MSc International Banking and Finance — Study from France

Imagine powering your finance career from your home in France while earning a rigorous, internationally relevant qualification. The MSc International Banking and Finance—delivered 100% online in exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College—equips you with advanced tools in banking, markets, and financial decision‑making that you can apply across borders and sectors.

Whether you are seeking your first leadership role, aiming to pivot into investment or corporate finance, or preparing to operate at the interface of policy and markets, this programme enables you to study with purpose and momentum from France. You will explore the theories, frameworks, and practices that drive financial systems globally—so you can see the big picture, master the details, and make decisions that stand up to scrutiny in any international context.

Earn a British Degree Recognised Worldwide

Set your profile apart with a respected British master’s degree. Employers in Europe and beyond value the academic rigor, analytical depth, and practical orientation associated with UK postgraduate education. This credential signals your readiness to tackle complex financial challenges and contribute from day one.

Wherever your next role takes you—multinationals, banks, consultancies, fintechs, or development agencies—your British master’s speaks a language recruiters understand. It supports mobility across borders and industries, and it pairs naturally with professional certifications or future doctoral study if you choose to continue your academic journey.

Graduate in as Little as 1 Year, 100% Online

Move forward quickly without pausing your life. The programme is designed so that motivated students can complete it fully online in as little as 12 months. Your time is precious—advance your qualifications efficiently while maintaining your professional and personal commitments in France.

You will study through a focused, outcomes‑driven curriculum that helps you build competencies semester by semester. By the time you finish, you will have a coherent portfolio of knowledge and work to showcase to employers and stakeholders.

No Fixed Lecture Times—Truly Asynchronous

There are no mandatory live sessions or specific times and dates when you must be online. This flexibility gives you control over when and how you learn—before work, during lunch, in the evening, or on weekends—so you can balance career, family, and study with less stress.

Interactive discussions, collaborative projects, and faculty feedback are all designed to be accessible across time zones. Contribute when you are at your best, revisit materials as needed, and progress at a sustainable pace.

Learn Anywhere—Even Offline with Our Mobile App

Study from any corner of France—or anywhere your work and life take you. Whether you are in Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, or traveling for business, your classroom is wherever you are connected. Your learning journey adapts to your location, not the other way around.

Our mobile app lets you download study materials and lectures to your device so you can keep learning offline—on the TGV, during flights, or while commuting. Seamless access helps you transform small windows of time into steady progress.

Open‑Book Assessments that Reflect Real‑World Finance

Instead of memorisation‑heavy, classical question/answer exams, you will be assessed through open‑book assignments. This approach mirrors how finance professionals actually work: you will use models, data, research, and critical thinking to craft robust, evidence‑based answers.

Expect to analyse cases, evaluate risk and return trade‑offs, interpret financial statements, design policy‑relevant arguments, and justify decisions with transparent methodologies. It is learning that cultivates judgment and agility—skills that transfer directly to the workplace.

Learn from Faculty Educated at World‑Renowned Universities

You will be taught and supported by experienced academics and practitioners whose educations include leading institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. They bring global perspectives and rigorous standards to every module.

Benefit from mentorship that challenges you to go beyond the obvious, to question assumptions, and to connect theory to practice. Your instructors are committed to your success and to helping you craft a professional narrative that stands out.

Join a Truly Global Cohort and Network

Learn alongside classmates from over 130 countries. This diversity turns every discussion into a global roundtable where you can test ideas, compare market realities, and expand your cultural fluency—essential for international banking and cross‑border finance.

Our alumni work for international organisations like Crédit Agricole, The World Bank, GoldmanSachs, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse, VISA, American Express, MasterCard, JPMorgan Chase, UniCredit, AXA, Accor, Sanofi, EDF, Luis Vuiton, Renault, United Nations, Google, ICRC, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

Plan with Confidence: Flexible Monthly Instalments

Investing in your future should be practical. Our programme fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest‑free instalments, helping you spread the cost and align payments with your income cycles.

This predictable, transparent approach makes it easier to budget while you study. You can focus on learning and career growth without large upfront outlays.

Why This Programme Makes Sense for Professionals in France

France is a leading European finance hub, with Paris hosting global banks, asset managers, insurers, sovereign and corporate issuers, and a vibrant fintech ecosystem. With advanced training in international banking and finance, you can position yourself for roles in corporate finance, risk management, investment analysis, treasury, and capital markets—roles that are central to the strategies of France’s global champions and scale‑ups alike.

The country’s leadership in sustainable finance and green bonds creates strong demand for professionals who understand ESG integration, climate risk, and impact measurement in portfolios and credit policies. Your master’s will help you navigate the interplay between financial performance and sustainability, a key differentiator in institutions across Paris La Défense and beyond.

From energy and infrastructure (EDF and major transport networks) to luxury and consumer brands, aerospace, and advanced technology, French enterprises rely on sophisticated financing, hedging, and valuation. Your expertise in banking instruments, international financial regulation, and investment decision‑making can translate into high‑impact contributions across sectors—whether you serve in banks, corporates, or advisory roles interfacing with institutions like BNP Paribas, Société Générale, and Crédit Agricole.

Shape Your Next Chapter—From France, to the World

If you are ready to accelerate your career with a globally relevant, flexible, and high‑impact master’s, this is your moment. Study from France, connect with a worldwide community, and earn a British degree that opens doors across borders.

Request our course catalogue and discover how the MSc International Banking and Finance can fit your ambitions, your life, and your schedule.