
MSc in Corporate Finance & Investment Banking
Nantes, France
DURATION
26 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
30 Jun 2025*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 27,800
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* early application deadline: January 31, 2025
Introduction
Are you ready to take on the challenges of the rapidly evolving fields of data science and machine learning in corporate finance?
In this program, you will learn to work with a variety of software (Alteryx, Microsoft PowerBI, Tableau, IBM Planning Analytics, SQL, NoSQL, and more) and the Python language on large amounts of structured and unstructured data to make financial decisions.
Develop the skills you need to manage your organization's financial performance by combining a strategic view of data with the ability to analyze and visualize large volumes of data.
Strengthen your skills in corporate finance, international accounting and data analytics to play a central role in the finance departments of major corporations.
Master business intelligence tools (Microsoft PowerBI, Tableau) to create reports, dashboards, and visualizations to better understand financial data.
Program Benefits
- Understand financial instruments and the dynamics of capital markets
- Analyze corporate financing and investment alternatives
- Evaluate merger opportunities
- Determine the value of an acquisition
- Make corporate finance decisions that maximize financial and social value for all stakeholders in an international context
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Thanks to our strong partnerships with public and private institutions, there are a number of scholarships available to international students,
International students can contact Campus France to check their eligibility for the scholarships offered.
Curriculum
List of courses
Here are just a few examples of the modules taught in the MSc in Corporate Finance and Investment Banking:
- Money and banking
- Financial mathematics
- Corporate Finance
- Cash management and derivatives
- Risk management
- Bank financial management
- Portfolio management
- International banking management
- Advanced Financial Analysis
- Corporate Valuation
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Private equity
- Financial engineering
- Blockchain And Cryptofinance
Internship or Work Experience in France or Abroad
You'll find yourself in a pre-professional situation similar to your 1st job. This internship is based on a strong involvement in the company, giving you real professionalism. It allows you to put into practice all the knowledge and skills you've acquired in the profession you're preparing for. This period serves as a stepping stone to your professional life.
Master's Thesis
Immerse yourself in an in-depth study of a topic related to your Master of Science. Both theoretical and practical, this dissertation allows you to highlight what you've learned and how you plan to apply it.
Program Outcome
In this program you will learn how to:
- Understand financial instruments and the dynamics of capital markets
- Analyze corporate financing and investment alternatives
- Evaluate business merger opportunities
- Assessing capital structuring and cash flow management strategies in corporate finance
- Develop corporate finance decision-making skills to optimize value for all stakeholders in an international context
As part of this program, a wide range of professional equipment is at your disposal! Take advantage of trading rooms equipped with free Bloomberg terminals to connect directly to the world's financial markets in real time.
You'll also be able to explore Refinitiv Eikon, a financial information platform that provides market data and analytical tools, just like accomplished professionals. From diagnosis and analysis to the development of financial and investment strategies, you'll learn to master all the levers of finance.
1st year of compulsory education in Nantes
Target Skills
- Develop strategies for the company and/or organization, and implement an innovative and entrepreneurial approach
- Manage the business and assess the financial performance of the company and/or organization and the risks associated with it.
- Manage projects and teams in an international context
- Manage a management activity in a specific professional field (Strategy, Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Information systems, Supply chain, Human resources, Energy and social transition, Communication, etc.)
Career Opportunities
- Investment Banker
- Financial Analyst
- Corporate Finance Manager
- Credit Risk Analyst
- Private Equity Analyst/Manager
- Portfolio Manager
- Financial Consultant/Advisor
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Specialist
- Treasurer
Accreditations
Program delivery
Pedagogical methods
The program is based on alternating theoretical and practical sequences (face-to-face or distance learning) using business simulations, case studies, and interactive lessons.
Assessment Terms
Continuous monitoring, Examens sur table, Final Dissertation
Teaching methods
- Theoretical Courses
- Case Studies
- Practical Exercises
- Group Projects