The objective of the Specialised Master Quantitative Finance is to train top level specialists able to advance in today’s global financial sector characterised by constant change and continuous innovation.

This 12-month master has been developed to help graduates from engineering schools and universities, possessing a strong background in mathematics, computer science, physics and similar areas of expertise, launch their career in quantitative finance. After completing this specialised master, graduates take up various positions like Risk Manager, Financial Engineer or ‘Quant’, Asset Manager, Fund Manager and others.  

The academic courses include both the fundamentals of management as well as specialised courses like quantitative methods, economic and financial environments, life insurance and pension funds management. This academic part is complemented by a 6- to 9-month period in-company, which, as it is remunerated, helps students cover the costs of the programme.

If you are looking to enter the international world of finance, and want to become part of a network of over 20,000 professionals around the globe, then the Specialised Master in Quantitative Finance is the right programme for you!

EMLYON Business School is one of the first Business Schools to provide the Quantitative Finance Specialised Master students with official training to obtain the French Financial Securities Authority (AMF) certification.
This certification is mandatory for all professionals of the French financial markets, products and advisory activities.