Master of Science (MSc)
Master's Degree grade
Accredited by the French Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE)
Financial technology sits at the intersection of finance, mathematics, programming and new digital business models. Algorithmic trading, digital assets, decentralised finance and machine learning are changing the infrastructure of capital markets and financial services, and employers look for profiles who understand both the finance and the code behind these innovations.
The Financial Technology track of ICN’s MSc Finance is designed for students who want to understand not only how financial innovations are used, but also the quantitative and computational methods behind them. It starts with derivatives, asset pricing, financial engineering and risk modelling, before moving on to algorithmic trading, financial data analytics and machine learning in finance. You explore how quantitative strategies are designed and tested, how models support financial decisions, and where their assumptions and limitations matter. The track also covers blockchain applications, digital assets, decentralised finance and the changing infrastructure of capital markets, with attention to the practical and regulatory questions they raise.
The MSc Finance is one programme with five specialised tracks, taught in English in Paris and Berlin. You start with a shared foundation in financial instruments, valuation and financial data analysis, then specialise. The common finance curriculum takes the CFA Program curriculum as an international reference point, while each track draws on frameworks relevant to its professional field. ICN’s Management by Innovation approach, built on ATMx, adds a wider perspective on technology, entrepreneurship, organisational change and responsible decision-making. The MSc lasts two years, or one year with direct entry into Year 2.
You graduate with two degrees: the Master of Science, accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE), the association of France’s leading higher education institutions, and a degree conferring the Master’s Degree grade, approved by the French Ministry of Higher Education (diplôme visé) and registered with the RNCP at level 7 (no. 42682), the level of a Master’s degree in the European Qualifications Framework. ICN Business School holds the AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA accreditations: this “triple crown” is held by around 1% of business schools worldwide. ICN also holds the Bienvenue en France label, awarded by Campus France for the quality of its welcome for international students.
Campus
The Paris La Défense campus is located in the heart of Europe’s largest business district, ranked fourth worldwide. Offering direct access to 2,800 major French (CAC 40) and international companies and economic organisations based in La Défense, our campus provides students with an unrivalled location for internships and job searches.
If you would like to learn more about Paris, please visit our dedicated Paris campus page.
The Berlin campus is set in a natural environment at the heart of one of Europe’s largest capitals. Located along the River Spree and surrounded by numerous parks, this recently opened campus (inaugurated in 2025) offers a peaceful setting.
Situated in the Moabit district, our Berlin campus allows students to be close to some of the world’s leading start-ups and to enjoy an exceptional cultural life in the German capital.
If you would like to learn more about the city and the campus, please visit our dedicated Berlin campus page.
Paris
Campus
The Paris La Défense campus is located in the heart of Europe’s largest business district, ranked fourth worldwide. Offering direct access to 2,800 major French (CAC 40) and international companies and economic organisations based in La Défense, our campus provides students with an unrivalled location for internships and job searches.
If you would like to learn more about Paris, please visit our dedicated Paris campus page.
Berlin
Campus
The Berlin campus is set in a natural environment at the heart of one of Europe’s largest capitals. Located along the River Spree and surrounded by numerous parks, this recently opened campus (inaugurated in 2025) offers a peaceful setting.
Situated in the Moabit district, our Berlin campus allows students to be close to some of the world’s leading start-ups and to enjoy an exceptional cultural life in the German capital.
If you would like to learn more about the city and the campus, please visit our dedicated Berlin campus page.
No. It is one of the five tracks of the MSc Finance. You graduate with the MSc Finance and the Master’s Degree grade.
The track is particularly suited to students who enjoy working with data, code and financial models. Python is part of the programme, with a TOSA micro-certificate.
Yes, with four years of higher education (240 ECTS). The MSc then lasts one year.
The track is offered on both campuses, with the same programme. In Berlin, classes take place three days a week.
Advanced Excel, Power BI and Python, each with a TOSA certification, and Bloomberg Market Concepts within the financial markets module.
Yes. In semester 2 (Year 1) or semester 3 (Year 2), you can replace classes on campus with a semester at one of ICN’s partner universities.
No. All classes are taught in English.
Yes. You need a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (180 ECTS) for Year 1, or four years of higher education (240 ECTS) for direct entry into Year 2.
The degree confers the Master’s Degree grade and is registered with the RNCP at level 7, the level of a Master’s degree in the European Qualifications Framework. ICN holds the AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA
Yes. With a three-year degree and at least 3 years of professional experience in a related field, you can join directly in Year 2.
The deposit is non-refundable, except if your visa is refused or if you do not obtain your current degree.
Yes. After the deposit, the remaining tuition fees can be paid in one or three instalments within 3 months of the start of the academic year.
