Bachelor Business & Finance

Fully English-taught. 3-year program. Entry possible after Bac+2 or Bac+3.

Directeurs de programme


Aldric Boulangé

Director of Financia Business School

KEY POINTS

RNCP Title : Certified level 6 diploma

  • Manager of operations and management, NSF codes 310 and 310p, registered with the Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles (RNCP) on 30/06/2020, awarded by FORMATIVES under agreement with the Financia Business School (title expired, application for renewal currently under processing by France Compétences)

Program duration: 3 years
 

Start: February 26
 

Schedule :

  • 1st year: courses from February to May + 3-month practice from June to August
  •  2d year: courses from October to April + 4-month practice from May to August 
  • 3d year: courses from October to January + 6-month practice from February to July

 

Concept:

  • The program is entirely dispensed in English, except 4 hours in French per week
  • A comprehensive course covering all aspects of financial professions
  • An outstanding teaching staff consisting of lecturers and researchers from the Grandes Écoles and universities, as well as working professionals in all areas of finance.

PROGRAM PRESENTATION

 

The Bachelor in Business x Finance is a unique program offered in the heart of Paris, the leading financial center in Europe.

This program offers full immersion in the world of finance, with classes taught by industry experts.

It combines strong theoretical training with practical experience in France and/or abroad, allowing students to develop a global understanding of today’s financial issues while mastering English — the key language of the industry.

Students will have the opportunity to explore the different areas of finance and understand their purpose, helping them choose a specialized and relevant MBA in the future.

The program also helps students become familiar with the challenges and opportunities of the financial sector, while developing essential intercultural and language skills.

OBJECTIVES

 

- Understanding a company's economic environment

- Budget control

- Managing a team and a department

- Managing business management projects

- Conducting an audit and financial management

- Managing a financial department

- Identify the various branches of finance in order to make the best choice for an MBA

To find out more about the objectives and modulesclick on this link

 

1ère année :

  • FIRST YEAR COURSES
    • Economy
    • Business Game
    • Introduction to international law and international financial standards
    • Banking and financial markets
    • Introduction to cryptocurrencies and blockchain
    • Introduction to trading
    • Customer relations management
    • General accounting
    • Financial mathematics
    • French language
    • Use of office software
    • Fundamentals of Management level 1
    • Marketing Fundamentals Level 1
    • Geopolitics

2ème année :

  • SECOND YEAR COURSES
    • Strategic Analysis & Business Model
    • Corporate Finance
    • Data Management
    • General accounting
    • Auditing
    • Portfolio management
    • Communication and public speaking
    • Company law
    • Fundamentals of Management level 2
    • Marketing Fundamentals Level 2
    • Business Game
    • Excel
    • French language

3ème année :

  • THIRD YEAR COURSES
    • Financial management
    • Financial analysis
    • Cash management
    • Introduction to compliance and intermediation professions (compliance in finance)
    • Credit law
    • Business plans and company financing
    • Finance department performance management
    • Financial markets and products
    • Policy and strategic diagnosis – Budget
    • Management
    • Personnel administration
    • Accounting
    • Regulations, responsibilities and professional risks
    • Company law and contract law

Nombres d’heures de formation première année : The first year includes a total of 390 hours of instruction heures

Nombres d’heures de formation seconde année : The second year includes a total of 370 hours of instruction heures

Nombres d’heures de formation troisième année : The third year includes a total of 290 hours of instruction heures

Total d’heures de formation (heures) : Total hours of instruction : 1040 hours heures

To keep improving our programs, they might change from time to time.

EVALUATION METHODS

 

Assessment during training

In writing: continuous evaluation, mid-term examinations, case studies

Orally: challenge, Interviews

Case studies

 

Skills work

Activity report

Project file

Skills assessment grids

Employability booklet

 

National examination

 

A jury meets at the end of the year to give an opinion on the validation, deciding upon the progression to the next year.


 

TEACHING METHODS

 

The B.A. in Business & Finance stands out for its diversified teaching methods, designed to maximise learning and encourage the development of learners' skills.

Here is an overview of the key teaching approaches:

Lectures and interactive seminars: Learners follow theoretical courses given by experts in the field, supplemented by interactive seminars. These encourage the active participation of learners, promoting the exchange of ideas and the development of critical thinking.

Analysis of real-life case studies enables learners to put into practice the theoretical concepts learnt in class. This method promotes understanding of financial issues in a variety of contexts and helps develop problem-solving skills.

Practical work and group projects: Learners work in teams on practical projects, enabling them to collaborate, share ideas and learn how to manage financial projects. This approach strengthens interpersonal skills and team spirit.

Internships and work experience: The programme includes practical internships to gain valuable professional experience. These placements enable students to apply the knowledge they have acquired in the classroom in a real working environment and to expand their professional network.

Company visits and conferences: Company visits and conferences led by industry professionals are organised on a regular basis. These events give students a real insight into how companies operate and market trends.

In short, the B.A. in Business & Finance is based on a dynamic, integrated teaching approach designed to produce competent, adaptable professionals who are ready to meet the challenges of the global financial sector.


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PREREQUISITES

 

French baccalauréat

Parallel admissions:

2d year: Validated baccalauréat + 1 in accounting, management, banking or economics

3d year: Validated 2-year higher education qualification in accounting, management, banking or economics

CONDITIONS FOR OBTAINING THE QUALIFICATION

1st and 2d years:

Overall average ≥ 10/20

No specialty score < 7/20

 

3d year:

Overall average (continuous assessment) ≥ 10/20

National examination score ≥ 12/20

4 skills modules validated (3 common modules + 1 option module)

at least 15 cross-disciplinary skills validated

Oral examination score ≥ 36/60

A minimum of 8 weeks' work experience in the same company

For information regarding tuition fees, please contact us at application@financia-bs.com

ACADEMIC PROGRESSION :

 

To deepen your knowledge and strengthen your skills in the finance sector, you will have the opportunity to specialize through one of the many MBA programs offered by Financia, such as:

The MBA in Business & Finance, which allows you to specialize in areas such as banking, corporate finance, or financial markets expertise."