MSc Finance (Top-up)

Programme Overview

Academic Level

Postgraduate/Masters, Single Major

Awarded by

Grenoble Ecole de Management, France

Programme type

Full-time, 1 year

Campus location

SIM Campus

Application Dates

This programme is not open for direct applications by prospective students.

Estimated Fees
(incl. GST)*

Not Applicable

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Programme Outline

Awarded and developed by: Grenoble Ecole de Management, France

Understand the Strategic Impacts of Financial Decisions

The MSc Finance programme provides students an advanced knowledge in finance and understanding of the strategic impacts of financial decisions. It equips them with strong technical and analytical skills in the principles and application of finance, as well as indispensable soft skills including decision making, communication, assertiveness, and working in virtual and multicultural teams. Topics covered fundamentals of finance, corporate finance, financial management and financial markets.

CFA® Institute University Affiliation programme

The programme provides excellent preparation for the Chartered Financial Analysts® (CFA®) examinations, as it is based on the CFA® Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and is part of the CFA® Institute University Affiliation programme. Topics covered include management control systems, economics, corporate governance and private equity investment. Students on the MSc Finance programme will benefit from free access to the ‘Fitch Learning Cognition’ from Fitch Learning, an online learning platform for preparation of the Level 1 CFA® examination.

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Learning Outcomes

You will:

Gain international and cultural exposure in the heart of Asia
Accelerate your career in the specialised area of Investment Banking and Financial Advisory
Access to career opportunities and services from both SIM and GEM Career Centres

Further Studies & Career Prospects

Graduates of the MSc Finance are well-suited for careers in investment and commercial banking, asset management, financial services, consulting or corporate finance with international companies at a managerial level.

MSc Finance graduates are currently employed in top companies such as:

Bank of America
PwC
Banque Libano-Francaise
Barclays PLC
Bloomberg LP
BNP Paribas
CITIGroup
Crédit Suisse
Danone
Deloitte
Deutsche Bank
EY
European Central Bank
General Electric
P.Morgan
KPMG
Merrill Lynch
Nissan
Philip Morris
Pimco
Rothschild
Schneider Electric
Société Générale
TOTAL
UBS

Graduates may further their doctoral studies with universities around the world upon completion of this programme.

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Why study at SIM x Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM)

Access to career opportunities and services from both GEM and SIM Career Centres

8th in the Le Point, French Business School Ranking (2022)

36th in the Financial Times European Business Schools Ranking (2021)

Part of the CFA® Institute University Affiliation programme

Learn more about Grenoble Ecole de Management

Intake Dates

Oct 2024 Intake

PROGRAMME DURATION

Not open for applications

APPLICATION PERIOD

Not open for applications

Date & period is subject to change by the school.

Programme duration: 2 years
Maximum candidature: 4 years

There will not be any refund or recourse should participants fail to complete the programme requirements within the candidature period.

Curriculum

Structure

The programme is a combination of blended and face-to-face lectures, discussions and presentations.
Lecturers: GEM faculty and SIM local lecturers
View a list of lecturers’ teaching modules (PDF 114KB)
Average teacher-student ratio: 1:40
Exemptions: Nil

Weekly schedule: Between Monday and Friday at three or six hours per session. Saturday classes may occasionally be scheduled if required
Class timing for on-campus classes: 8.30am / 12.00pm / 3.30pm, held on SIM campus unless otherwise stated
Minimum class size to commence: 20 students
If the class fails to commence due to low take-up rate, applicants will be informed within one month before programme commencement with the refund of application fee.

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Assessment & Attendance

Attendance requirement:
- Local students – 75%
- International students – 90%
Assessments:
- Continuous assessments
- Written exams
- Professional experiences
- Academic dissertation

Requirements to Graduate

Students must successfully complete the taught modules and meet the conferral requirements of the programme.
The degree awarded and the degree certificate will be the same as that awarded in France.

Modules

The choice of modules and module descriptions are subject to change and will follow changes according to the on-campus programme for the 2023 intake.

Induction Seminar⁽¹⁾
Company Valuation
Mergers and Acquisitions
Fundamentals of Ethics and ESG
Advanced Financial Markets
Asset Management
Private Equity, LBO’s and Venture Capital
Advanced Research Methods

Intergrative Case Study
Specialisation (see below)
Final Dissertation ⁽¹⁾
Professional Experience ⁽²⁾

Capital Markets and Financial Restructuring
Advanced Financal Modelling
Advanced Financial Statements Analysis
Investment Banking Simulation

1. May be completed at a distance (not in SIM) and in parallel with approved internship or full-time employment.
2. Minimum of 13 weeks (either internship or full-time employment) in a finance-related position anywhere in the world. To complete after all taught classes.

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Note: Students are required to own a laptop equipped with at least Microsoft Windows 10 or Apple MacOS Catalina (10.15) and 8GB RAM (recommended).

Admission Criteria

Accepted Entry Qualifications

Existing student of the Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM) MSc Finance programme who has completed the 1st year of the 2-year MSc Finance programme

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Fees & Financial Aid 

Payment to SIM can be made through SIMConnect using Credit Card (Visa or Master), PayNow, eNETS, OCBC Interest-free Instalment Plan (min. S$500) and cheques.

Programme Fees

This programme accepts only inbound exchange students from Grenoble Ecole de Management. Exchange students are not required to pay tuition fees to SIM.

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Scholarships & Bursaries

SIM GE Bursary

The SIM GE Bursary aims to provide financial assistance to needy students studying at SIM GE. This award is given based on our eligibility criteria, as well as the assessed level of neediness of the applicants.

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SIM GE Bursary

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