Programme coordinator: Mathieu Becker, Associate Lecturer
Administrator: Abygaelle Gomes
Contact:
Master 1: master1-bec-iae@u-pec.fr
Master 2: master2-bec-iae@u-pec.fr
In a rapidly changing sector with many unique features, the Master’s degree in Banking and Financial Advisory Services, created in partnership with BNP Paribas, aims to train high-level banking advisers with dual expertise in two market segments: the business market (retailers and the self-employed) and the high-net-worth market (clients with significant financial assets).
The advisers trained on this programme adopt a comprehensive, ‘multi-market’ approach to clients, providing solutions to issues across all areas of need: access to banking services, financing, savings vehicles, and life and non-life insurance products.
As part of their work-study programme, the apprentice will hold a position within the BNP Paribas Group as an Assistant Business Account Manager or Assistant Affinity Advisor.
The programme is organised in partnership with the CFA B-School by BNP Paribas.
The course runs from mid-September to mid-September; students attend classes for five full weeks and every Thursday. The rest of the time, students are on work placements.
The Master’s degree programme is based on a strong integration of academic knowledge and professional practice. Teaching is delivered by a mixed team of academics and practising professionals (bankers, solicitors, notaries, tax specialists, etc.), providing students with a practical insight into the realities of the sector.
The programme also includes preparation for the AMF certification and meets the regulatory requirements of the banking sector.
Class sizes are approximately 25–30 students per cohort, which facilitates active teaching and a high level of supervision for individual projects.
Eduniversal national ranking:
8th in the ranking of the best master’s degrees in the Banking and Banking Advisory Services category
The main career opportunities include:
The course ensures excellent employability thanks to its network of partners, which the IAE has been building up for over 30 years.
Employment rate at 6 months
Pre-graduation employment rate (before the end of studies)
Master’s Year 1 Prerequisites:
Master’s 2 Prerequisites:
Master’s Year 1 – Monmaster national platform:
Eligibility is based on the IAE-Message score and an assessment of the applicant’s academic record.
Final admission is subject to a motivational interview and a discussion of the applicant’s career plans.
Final admission to the work-study programme is conditional upon securing an apprenticeship contract.
Upon completion of the Master 1, admission to the Master 2 is automatic, subject to successful completion of the year.
Master’s 2 – E-candidat platform:
Eligibility based on the IAE-Message score, the TOEIC score (minimum 750) and review of academic records.
Final admission following an interview to assess motivation and career plans.
Final admission to the work-study programme is conditional upon securing an apprenticeship contract.
Work-study programme: students are exempt from tuition fees, and their apprenticeship contract entitles them to a salary for the duration of the programme. Apprentices must pay the Student Life and Campus Contribution (CVEC) (€105 in 2025).
Understanding the fundamentals of banking
• Everyday banking for private individuals
• Banking economics
• Financial markets and products
Understanding non-life and life insurance
• Life insurance
• Non-life insurance for private individuals
Understanding personal taxation and civil law
• Personal taxation
• Family law
Managing banking relationships
• Business English
• Negotiating and selling
• Work-based learning
Advising on wealth management and social protection
•Retirement savings and personal protection
•Introduction to wealth management
Understanding management, organisational challenges and banking regulations
•Organisational behaviour
•Markets and business strategies
•AMF certification
•Banking and company law
Understanding the professional market
•Financial analysis and diagnosis
•Corporate structuring
Communicating professionally
•Business English
•Written/spoken French (cross-disciplinary skill) – Voltaire certification
•Work-based learning
Mastering the fundamentals of banking
• Analysis of the economic climate
• Day-to-day banking for professionals
• Compliance and banking risk management
Mastering the professional market
• Financial analysis and assessment
• Wealth management for professionals
• Insurance for professionals
Developing expertise in taxation and business financing
• Taxation for business clients
• Financing for business clients
Mastering the banking relationship
• Business English
• Negotiating and selling
• Managing dual relationships (practical case studies)
• Work-based learning
Developing wealth management expertise
•A holistic approach to wealth management (case study)
•Wealth engineering
Mastering management and organisational challenges within the banking sector
•CSR management
•Banking performance management
•Banking marketing
Mastering wealth financing and responsible wealth management
•Responsible wealth management
•Wealth financing
Mastering cross-functional skills in banking
•Business English
•Team management
•Workplace learning
Dissertation
•Dissertation
