The Master in Finance Engineering and Data Analysis (FEDA) program is designed to equip you with the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in today’s fast-paced financial industry.
Program Objectives
This program is crafted to help you achieve the following goals:
- Master Financial Engineering
You will gain expert-level knowledge in financial engineering, risk management, and quantitative analysis. - Leverage Big Data and AI in Finance
You will develop the ability to apply advanced data science tools within the financial sector, enabling you to optimize strategies and transform decision-making processes - Become a Global Leader
You will cultivate essential leadership skills, preparing you to navigate the complexities of international finance. - Prepare for a Dynamic Career
Upon completing the program, you will be ready to pursue advanced roles such as financial engineer, quantitative analyst, data scientist, or risk manager in fields like investment banking, fintech, asset management, and more.
Academic Experience
The Master in Finance Engineering and Data Analysis blends advanced finance theory with state-of-the-art data analysis tools. You will explore key areas such as:
- Financial Derivatives and Risk Management
- Big Data in Finance
- Quantitative Strategies
Professional Experience
8 months of integrated professional experience
Learning Expeditions and Hackathons
Engagement with global economic hubs, gaining insights into key markets
Core financial engineering courses, including:
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- Advanced Financial Econometrics
- Data-Driven Financial Modelling
- Quantitative Risk Analysis
The first year focuses on building a strong foundation in both finance and data analysis, ensuring students are prepared for their final year of specialization.
In-depth study of financial risks, derivatives pricing, and regulatory frameworks in global markets.
Focuses on applying big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning techniques to solve complex financial problems.
You complete internships or consult projects at top financial firms or fintech startups, applying your knowledge in real-world settings.
Over the years, successive classes of students at ESSEC Business School have founded and managed more than 100 clubs and organizations, with a wide variety of themes: sports, cultural, humanitarian, international or civic, there is something for everyone!
These organizations, often founded and managed by the students themselves, aim to foster student life, promote the school's values, develop students' professional skills, and contribute to the social and cultural life of the campus.
The ESSEC Africa Campus, which was inaugurated in 2017, is located on the Plage des Nations site in Sidi Bouknadel, 25 minutes outside the Moroccan capital. It offers students a stimulating learning environment with modern facilities such as classrooms equipped with the latest technology, group work spaces and student residences.
Graduates of the Master in Finance Engineering and Data Analysis are highly sought after in the financial industry, particularly in roles such as:
- Financial Engineer
- Quantitative Analyst
- Risk Manager
- Data Scientist in Finance
- Portfolio Manager
Graduates typically find careers in sectors such as:
- Investment Banking
- Asset Management
- Fintech
- Risk Management Firms
- Hedge Funds
- Consulting Firms
When you join ESSEC Business School, you join a community: yours! You will discover within the community, the power of the ESSEC network.
ESSEC Alumni already has 71,000 graduates with diverse profiles dispersed in all corners of the world. With unique personalities, they share a common goal, to achieve their career objectives.
As you enter ESSEC, you become a member of ESSEC Alumni and you remain one forever. This is, in principle, the lifetime membership, that ESSEC has been the first French Business School with a global reach to put in place.
At each step, before and after your course, ESSEC Alumni allows you to:
- Find an internship or a job in France or abroad
- Manage your professional progression
- Switch career paths to become entrepreneurs or independent consultants
- Have you recently completed or are you about to complete a Bachelor's degree ( Bac+3) from a recognized institution?
- Is your degree in engineering, mathematics, finance, or a related field?
- Do you have any initial work experience, or are you a recent graduate looking to kickstart your career?
- Are you interested in exploring opportunities in global financial hubs?
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Online application closing date* |
Shortlisted results announced |
Interviews |
Final admission results |
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Round 1 |
5 March 2025 |
17 March 2025 |
19-21 March 2025 |
27 March 2025 |
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Round 2 |
19 May 2025 |
30 May 2025 |
3-5 June 2025 |
12 June 2025 |
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Round 3 |
3 July 2025 |
16 July 2025 |
21- 23 July 2025 |
29 July 2025 |
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Round 4 |
10 September 2025 |
22 September 2025 |
24-25 September 2025 |
1 October 2025 |
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*12 PM Paris time (Noon)
Create your candidate account and fill in the application form.
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Official academic transcripts |
From the last 3 years minimum |
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An enrollment certificate |
Stating the degree you will graduate with and the expected graduation date |
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Diplomas |
High School Diploma and undergraduate Diploma |
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Curriculum Vitae (CV) |
One page maximum |
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English test certificate |
You need to provide an official certificate of one of the following english proficiency tests: - TOEIC Listening and Reading: 850 (online version is accepted) - TOEFL iBT: 90 (Special Home Edition is accepted - IELTS Academic: 6.5 - Cambridge (B2 First minimum): 175 - Duolingo English Test: 125 Tests that have been sat more than 2 years at the application deadline are not valid. Exemption is possible if you are a native English speaker or if you have completed the last 2 academic years (full-time) entirely taught in english. You will need to upload a document issued from your university to demonstrate it. |
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Identity document |
Passport |
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Optional |
Any other supporting document (language scores, Management test, recommendation letters, certificates, etc.) |
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Application fees |
50 EUR (non-refundable) |
Once you have completed your application with the supporting documents, you can submit it.
Make sure to review your application before submitting, as you won’t be able to bring any changes to it.
Your application will only be reviewed upon payment.
Your application will be studied by the admission committee, and the results will be announced according to the dates mentioned in the table above.
Results are accessible via the application portal.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
The interview will last 30 minutes in front of two examiners. It is a classic motivational interview. The aim is for you to be able to demonstrate your motivation to join the programme and the school and also get across your personality.
Please be aware that no interview will be scheduled out of the announced dates.
You will get your results via email, and they will be accessible on the application portal.
If you have been successful, you will then be contacted by a member of the admissions team who will tell you how to go about confirming your place in the program. This will include paying a non-refundable deposit of 12000, which will then be deducted from your tuition fees.
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Application Fees |
500 MAD |
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Tuition fees (African) |
80 000 MAD / year |
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Tuition fees (Non African) |
160 000 MAD / year |
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Deposit |
12 000 MAD |
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Living Cost |
Monthly approximate covering housing, food, etc : 5.000 MAD |
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Student Services Fees |
20 000 MAD |
Students have the chance to apply for scholarships that can cover up to 50% of tuition fees. Awards are based on academic performance, leadership potential, and other key credentials, providing financial support throughout the 2-year program. Take advantage of this opportunity to invest in your future with reduced financial burden.
15
fevrier
2025
Open Day 2025 - ESSEC Business School Africa
We are delighted to welcome you on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 8:45 AM to 5:15 PM, at our Rabat campus, to help guide you in choosing the right program for your aspirations.
08:45 - 17:15 | Rabat campus
