Master in Banking, Finance and Fintech

MasterPostgraduateEconomics & Management

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 (Master 1)

Banking Law I: Regulatory Aspects6 credits
Banking Law II: Banking Operations6 credits
Collateral and Securities in Banking6 credits
Credit Risks and Insolvencies3 credits
Central Banks3 credits
Data Sciences3 credits
Behavioural Finance3 credits

Year 2 (Master 2)

Introduction to Banking3 credits
Thesis Methodology3 credits
Financial Market Theory4 credits
Corporate Finance4 credits
Communication in Banking and Finance4 credits
Regional Context3 credits
Financial Market Practice2 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A relevant bachelor's degree (second-class honours / CGPA around 3.0), typically in economics, finance, management or a related field.

English: IELTS Academic 6.0, TOEFL 79, or native-English study of three years; English-medium degrees are exempt.

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 83,200/yr

Apply online at sorbonne.ae. Non-refundable application fee of AED 300. Deadline in late August (28 August 2026) for the September intake.

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Next intakes

Sep

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What You'll Study

Year 1 (Master 1)

Banking Law I: Regulatory Aspects6 credits
Banking Law II: Banking Operations6 credits
Collateral and Securities in Banking6 credits
Credit Risks and Insolvencies3 credits
Central Banks3 credits
Data Sciences3 credits
Behavioural Finance3 credits

Year 2 (Master 2)

Introduction to Banking3 credits
Thesis Methodology3 credits
Financial Market Theory4 credits
Corporate Finance4 credits
Communication in Banking and Finance4 credits
Regional Context3 credits
Financial Market Practice2 credits