As financial markets become increasingly data-driven, complex and fast-paced, professionals need to combine strong financial expertise with advanced quantitative and analytical skills. The Master in Financial Engineering and Data Analysis (FEDA) brings these complementary disciplines together, equipping students with expert knowledge in financial engineering, risk management and quantitative analysis, alongside advanced data science and artificial intelligence tools. Students learn to model complex financial products, optimize investment strategies and transform financial decision-making through data-driven approaches, preparing them for the evolving world of finance.
Combining rigorous academic training with hands-on experience and international exposure, the program equips students with the technical expertise and practical skills to build dynamic careers and become global leaders capable of navigating the complexities of international finance.
Delivered in partnership with CY Cergy Paris university, this two-year English taught program leads to a dual degree from ESSEC and CY Cergy Paris University; a French degree registered with the RNCP - RNCP42358 (Level 7).
I chose the FEDA Master’s program to acquire high-level technical skills and stand out in the M&A sector through a solid command of data analysis. The opportunity to discover a new country and continent was a major advantage; this international experience fuels both my curiosity and my professional experience.
Prior degree: Bachelor in economics, France
The FEDA diploma is accredited by the Moroccan Ministry of Research and Higher Education, a testament to the school's academic quality and established institutional presence within the Moroccan higher education landscape. The program also leads to a Master’s degree from CY Cergy Paris University, registered at Level 7 in the French RNCP - RNCP42358, and recognized within the French higher education system.
The academic excellence of ESSEC’s programs is recognized through its international standards in management training, placing the school among the leading institutions worldwide to hold the prestigious “Triple crown” of accreditations: AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.
Academic Experience
The program is structured around 3 complementary areas:
- Financial Engineering
- Data and AI
- Quantitative Analysis
Professional Experience
Gain a minimum of 9 months of integrated professional experience, with the possibility to do a professional gap year.
Learning expeditions and hackathons
Engage in learning expeditions and hackathons to explore financial markets and tackle real-world challenges.
International exposure
Develop a global perspective through an international study trip and graduate with a double degree from CY Cergy Paris University.
Finance
- Performance and strategic cost
- Management
- Accounting and IFRS
- Corporate financial management
- Mathematics for finance
Data analysis
- Introduction to hypothesis testing
- Linear regression, ANOVA and nonparametric testing
- Refreshers Python
- Introduction to convex optimization
- Application to algorithms: k-means, EM, IHT
Languages, personal & professional skills
- Language: Spanish
- Networking, career & leadership
Finance
- Financial markets and risk management
- Business valuation
- Risk management and governance
- Project management et business plan
- Entrepreneurship, and new business development
Data analysis
- Time series
- Forecasting
- Advanced Excel and BI tools
- Python for machine learning
Languages, personal & professional skills
- Improv comedy, leadership and public speaking
- Cultural and creative industries
- Business ethics
- Preparing one's professional onboarding
At least 3 months of operational internship
Finance
- International finance
- International project management
- Applied investment banking
- Applied market finance (SimTrade)
- FinTech & Crypto assets
- ESG performance and investments
- Financial information systems
- Digital transformation and IS project management
Data analysis
- Big data analytics
- Reinforcement learning
- Supervised learning
- Graphs & networks, clustering
At least 6 months of managerial internship and professional thesis
- Finance & investment
- Consulting
- Entrepreneurship
- Technology and Innovation
- Banking
- Business development
- Assets management
- Sales and trading
- Sustainability and circular economy
- Financial analyst
- Strategy manager
- Consultant
- Investment analyst
- Corporate treasurer
- Data analyst
- Business development analyst
- Asset manager
- FinTech analyst
Throughout your time at ESSEC, the Career Services will accompany you in defining your career plan and facilitate your entry into the professional world.
Students have the opportunity to meet recruiters at career fairs organised on campus with our corporate partners, including CFG Bank, L’Oréal, Valyans, Vivo Energy, AGL, etc. A dedicated career platform also provides access to targeted internship and job opportunities for ESSEC students.
Through the support of the Career Services team, you will be able to:
- Learn more about yourself and enhance your experiences.
- Explore career opportunities, reflect, and develop your personal and professional projects.
- Define your internship/job search strategy and prepare yourself for numerous recruitment events through coaching with specialists.
- Prepare your CV, LinkedIn profile, and cover letter in an impactful manner, and develop your network efficiently
- Prepare for different types of job interviews through role-playing exercises (pitching) and learn to position yourself well during salary negotiations.
As an ESSEC student, you become part of a community that supports you throughout your studies and beyond. Through ESSEC Alumni you can connect with graduates, access career resources and build relationships that support your professional development.
During your studies, the network can help you explore career opportunities, connect with alumni working in your field of interest and expand your professional network.
After graduation, ESSEC Alumni continues to support you as your career evolves, whether you are seeking a new opportunity, developing a project or pursuing entrepreneurship. In 2022, 25 230 graduates benefitted from alumni career support. This commitment extends beyond individual career development, bringing the community together to support social and environmental transition.
Over the years, successive classes of students at ESSEC Business School have founded and managed more than 100 clubs and organizations, with a wide variety of themes: sports, cultural, humanitarian, international or civic, there is something for everyone!
These organizations, often founded and managed by the students themselves, aim to foster student life, promote the school's values, develop students' professional skills, and contribute to the social and cultural life of the campus.
The ESSEC Africa Campus, which was inaugurated in 2017, is located on the Plage des Nations site in Sidi Bouknadel, 25 minutes outside the Moroccan capital. It offers students a stimulating learning environment with modern facilities such as classrooms equipped with the latest technology, group work spaces and student residences.
- Are you interested in building a career in international finance and exploring opportunities in major global financial hubs?
- Have you recently completed, or are about to complete, a Bachelor’s degree (Bac+3 level / 180 ECTS)?
- Do you hold a degree in business, engineering, mathematics, finance, or a related field?
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Online application closing date* |
Shortlisted results announced |
Interviews |
Final admission results |
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Round 1 |
18 January 2027 |
26 January 2027 |
29 January - 1 February 2027 |
4 February 2027 |
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Round 2 |
15 March 2027 |
24 March 2027 |
29-31 March 2027 |
5 April 2027 |
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Round 3 |
24 May 2027 |
2 July 2027 |
7-9 June 2027 |
14 June 2027 |
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Round 4 |
12 July 2027 |
21 July 2027 |
26-28 July 2027 |
2 August 2027 |
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Round 5 |
TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
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*12 PM Morocco Time (GMT)
Create your candidate account and you will receive an email with your login and password. These are required each time you sign in, so keep them safe! You can fill in theapplication form at your own pace and come back to it at any point.
You may submit one application per program each academic year, with a maximum of two applications to the same program in total.
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Official academic transcripts |
From the last 3 years minimum |
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An enrollment certificate |
Stating the degree you will graduate with and the expected graduation date |
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Diplomas |
High School Diploma and undergraduate Diploma |
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Curriculum Vitae (CV) |
One page maximum |
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English test certificate |
You need to provide an official certificate of one of the following english proficiency tests: - TOEIC Listening and Reading: 850 (online version is accepted) - TOEFL iBT: 90 or 4.5/6 (Special Home Edition is accepted) - IELTS Academic: 6.5 - Cambridge (B2 First minimum): 175 - Duolingo English Test: 125 Tests that have been sat more than 2 years at the application deadline are not valid. Exemption is possible if you are a native English speaker or if you have completed the last 2 academic years (full-time) entirely taught in english. You will need to upload a document issued from your university to demonstrate it. |
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Identity document |
Passport |
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Optional |
Any other supporting document (language scores, Management test, recommendation letters, certificates, etc.) |
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Application fees |
50 EUR (non-refundable) |
Once you have completed your application with the supporting documents, you can submit it.
Make sure to review your application before submitting, as you won’t be able to bring any changes to it.
Your application will only be reviewed upon payment.
Your application will be studied by the admission committee, and the results will be announced according to the dates mentioned in the table above.
Results are accessible via the application portal and you will be notified by email (refer to the timetable above).
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to organise an interview either in person on our campus or via videoconference.
The interview will last 20 minutes in front of two examiners. It is a classic motivational interview. The aim is for you to be able to demonstrate your motivation to join the programme and the school and also get across your personality.
Your application will be assessed by the Academic Directors and an admission committee. You will be notified about the result by email (refer to the above-mentioned timetable).
If you have been successful, you will then be contacted by a member of the admissions team who will tell you how to go about confirming your place in the program. This will include paying a non-refundable deposit of 12000 MAD, which will then be deducted from your tuition fees.
To sustain the academic excellence of the program and enhance the education and experience of our students, we offer the excellence Scholarship to outstanding candidates. It is open to all applicants and is awarded on the basis of the overall quality of their application and can cover up to 25% of the tuition fee.
Scholarship decisions are made during the application procedure. There is no additional application to fill out or request to make. Selected students will be notified upon being offered a place on the program.
novembre
6 
8
2026
Grand Salon des Grandes Ecoles
High school students, university students and parents - explore the ESSEC experience and discover the path that best suits your aspirations.
Whatever your academic background, take the opportunity to meet and engage with ESSEC Business School's Academic Directors, Program Managers and Student Ambassadors.
The fair also features over 40 conferences, including a session with Vincenzo Vinzi, Dean and President of ESSEC Business School.
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Paris, France
