Master in Finance

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Master in Finance

Duration1 year

LanguageEnglish

LocationMadrid

IntakeSeptember & April

FormatFull-time

Optional tripsLondon, New York, Ghana & Frankfurt

Duration1 year

LanguageEnglish

LocationMadrid

IntakeSeptember & April

FormatFull-time

Optional tripsLondon, New York, Ghana & Frankfurt

The Master in Finance Program

The Master in Finance is divided into three terms and four key areas of knowledge and skills for professionals in finance. This one-year program based in Madrid, offers two different intake moments (in April and in September), running until July of the following calendar year. It is made up of engaging face-to-face classes, group meetings and presentations, hands-on simulations and in-person debates, access to resources such as Trading Lab and the IE Library, classes at our headquarters in the fast-paced financial center of Madrid, and much more.

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How do we do it?

Our Master in Finance has four specialization tracks:

Investment Banking and Private Equity

Once you finish this track, you will have a thorough understanding of Key Corporate Finance, Project Finance, Financial Modelling and corporate action principles and tools applied in Mergers and Acquisitions, Debt and Equity Capital Markets, Leveraged Finance and Investments in private and public securities.

Global Markets and Asset Management

This track dives into Global Markets. It follows an in-depth and practical knowledge approach to Portfolio Management, while also exploring the ins and outs of the asset management industry, including: Value Investing; Environmental, Social, and Governance Investing; Exchange Traded Funds; and Hedge Funds. Finally, the Equity and Credit Research course provides both the analytical framework and background required to analyze and value listed companies.

Real Estate Finance & Alternative investments

Alternative Investments is an emerging asset class, with a strong focus on real estate. This track allows you to not only understand the basis of the main alternative investments such as Real Estate Investments, Venture Capital and Commodities, but also deal with and manage them as an asset class.

Finance Analytics & Digital Finance

This is an emerging track at the intersection of Big Data, analytics tools and finance. You’ll learn not only how to apply algorithms to trading, but also to build and test quantitative equity strategies. What’s more, you’ll explore key finance analytics tools.

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Trading ROOM

At the IE Trading Lab you’ll have access to resources ranging from financial, market, business news, economic, security pricing, brokerage research, portfolio risk and performance analytics. We also have various analytics features to analyze securities including—but not limited to— stocks, bonds, commodities, options and futures, and currencies. We currently offer the Bloomberg Assessment Test if you’re interested in demonstrating your abilities with this information platform, which is key for any professional willing to work in financial markets.

Dual degrees with the Master in Finance

Success in today’s ever-changing world relies on your ability to be dynamic and versatile. IE Business School has combined its two greatest strengths—management and finance—to create two dual degree programs designed for tomorrow’s business leaders.

Complete the highly comprehensive program in under two years.

Polish your financial knowledge without neglecting your directorial abilities – and reach new career heights.

Enjoy the endless benefits of a flexible program tailored to your needs.

Live and breathe the latest trends in the business and financial world.

Learn from world-renowned professors and business leaders.

Dual degrees with Master in Finance

The way you learn

At IE Business School, we are innovators and entrepreneurs, ready and waiting with restless energy to turn change into opportunity at every turn.

Experience your education first hand

We want you to experience the best of our world-class education. On your journey to practical knowledge and incredible sector insight at IE Business School, you’ll share the road with other ambitious individuals and international experts who can shine a light on a variety of topics related to the world of finance. The Master in Finance is a program that encourages you to constantly challenge and explore new ideas alongside a diverse group of academics and industry leaders.

On top of the trends and ahead of the curve

We take pride in our spirit of innovation. Our programs run alongside the financial frontline, mirroring new sector developments and incorporating them into the course syllabus. This provides you with a profoundly impactful immersion in the most up-to-date technological and digital developments in the finance world. Gain in-depth knowledge in cutting-edge FinTech technology, or learn programming with MATLAB and Python.

Hands-on technology

Technology runs through the heart of our institution, enriching every program with up-to-date sector tools that drive progress. By focusing on the most recent technological trends in the financial sector, our highly experienced faculty members provide you with a dynamic educational experience that prepares you for the realities of the financial world.

International campus

The IE Business School experience takes place in a diverse, multicultural and thriving European capital that acts as a springboard for success in the world of business. With over 6,000 students representing 132 countries, 140 clubs and 500 events per year, IE Business School promises a vibrant community for all students. As you join a wide variety of initiatives, extracurricular events and on-campus clubs, you can experience first-hand IE’s values of innovation and community engagement.

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A TRIP WITH A PURPOSE: Financiers without borders in Ghana

As part of the Microfinance Technical Assistance Project, the Master in Finance students will apply the knowledge acquired during the course with a trip to Ghana. The main purpose is to acquire meaningful, hands-on experience to meet with the management and staff and gauge their current economic situation.

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