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Master in International Finance at HEC Paris

HEC Paris, France

Programme overview

The Master in International Finance (MIF) is a finance master at HEC Paris ranked number one worldwide for finance masters in the QS 2027 ranking. Students choose between a Business Track and an Accelerated Track depending on their background, and a binding Capital Markets or Corporate Finance specialisation.

Faculty: HEC Paris  |  Department: Finance  |  Duration: 9 months of coursework (September to April), a certificate, a research paper and a 4 to 6 month internship; 120 ECTS  |  Study mode: full-time (taught in English)  |  Location: Jouy-en-Josas, Île-de-France, France

What you will study

Core courses in Fall 1 depend on the track, then a six-week Capital Markets or Corporate Finance specialisation. In spring students take two advanced core courses and nine electives from more than 30. The 120 ECTS comprise coursework (65), an HEC certificate (15), a research paper (20) and professional experience (20). The programme opens with a study trip to London.

Career pathways

Typical roles include asset management, equity research, M&A and private equity, sales, strategy consulting, structured finance and trading. HEC reports an average salary of EUR 169K three years after graduation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's and/or master's degree from an accredited institution and a high level of English. Business Track for applicants with a business or management degree and prior finance and accounting coursework; Accelerated Track for economics, econometrics, engineering, mathematics or science graduates without finance background. Documents: transcripts, CV, GMAT/GRE/TAGE MAGE, English proficiency, essays, two references (one academic). Online interview in English, which may include technical questions.

EUR 45,500 a year (2027/2028). Academic fees per year. Student service fees (EUR 1,985) and administrative fees (EUR 1,000) are charged on top, giving EUR 48,485 in total. Indicative and subject to change. Source

International applicants: EUR 2,500 a year (2027/2028). Additional supplement applied to tuition for international students; domestic, EU and Erasmus+ associated-country students are exempt. Source

Duration: 9 months of coursework (September to April), a certificate, a research paper and a 4 to 6 month inte

Apply through the official page: https://masters.myapplication.hec.fr/

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