Executive Master
in Corporate Finance
Empowering Financial Leaders for a Global Future
The Executive Master in Corporate Finance is designed for professionals aiming to deepen their expertise in finance, develop leadership skills, and excel in today’s dynamic international financial landscape.
This part-time, blended and customisable programme combines online and in-person learning to provide participants with ultimate flexibility.
The curriculum comprises a common core that strengthens your foundational knowledge.
Core Courses in Finance
(in English)
Deepen your foundational knowledge of finance with courses and in-person seminars in leadership, corporate finance, financial analysis, valuation, financial markets, finance law and accounting.
Elective Course Catalogue
Tailor your executive master to your career objectives.
Choose from a range of courses that are regularly updated to reflect emerging trends in the financial sector.
International Seminar
Broaden your global perspective by working with organisations and meeting senior industry leaders in one of the world's epicentres of finance (seminar location is subject to change).
Gain new insights and expand your network.
Capstone project or Master’s Thesis
Participants will write a professional thesis in which they apply their analytical methodology and demonstrate their ability to see the big picture.
Fundamentals of Management
(Optional)
Become a responsible leader in the field of finance with a 360 view of your organisation. This block comprises nine courses that include negotiation, international project management, and marketing in a globalised world. For a full list of course, please consult the curriculum.
YOUR BENEFITS AND TAKEAWAYS
WHEN YOU JOIN AN EXECUTIVE MASTER IN CORPORATE FINANCE
1
Gain access to ESCP Business School’s world-renowned expertise in finance, taught by leaders from both the academic and business worlds.
2
Deepen your foundational knowledge across key areas of finance, including financial markets, corporate strategy, risk management, valuation, and economics for executives.
3
Further your expertise and achieve your professional ambitions by customising your programme with a choice of elective courses.
4
Develop your soft skills, such as resilience, adaptability, and foresight to become a responsible leader who is always at the forefront of evolutions in the financial sector.
5
Take advantage of ESCP’s career coaching, a holistic approach to gaining perspective and guidance regarding the following chapters of your career.
6
Expand your global perspective and international network by joining an influential global community of over 90,000 ESCP alumni in over 200 countries as a lifelong member of the Alumni Association.
Executive Master
in Corporate Finance
Curriculum
The stackable programme curriculum comprises four pillars: a common core, elective courses, the international seminar, and the capstone project or master’s thesis. Each pillar enables participants to deepen their expertise in today’s finance landscape while tailoring their learning to personal career goals and preparing for future shifts in the sector.
The Foundation of your programme Core Courses in Finance
in English
- Induction Seminar on one of our 5 European campuses (in-person)
- Financial analysis and valuation (online)
- Understanding Financial Markets (in-person)
- Fundamentals of Law, Taxation and Accounting (in-person)
Corporate finance Modules
- Financial Markets
- Strategic Corporate Restructuring
- Risk Management
- Microeconomics for CFOs
- Firm Valuation
In addition to the core courses, you can personalise your curriculum through elective courses.
The catalogue is regularly updated to reflect emerging trends and developments in the broader financial sector.
Expand your horizons International Seminars
Discover one of the world's financial hubs
An exciting part of the Executive Master in Corporate Finance is the opportunity to broaden one’s global perspective by working with organisations and meeting senior industry leaders in one of the world's financial hubs (seminar location is subject to change). You will gain new insights and expand your network.
The culmination of the programme Capstone Project or Master's Thesis
The Capstone Project or Master's Thesis is the final step of the executive master. It is a comprehensive exercise, one that is carried out over a period of 10 to 12 months, during which participants address a strategic issue within a given company (either new or existing). At the end, participants will write a report or master’s thesis and present their topic during an oral presentation in front of a jury.
Become a responsible leader Fundamentals of Management
Optional core block
- Strategy
- Cross-cultural Management
- Marketing in a Globalised World
- International Business Development
- Digital Marketing
- HRM in International Organisations
- Financial Statement Analysis
- International Project Management
- Negotiation
Executive Master
in Corporate Finance
Admissions
This Executive Masters is designed for:
Executives working in banks and financial institutions, entrepreneurs and company directors, management controllers, treasurers, risk managers, auditors, chartered accountants, and lawyers.
Requirements and pre-requisites
- At least 5 years of professional experience.
- A previous university degree: Bachelor (minimum 240 ECTS credits) if certain conditions are met, Master’s degree or equivalent.
- Proficiency in English.
Application Procedure
- Complete the online application form.
- Personal interview with admission jury
Executive Master
in Corporate Finance
Fees & Financing
Tuition Fees
The fees for the October 2026 intake:
Executive Master in Strategic Finance: €38,000
The tuition fees include:
- Core Courses in Finance
- Corporate Finance Core Modules
- Induction seminar on one of our 5 European campuses
- International seminar
- Master thesis and Capstone Project
- Lifetime ESCP Alumni Association Membership
The tuition fees include all course materials, online resources, access to academic journals, and a large selection of periodicals. Tuition does not include travel and living expenses.
Executive Master in Strategic Finance with Fundamentals in Management: €45,000
The tuition fees include:
- Fundamentals in Management (e.g. Corporate Strategy, Marketing, Entrepreneurship)
- Core Courses in Finance
- Corporate Finance Core Modules
- Induction seminar on one of our 5 European campuses
- International seminar
- Master thesis and Capstone Project
- Individual coaching sessions
- Lifetime ESCP Alumni Association Membership
The tuition fees include all course materials, online resources, access to academic journals, and a large selection of periodicals. Tuition does not include travel and living expenses.
Early Bird Offer - October 2026 Intake
Enrol before 30 April 2026 (midnight CEST) to take advantage of our special early bird tuition offer:
- €35,000 (instead of €38,000) for the Executive Master in Corporate Finance
- €39,000 (instead of €45,000) for the Executive Master in Corporate Finance with Fundamentals in Management
Scholarships
In ESCP, we value diversity and want to encourage real exchanges from individuals from many different backgrounds. To facilitate this, we offer the following scholarship schemes to accepted candidates:
- Women in Leadership
- Entrepreneurs
- Sustainability
- Individuals based in Emerging Markets
- Those working for NGO/Non-profit
- Those working in Small or Medium Sized Enterprises (SME: less than 250 employees)
These scholarships reduce tuition fees by between 5 and 10 % (maximum) and are awarded to candidates who can demonstrate that they will make an outstanding contribution to the program and to their organisations or community.