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A PURPOSE-DRIVEN MASTER IN FINANCE
In the world of finance, finding meaning in your work is crucial for personal fulfillment and career enrichment. However, determining what that means and how to achieve it can be a complex process. At IE University, we believe the first step in this process is to truly know yourself, which is why we give you the resources to experiment and find your passions.
The Master in Finance is designed to help you define, refine and align your sense of purpose with your career aspirations. We will work with you to help you understand what gives you a sense of meaning and how to use your financial knowledge to make a positive impact on today’s economy. Additionally, you can opt to pursue the pioneering Sustainable Finance certification, designed to help you grasp the intricacies of sustainability within finance contexts.
The decisions made by financial leaders have a ripple effect on the economy, influencing key stakeholders such as shareholders, employees, customers, and the general public. This program teaches you how to inspire them to support and invest in initiatives that contribute to the common good—like education, healthcare, and environmental sustainability—by aligning financial strategies with social and environmental goals.
Recognizing the growing importance of addressing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges, this program integrates sustainability into financial education. You’ll explore core sustainability concepts and have the opportunity to earn a valuable certification in Sustainable Finance. Additionally, the program emphasizes digital skills through a Financial Technologies and Artificial Intelligence certification, complemented by a core Technology in Finance module. You’ll dive into innovative topics, from Trading Room Essentials to fintech, big data, machine learning, deep learning, and programming.
UNLOCK YOUR PURPOSE IN THE MASTER IN FINANCE
Planet
An important part of the Master in Finance is gaining the ability to navigate today’s most pressing challenges in the financial industry without losing sight of environmental and humanistic considerations. You will learn about the key concepts that underpin sustainable finance, including key financial regulations, how to implement environmental, social and governance considerations with investments, and how to apply sustainable practices to every function within an organization while maintaining growth. Ensuring sustainability is at the heart of financial progress is a way in which you can make an impact in the world.
Society
In order to utilize finance skills and tackle social issues in the world of work, you have to adopt an approach that we refer to at IE University as social entrepreneurship—a method we created to push entrepreneurial thinking to the forefront and find innovative solutions to today’s most pressing concerns.
Unlocking your passion for eliciting change and building your professional profile in finance requires you to overcome modern and emerging challenges. The Master in Finance will take the skills that you already bring to the table and enhance them in order to make an impact beyond the workplace.
People
Working with excellent people makes you want to be excellent. And at IE Business School, the people you’re surrounded with are not just excellent—they’re outstanding.
The Master in Finance places a focus on working well, which means the people are as important as the result. We help you become a financial professional who recognizes the power of teamwork, diversity, inclusivity, well-being and positive leadership.
PURSUE YOUR PURPOSE IN THE MASTER IN FINANCE
Sustainable business IN THIS PROGRAM
Develop your expertise in sustainable finance and business through courses and electives such as ESG & Impact Investing, ESG Integration in Asset Management, Private Equity in Sustainable Industry, Financial Inclusion, Energy Transition and Financial Markets, and Transition Finance. These will help you understand the financial strategies behind the global shift towards sustainability and equip you to drive sustainable growth in various sectors. To further strengthen your credentials, you can pursue a Sustainable Finance certification within the program or opt for the IE Foundations of Sustainability Certificate as an additional achievement alongside your master's degree.
Social Impact IN THIS PROGRAM
This program empowers you to create meaningful change through practical projects and targeted coursework. Courses like Financial Inclusion or Entrepreneurship through Acquisition will equip you with the skills to drive social impact through innovative financial solutions, helping you make a difference in both developed and developing economies. And if you choose to participate in the Microfinance Project in Ghana, you will gain hands-on experience in promoting financial inclusion and supporting underserved communities.
Working well with others IN THIS PROGRAM
Collaboration and communication are essential for success in any organization. This program offers courses and electives designed to make you a versatile professional, such as Negotiation & Presentation Skills. These courses will enhance your ability to work effectively in teams, lead negotiations and deliver persuasive presentations, ensuring that you stand out as an all-rounder who can thrive in any organizational setting.
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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SUSTAINABILITY AT IE University
Net Zero carbon emissions
As of 2022, we are a carbon neutral Business School.
- 12712teaching hours of sustainability contentin the 2021 academic year
- 23%of courses related to sustainability
- 500events with a focus on sustainability
- +350student-led activitieswith a focus on sustainability
- 98%reduction in paper usage
- 10026reduction in water consumptionin 2021–2022 vs. 2020–2021
EXPLORE OUR COMMUNITY’S PURPOSE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the main purpose of the Master in Finance?
The program’s purpose is to provide you with the highest-quality training in the concepts, tools and techniques that shape the finance industry. It’s designed to equip you with a multidisciplinary skill set, backed by practical experience, so you can forge a successful career in the sector at a global level.
How does the Master in Finance help me align my purpose with my career aspirations?
With our unique specialization tracks, you can center your studies around your own particular interests and career aspirations. Choose from specializations in Investment Banking & Private Equity; Global Markets & Asset Management; Real Estate Finance & Alternative Investments; or Finance Analytics & Digital Finance. Whatever your purpose may be, we’ll prepare you with the skills and knowledge you need to fulfill it.
Does the Master in Finance teach me about sustainable finance and its global impact?
Our program teaches sustainable finance through specific modules such as ESG & Impact Investing, and also with opportunities to participate in microfinance initiatives in Ghana as part of our collaboration with Financiers Without Borders. You won’t just learn about the impact of sustainable finance—you’ll see it for yourself.
How does the Master in Finance encourage social entrepreneurship?
Your trip to Ghana to support microfinance initiatives is an example of the real-life experiences you’ll gain as part of the program. But beyond that, our entire ecosystem is founded on our core values of sustainability, entrepreneurship, diversity, innovation and humanities. Everything we do—from our program content to our initiatives reaching out to our local communities and beyond—is informed by those values.