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Master - Economics and Finance

Program Objectives

The Master's in Economics and Finance prepares experts with a solid knowledge of finance, economics and energy and environmental economics.
It gives access to a common educational foundation that provides the keys to understanding the economic and financial environment.
It includes specific courses in quantitative finance, market finance and corporate finance, energy and environmental economics. It provides the appropriate analytical tools, and trains students to master the IT tools and languages essential to business and finance (VBA, Python, Machine Learning, SAS, etc.).

Program Objectives:

  • Prepare high-level executives for professions in finance, banking and the energy sector
  • Prepare future quantitative experts with solid knowledge of finance, energy and the environment, enabling them to adapt to the changes taking place in these sector
  • Opens opportunities to international careers
  • A master's program focused on economics, finance, and energy, addressing today's major economic, financial, and environmental challenges.
  • A leading program in quantitative finance, financial markets, corporate finance, and energy economics.
  • Advanced training in quantitative and digital tools, including econometrics, programming, Python, machine learning, and data analysis.
  • A strong international dimension, with courses taught in English, international pathways, and a wide range of study-abroad opportunities.
  • A flexible and progressively specialized curriculum, allowing students to tailor their studies in financial economics, economic engineering, or energy economics.
  • Outstanding career opportunities, preparing graduates for positions in banking, financial markets, consulting, energy companies, and national and international organizations.
  • A professionally oriented program with a practical focus, combining apprenticeships or internships with significant input from experienced industry professionals.

When you enroll in a Master's program, you also join Université PSL. Ranked in the top 50 universities in the world (THE and QS), PSL offers excellent graduate programs at the Master's and PhD level, which benefit from the scientific capabilities of its member institutions. The degree is prepared at Université Paris Dauphine-PSL and awarded by Université PSL.

Organization of the Master’s Degree

  • Types of education

    Initial and work-based training or Executive Education

  • ECTS Credits

    120 credits

  • Outgoing Level

    BAC+5

  • Academic Year

    2026/2027

  • Language(s)

    French and English

  • Duration of studies

    4 semesters (excluding the gap year)

  • Type of Diploma

    Diploma from a major institution conferring the Master's degree

Primary Opportunities

  • Financial Analyst

    Financial analysts monitor and study the value of companies in-depth.

    See the job description 

  • M&A Analyst

    The M&A Analyst advises companies on mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures by identifying opportunities and contributing to the structuring of financial transactions.

    See the job description 

  • Private Equity Analyst

    The Private Equity Analyst identifies, analyzes, structures, and recommends investment opportunities for Private Equity funds.

    See the job description 


  • Asset Manager

    The Asset Manager is responsible for managing investment portfolios on behalf of one or more clients.

    See the job description 

  • Trader

    The Trader buys and sells financial products to take advantage of market movements.

    See the job description 

  • Sale

    The Sales develops and maintains client relationships and offers financial products and services tailored to their needs.


  • ESG Analyst / Green Finance

    The ESG Analyst assesses environmental, social, and governance factors to support sustainable investment decisions.

    See the job description 

  • Risk Manager

    The Risk Manager identifies and assesses an organization’s financial risks to help prevent and manage them.

    See the job description 

  • Quantitative Analyst

    The Quantitative Analyst uses mathematics and data to analyze financial markets and assess risks.

    See the job description 


  • Structurer

    The Structurer designs financial products tailored to clients’ needs and market conditions.

  • Trader in the fields of energy, electricity, and carbon

    The trader buys and sells energy, electricity, and carbon products to take advantage of market movements.

  • Investment Analyst

    The Investment Analyst evaluates investment opportunities and analyzes financial data to support investment decisions.

    See the job description 


  • Operators of the energy and ecological transition

    They develop and implement projects that contribute to the energy and ecological transition.

  • Research in Economics

    Researchers in economics analyze economic issues to develop knowledge and provide insights into economic trends and policies.

Voir tous les métiers

Study Abroad During Your Master’s Degree at Dauphine

Thanks to its network of partner universities, Université Paris Dauphine-PSL offers you the opportunity to go on a mobility program.

Dauphine in Their Own Words

Pierre Macé
Proprietary Trading Analyst - Société Générale

"This university is unique and its degrees are highly recognized in France and abroad. Having studied at Dauphine - PSL implicitly validates a certain level of competence, determination and excellence, which is much appreciated in business."

Lorraine Bompard de Gournay
General Director of the Groupe Bompard for 10 years

“Dauphine - PSL reflects a very dynamic image, particularly through its integration into the PSL University but also its international development. I was impressed with the opening of Dauphine London!”

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