Master of Science (MSc) Financial Data Management

Digital transformation and data

Case studies:
- Digital transformation and data
- Management
- Evolution of key corporate information systems
- Data governance & architecture
Data security - blockchain
Data ethics and law
Leading a digital project
Coding in python

Financial mechanisms and strategy

Accounts consolidation techniques and IFRS
Financial markets, selecting investments and funding modes: time value of money, risks and firm valuation
Mergers and acquisitions

Advanced financial analysis

The four financial statements: b/s, p&l, retained earnings, cash flow
Financial analysis, using ratios to make business decisions
Financial assets valuation: time and value, interest rates, capital markets and pricing of risks, optimal portfolio and the CAPM stocks valuation
Financial stakes of M&A

Strategic decision-making and financial simulation

Business planning, strategic decision making and financial simulation. Business game: 10 year micro economic model, 10 teams in competition
Statistics applied to finance
Bootcamps :
- Performance modeling, analysis and Forecast, build a dashboard
- How to select relevant data and build Key Performance Indicators

Strategy and mastering risks

Approachand tools to assess a business strategy execution (swot, porter, pestel…)
Risk management: corporate risk, financial risk, credit risk, operational risk, esg and sustainibility…

3 electives of choice

Cases in ethical and sustainable development
Change management and organisational transformation
Critical issues in management
Leading in multicultural environments
Digital disruption and industry 4.0

Financial communications

Financial communications techniques
Media and economy
Leading multi-disciplinary teams and

Communication Professional skills

Career path
Mission: prepare for a company’s digital transformation
Mission: use data management tools
Dissertation methodology
Academic research partnership with a company
Finance bootcamp (tutored projects)

Professional thesis

Internship

Professional experience

• Scientific Research Partnership with a company
• 2 tutored projects (Bootcamp)
• 2 x 3-to-5 week in company missions
• 6-month internship in France or internationally
• Professional thesis

Admission mode

Selection based on application file and individual motivation interview.
Guide d'utilisation de la plateforme de candidature

Eligibility for application

• Candidates must hold a four-year degree in Higher Education (4-year Bachelor Degree, BBA, Master 1, or equivalent). Other profiles may be accepted in derogation from these criteria.
• This programme is also available over two years for candidates who hold a three-year in Higher Education level (3-year Bachelor Degree, BMI, licence, or equivalent). Tuition fees on request.

More information about the Two-year MSc Track : 2-year MSc.

No English language test score is required for students holding a degree from an English-speaking university. For other applicants, language requirements are: TOEIC 790, IELTS 6, TOEFL 83.

Due to the covid-19 situation and the closure of some Exams Centres, we do offer the possibility for the candidate to take a Language Test online if needed for their application to one of our programme ; don’t hesitate to contact us for more information: applyto@em-normandie.fr.

Admission procedure

1. Application files submitted are reviewed with special attention paid to the seriousness of the file and the quality of the academic and/or professional profile.
2. Shortlisted candidates are invited for an interview via Skype. This interview helps clarify the applicants profile, their projects, their objectives. The final admission decision (offered or denied admission) is communicated a few days after this interview.
3. Admitted candidates are notified formally and invited to make a down payment, later on deducted from the tuition fees. This initial payment confirms the candidate's seat in the programme and an unconditional letter of admission is then issued.

In order for our students to benefit from optimal learning conditions, places in our programmes are limited. The number of remaining places is reviewed after each admission session. Whenever a cohort is full, admissions for the programme are closed.
The application deadline for the next admission session is every 15th of the month.

In addition to the EM Normandie application form, international candidates must approach their local Campus France office to facilitate the process of obtaining their visa. Once the down payment has been received, the School will help International students with their visa procedures and search for accommodation.

General information about the employment market

All companies, from Startups to multinationals, are considering to have already initiated or are currently finalising a digital shift for their Financial Service. All industries are impacted, with no exceptions, providing many job opportunities to graduates.

Integration of graduates

Statistics based on the 2023 professional integration survey for 2022 graduates. Salaries calculated on the last 3 promotions (2020, 2021 and 2022).

• 95% net employment rate
• 100% in executive employment
• 94% on permanent contracts
• 15% work internationally
• 82% of students in employment found a job before graduating;
• 94% of graduates in employment found a job within 6 months
• 90% satisfied with their first job
• Average gross annual salary including bonuses in similar roles : €47.821

Example of positions

• Junior Finance Executive
• Cash Manager
• Credit Manager
• Performance Manager
• Head of Financial Communication
• Risk Manager,...

Example of companies where our graduates work

PWC, Thalès, PSA, EY, Porsche Distribution

Tuition Fees for 2024-2025

• MSc Supply Chain Management: €14,500
  Tuition fees include the membership fee for EM Normandie Alumni Association, which gives you access to all services and a life membership.
• €50 charged to candidates in order to study their profile
• The contribution to CVEC (Contribution Vie Etudiante et de Campus), amounting to €100, by connecting to the dedicated plaftorm.

Fees for students enrolling for the first time in 2024.