MSc Finance, Risk & Markets
Programme overview
The MSc in Finance, Risk & Markets trains experts capable of navigating the heart of financial, technological, and regulatory transformations.
The program combines analytical rigor with strategic vision to prepare students for high-impact roles — from leading FinTech projects to analyzing financial stability, advising on mergers and acquisitions, or managing innovative assets such as crypto and blockchain.
Designed for future analysts, consultants, managers, or entrepreneurs, this MSc opens doors to leading financial institutions as well as entrepreneurial ventures. It develops advanced expertise, a strong innovation mindset, and the ability to anticipate deep shifts in the financial sector.
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The path of excellence
In addition to the DESSMI, you'll be preparing a double Master of Science degree
by the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles.
This course includes at least 50% of classes in English.
Find out more about the CGE Master of Science program
Modules
First year of the program - M1
Admission Bac+3 for a 2-year course (M1 and M2) - Only available in Berlin
Semester 1 :
- Strategy & innovation
- Project management : toolbox and techniques
- Organizational Dynamics at Work
- Digital Transformation & AI
- Typology of Financial Markets
- Cybersecurity & Compliance
- Innovation and Responsible Management
- Data Management
- English for Effective Teams
Semester 2 :
- The Art of Prompting
- Talk & Impact: Communicate to Convince
- Explore Your Professional Potential
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Professional and specialised micro-certificate
- CréaCthon
- Global Competency Certificate
- MSC 1 Professional Expérience (minimum 2 months)
Second year of the program - M2
Admission Bac+4 / Bac+5 for a 1-year course (M2 direct entry) - Only available in Berlin
Semester 1 :
- Business Models and Entrepreneurship
- Financing Innovative Projects
- Capstone project 1 (with a partner company)
- Pricing Analysis of Financial Assets
- Advanced Risk Management
- Computational Finance
- Portfolio Management and Performance Measurement
- Professional and specialised micro-certificate
- Research methods & Data Analytics
- English for Specific Purposes
Semester 2 :
- Change Management and CreaCtive Leadership
- Research Thesis
- Capstone project 2 (with a partner company)
- Behavioural Finance
- Financial Econometrics
- Multinational Business Finance
- Portfolio Management for Cryptoassets
- Professional and specialised micro-certificate
- CreaCtive Learning Expedition
- Global Competency
Career opportunities
The MSc Finance, Risk & Markets prepares graduates for leadership roles in:
Specific roles :
- FinTech Innovation: Driving the development of new financial technologies.
- Risk Management: Leading innovation in risk assessment and mitigation.
- M&A Advisory: Providing innovative solutions for complex transactions.
- Regulatory Innovation: Shaping the future of financial regulation.
- Financial Stability Analyst: Evaluating and controlling financial stability through the containment of systemic risks
- Asset and portfolio Management: Leading innovation in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space.
- Innovation Consulting: Advising financial institutions especially on innovation strategies.
- Entrepreneurial Ventures: Launching innovative financial startups.
Ernst & Young Luxembourg // Farad Group Luxembourg // Alter Domus Luxembourg // AM Best Products and Services Europe
Admissions
Interested in the MSc Finance, Risk and Markets?
Don't hesitate to apply!
Events
Course registered with the CGE under the name: Management by Innovation
Course registered with the RNCP under number RNCP 37475 until 31/08/2026