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ESDES Business School
France

MSc Impact Finance and Fintech Management – ESDES Business School

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  • Attain A1 level French Language Proficiency through your first year coursework

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  • Credit transfer acceptance

ESDES School of Business and Management

Program Highlights

  • Coursework Distribution

    Coursework Distribution

    9 Months at Amity University and 13 months at ESDES Business School
  • Flexible Intake

    Flexible Intake

    October and December (Spring and Fall)
  • Work Visa

    Work Visa

    Master's students are eligible for a 2-year temporary residence permit, also known as APS, which is a post-study work visa for students in France
60 ECTS
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Students will complete 60 credits towards the program.
  • Program Duration : 9 Months
  • Tuition Fees : ₹ 3.5 lakh
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49% Coursework in India
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51% Coursework in ESDES Business School, France
60 ECTS
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Students will complete 60 credits towards the program.
  • Program Duration : 13 Months
  • Tuition Fees : €14200 (EUR)

Program Overview

Join the forefront of finance innovation with the MSc Impact Finance & Fintech Management program at ESDES Business School, offered through GlobalGrads. This 13-month, 100% English-taught master’s degree blends financial expertise, sustainability principles, and cutting-edge fintech tools to prepare you for high-impact roles in sustainable finance.

Developed in collaboration with leading industry experts, the curriculum covers a wide array of in-demand topics:

  • ESG financial data analysis, reporting, and modelling
  • Design and commercialization of impact finance products
  • Strategic advancement of inclusive finance
  • Fintech-enabled sustainable performance management
  • A client-focused research project to round out your learning 

Labelled by the prestigious Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE), the program also enables eligibility for up to a 2-year student visa extension in France. Additionally, ESDES collaborates with the CFA Institute, offering a curriculum aligned with preparation for the Certificate in ESG Investing, further enhancing your professional readiness.

Located at the heart of Lyon, a dynamic and responsible business hub, the program includes a 4-month internship that can be completed in France (for sufficient French-language proficiency) or elsewhere in Europe.

Through GlobalGrads, you receive tailored expert support—from admissions and scholarship strategy right through to career mapping and internship placement—ensuring you’re ready to lead impactful change in finance.

Why Choose This Program?

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Graduates of this program become expert architects of ethical finance, capable of designing impactful financial products, navigating ESG complexities, and leveraging fintech solutions for sustainable transformation.

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Accredited Excellence & Global Recognition: ESDES proudly holds AACSB and EFMD (Master's) accreditations, placing it among an elite few globally. Its Grande École Master's in Management program was ranked 91st worldwide in the Financial Times' Master's in Management ranking. Its inclusion among the top 95 European Business Schools further underscores its growing influence in business education.

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Curriculum Designed with Industry Insight: Developed in close collaboration with leaders in sustainable finance and fintech, the program fuses ESG data modelling, inclusive finance strategy, impact investing design, and emerging technologies like AI and blockchain, all delivered through hands-on project work and a research-driven approach.

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Immersive Learning & Career-Ready Outcomes: Students apply theory through consultancy projects, fintech labs, and a 4-month internship—optionally in France or across Europe—thanks to built-in flexibility and real-world engagement.

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Exceptional Student & Outcome Satisfaction: The program reports high ratings in student experience (4.2/5) and academic excellence (4.5/5), with over 3,200 planned job openings in impact finance across Europe, a robust signal of global demand for sustainably-minded financiers.

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GlobalGrads: Your Path to Global Finance Leadership: GlobalGrads brings unmatched personalized support from program selection to arrival and career entry. We guide you in crafting a standout application, securing scholarships, navigating French immigration, landing internships, and launching your finance career with confidence in Europe’s growing impact finance ecosystem.

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Syllabus

Students will complete the first 9 months of their Master’s Program at Amity University and the remaining 13 months at ESDES Business School. Here’s how the syllabus expands across the two segments:

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Amity University

India

  • Accounting for Managers
  • Professional Communication
  • Managerial Economics
  • Marketing Management
  • Statistics for Management
  • Conflict Resolution and Management
  • Financial Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Legal Aspects of Business
  • Business Research Methods
  • Country
    India
  • Tuition Fees
    ₹3.5 lakh
  • Mode of Teaching
    Hybrid Program
  • Duration
    9 Months
ESDES Business School
ESDES Business School

France

  • Climate Change Risk Modelling for Impact Investment
  • Green Finance and Green Bonds Structure
  • Building an ESG Profile
  • Impact Assessment & Investment Management
  • Eco-Innovation and Design Thinking
  • AI and Predictive ESG Modelling
  • Sustainable Investment Regulation
  • Sustainable Financial Risk Management
  • Sustainability, Controlling, and Management
  • Choice of 2 Masterclasses: Frugal Innovation, Leadership Skills, Waste Management or Responsible Management
  • Advanced Excel Reporting
  • Financial Programming with Python
  • Big Data Analytics
  • Project Management Tools
  • ESG Analysis
  • Carbon Auditing
  • Fintech Solutions
  • Advanced RPA Programming in the Financial Sector
  • Blockchain and Cryptomoney Strategies
  • Green It
  • Key Account Management
  • Country
    France
  • Tuition Fees
    €14200 (EUR)
  • Cost of Living
    €12000 (EUR)
  • Mode of Teaching
    on Campus
  • Duration
    13 Months

Eligibility

  • Students with a 3-year/4-year bachelor's degree (Finance field) with a minimum of 55% in their undergraduate education. A student from a domain other than Finance is required to hold 2-3 years of work experience in the Finance sector to be eligible for the program. 
  • IELTS or other English Proficiency test score waiver if the student has previously graduated from a program taught in English and has an MOI.
  • Transfer criteria- To successfully transition into the MSc Year 1 program at ESDES Business School, students to score an aggregate of 55% and above in the first-year coursework done at Amity University with a minimum of 55% in each course

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The growing demand for professionals with expertise in sustainable finance and fintech presents an exceptional career opportunity. The global sustainable finance market is projected to skyrocket from USD 754 billion in 2024 to over USD 2.59 trillion by 2030, with Europe retaining its leadership (over 43% of the global market share). Simultaneously, the European fintech industry is forecast to reach USD 171 billion by 2030, expanding at an annual rate of nearly 15%, driven by innovations in digital payments, open banking, and embedded finance. Together, these trends underscore robust hiring momentum for graduates of the MSc in Impact Finance & Fintech Management.

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