France · Master's
EDHEC Business School
MSc in Financial Markets
EDHEC Business School
Course Overview
EDHEC Business School — one of France's elite grandes écoles and a triple-accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) institution ranked among the world's top business schools for finance — offers an MSc in Financial Markets. The 1-year, English-taught Master's is a CFA-affiliated, highly quantitative programme covering asset pricing, derivatives, risk management, portfolio management, and financial modelling, taught on the French Riviera (Nice) and in London, with strong links to investment banks, asset managers, and hedge funds, and a careers track aimed at front-office roles.
Sri Lankan applicants — finance, economics, mathematics, engineering, and business graduates — choose EDHEC for: a globally ranked English-medium finance credential, a CFA-aligned curriculum, France's 1-year job-search residence permit (APS), and a powerful international recruiter network. As Sri Lanka's capital markets and financial-services sector develop, this expertise is directly relevant. The MSc suits those targeting investment banking, asset and portfolio management, risk, and quantitative finance.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle A recognised Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Business, or a quantitatively strong discipline.
- check_circle Sri Lankan applicants with degrees in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or Business (Colombo, Moratuwa, Sri Jayewardenepura, SLIIT, NSBM, plus CIMA/ACCA/CFA progress) are competitive.
- check_circle GMAT/GRE recommended for competitive admission; a strong quantitative profile is essential.
- check_circle A resume, essays, and references; certified, translated transcripts and degree certificates.
- check_circle Relevant finance internships or CFA progress strengthen the file.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall.
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 90 Overall.
- check_circle Cambridge English: C1 Advanced; GMAT/GRE may also evidence proficiency.
- check_circle Programme is taught in English — French not required for the degree.
- check_circle Waived if your Bachelor's was taught and assessed entirely in English (Sri Lankan applicants with English-medium degrees qualify with an MOI letter).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (€) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (full programme) | €24,000 | Rs. 8,280,000 |
| Living Expenses in Nice / London (12 months) | €14,400 | Rs. 4,968,000 |
| Student Visa, OFII & Health Insurance | €600 | Rs. 207,000 |
| Books, CFA Materials & Living Setup | €900 | Rs. 310,500 |
| Total Programme Investment | €39,900 | Rs. 13,765,500 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
France grants non-EU Master's graduates a 12-month job-search residence permit (APS), converting to a work permit at a qualifying offer; EDHEC's finance track is built around front-office recruitment. Graduates work in investment banking, asset and portfolio management, risk, and quantitative finance at global banks and asset managers. Sri Lankan returnees route into investment banking, asset management, treasury and risk roles at banks and financial-services firms, and capital-markets institutions.
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ඔබට සුදුසු විශ්වවිද්යාලයක් තේරීම, අයදුම්පත් යොමු කිරීම, SOP සකස් කිරීම සහ වීසා ලබා ගැනීම ඇතුළු සෑම පියවරකදීම, ඔබ වෙනුවෙන් සියලුම වගකීම් විශ්වාසවන්තව අප භාර ගනිමු.