Bac+4 Master Finance Durable.

Sustainable Finance — school-awarded Master's-level programme (Bac+4)

The Master Finance Durable is a Bac+4-level degree preparing students for careers in the Finance & Banking sector. Classes are held at Enerlab Academy in Asnières-sur-Seine, 15 minutes from central Paris.

LevelBac+4

Duration2 years

FormatWork-study · Initial

Volume1 400 h

RecognitionState diploma

Programme overview

Over 2 years, through work-study (apprenticeship or professionalisation contract) or initial training, the programme combines theoretical coursework, hands-on workshops and company placements. Work-study costs are fully covered by the employer (OPCO), and students receive a legally regulated monthly stipend.

Upon graduation, students enter the job market quickly, supported by Enerlab Academy's network of over 500 partner companies in the Île-de-France region, or continue into higher education.

Programme objectives

Goals of the programme:

Master ESG analysis tools and frameworks
Integrate sustainability criteria into financial decision-making
Assess climate and environmental risks
Design responsible financial products
Develop sustainable investment strategies

Admission & prerequisites

Required prerequisites and selection procedure:

Bac+3 in Finance, Economics or Business Administration
Admission based on application file and interview
Mandatory English language test
Interest in sustainability issues
Professional experience is an asset

Detailed programme

Detailed teaching content:

Module	Year 1	Year 2	Coef.
Finance d'entreprise avancée	4h/semaine	2h/semaine	4
Analyse et notation ESG	3h/semaine	4h/semaine	5
Investissement socialement responsable (ISR)	2h/semaine	4h/semaine	5
Gestion de portefeuille durable	3h/semaine	3h/semaine	4
Risques climatiques et transition énergétique	2h/semaine	3h/semaine	4
Réglementation européenne (SFDR, Taxonomie)	2h/semaine	3h/semaine	3
Finance verte et obligations durables	2h/semaine	3h/semaine	4
Éthique des affaires et gouvernance	2h/semaine	2h/semaine	2
Anglais des affaires	2h/semaine	2h/semaine	2
Mémoire de recherche appliquée	2h/semaine	3h/semaine	4

Skills acquired

Operational skills developed:

Career outcomes

Direct access to qualified positions on the market.

ESG Analyst Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) Fund Manager Sustainable Finance Consultant CSR Manager Responsible Investment Officer Environmental Risk Manager

Salaries & sectors

Average gross annual salary

Junior (0–2 years)

36 800 – 43 700 € / year

Experienced (3–5 years)

43 700 – 55 199 € / year

Senior (5+ years)

63 249 – 86 250 € / year

Sources: APEC, France Travail, INSEE 2024 — gross annual salaries in Île-de-France.

Hiring sectors

Retail banking (BNP, SG, LCL, Crédit Agricole)

Private banking & wealth management

Investment banking (front, back, middle office)

Audit & accounting firms (Big 4)

Corporate finance (CFO, controller)

Insurance companies & brokerage

Asset management firms

Fintech & neobanks (Qonto, Lydia, Revolut)

Sessions 2026-2027

Fall intake

September 2026 start

Applications until 30 Sept 2026 · late entry until 30 Nov 2026

Winter intake

18 January 2027 start

Enrolments until 31 Jan 2027 (or until seats fill) · late entry until 28 Feb 2027

Bac+4 Master Finance Durable.