No longer confined to spreadsheets and budgets, today’s finance professionals are stepping up as strategic partners collaborating across departments like HR, IT, operations, and strategy to drive growth and innovation. In this new landscape, CFOs are more than financial stewards, they’re key voices in the boardroom, shaping the future of the companies alongside the CEO.
To succeed in this expanded role, finance teams need to upskill. Companies are pushing for continued learning, whether it’s diving into data science or understanding the digital innovation trends shaping banking and finance. There’s also a growing demand for finance professionals who understand ESG issues. They must be able to assess and report on a company’s environmental and social impact and help shape long-term sustainable strategies that resonate with all stakeholders.
This change in expectations is precisely where EDHEC Business School’s Online MSc in Corporate Finance makes a difference. Tailored for working professionals, the programme delivers the depth of a top-tier financial education without requiring a career break. By combining flexibility with academic rigour, EDHEC ensures professionals can immediately apply their learning in real-world settings.
This approach is widely recognised, the Financial Times ranked EDHEC’s Masters in Finance 6th worldwide. This reputation makes EDHEC the best place for those who want to lead, and lead well in global finance.
Enrique Taulet Novo, originally from Valencia, is a perfect example. While working full-time, he enrolled in the Online MSc in Corporate Finance at EDHEC, and today he’s a Transformation Manager at Allianz Partners. For him, it was a turning point. “I can only say that I’m so happy that I decided to make the decision to join EDHEC, and now I don’t know where I’d be if I hadn’t taken that decision, so I can only recommend that you also do it” he says.
The EDHEC Online MSc in Corporate Finance is designed to shape the next generation of finance leaders. Source: EDHEC Business School
A programme designed for modern finance leaders
The Online MSc in Corporate Finance programme is designed to build strong foundations in finance while also preparing students to take on the broader challenges of sustainable business growth.
It is built around 10 core modules that cover essential topics in advanced corporate finance topic including valuation, mergers & acquisitions, statistics for finance, and more. In addition to the fundamental courses, Participants can tailor their programme by choosing 2-4 electives on topics such as strategic foresight, SME governance, corporate social responsibility, Bitcoin & Blockchain, and other current finance topics. These electives help Participants connect financial goals with broader decision-making and finance strategies.
The Online MSc in Corporate Finance programme balances theory and a clear focus on practical applications. Each module and elective is structured to build both confidence and capability, so graduates can immediately step into impactful roles across industries.
According to Professor Philippe Foulquier, author of several of the courses offered as part of this programme, the goal is simple: to give professionals the tools they need to understand finance deeply and help others in their organisations see its value. “The objective is to update the current model employed by companies where the finance function operates alone, by showing a new way forward for finance.”
EDHEC’s Online digital campus delivers an interactive learning experience with live classes, projects, and resources accessible anytime, on any device. Source: EDHEC Business School
A flexible, yet immersive, online learning experience
Each week, participants join a live online class hosted by an academic mentor. These sessions are meant to clarify content, encourage conversation, and answer any questions that come up.
EDHEC’s innovative digital campus provides a seamless and engaging learning environment accessible from any device, anytime. Participants can attend live classes, work on collaborative projects, and access a wide range of multimedia resources designed to deepen understanding. The platform is easy to navigate and fosters connections with professors and peers, ensuring a rich, interactive educational journey no matter where students are located.
“The online environment is one of the highlights of the programme for sure, because I was not expecting to have such flexibility, but in the end, flexibility in the sense of, it’s up to you when you want to tackle different exercises,” Novo says. “Of course, there are some hard deadlines, but if your job doesn’t allow you to join a live class, for example, all the content, you can watch it afterwards.”
Still, the programme is as experiential as can be. Led by international faculty with industry expertise, students learn to apply theory to real-world challenges. Through real business scenarios, they sharpen their skills in corporate valuation, financial analysis, and strategic decision-making. They gain the ability to break down a company’s performance, identify value drivers, and make informed, long-term financial decisions.
Novo saw the impact right away. “When I was finalising my master’s, we immediately started doing financial analysis, and everything we learned came in handy,” he says. “Especially the two courses on Mergers and Acquisitions Activities, those were incredibly valuable. They help you understand how companies determine pricing in a merger or acquisition.”
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