Master of Science

Corporate Finance & Investment Banking

Regular Track: 18 months
Short Track: 12 months​
Dijon
MSc degree +
French Master's Degree
12 months, full-time
Taught in English

Why choose BSB's Master of Science (MSc) Corporate Finance & Investment Banking?

International graduate programme (Master's level) leading to high-level positions in management and international finance
Programme offered in partnership with the Banque Populaire and the Caisse d'Epargne, trading room sponsored by Bloomberg
Training at the prestigious and international CFA certification — Chartered Financial Analyst
Conferences in the fields of finance and investment banking & Field Trips (Bank of France, international banks...)
As part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Programme, the programme aligns closely with the CFA® Program curriculum, strengthening preparation for this leading global credential.
A one-year, full-time programme taught entirely in English on the Dijon campus
Immersive pedagogy based on the unique method Chrono Diagnosis : learning to complete the strategic analysis of a concrete business case, writing a research report on M&A actions and pitching in front of investment bankers
Join our program and take advantage of a trading room sponsored by Bloomberg

In a rapidly changing financial world under the impact of digitalization, new regulations and a globalized economy, understanding market dynamics in depth is crucial.

The BSB MSc Corporate Finance & Investment Banking provide you with the necessary skills and expertise to succeed in the challenging careers of investment banking, private equity, corporate banking and the financial advisory sector.

You will learn techniques for evaluating acquisitions, managing cash flow, analyzing market risks, and raising capital in financial markets.

Prepare yourself for an experience that is both academic and practical.

An academic experience

The MSc - Corporate Finance & Investment Banking comprises more than 400 teaching hours in the following subjects:

  • Corporate finance and financial planning
  • Institutional Markets Dynamics
  • Derivatives, risks and hedging
  • Financial strategy
  • Merger and acquisition
Semester 1
  • Applied Quantitative Methods
  • Financial Reporting
  • Advanced Corporate Finance
  • Green Equity and Green Bonds
  • Merger and Acquisition
  • Green Chrono Diagnosis
  • Research Methods
Semester 2
  • CFA certification
  • Socially Responsible Investment and Financial Analysis
  • Green Investment Strategy & Portfolio Management
  • LBO, Private Equity & Valuation
  • Advanced Corporate Finance
  • Enterprise Risk Management
  • Tax aspects of transactions and restructuring
  • Professional seminar
  • Strategy and Business Modeling
Semester 3
  • Professional thesis
  • Internship (if applicable)
Short Track programme (12 months)​


Specialisation courses - Semester 1 (September - December 2026)

  • Applied Quantitative Methods
  • Financial Reporting
  • Advanced Corporate Finance
  • Green Equity and Green Bonds
  • Merger and Acquisition
  • Green Chrono Diagnosis
  • Research Methods
Specialisation courses - Semester 2 (January - June 2027)

  • CFA Programme Training
  • Socially Responsible Investment and Financial Analysis
  • Green Investment Strategy & Portfolio Management
  • LBO, Private Equity & Valuation
  • Treasury and Cash Management
  • Enterprise Risk Management
  • Tax aspects of transactions and restructuring
  • Professional seminar
  • Strategy and Business Modeling
  • Professional thesis
  • Internship (optional)
Regular Track programme (18 months)​
Business Foundations for Regular track (March -June 2026)

  • Management of Organizations
  • Industrial Organization and Corporate Strategy
  • International Business Environment
  • Quantitative Methods, Principles of Marketing
  • Accounting & Management Control
  • Corporate Finance
  • Elective courses
  • French as a foreign language

Specialisation courses - Semester 1 (September - December 2026)

  • Applied Quantitative Methods
  • Financial Reporting
  • Advanced Corporate Finance
  • Green Equity and Green Bonds
  • Merger and Acquisition
  • Green Chrono Diagnosis
  • Research Methods
Specialisation courses - Semester 2 (January - June 2027)

  • CFA Programme Training
  • Socially Responsible Investment and Financial Analysis
  • Green Investment Strategy & Portfolio Management
  • LBO, Private Equity & Valuation
  • Treasury and Cash Management
  • Enterprise Risk Management
  • Tax aspects of transactions and restructuring
  • Professional seminar
  • Strategy and Business Modeling
  • Professional thesis
  • Internship (optional)
In our brochure, discover all the details of the courses created in partnership with 2 major French banks

Banque Populaire and Caisse d'Épargne

Immersive Field Trips to Industry Hubs

A field trip will be organized during the second semester to give students the opportunity to engage directly with professionals working in risk management, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), or investment strategy within major corporations or financial institutions.

The aim is to provide practical exposure and insights into real-world decision-making processes in these strategic areas. In previous years, students have visited the Risk Management Department of Caisse d’Epargne Rhône Alpes in Lyon, as well as the headquarters of TotalEnergies and Saint-Gobain in La Défense, Paris.

A professional experience

Over 50 hours of professional insights are included in the programme, in the form of:

  • Seminars and conferences
  • Meetings with professionals from the world of Corporate Finance

An internship to develop your professional expertise

At the end of your studies at the MSc Corporate Finance & Investment Banking, you may decide to complete an optional internship. This professional experience, which is particularly valued by recruiters, allowing the practical application of the lessons learned during the year and opening up new professional opportunities in investment banks, management companies, financial consulting firms, fintech startups...

The companies that recruited our students

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Skills developed in the MSc Corporate Finance & Investment Banking

Through the preparation of the CFA — Chartered Financial Analyst certification in investment, you develop advanced expertise in investment, asset management and ethics analysis. This certification is one of the highest distinctions in the profession investment management. Globally recognized, this certification shows employers an advanced level of expertise.

During this year at BSB, you are invited to get other certifications like the Bloomberg certification, recognized in the world of work, which will facilitate your integration. Obtaining this certification is free for BSB students as part of the partnership with Bloomberg.

The aim is to give you the tools to identify sources of capital and optimize investment choices. At the end of the MSc Corporate Finance & Investment Banking, you are able to support and analyze the risks of a bank investment as well as the consequences of decisions taken on debtors.

The MSc courses also deliver techniques for evaluating acquisitions and managing cash flows, proceed with a risk analysis and raising capital on the financial markets.

The MSc Corporate Finance & Investment Banking is based on Unique Chrono Diagnosis method. In groups of six, you will learn strategic analysis based on a concrete case corporate. You will also discover how to write a research report on M&A, actions and learn how to pitch to an audience of investment bankers in a professional environment.

Passionate about the world of finance?

Launch your career in the fields of corporate finance and market finance in France or internationally.

How do you integrate BSB's MSc Corporate Finance & Investment Banking?

Prerequisites:

Regular Track Program (18 months) : an international bachelor's degree (B3) in any discipline.​

To apply send an Email : admissions@bsb-education.com

Short Track Program (12 months) : a 4-year international bachelor's degree or a French Master 1 (240 ECTS) in business or an equivalent subject.

Solid foundations in mathematics, statistics, and economics are needed to successfully complete the programme.

To apply, you must complete an online application form. To learn more about you, your experiences, your interests in BSB and your expectations, you will be asked to record a 30-minute one-way video interview that will take place on a specific platform for our admissions team to view and assess later.

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All our admission requirements can be found in the brochure

What are the opportunities after BSB's MSc Corporate Finance & Investment Banking?

MSc Corporate Finance & Investment Banking graduates will be in a position to work in a variety of positions, Internationally, in the fields of corporate finance and market finance in investment institutions and banks.

  • Investment banking analyst
  • Finance/financial products consultant
  • Investment Analyst (sell-side)
  • Investment Analyst (buy side)
  • Portfolio manager
  • Bank finance analyst for businesses
  • Cash Management Controller
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CGE 2024 survey - Master Grande Ecole
85%
of our graduates find a job in less than 4 months
43%
of our graduates have a position with an international dimension
42 to 45k€
Average gross annual salary at the exit in France
48 to 54k €
Average annual gross salary in France with bonuses, 3 years after obtaining the Master Grande École BSB
93%
of our students have graduated
89%
are satisfied with the training received at BSB
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Asset Management & Alternative Investment Advisor
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Join the MSc Corporate Finance & Investment Banking on our Dijon campus

Students of the MSc Corporate Finance & Investment Banking join the BSB campus located in the Dijon city center, easily accessible in public transport (5 minutes by tram from the station).

A stimulating environment

Our campuses are designed to provide a stimulating experience and to prepare for a rich and exciting career.

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What are the tuition fees for the MSc Corporate Finance & Investment Banking?

For the Short Track programme with a start of the school year in September 2026, the tuition fees for the Master of Science Corporate Finance & Investment Banking are €16,500​

For the Regular Track programme with a start of the school year in March 2026, the tuition fees for the Master of Science Corporate Finance & Investment Banking are €27,600​

Find all the details of tuition fees and all the services they include in our brochure.

Additional information

Objectives of the programme

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The MSc Corporate Finance & Investment Banking aims to help you develop an advanced knowledge of international management and finance. This program has been specifically designed around the requirements of CFA certification, providing you with the skills and expertise you need to thrive in a variety of fields: investment banking, corporate banking, financial advice, etc.

If you have strong mathematical and technical skills and are looking to gain in-depth knowledge in global entrepreneurial decision-making, this is the program for you. You will learn techniques for evaluating acquisitions, managing cash flow, analyzing market risks, and raising capital in financial markets.

Programme evaluation criteria

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Each module is subject to an evaluation that is defined according to the objectives and the skills sought. These evaluations must be most in line with the tasks requested during professional life. They take place either during or at the end of the module, or at the end of the semester and take different forms:

  • Proof written on a table
  • Individual work in the form of a file
  • Group work
  • Individual or group oral presentation

The final paper is eliminated if a grade of at least 10 is not reached. The program provides 475 hours of courses over the year.

Disability Mission

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Our school is accessible to people with disabilities. BSB pays particular attention to equal opportunities, promoting inclusion and accessibility for all students.

We offer support adapted to each profile: organization of courses and exams, preparation for the international semester, help in your search for internships/apprenticeships, which you can find in detail on the page /of alternations, which you can find in detail on the page Mission disability.

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