Master in Banking, Finance and Fintech
About This Programme
A two-year English-taught Master in banking, finance and fintech, awarded by Universite Paris Cite.
Course Highlights
- Prepares students for global careers in banking, finance and fintech.
- Covers banking law, financial markets, corporate finance and fintech.
- Data-driven finance: data science, behavioural finance and AI in banking.
- Degree awarded by Universite Paris Cite.
What You'll Study
A two-year English-taught Master (code BF-MADA81) preparing students for global careers in banking, finance and fintech, covering banking law and operations, financial markets, corporate finance and data-driven finance, culminating in a Master thesis. Awarded by Universite Paris Cite.
Year 1 Courses
- Banking Law I: Regulatory aspects (Supervision, Resolution, Competitions law Issues)
- Banking Law II: Banking operations (payments, deposits, credits)
- Collateral and securities in banking (in national and international context)
- Credit risks & Insolvencies
- Central Banks
- Data Sciences
- Behavioural Finance
- Financial markets: Regulation & Institutions
- Financial instruments
- Compliance in Banking and Finance (AML/FT, personal datas, corruption...)
- Banking Risk Management
- ESR in Banking and Finance
- Ethics in banking and finance (banking secrecy, discrimination…)
- Accountability and Financial analysis
Year 2 Courses
- Corporate Finance
- Introduction to Banking (Bank Strategy)
- Regional Context
- Financial Markets Theory
- Financial Markets Practice
- Financial Markets Regulations
- ADGM Regulations
- Communication in Banking and Finance
- Moot Court Arbitration and Dispute Resolutions
- Thesis Methodology
- Banking Risk Management
- Banking Marketing
- Banking Law
- Insurance (UAE and EU Regulations)
- Islamic Banking
- Master’s Thesis
Master’s Thesis
- Students will be required to submit an extended essay based on their internship by the end of the first year. For their second year, students will be required to submit a research-based thesis.
Entry Requirements
Selective admission.
Careers
Leads to careers in banking, asset and wealth management, corporate finance, fintech and regulation.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and the French Ministry of Higher Education (HCERES); the degree is awarded by Universite Paris Cite.
Programme Details
Award
Master (Master's degree), 120 ECTS
Start Date
September (annual intake)
Typical Offer
Relevant bachelor's (2nd class / CGPA 3.0); IELTS 6.0
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Economics & Management
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 166,400 total
Apply online at sorbonne.ae. Non-refundable application fee of AED 300. Deadline in late August (28 August 2026) for the September intake.