MAGEFI
Launched in 1986, MAGEFI is one of the oldest Magistère programs in France and a flagship course at the University of Bordeaux. It provides cutting-edge expertise leading to careers in banking, finance, and international business.
Curriculum
The program includes a wide range of specialized courses and professional guest lectures in the following areas:
Finance-oriented courses: Market Finance; Corporate Finance; Financial Analysis; Portfolio Theory; Risk Management; Financial Markets; Commodity Markets; Asset Valuation; Tax and Law of Financial Operations; Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A); Fintech; Capital Investment and Private Equity; Sustainable Finance.
International Economics and Finance courses: International Macroeconomics; Growth, Crises, and Sustainable Development; International Finance; Emerging Market Financing; Foreign Direct Investment; International Trade; Global Exchange Organizations; Strategic Interdependence and Behavior; Economic and Monetary Integration; Economic and Financial Regulation; Applied Macroeconomics and Econometrics Modeling.
Methodological tools: English; Soft Skills; Static and Dynamic Optimization; Stochastic Calculus and Actuarial Science; VBA & Python applied to Finance; Game Theory; Macrosimulations and Public Policy Evaluation; Stochastic Dynamic General Equilibrium Modeling (DSGE); Panel Data Econometrics; Financial Econometrics; Economic Forecasting Tools.
Professional Network
These courses include numerous guest lectures from professionals representing diverse partner firms: NATIXIS Global Asset Management, Amundi, COFACE, Bpifrance, Pro BTP France, LGT Vestra, Fitch Ratings, CACEIS Investor Services, Spencer Stuart Singapore, Euler Hermes Global, Siparex Group, Crowe Global, European Central Bank, Bank of France, and more.
Specialization
Specialization occurs in the third year with a choice of Master 2 tracks, including:
Banking, Finance, and International Trade
Green Finance
International Trade and Strategy
Economics, Banking, and International Finance
Finance (IAE Master)
Quantitative Finance and Actuarial Science (IREF Master)
Careers & Opportunities
MAGEFI leads to a wide range of careers, including: Financial Analyst, Asset Manager, Risk Manager, Auditor, Consultant, Banking Economist, Export Manager, and Economic Forecaster. Graduates also pursue roles as Economic Intelligence Managers, Project Managers, Researchers in Economic Sciences (International Trade, Finance, Macroeconomics), and Economic Journalists.
Our graduates find opportunities in diverse sectors: National and Multinational Corporations, Financial Institutions (Banks, Investment Funds, Brokerage Firms), and Consultancy Firms. They also join the European Central Bank, financial regulatory bodies, international organizations, research centers, forecasting institutes, statistical institutes, and financial media.
Explore our Global Outlook
The Magistère is a resolutely international program, featuring small-group language classes, an increasing share of courses taught in English throughout the curriculum, and a mandatory semester of study abroad at the beginning of the second year.
Starting from the very first semester, English courses are designed to strengthen students’ language skills in preparation for their international mobility applications.