Master of Science (MSc)
Financial Innovation & Technology
Designed for professionals who aim to work at the frontier of finance
Objectives
The specialisation in Financial Innovation & Technology is part of the Master Degree (DEAMIE)
Joining this full-time Master of Financial Innovation & Technology corresponds to the determination to pursue a defined professional project and gives young graduates and young executives a combination of high value skills sought by recruiters. This programme provides academic expertise and presentation of the best professional practices.
Our goal is to train experts who will be rapidly able to progress in a globalised world. Students will obtain 1 degree: the French Master degree (DEAMIE) and 1 diploma: MSc in Financial Innovation & Technology.
The MSc in Financial Innovation & Technology is designed for professionals who aim to lead businesses at the intersection of finance and technology.
This Master covers traditional core topics in finance plus advanced financial and technological subjects highly demanded in the financial sector and fintech industry.
The programme prepares students to leverage these technologies to drive innovation, enhance financial operations, and create new business models, ensuring they are well-equipped to tackle the challenges of the rapidly evolving financial landscape today and for years to come.
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
A Global Fintech Learning Journey
- Turin and Paris: Two cities at the forefront of financial and technological innovations offer students access to cutting-edge financial technologies and a thorough understanding of the key megatrends shaping the financial sector and fintech industry.
- Global Exposure: The immersion trips to Milan, London, New York and East Asia provide students with firsthand insights into key financial hubs and emerging markets. Through company visits, networking events, and industry conferences, students gain a deeper understanding of international financial ecosystems, regulatory environments, and innovative business models shaping the future of financial intermediaries.
- Comprehensive Curriculum: A balanced course plan covers core financial, technological, data analysis and managerial topics as well as the new emerging trends in terms of products and technology, essential to succeed in fintech and the financial sector.
- Career-Oriented: Employability is at the centre of each course. Thus, the programme prepares graduates to create or transform tech-driven financial products and services, business units, or companies, all of which creates business opportunities and is highly sought after in the financial sector and fintech industry.
- Data- and Analysis-Driven: The programme focuses on leveraging data and technology for conducting financial business.
A FUTURE-READY, INNOVATION-DRIVEN PROGRAMME
Innovation Focused: Stay ahead in the evolving financial landscape with cutting-edge knowledge and skills.
Expert Faculty: Learn from leading academics and industry professionals.
Global Network: Join a prestigious institution with a vast international network of alumni and corporate partners. Each location offers unique networking opportunities with industry leaders, professionals, and peers from around the world.
MEET THE FACULTY
Learn from Fintech Experts
ACADEMIC DIRECTOR (ad interim)
Alberta Di Giuli
Alberta Di Giuli
Alberta Di Giuli is Dean of ESCP Turin Campus and a Professor of Finance at ESCP Business School and Academic Director of the MSc in Financial Innovation & Technology. She is a Research Member at the European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI). Her research interests include ESG, climate finance, corporate governance, media coverage, and political connections.Professor Di Giuli earned her MSc cum laude in Business Administration, specializing in Finance, as well as her PhD from Bocconi University. She has presented her research at numerous leading academic and practitioner conferences. Her work has been published in renowned journals such as the Journal of Financial Economics and the Journal of Financial Intermediation. From 2011 to 2023, she was based at the ESCP Paris Campus. Professor Di Giuli has held several key roles within ESCP, including serving as Head of the Finance Department from 2020 to 2022.
WHY CHOOSE THE MSc in FINANCIAL INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY?
The MSc in Financial Innovation & Technology programme offers an international focus on the financial industry and technological applications, encompassing essential competencies necessary for success in this dynamic sector. Part of the master’s programme takes place in Milan, London, New York and East Asia providing students with valuable insights into the region’s financial markets and technological advancements.
The faculty and lecturers bring a mix of strong academic and professional backgrounds, with extensive work experience in their respective fields and a solid international academic foundation. Teaching methods combine lectures, case studies, and insights from guest speakers, enriching both knowledge and networking opportunities.
ESCP has developed an innovative pedagogical model that integrates on-site lectures with company experiences and online activities. This method maximises the benefits of global teamwork, minimises distance limitations, and familiarises students with modern workspaces that effectively utilise technology and remote collaboration tools.
A genuinely business-centric learning approach: this programme employs a well-rounded and thorough approach, integrating highly interactive lectures, solid theoretical foundations, corporate engagements, and simulations. Students also gain hands-on experience through their final Master's thesis and an international internship, allowing them to apply their management knowledge and methodological skills to a specific research topic.
Master of Science (MSc)
Financial Innovation & Technology
Curriculum
Empower your future at the intersection of finance and technology
The MSc in Financial Innovation & Technology is built for those ready to lead in a rapidly evolving financial world shaped by digital transformation. The curriculum merges robust foundations in finance with advanced knowledge in data analytics, fintech, and innovation management.
Through a learning journey across Turin and Paris, complemented by international immersion trips, students gain exposure to diverse financial ecosystems and frontier technologies. The faculty combines academic rigour and industry experience, ensuring a dynamic and applied learning experience.
With a strong focus on employability, the curriculum integrates technical competencies, strategic thinking, and innovation skills — equipping students to shape the future of finance through data-driven solutions and emerging technologies.
An innovative and immersive learning experience
The programme adopts a forward-thinking approach, blending lecture-based and case-based methods with interactive elements, including international consulting projects and company visits.
Leveraging a hybrid pedagogical model, it integrates onsite learning, online activities, and exposure to cutting-edge digital tools, preparing students for the challenges of a global and increasingly digital business environment.
With its well-rounded methodology, the MSc combines rigorous academic modules, practical simulations, corporate collaborations, and professional internships.
Culminating in a Master’s Thesis and an International Internship, the programme empowers participants to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges, ensuring they graduate ready to excel in the competitive FinTech landscape.
A 15-MONTH FULL-TIME PROGRAMME
The programme begins in September and is organised as follows:
Term 1
Core Business Foundations (Jul–Sep)
Jul-Sep: Candidates with < 240 ECTS previous degree (or equivalent)
These six modules are mandatory only for candidates with less than 240 ECTS (or equivalent).
They will be conducted in an online format between July and September before the campus terms. Candidates may be exempted from attending these modules based on their prior work experience (3 years required). Please refer to the Admission tab for further details.
Core Management
- Economics
- Statistics
- Accounting & Finance
- Marketing
- Leadership
- Strategy
Term 2
Advanced Finance & Data Skills (Oct–Feb, Turin Campus)
The MSc in Financial Innovation & Technology provides a strong foundation in both quantitative methods and core finance principles. The programme begins with essential mathematical, statistical, and econometric tools, enabling students to analyse financial data, develop predictive models, and apply advanced technologies like Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to financial decision-making. Building on this technical expertise, the curriculum delves into key areas of finance, including corporate finance, valuation, financial markets, portfolio management, and derivatives.
Students also gain insights into banking, insurance, and investment sectors, equipping them with the skills to navigate the evolving financial landscape and drive innovation in fintech and financial services.
Additionally, students at the Turin campus have access to a state-of-the-art trading room equipped with 12 brand-new Bloomberg terminals, allowing them to gain hands-on experience with real-time financial data, market analysis, and investment decision-making tools widely used by finance professionals worldwide.
Term 3
Fintech & Innovation Modules (Mar–Apr, Paris Campus)
This term explores the transformative impact of digital technologies on the financial sector and fintech industry. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of fintech fundamentals, decentralised finance (DeFi), and innovative business models shaping the industry. Courses in design thinking and project management provide essential frameworks for developing user-centric financial solutions, while a deep dive into cybersecurity, regulation, and compliance (RegTech) equips students to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape. By integrating technology with finance, this module prepares students to drive digital transformation and create disruptive solutions in the financial services industry.
Immersion Trips
May: Milan, London, New York, East Asia (7-10 days)
As part of the programme’s global outlook, the immersion trips offer students exclusive access to key financial hubs in Milan, London, New York and East Asia. Through company visits, networking events, and industry conferences, students gain first-hand exposure to diverse financial ecosystems, regulatory landscapes, and cutting-edge innovations shaping global markets. These experiences provide valuable insights into international best practices, emerging trends, and strategic decision-making, equipping students with a global perspective essential for success in fintech and financial services.
Term 4
International Internship & Master Thesis (May–Dec)
Professional Mission
May-Dec: A professional mission of 4 months minimum anywhere in the world
From May to December, students are required to undergo a 4-month in-company internship. The internship provides students with an opportunity to apply the theoretical concepts learned from courses in practical settings, with the aim of establishing a career in the industry.
The Corporate Relations Department
The Corporate Relations Department is responsible for sourcing placement offers from various companies. Additionally, the department hosts a series of fairs featuring firms, which offer Master's students multiple opportunities to network.
Learn MoreProfessional Thesis & Research Seminar
Dec: Writing and defending a professional thesis
This research project is an essential part of the programme as it allows for in-depth analysis. It should be carried out in terms 2, 3 and 4. The chosen topic must be approved by the professional thesis supervisor by the end of term 2. The assessment of the Master's professional thesis is determined by a written report and an oral defence in front of a panel by the end of December.
The professional dissertation comprises 17 of the total 120 ECTS credits acquired during this academic year.
Additionally, students are required to attend a Research Seminar conducted by an ESCP professor, accounting for 3 ECTS credits of the 120 earned this academic year.
Master of Science (MSc)
Financial Innovation & Technology
Career Opportunities
A Master of Science in Financial Innovation and Technology can open doors to a variety of exciting career opportunities in the rapidly growing financial services industry. Here are some of the high-demand professions you could pursue:
- Fintech Entrepreneur
- Financial Analyst with Fintech Expertise
- Fintech Product Manager
- RegTech Specialist or Compliance Officer
- Data Scientist
- Financial Software Developer
- Financial Risk Analyst
- Financial Business Intelligence Analyst
- Financial Sales and Marketing Professional
- Financial Analyst
- AI/ML Specialist in Finance
- Quantitative Analyst
- Payment Innovation Specialist
- Blockchain Analyst
- Financial Product Manager
- Financial Data Scientist
- Financial Consultant
Prepare Your Career with ESCP Support
ESCP offers various events, resources, and guidance to effectively manage your career after completing your Master's degree.
Prepare your Career Plan
The Careers Service assists in creating a well-organised Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter to maximise your chances of making a positive impression on potential employers. In addition, it also offers a structured approach to developing a Career Plan, enabling you to create a powerful and productive job search strategy.
Job Fairs and Recruitment Day
Particularly relevant are the Job Fairs and Recruitment Days organised by the ESCP Careers Service on each campus, which provide extensive opportunities to network with HR and Line Managers of leading companies.
The Alumni Network
Once you have completed your Master's degree, you will have the opportunity to join the Alumni Network. This network will keep you informed about the latest job and internship opportunities in the national and international business sectors.
Master of Science (MSc)
Financial Innovation & Technology
Admissions
Applications for the 2026 intake will open in October 2025. Full details of the admissions calendar will be published on this page.
If you are interested in applying for the MSc, fill in this form to stay updated and receive an email when applications open.
Requirements
- Minimum 180 ECTS credits Bachelor's or Master's degree in any field
- English fluency (C1 level)
What is considered a plus:
- Previous work experience in FinTech
- A little knowledge of a second foreign language
Procedure
Step 1: Application form
Applications are submitted online. Carefully complete the online application form before the deadline specified in the Admissions Calendar and provide the following required documents:
- A copy of your ID card (double-sided) or passport
- A copy of your Master's or Bachelor's degree OR proof of enrolment in a current Bachelor's programme
- The original or a certified copy of your transcripts for all years of study
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae
- A motivational letter
- A reference letter (academic or professional)
- An English language certificate for non-native speakers who have not studied their degree in English
We require the following minimum test scores*:
IELTS: 7 – Cambridge (CAE): 180 – TOEFL IBT: 100 – TOEIC: 935
*Certificates older than 2 years will not be accepted.
If you are declared eligible, you will be invited to the 2nd stage of the process.
Step 2: Personal Interview
Candidates whose online applications are accepted will be invited for a personal interview, which plays an important role in assessing their ability and motivation to participate in the programme.
Interviews are held online from October to June each year.
Step 3: Admission Response
In about 3-4 weeks you will be contacted by our Admission Coordinator of the specialised international Master and know if you have been admitted.
Master of Science (MSc)
Financial Innovation & Technology
Fees & Financials
Learn more about the programme fees, financial aids, and scholarship opportunities
Application Fee
- A payment of €130 for all applicants. Please not that the application fee is non-refundable.
Fees
Tuition fees for the academic year 2026/2027:
- €17,200 for core courses and €10,300 for the Financial Innovation & Technology specialisation;
- Student service and registration costs: €2,000.
- Total Costs*: €27,500 for European and non-European students
Candidates entering the programme with fewer than 240 ECTS will also be required to attend an additional online semester with a supplement fee of €3,300.
For any additional year until graduation, reduced student service and administrative costs (€1,000) are payable.
The above costs already include the ESCP Alumni lifelong membership, administrative & service costs, and the international SOS mobility support.
Travel & accommodation costs are not included for all classes on ESCP campuses (Berlin, London, Paris, Madrid, Turin or Venice). Tuition fees cover all lessons and materials, all company visits, consultancy projects, lectures and all other highly interactive activities.
Applicants who are offered a place must confirm their acceptance and pay a non-refundable deposit of €3,500, which will be deducted from the total tuition fees.
*Total costs are indicative
They may vary by a maximum of 6% each year in comparison to previous years. In case of variation, new tuition fees amounts will be communicated to students by all means, at the latest, in July of the year N, for the academic year N/N+1.
ESCP also offers the direct debit option:
Bank Loans
- Intesa Sanpaolo “Per Merito”: available to Italian students (residence in Italy). Bank loans up to €50,000, up to 24 months to start repayments.
- BNL “Futuriamo”: available to Italian students (residence in Italy). Bank loans up to €70,000, up to 36 months to start repayments.
- Banca Sella – Prestito d’Onore: available to Italian students (residence in Italy). Bank loans up to €30,000, up to 30 months to start repayments.
Master of Science (MSc)
Financial Innovation & Technology
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Master in Fintech?
A postgraduate degree focusing on the intersection of finance and technology, covering AI, blockchain, DeFi, and more.
Who should apply for this programme?
Graduates or professionals with a background in finance, economics, or STEM fields aiming to lead in fintech innovation.
What career opportunities does the MSc offer?
Roles in fintech startups, banks, consultancies—such as Product Manager, Data Scientist, or Quantitative Analyst.
Is this MSc suitable for international students?
Absolutely. With campuses in Paris and Turin and immersion trips abroad, it's designed for global learners.
Student Testimonial
Micol Angerer
MiM Student
Specialisation in Consulting
“Given my huge interest in Corporate Finance, I decided to participate in an optional 12-hour investment bootcamp where I learned where to invest, how to invest and everything about stock and bond investments, gaining a deep insight into risk and return, trade-offs, portfolio diversification and also decision making under uncertainty.”