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✅ MSc in Impact Finance and Fintech Management
- Institution: ESDES Business School (part of UCLy – Catholic University of Lyon)
- Accreditations: AACSB, Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE)
- Duration: 13 months (Full-time)
- Language: English
- Location: Lyon, France
- Start Dates: October 2025 or December 2025 (Winter Intake)
🎯 Program Highlights
- Curriculum Focus:
- Integration of sustainable finance principles with fintech innovations.
- Emphasis on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors in financial decision-making.
- Preparation for the CFA Certificate in ESG Investing. (ESDES Business School)
- Teaching Blocks:
- Block 1: Developing strategies for impactful financial initiatives.
- Block 2: Measuring and controlling performance in impact finance, including regulations.
- Block 3: Strategic development of inclusive finance.
- Block 4: Managing sustainable performance with fintech innovations.
- Block 5: Research project. (ESDES Business School)
- Career Opportunities:
💶 Tuition & Fees (2024–2025)
- EU Students: €13,500
- Non-EU Students: €14,200
- Application Fee: €50
- Deposit: €3,000 upon admission (deducted from total tuition)
- Additional Costs: Approximately €250 for services like library access, insurance, and student association fees.
- Payment Options: Tuition fees can be paid by credit card or bank transfer in two installments. (ESDES Business School)
🎓 Admission Requirements
- Academic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum 240 ECTS credits) in Finance or related fields.
- English Proficiency: For non-native speakers:
- IELTS ≥ 5.5
- TOEFL iBT ≥ 72
- Alternatively, a degree taught entirely in English or proof of English proficiency.
- Application Documents:
- Completed application form
- CV/Resume
- Motivation Letter
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates
- Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
- One recommendation letter (professional or academic)
- Copy of passport
🧭 Admission Process
- Online Application: Submit the application form along with required documents and pay the application fee.
- Application Review: The admissions committee evaluates the academic and professional background.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates are invited for a personal interview (online or in-person) focusing on motivation, leadership potential, and career goals.
- Decision: Admission decisions are typically communicated within 1–2 weeks.
- Enrollment: Upon acceptance, candidates sign the training agreement and pay the deposit to confirm their place.
🎤 Sample Admission Interview Questions
- “Why are you interested in impact finance and fintech management?”
- “Describe a situation where you applied financial principles to solve a problem.”
- “What are your career aspirations in the finance or fintech industry?”
- “How do you plan to contribute to the ESDES community?”
📬 Contact & Application
