Programme Overview

Le Master of Science Ecological and Impact Finance est conçu pour les étudiants et professionnels cherchant une expertise complète en finance durable et d’impact, en lien avec les enjeux de transition écologique et sociale. Dispensé entièrement en English, ce programme dote les participants de connaissances avancées sur les outils de la finance durable, en se spécialisant dans le reporting et la comptabilité durable, l’analyse et l’évaluation ESG, et l’intégration dans les décisions financières, ainsi que le rôle des acteurs financiers publics et privés dans cette transition.

Curriculum (courses, subject modules)

BLOCK 1
ECOLOGICAL, ECONOMIC
AND FINANCIAL REALITIES
→ Living in the Anthropocene
- opening conference
→ Energy and climate issues
→ Biodiversity challenges
→ Anthropology of finance
→ Emerging markets finance
BLOCK 2
PROMOTING ECOLOGY AND
IMPACT IN FINANCIAL REALITIES
→ Sustainable governance
→ Sustainable reporting & data
→ Climate-related financial risks
→ Sustainable fund strategies
→ GSS bonds - buy-side perspective
→ GSS bonds - sell-side perspective
→ Microfinance institutions and
social performance
→ Capital investment and impact
investing
BLOCK 3
IMAGINING DESIRABLES
ECOLOGICAL FUTURES
→ Improbable
→ Ecological accounting
→ Sustainable monetary systems
→ Alternative ecological money
→ "Make Your Impact" challenge
→ Financing biodiversity
→ Technological change & climate
change
ADDITIONAL CONTENT
→ Sustainability research methods
→ "Prepare your master thesis"
seminar
→ "Meet your master thesis tutor"
seminar
→ Study trip
→ 4- to 6-month business internship

Admission conditions

Required diploma(s)

• 3 to 4 years of higher education

Tuition & Fees

Between 20 400 and 30 100 €

Short Track (4 years + of higher education):

- Level of studies: M1 completed, or an International Bachelor's degree (Bac+4), or an equivalent of 240 ECTS credits,

- Level of English : TOEIC (785) / TOEFL IBT (79) / IELTS (6) / Cambridge First (160) (B2) / Cambridge Advanced (180) (B2) / Duolingo (105) / PT Pearson (50) / Linguaskill (169) - exemption for native English speakers or applicants with at least one year of work experience in an English-speaking country.

 

Long Track (3 years + of higher education):

- Level of studies: 3 years of higher education attested by a diploma or an equivalent of 180 ECTS credits,

- Level of English: Language score is optional to enter the Long Track, but compulsory to enter the specialisation year of the MSc.

Validation of Personal and Professional Experience (VAPP)
You would like to resume your studies by integrating our MSc, Master of Science even though you do not have the diplomas normally required to access it? The Validation of Personal and Professional Experience (VAPP) allows people who does not have the required qualifications or diplomas to access the different levels of higher education. Find out more about the conditions required.

• Other pre-requisites

Meeting the programme’s minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry as other factors are taken into account when the jury makes their decision: suitability for the course / previous training in Arts, History, Cinema, Media, Luxury, Management / proficiency in oral English / relevant experience / soft skills / serious interest in Arts & Creative Industries

Employment opportunities & career impact

Annual salary after graduation

• Average salary : 50 000 €

Employment opportunities

• ESG / SRI / Integrated analyst
• Sustainable / responsible / SRI portfolio manager for asset management companies or investment funds
• Impact investor in private equity funds and venture capital firms
• Green banker (expert in green and sustainable bonds origination and structuration, in green and sustainable loans…)
• Manager in a consulting firm specialising in sustainable or responsible financing strategy
• Consultant / Expert on CSR / sustainable communication strategy and integrated reporting
• Social / Environmental auditor in big-4 or specialised auditing firms
• Biodiversity analyst / consultant
• CSR and SRI relations manager
• Green Data analyst / scientist
• Policy or advocacy analyst / officer in NGOs or asset management companies
• Entrepreneurs in ecological and social projects / startups
• All financial careers that require dual expertise in financial and sustainable matters: financial analyst, CFO, risk manager, portfolio manager, etc.

Application Deadlines

Session 1

Application deadlines

The selection period for the intake at KEDGE runs from October to July. Several interview sessions are offered until the programme is filled.

Application deadline precision

Short Track (4 years + of higher education):

- Level of studies: M1 completed, or an International Bachelor's degree (Bac+4), or an equivalent of 240 ECTS credits,

- Level of English : TOEIC (785) / TOEFL IBT (79) / IELTS (6) / Cambridge First (160) (B2) / Cambridge Advanced (180) (B2) / Duolingo (105) / PT Pearson (50) / Linguaskill (169) - exemption for native English speakers or applicants with at least one year of work experience in an English-speaking country.

 

Long Track (3 years + of higher education):

- Level of studies: 3 years of higher education attested by a diploma or an equivalent of 180 ECTS credits,

- Level of English: Language score is optional to enter the Long Track, but compulsory to enter the specialisation year of the MSc.

Validation of Personal and Professional Experience (VAPP)
You would like to resume your studies by integrating our MSc, Master of Science even though you do not have the diplomas normally required to access it? The Validation of Personal and Professional Experience (VAPP) allows people who does not have the required qualifications or diplomas to access the different levels of higher education. Find out more about the conditions required.

Faculty profiles

KEDGE Business School is a leading French management school with campuses in Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille and Toulon, as well as associated campuses in France, China, Africa and India.

The KEDGE community brings together 16,000 students of 32% international origin, 224 permanent faculty members, 365 partner universities worldwide, and a network of 90,000 alumni. The school offers 40 programmes in management and design, combining academic excellence, innovation and international exposure.

With various research centres, 300 corporate partners and a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem, KEDGE fosters innovation, impact and sustainable growth.

Through its KEDGE IMPAKT strategy and its Foundation, the school is committed to ecological and social transition, equal opportunities and student well-being. KEDGE holds the AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA accreditations, is EESPIG and Qualiopi certified, and ranks among the top European business schools.

Campus facilities & Student life

In the heart of Paris, KEDGE Paris campus champions innovation and entrepreneurship, seamlessly connecting academia with industry. With a strong emphasis on adaptability and connectivity, it offers a wide array of academic programmes and collaborates closely with leading companies, providing invaluable practical experiences for students.

Outstanding facilities

Located in the heart of Paris within the Lumière Building, KEDGE Paris serves as a vibrant business hub. Spanning 6,400m² across two floors, the campus features two interconnected wings surrounding a central atrium. Beyond its functional layout, the campus embodies adaptability and versatility, prioritising entrepreneurship as its core philosophy. Its four guiding principles—adaptability, versatility, connectivity, and user-centric design—aim to redefine the student experience. Moreover, KEDGE shares its facilities with prominent entities such as Natixis, SNCF, ING Direct, Société Générale, and the Ministry of the Interior, enhancing collaborative opportunities. The campus focuses on executive education programmes as well as a portfolio of MS and MSc degrees, featuring outstanding facilities:

• Various catering areas, including multiple company restaurants
• Sports facilities
• A friendly environment near Bercy Village and the BNF (National Library of France), easily accessible by public transport and offering a wide range of accommodation options
• A large co-working area designed to enhance collaboration between students and staff, with adaptable rooms that can accommodate between 40 and 200 students
• An enhanced digital experience, featuring immersive rooms for practical case studies and a giant screen that continuously streams classes or conferences from the school’s other sites

Admission process

Steps

Application

Application start dates	October to July
Application Form	Application process entirely online

Mandatory testing for application process

Language level tests

TOEFL TOEIC IELTS Cambridge First (160) (B2) / Cambridge Advanced (180) (B2) / Duolingo (105) / PT Pearson (50) / Linguaskill (169)

Admission exams

1. Create your account at join.kedge.edu

2. Upload your mandatory documents:

   • Academic records and CV

   • Passport

   • Highest degree certificate

   • Certificate of achievement or transcript of your current studies

   • English language proficiency test (one of the following): TOEIC (785), TOEFL iBT (79), IELTS (6), Cambridge First (160 - B2), Cambridge Advanced (180 - B2), Duolingo (105), PTE Pearson (50), Linguaskill (169)
     Exemption applies to native English speakers or applicants with at least one year of work experience in an English-speaking country.

3. Pay your application fee

4. Attend your interview:
   A 30-minute online interview with a representative from the school.

Important: Apply as early as possible due to visa processing times.

Admission is based on the review of your application file and the online interview.

Personal interview in the process selection

This is a 30-minute Skype interview for all applicants regardless of their nationality or location. As soon as your application file is registered, you will receive an email from KEDGE to organise your interview.

Application Checklist

Academic documents required

• Undergraduate Diploma copy
• Language diploma

Academic documents other

• Grades, recommendation letters

Administrative documents required

• 2 Photographs
• Photocopy of ID Card / Passport
• Photocopy of university degree
• Language accreditation

Scholarships & Financial Aid

At KEDGE, we strongly believe that students shouldn’t abandon their education projects because of funding problems. This is why we have launched a financial support plan tailored to international candidates' backgrounds, countries of origin, situation, and prior educational achievements:
- Early Bird discount for early completion of your application: 10% before November 30 and 5% before February 28.
- Excellence scholarship based on merit
- Social scholarship for registered students in full-time initial training who need financial assistance
- Solidarity scholarship for international applicants who need financial assistance to finance their studies
- Diversity scholarship intended for students hailing from a range of international, cultural, or social backgrounds
- Partner scholarships for applicants joining the school via a “pathway agreement” with a partner institution
- Alumni scholarship for alumni wishing to pursue further education at the school
- Kirsten Hoey scholarship for students from the USA
- Eiffel Excellence scholarship for students pursuing a master's or doctoral degree in France

See all scholarships

 

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