MSc Corporate Finance & Tech

Why international students choose this MSc

A Master’s Degree grade, taught in English. You take all your classes in English and graduate with a degree conferring the Master’s Degree grade, from a triple-accredited school.

Start in February or May. Two intakes in Paris and one in Berlin let you begin your Master’s without waiting for September.

Finance and technology together. Corporate finance, M&A and valuation alongside FinTech, blockchain, AI governance and cybersecurity.

Certified skills. You earn TOSA certifications in Advanced Excel, Power BI and Python, tools employers in finance look for.

Paris or Berlin. Study at La Défense, Europe’s leading business district, or in Berlin, one of Europe’s main technology and start-up hubs.

Learning by doing

The Capstone project. In Year 2, you work in a team on a real finance and technology challenge set by a partner company, supervised by academics and professionals. A concrete deliverable to present in interviews.

The CréaCthon (#ATM). A collective innovation workshop where you work with profiles different from your own, in ICN’s Art, Technology, Management spirit.

The CreaCtive Learning Expedition. An immersion in an innovative ecosystem in Year 2.

Professionalisation

You complete at least 2 months of professional experience in Year 1 and 4 to 6 months at the end of your studies. ICN’s Careers and Internships Service helps you find internships and your first job, in France, Germany or elsewhere.

Living and studying in Paris or Berlin

Paris is France’s largest job market and a city where cultural life never stops. The La Défense campus, 8,000 m² with collaborative spaces and a rooftop terrace, welcomes students from all over the world.

Berlin is the largest capital city in the European Union and the second most popular city among Erasmus students. It is highly multicultural and multilingual, with a strong start-up culture, and you do not need to speak German. The Moabit campus, surrounded by greenery along the River Spree, is a calm place to study.

On both campuses, ICN’s Student Success team supports you throughout your studies, on academic matters as well as practical life.

Programme organisation

• Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS), or 1 year with direct entry into Year 2
• Full time, in Paris or Berlin (3 days of classes per week in Berlin)
• In semester 2, an academic stay at a partner university is possible (30 ECTS)

What you will study

The programme combines a core curriculum in Management by Innovation, shared by ICN’s MSc programmes, and specialised courses in corporate finance, data and financial technology.

Semester by semester

Year 1 – Semester 1 (210 h, 30 ECTS)

Year 1 – Semester 2 (130 h, 30 ECTS)

Year 2 – Semester 3 (240 hours, 30 ECTS)

Year 2 – Semester 4 (190 hours, 30 ECTS)

Source: 2027 course overview. With direct entry into Year 2, some core courses move between semesters 3 and 4. Content subject to change.

A semester abroad

In semester 2, you can study at one of ICN’s partner universities, for example Aarhus University (Denmark), University College Dublin (Ireland), LUISS (Rome), Kozminski University (Warsaw), Université Laval (Quebec), Tecnológico de Monterrey (Mexico) or Hong Kong Baptist University.

Intakes

• February 2027, in Paris: Year 1 or direct entry into Year 2.
• May 2027, in Paris or Berlin: Year 1 or direct entry into Year 2.

Entry requirements

• Year 1: a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (180 ECTS credits, i.e. three years of higher education)
• Direct entry into Year 2: four years of higher education (240 ECTS credits), or three years of higher education and at least 3 years of professional experience in a related field
• No professional experience is required for entry after four years of higher education
• English: TOEFL 75, IELTS 6, TOEIC 750, Duolingo 105, Cambridge FCE or PTE Academic 51–58, unless English is your native language
• No French or German is required

How to apply

1. Fill in the online application form, upload your documents and pay the €100 application fee (non-refundable).
2. Complete the one-way video interview within 5 days. The academic jury replies within 8 to 10 business days, outside holiday periods.
3. If you are admitted, pay the deposit to confirm your place.
4. You receive your official admission letter and can start your visa process.

Documents: CV and cover letter in English, transcripts of the last 3 years, your most recent diploma or a certificate of enrolment, English test results, a copy of your passport or ID card, and any other relevant diplomas or certificates.

Visa

• Paris: non-EU students apply for a long-stay student visa (VLS-TS). In countries covered by the Études en France procedure, the application goes through Campus France. In other countries, contact the French consular authorities in your country.
• Berlin: non-EU students apply for a German study visa at the German embassy or consulate responsible for their place of residence, no later than 3 months before their arrival.

Your career after the MSc

93% of our employed MSc graduates found their job within 6 months, nearly half of them before graduating. Average salary: €41,700 gross per year, including bonuses (2026 employment survey of MSc graduates, class of 2024-25).

Typical roles:

• Investment banking and corporate finance: M&A Analyst, Corporate Finance Adviser, Valuation Analyst, Corporate Development Manager
• Asset management and investment: Investment Analyst, Portfolio Manager (technology focus), Venture Capital Analyst, Private Equity Analyst
• FinTech and technology companies: FinTech Product Manager, Blockchain Strategist, Financial Data Scientist, AI Specialist in Finance, FinTech Consultant
• Financial institutions: Digital Transformation Lead, Financial Innovation Specialist, Technology Risk Analyst, Compliance Officer with FinTech expertise, Treasury Analyst
• Consulting: Strategy Consultant in Financial Services, FinTech and Digital Transformation Consultant

You join a network of more than 24,000 ICN alumni working in France and around the world.

Tuition fees (February and May 2027 intakes)

• Year 1: €13,000
• Year 2: €13,000
• Direct entry into Year 2: €15,000

For international students, a deposit of €4,000 (€800 for EU students or students who do not need a visa), deductible from tuition fees, is required at the time of registration. The remaining fees can be paid in one or three instalments within 3 months of the start of the academic year.

Scholarships

ICN Business School offers international scholarships for talented and motivated students, to reduce your tuition fees.