FIN 6320 Advanced Corporate Financial Strategy FIN 6321 Mergers Acquisitions and Corporate Restructuring FIN 6322 Sustainable Finance and ESG Investing FIN 6323 Financial Modelling and Valuation with VBA FIN 6324 Private Equity and Venture Capital FIN 6325 Corporate Governance FIN 6326 Corporate Treasury and Advanced Cash Management

FIN 6330 Commercial & Corporate Banking FIN 6331 Digital Banking Technologies: Blockchain, DeFi, CBDC FIN 6332 Bank Risk Management & Basel Frameworks FIN 6333Banking Regulation and Compliance FIN 6334 Central Banking and Monetary Policy FIN 6335 Islamic Finance and Ethical Banking FIN 6336 Investment Banking Operations

FIN 6341 FinTech Ecosystem and Innovations: Markets and Services FIN 6342 Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies: Foundations and Use Cases FIN 6343 RegTech, InsureTech, SupTech FIN 6344 Fintech Law and Policy FIN 6345 FinTech Innovation Strategy and Entrepreneurship FIN 6346 AI in Financial Services FIN 6347 Smart Contracts and Decentralized Applications Development

Energy and Infrastructure Finance

FIN 6351 Project Finance & Infrastructure Development FIN 6352 Renewable Energy Finance and Investments FIN 6353 Financial Modeling of Mining, Energy, and Infrastructure Projects FIN 6354 Risk Management in Energy & Infrastructure Projects FIN 6355 Public–Private Partnerships in Energy and Infrastructure Projects FIN 6356 Structured Finance FIN 5357 Climate Finance, Green Transition & Carbon Markets

FIN 6341 FinTech Ecosystem and Innovations: Markets and Services FIN 6351 Project Finance & Infrastructure Development FIN 6361 Development Finance Institutions & Multilateral Development Banking Operations FIN 6362 Blended Finance & Public–Private Partnerships FIN 5357 Climate Finance, Green Transitions & Carbon Markets FIN 6364 SME & MSME Finance in Africa

Introduction

Master of Science (MSc) in Applied Finance

Q: Banking

FIN 6330 Commercial &amp; Corporate Banking FIN 6331 Digital Banking Technologies: Blockchain, DeFi, CBDC FIN 6332 Bank Risk Management &amp; Basel Frameworks FIN 6333Banking Regulation and Compliance FIN 6334 Central Banking and Monetary Policy FIN 6335 Islamic Finance and Ethical Banking FIN 6336 Investment Banking Operations

Q: Energy and Infrastructure Finance

FIN 6351 Project Finance &amp; Infrastructure Development FIN 6352 Renewable Energy Finance and Investments FIN 6353 Financial Modeling of Mining, Energy, and Infrastructure Projects FIN 6354 Risk Management in Energy &amp; Infrastructure Projects FIN 6355 Public–Private Partnerships in Energy and Infrastructure Projects FIN 6356 Structured Finance FIN 5357 Climate Finance, Green Transition &amp; Carbon Markets

Graduates will be equipped for careers in commercial and investment banking, asset management, corporate finance, financial consulting, fintech, and regulatory institutions. The strong emphasis on applied skills—such as financial modeling, data analytics, and risk management—ensures that graduates can transition effectively into professional roles.

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The MSc in Applied Finance is designed in response to the increasing demand for highly skilled finance professionals capable of operating in complex, data-driven, and globally interconnected financial environments. Across Côte d’Ivoire and the wider West African region, financial systems are undergoing rapid transformation, driven by economic growth, financial sector deepening, regulatory evolution, and technological innovation.
These developments are generating a strong and sustained demand for professionals with advanced competencies in financial analysis, quantitative modeling, risk management, and digital finance. This programme is conceived to address these emerging needs by developing graduates with the analytical rigor, technical expertise, and practical skills required in modern finance.

Who this is for ?

It is for someone who wants to go beyond learning what finance is and learn how to make financial decisions using numbers, models, technology, and data.

Investment & Portfolio Management

analyzing investments and managing portfolios

Corporate Finance

financing companies, valuation, mergers and acquisitions

Financial Markets

understanding stocks, bonds, currencies and financial institutions

Financial Analysis

analyzing company and market financial data

FinTech & AI

applying technology, programming and AI to finance

Financial Econometrics

using statistics and mathematical models to analyze financial markets

Curriculum

Semester	Course	Credits	View
Semester 1	FIN 5301 Financial Markets, Institutions and Technologies	3	View
	FIN 5302 Investments and Global Portfolio Management	3	View
	FIN 5304 Programming & Data Analytics for Finance (R/Python)	3	View
	ACT 5301 Accounting and Financial Analysis	3	View
	BUS 5311 Research Methods	3	View
Semester 2	FIN 5306 Advanced Financial Econometrics I (Panel) (Prerequisite: FIN 5304, FIN 5305)	3	View
	FIN 5305 Mathematical and Statistical Methods for Finance (With Computer Application) (Prerequisite: FIN 5304)	3	View
	FIN 5307 Analysing Financial Data and Implementing Financial Models (Financial Markets Lab)	3	View
	FIN 5310 Risk Management and Derivatives (Prerequisite: FIN 5304, FIN 5305)	3	View
	FIN 5311 Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Finance	3	View
Semester 3	FIN 6306 Advanced Financial Econometrics II (Prerequisite: FIN 5304, FIN 5305) (Time Series)	3	View
	FIN 6307 Research Seminar in Finance	3	View
	Elective 1	3	View
	Elective 2	3	View
	Elective 3	3	View
Semester 4	Elective 4	3	View
	Elective 5	3	View
	Capstone/Mini Dissertation	9	View

The MSc in Applied Finance prepares the next generation of finance leaders by offering top-level courses and tailor-made specialised tracks. The programme equips students with the advanced knowledge and expertise needed to make a significant impact in the financial sector.

The MSc in Applied Finance consists of a core programme and a concentration track. The core programme aims to provide students with a well-rounded education in finance, while the concentration track endows them with expertise in one of the following fields:

Asset Management & Investment Research
Corporate Finance & Investment Banking
Financial Markets & Risk Management
Econometric Analysis for Finance
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Finance
Programming & Data Analytics for Finance (R/Python)

Practical information

Programme format:

Full time / Part time

Delivery format:

Evening, Day, Weekend and Online

Admission Intake:

September, January, May

Programme duration:

18 Months

Location:

Grand-Bassam and II Plateaux

Language of instruction:

English

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Specialization tracks

For an MSc in Applied Finance, specialization tracks can help students focus on a specific career path.

Corporate Finance
- FIN 6320 Advanced Corporate Financial Strategy
- FIN 6321 Mergers Acquisitions and Corporate Restructuring
- FIN 6322 Sustainable Finance and ESG Investing
- FIN 6323 Financial Modelling and Valuation with VBA
- FIN 6324 Private Equity and Venture Capital
- FIN 6325 Corporate Governance
- FIN 6326 Corporate Treasury and Advanced Cash Management
Banking
- FIN 6330 Commercial & Corporate Banking
- FIN 6331 Digital Banking Technologies: Blockchain, DeFi, CBDC
- FIN 6332 Bank Risk Management & Basel Frameworks
- FIN 6333Banking Regulation and Compliance
- FIN 6334 Central Banking and Monetary Policy
- FIN 6335 Islamic Finance and Ethical Banking
- FIN 6336 Investment Banking Operations
Fintech
- FIN 6341 FinTech Ecosystem and Innovations: Markets and Services
- FIN 6342 Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies: Foundations and Use Cases
- FIN 6343 RegTech, InsureTech, SupTech
- FIN 6344 Fintech Law and Policy
- FIN 6345 FinTech Innovation Strategy and Entrepreneurship
- FIN 6346 AI in Financial Services
- FIN 6347 Smart Contracts and Decentralized Applications Development
Energy and Infrastructure Finance
- FIN 6351 Project Finance & Infrastructure Development
- FIN 6352 Renewable Energy Finance and Investments
- FIN 6353 Financial Modeling of Mining, Energy, and Infrastructure Projects
- FIN 6354 Risk Management in Energy & Infrastructure Projects
- FIN 6355 Public–Private Partnerships in Energy and Infrastructure Projects
- FIN 6356 Structured Finance
- FIN 5357 Climate Finance, Green Transition & Carbon Markets
Development Finance
- FIN 6341 FinTech Ecosystem and Innovations: Markets and Services
- FIN 6351 Project Finance & Infrastructure Development
- FIN 6361 Development Finance Institutions & Multilateral Development Banking Operations
- FIN 6362 Blended Finance & Public–Private Partnerships
- FIN 5357 Climate Finance, Green Transitions & Carbon Markets
- FIN 6364 SME & MSME Finance in Africa

Program Tuition

Tuition Fee

6 Million / Year

Pay as You Progress

500.000 FCFA / month

Tuition Fees

6Million FCFA / Year

Disclaimer: IUGB alumni get a discount of 500.000

Eligibility & Admissions

There are 4 simple steps in the admission process which are detailed below:

Eligibility

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or its equivalent.

Complete Application

Fill in details of your education, work experience and submit your Statement of Purpose (SOP)

STEP 1

Application Review

Admission panel reviews the SOP and candidate profile to assess fitment

STEP 2

Receive the Offer Letter

Shortlisted candidates are sent the offer letter

STEP 3

Reserve your Seat

Pay a block amount to reserve your seat, and the remaining as per your payment plan

STEP 4

Apply now