Master+ in Banking and Finance


The Master+ in Banking and Finance is a unique opportunity to follow a standard Master program combined with a specific training delivered by a well-established Research Center LAPE dedicated to banking studies in Université de Limoges in France.

Teaching staff are active scholars in Banking or Financial Risk practitioners. The program also hosts international visiting professors who are leading experts in their fields.

This Master+ one-year program is fully taught in English. Applicants must provide satisfactory evidence that they have an adequate knowledge and understanding of written and spoken English. A minimum score of 90 on TOEFL IBT or 6.5 on IELTS is highly reccommended if the candidate does not hold an English-taught Bachelor degree.

Compulsory Courses

  • Financial Economics
  • Bank Risk and Regulation
  • Bank Structure and Competition
  • Banking and Credit Risk
  • Banking and Market Risk
  • Econometrics of Banking and Finance

Optional Courses (2 out of 3)

  • Portfolio Management
  • Quantitative Finance
  • Derivatives

Mentorship and Training Experience (required)

  • “Journal-format” dissertation
  • Research Methodology
  • Communication and Exposure

Compulsory Research Training Program in Banking and Finance

Students will also follow the Intermediate module of the Research Training Program in Banking and Finance delivered by the LAPE research center with the aim of acquiring state-of-the art skills to conduct an empirical research (Training on Writing Research Papers, Handling Datasets and Softwares, Research Seminar Series, etc.).

How to Apply & Application package

Candidates should submit the following :

1) E-candidate Application Form

2) Valid ID Card or Passport

3) Detailed CV

4) Support letter(s)

5) Transcript of records

6) English Certificate(s) (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.)

Important Reminder

Applicants from a country using the “Etudes en France” procedure must apply through the “Etudes en France” online platform or through the Campus France office of the applicant’s country or territory of residence. Please mention that the program is fully taught in English (French test not required).

Submission Deadline (E-Candidat)

Application Submission Dates : From February 2nd to June 5th , 2026

Applications will be reviewed throughout the campaign period. Candidates who receive an acceptance offer have 20 days to confirm via the application portal.

Registration fees

Separate fees can be charged for the Research Training Program.

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