Application Fee: €100 (non-refundable, payable at application submission)
• Deposit: €4,500 (non-refundable, required upon acceptance)
• Remaining Balance: Payable before the program starts (as invoiced)

🧭 Admission Process & Interview

1. 📥 Online Application Submission
   • Includes CV, transcripts, statement of purpose, proof of English proficiency
   • €100 application fee
2. 📄 Evaluation
   • Academic qualifications, motivation, and program fit are reviewed by the admissions committee
3. 🗣️ Interview (Oral Test)
   • 30–45 minutes
   • Conducted online
   • Evaluates interest in finance, banking, analytical thinking, and long-term career plan
4. 📩 Decision Notification
   • Results typically provided within 7 days of the interview
   • Rolling admissions policy
5. ✍️ Enrollment Confirmation
   • Sign the training contract
   • Pay €4,500 deposit to confirm your spot

🎤 Sample Interview Questions

• “Why do you want to pursue a career in investment banking or corporate finance?”
• “What is your understanding of financial modeling or valuation?”
• “Describe a financial project where you analyzed data or made investment recommendations.”
• “What tools (Excel, Python, Bloomberg, etc.) are you comfortable using in finance?”
• “Where do you see yourself in 5 years in the finance sector?”

💳 Deposit Steps

1. Contract Signature
   • After being admitted, sign the official training contract
2. Deposit Payment
   • Pay the €4,500 non-refundable deposit as per the deadline stated in your offer
3. Final Tuition Payment
   • Pay the remainder of the tuition fee before program commencement (September)

📬 Contact & Application Info

• Admissions Email: international@audencia.com
• Phone: +33 786 490 775
• Apply Online: https://apply.audencia.com
• Deadline: Applications open until June every year (apply early for best scholarship opportunities)