Innovation in Finance : immersion & networking at emlyon
On January 9 and 10, MSc in Finance students (soon to become the Master in Finance by September 2025) participated in a 2-day seminar titled "Innovation in Finance," which focused on the major challenges of innovation in the Financial environment.
During these two days, they had the opportunity to delve into a wide range of topics related to their academic modules, including new products on financial markets, investment strategies in tech industry, and M&A within innovation strategy, while also highlighting the growing impact of technology and artificial intelligence in investment banks.
Experts from renowned companies (Euronext, DTCP, Arbevel, Natixis, etc.) shared their perspectives with our students, offering in-depth expertise on these strategic issues that are shaping the future of finance.
Students also had the opportunity to spend half a day at the Natixis CIB headquarters, where they were welcomed by various company Executives to explore investment banking careers through case studies and innovation in both Market and Corporate Finance, providing both an immersive and practical experience.
The seminar also encouraged networking and exchanges, with an alumni networking evening organized on Thursday night at the emlyon business school Paris campus.
The seminar concluded with a networking cocktail at Natixis, allowing students to build valuable connections with industry professionals and strengthen their positioning in this dynamic environment.
The Master in Finance empowers students to become future leaders in investment banking, preparing them to face corporate and financial market challenges.
The program emphasizes the development of innovative solutions for companies and investors incorporating ESG principles at the core of each course.
Taught entirely in English, it combines academic excellence with hands-on learning, including individual & group projects, challenges, internship, innovative conferences, a one-month international experience, and a one-week international seminar.
This approach enhances employability, supported by emlyon’s business school global network of more than 45,000 alumni across 130 countries and partnerships with over 2,200 companies.
Moreover, emlyon business school is ranked 2nd in France for employability*, and this program boasts an impressive 99% employment rate within six months of graduation, offering students outstanding opportunities to thrive in the global financial landscape.
* Global Employability University Ranking 2025 - Times Higher Education
