Bachelor Finance - 1st year
- September 2025
- French / English (4th Semester)
- 8500
- Full-time or work-study optional starting on B3
About the Bachelor
The 3-year Bachelor's degree in Finance offers a progressive, innovative programme designed to train and support future finance managers. Students can also choose between two specialisations in the third year (market finance or corporate finance).
Our Finance bachelor's degree stands out for :
- Its specialised programme in corporate finance or market finance. Over the three years, a student receives 315 hours of lectures in finance. Supplemented by related disciplines such as statistics, mathematics and financial mathematics (for a total of 168 hours), this represents 40% of the total volume.
- A positive pedagogical approach: collective intelligence, theatre, exchange, cultural/managerial openness, community life, Fresque du climat, soft skills, etc. ;
- Its international dimension: hosting international students, exchanges with partner universities in B2-S2, study trips to provide cultural and intellectual insight into finance practices, international work placements, etc. ;
- Its entrepreneurial dimension, focusing on Sustainable Development/Corporate Social Responsibility (SD/CSR), thanks to the entrepreneurial pathway developed over the first two years:
Step 1 in Bachelor 1 - First laboratory (from idea to project)
Step 2 in Bachelor 2 - Second laboratory (from project to company) - A skills-based teaching approach based on the Eslsca Learning System (ELS), using a skills framework that combines business skills, managerial skills, technical skills and interpersonal skills;
- Enhanced support at the start of the first year: two preparatory weeks to help students integrate and assert themselves, so that they can approach higher education with motivation and confidence
- A positive pedagogical approach: collective intelligence, theatre, exchange, cultural/managerial openness, community life, Fresque du climat, soft skills, etc. ;
Its international dimension: hosting international students, exchanges with partner universities in B2-S2, study trips to provide cultural and intellectual insight into finance practices, international work placements, etc. ; - Its entrepreneurial dimension, focusing on Sustainable Development/Corporate Social Responsibility (SD/CSR), thanks to the entrepreneurial pathway developed over the first two years:
Step 1 in Bachelor 1 - First laboratory (from idea to project)
Step 2 in Bachelor 2 - Second laboratory (from project to company)
Why do a Bachelor's degree in Finance?
The 3-year Bachelor of Finance aims to train and support future finance managers. The individualisation of the course (choice of specialisation in the third year, projects, etc.), the emphasis on professionalisation and personal development are key elements of its pedagogical engineering. The programme is open to all young people with an interest in finance.
The plus of ESLSCA's Bachelor in Finance
Finance is at the heart of corporate strategy. Students on internships or work-study contracts will be required to interact with other departments. This means that when you enrol on the Bachelor Finance programme, you will acquire solid skills and unrivalled knowledge in terms of:
- Financial planning ;
- Cash management ;
- Capital budgeting;
- Business environment, management, marketing and corporate culture;
- Human resources (HR);
- Financial markets, banking ;
- Corporate, financial and business law;
- General and analytical accounting.
You will also learn how to use mathematical, financial and statistical tools.
The teaching of technical subjects such as coding (Python and VBA), as well as the contextualisation of students' future professional activity through the use of a trading room (Bloomberg), play an important role in the Bachelor's curriculum.
ESLSCA's Bachelor in Finance
These 3 years of study make candidates operational as soon as they graduate, because in addition to their enriched network, they have the skills needed to work in a company. The involvement of industry professionals and the quality of ESLSCA's teaching staff add further value. The skills delivered by this bachelor's degree are recognised and acclaimed by professionals.
2023 students
55 students presented
2022 graduates
Score out of 10 on the development of their skills and competencies.
2023 graduates.
Target skills
The Bachelor of Finance aims to :
- Understand the managerial and economic environment of the company
- Deepen their knowledge of finance while exploring international issues and innovation
- Specialise in corporate or market finance and apply your knowledge to real-life issues
Bachelor Finance 2024/2025 programme
Teaching methods :
Face-to-face: 95% | Online: 5%
Lectures: 65% | Tutorials: 35%
To find out more about teaching methods, visit our dedicated page.
MODULE 1: BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
- Economy*
- Human Resources*
- Organisational theory*
- Business strategy*
- Marketing fundamentals*
- Economic and financial culture*
- Introduction to Business Law*
MODULE 2: ACCOUNTING AND LAW
- General accounting*
- Analytical accounting*
MODULE 3: QUANTITATIVE METHODS
- Mathematics*
- Statistics*
MODULE 4: LANGUAGE/COMPUTING
- Business english
- Business English/TOEFL ITP preparation (included in tuition fees)
- How to write a CV and covering letter
MODULE 5: DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
- Sharing week* (soft skills, curiosity-general culture, agile sprint, etc.)
- Entrepreneurial laboratory* "from idea to project" - Step 1
- Circular economy*
- Social responsibility/CSR*
- Climate fresco*
INTERNSHIP - 1 month (22 days in a company)
*course in French
MODULE 1: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
- Economy
- International Political Economy
- Project management
- Financial law
- Corporate social responsibility
MODULE 2: FINANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
- Banking and financial intermediation
- Fundamentals of financial markets
- Financial accounting
- Management control*
- Corporate taxation*
- Company accounting*
- Forecasting and financial management*
MODULE 3: QUANTITATIVE METHODS
- Mathematics*
- Statistics*
- Research methodology:
- 1st semester : Part 1: Introduction to academic research*
- 2nd semester: Part 2: Introduction to academic research
MODULE 4: LANGUAGES
- English (business english, public speaking)
- French language* - for international students only
- Mandarin
MODULE 5: DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
- Entrepreneurial laboratory* "from project to company"* - Step 2
- Social economy*
- Study trips*
- International exchange (semester 2)
INTERNSHIP - 2 months (44 days in a company)
*Course in French
COMMON CORE
MODULE 1: COMPANY MANAGEMENT
- Company law*
- Team management*
- Challenge Open innovation
MODULE 2: FINANCE
- Cash management*
- Portfolio management*
- Compliance*
- International Finance*
MODULE 3: QUANTITATIVE METHODS
- Enhanced statistics*
- Research methodology - Dissertation*
MODULE 4: LANGUAGES/IT
- Financial english
- Public speaking / Mandarin
- Management information systems (ERP-CRM-BDD)*
- Introduction to VBA coding, Python beginner*
SPECIALISATIONS
MODULE 5: SPECIALISATION IN CORPORATE FINANCE
- Management control - level 2*
- In-depth accounting*
- Financial analysis*
- Financial decision-making*
- Introduction to auditing*
MODULE 5: MARKET FINANCE SPECIALISATION
- Financial management*
- Financial markets and institutions*
- Behavioural finance*
- Company valuation*
- Bloomberg workshop/Technical analysis*
- Financial mathematics*
MODULE 6: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND RESEARCH DISSERTATION
- Research methodology*
- Assignments*
- Oral presentation*
INTERNSHIP - 4 months (i.e. 88 days in companies) for initial training students
*course in French
Target Skills
- Block n°1: Budgetary control
- Block n°2: Managing a team and a department
- Block n°3: Managing business management projects
- Block n°4: Conducting an audit and financial management
- Block n°5: Optional: Managing a purchasing and logistics department
- Block n°6: Optional: Managing a financial department
Sharing Weeks and Entrepreneurial Project
Sharing weeks in the 1st year of the Bachelor's programme.
After 2 difficult years in which interpersonal links and links with educational institutions were weakened, the start of the 2021 academic year at ESLSCA must be both unifying and likely to galvanise the energies of all those involved in the school (students, teachers, administrative staff), in order to generate a strong and lasting commitment. With this in mind, ESLSCA's academic management felt it was necessary to offer exciting activities that would prepare students for the coming years in a fun and dynamic way.
What do these two weeks of sharing consist of?
The idea is to offer 1st year Bachelor students two weeks to recharge their batteries, learn and assert themselves after a rather difficult period linked to the health crisis, so that they can begin their higher education course with motivation and serenity.
The aims of these two weeks are to
- Prepare students to make the leap into higher education
- Appreciate the innovative and fulfilling dimension of the Bachelor's degree course: inspire, motivate, remove obstacles, build confidence, stimulate, etc.
- Appreciate the innovative and fulfilling dimension of the Bachelor's degree course: inspire, motivate, remove obstacles, build confidence, stimulate, etc.Develop group cohesion and team spirit (presentation of an unusual building, a work of art)
- Start learning soft skills in a fun and innovative way (personal development, self-confidence, eloquence, etc.)
- Develop curiosity and creativityDevelop collective intelligence and prepare for the entrepreneurial curriculum (Start-up Game, Teambuilding, Agile Sprint, etc.)
Entrepreneurial project: 1st and 2nd year of the Bachelor's programme.
This involves setting up two entrepreneurship training programmes. The first, an introduction, for first-year Bachelors. The second, a more in-depth programme, for second-year Bachelors. Projects in the first years will have to fit in with the logic of the circular economy. Second-year projects will have to propose a solution with an economic and social impact.
Entrepreneurial Laboratory Step 1: from idea to project.
For Bachelors 1, we offer a programme spread over one semester and divided into 3 types of activity: a 3-day launch Hackathon, 3 progress sprints and 1 closing sprint.The students, organised in project teams, will be brought face to face with the major challenges of entrepreneurship, from creative design to the production of a model corresponding to a product whose economic potential will be identified and presented in front of a jury.
Entrepreneurial Laboratory Step 2: from project to company.
For Bachelors 2, we offer a programme with the same structure as the step 1 programme (hackathon, sprints, closing session).Organised in project teams, the students will be presented with theoretical content that complements the step 1 programme, and corresponds to a higher level of entrepreneurial maturity. In this way, 1st year Bachelor students will have the opportunity to set up a project, while 2nd year students will have the opportunity to set up a company, with its associated business model.
Creating the climate mural
The climate mural helps students to understand how climate change works, and the scale and complexity of the issues involved.
Enrolment is open all year round and closes once the number of students has been reached (places are limited per class).
To apply, candidates must have obtained or be in the process of obtaining their baccalauréat. They must also have a career plan that matches the programme.
Application deadline: September the 30th 2024. After these dates, please contact the admissions department directly at [email protected].
1. Application form
Candidates must submit an application including
- School reports for the last two years
- Baccalaureate transcripts
- Motivation questionnaire
- Letters of recommendation (minimum two)
2. Tests
- Candidates are given a reasoning test covering verbal, numerical and logical skills.
3. Admission interview
- An interview with a member of the academic management and an admissions officer
4. Admissions panel
- Evaluation grid made up of 6 criteria - overall average of results obtained for all weighted criteria.
Career prospects
After completing a Bachelor's degree in Finance, students can go straight into the world of work and work in the following areas:
Corporate finance
- Financial analyst
- Treasurer
- Junior management controller
- Assistant financial and administrative manager
Market finance
- Junior sales broker
- Operations manager
- Assistant risk analyst
- Junior investor relations officer
- Junior assistant back-office securities manager
- Junior cash management and financing officer
- Assistant asset manager
They can also enrol in a specialised MBA of their choice at ESLSCA Business School:
Assessment procedures
The years of study are divided into two semesters, with the last week of each semester reserved for examinations.
Students are graded according to the ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) standard promoted by the European Union. The assessment system complies with the teaching regulations and the internal regulations for 2023-2024 studies: the average grade for a course or module is used to assess the effort made by each student and to help them make decisions about their academic and professional choices.
It includes elements of continuous assessment, the evaluation of various assignments and the grade obtained during the semester assessments.
Under the direction of the School Director, the school jury meets once a year to decide on the case of each student (passing, repeating, reorientation). Students validate their year with 60 ECTS (i.e. 30 ECTS per semester) and an average of 10/20 per module, bearing in mind that 5 is an eliminatory mark for a course.
In addition, all of the following pedagogical conditions must be met during the 3rd year:
- Final dissertation validated at 10/20
- Compulsory internship of at least 4 months in Bachelor 3
- National examination
- Activity report
- Project file
- Skills booklet
- Employability booklet
- Grand Oral
- Personal development (participation in school life)
Any student who fails to obtain an average of 10/20 in a module will be invited to the make-up session to retake the examinations set by the examining board.
If a block is not validated after the make-up session, the student must repeat the year and does not retain the benefit of any potentially validated blocks.
A second School Jury will take place after the make-up session to decide on the case of each student: conditional passage for 2-year sandwich students, repeating the year, reorientation, exclusion, gap year.
Bridges, equivalences and further study
Bridges and equivalences
It is possible to take the VAP85 or VAPP (validation of professional skills) as well as the VAE.
For more information, please contact the admissions department.
Continuing your studies
It is entirely possible to continue your studies after the Bachelor's degree in Finance, subject to the prerequisites, such as an MBA or a Master of Science.
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