Audencia Business School

✅ 1-Year MSc in Corporate Finance & Investment Banking

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

📄 Program Page

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

🏫 Format & Location

• Format: Full-time, face-to-face
• Location: Audencia Atlantic Campus, Nantes
• Language: English
• Start Date: September
• Duration: 12–15 months
  • Includes 465 contact hours + 4–6 month internship or corporate project
• Degree Awarded: Master of Science (Grade Master, Visé BAC+5, 90 ECTS)
• Class Size: ~30 students

🎓 Admission Requirements

• Academic Qualifications:
  • 4-year bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field
  • 3-year degree holders may apply with a strong academic/professional background
  • Final-year undergraduate students are also eligible to apply
• English Proficiency:
  One of the following:
  • TOEFL iBT ≥ 84
  • IELTS ≥ 6.0
  • TOEIC ≥ 655
  • Duolingo ≥ 100
  • OR fully English-taught degree / native speaker

💶 Tuition & Fees

• Total Tuition Fee: €19,400
• Application Fee: €100 (non-refundable)
• Deposit: €4,500 (non-refundable; due upon admission acceptance)
• Final Balance: Due before program start (usually August–September)

🧭 Admission & Interview Process

1. Online Application:
   • Submit transcripts, CV, statement of purpose, English proficiency
   • Pay €100 application fee
2. Evaluation & Shortlisting:
   • Admissions committee reviews application
3. Interview:
   • 30–45 minutes via video call or in-person
   • Tests motivation, financial awareness, technical & analytical skills
4. Admission Decision:
   • Rolling basis; decision typically released within 7–10 days post-interview
5. Enrollment:
   • Sign official training contract
   • Pay €4,500 deposit to secure your seat

🎤 Sample Admission Interview Questions

• “Why are you pursuing this MSc in Corporate Finance & Investment Banking?”
• “Describe a financial model or valuation project you’ve worked on.”
• “What are the major current risks in investment banking today?”
• “How would you assess the value of a company with limited financial data?”
• “Where do you see yourself in five years in the finance industry?”

💳 Deposit & Payment Steps

1. Training Contract: Issued once admission is granted
2. Deposit Payment: €4,500 (non-refundable) within the deadline stated in offer letter
3. Final Tuition Payment: Remaining balance due prior to the start of the course

📬 Contact & Application Info

• Email: international@audencia.com
• Phone: +33 786 490 775
• Apply Online: https://apply.audencia.com
• Application Deadline: Rolling admissions until ~June every year (early application recommended)