Engineer Cycle – Major in Fintech & Macroeconomics

This program trains engineers capable of handling the concepts and formulations of the financial laws that govern the stakeholders of tomorrow’s world. The teachings cover :

• macroeconomic modeling ;
• disruptive technologies (blockchain, artificial intelligence, quantum computing) ;
• the analysis of global financial dynamics.

The goal is to train profiles capable of anticipating the transformations of the sector rather than suffering from them.

Graduates from this major are recruited by various organizations operating in the fields of finance, economics, and technology:

• investment banks ;
• central banks ;
• strategic consulting firms ;
• insurance institutions ;
• Fintech and economic research organizations.

ECE collaborates with over 10,000 partner companies.

The Fintech and Macroeconomics major spans 2 years, in the 4th and 5th years of the engineering curriculum, totaling 120 ECTS credits. It is part of a 5-year program leading to an engineering degree. Classes are taught in French on the Paris campus.

Yes. ECE relies on an alumni network within the OMNES Education group, which includes over 215,000 graduates worldwide. 

Graduates from this major work in various environments:

• institutional investment ;
• economic strategy consulting ;
• applied research ;
• and public institutions.

This network facilitates access to the best job opportunities in these sectors.

Yes. The program includes two internships: a minimum 3-month internship in the 4th year and a minimum 6-month engineering internship in the 5th year, validated by a Final Project. These immersions provide a concrete dive into the business of finance, applied macroeconomics, or Fintech.

There is no work-study option in this major: the pace is that of a full-time program.

Yes. This program leads to the title of ECE engineer, a level 7 diploma accredited by the Commission des Titres d’Ingénieur (CTI), registered with the RNCP. 

This diploma attests to a rare dual culture: mastery of mathematical engineering and understanding of global macroeconomic dynamics. 

Note: ECE is a member of the Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE).

Beyond technical skills, this program develops essential abilities to thrive in environments at the intersection of finance, technology, and economics:

• Systemic thinking and the ability to model complex dynamics
• Critical thinking regarding economic models and macroeconomic data
• Intellectual curiosity and oversight of financial technological innovations
• Communication of prospective scenarios to non-technical decision-makers
• Analytical rigor in contexts of uncertainty and rapid transformation

The Fintech Engineers and Macroeconomics Program is a demanding full-time training. Expect between 30 and 35 hours of teaching per week, in addition to personal work, modeling projects, and preparation for evaluations. 

This sustained pace reflects the level of performance expected of a future engineer specializing in the development of complex financial and macroeconomic models.

Yes. A partnership with a specialized research laboratory allows for the teaching and practice of macroeconomic modeling with autonomous heterogeneous agents, as well as strategic forecasting concerning crypto-assets. 

This research dimension, rare in engineering training programs, is a differentiating asset for students wishing to pursue a doctorate or join an economic research organization or a Think Tank.

These two majors share a common mathematical foundation, but their focuses are distinct. The Quantitative Finance major concentrates on the pricing of derivative instruments, stochastic calculus, and quantitative market risk management. 

Fintech and Macroeconomics adopts a broader vision: it integrates technological innovations (blockchain, artificial intelligence, quantum computing) into an analysis of global macroeconomic transformations. 

The first profile targets trading and risk management desks; the second is oriented towards financial innovation, forward-looking analysis, and economic public policies.