Master in Finance

Gain a practical professional profile to navigate today's dynamic financial landscape

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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

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. 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.

The decisions made by financial leaders can have a ripple effect on the economy and can have a significant influence on various stakeholders such as shareholders, employees, customers and the general public. They can support and invest in initiatives that contribute to the common good, such as education, healthcare and environmental sustainability by aligning their financial strategies with social and environmental goals.

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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, 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 to elicit 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

Courses and electives: ESG & Impact Investing, ESG Integration in Asset Management, Global Energy Macroeconomics and investment, Impact Investing, Investing in Renewable Energies, Sustainability and Finance
Sustainability Certificate

Social Impact IN THIS PROGRAM

Microfinance Project In Ghana
Courses and electives: Financial Inclusion and Entrepreneurship through Acquisition

Working well with others IN THIS PROGRAM

Courses and electives to make you the outstanding all-rounder any organization needs: team building, well-being in the workplace, diversity, authentic leadership, effective communication, presentation skills.

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.

SUSTAINABILITY AT IE University

Net Zero carbon emissions

As of 2022, we are a carbon neutral Business School.

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12712

teaching hours of sustainability content

in the 2021 academic year

12712

teaching hours of sustainability content

in the 2021 academic year

23%

of courses related to sustainability

500

events with a focus on sustainability

+350

student-led activities

with a focus on sustainability

98%

reduction in paper usage

10026

reduction in water consumption

in 2021–2022 vs. 2020–2021

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EXPLORE OUR COMMUNITY’S PURPOSE

Jeremy Hopkins

"I chose IE University due to a variety of factors, with the main one being the financial practicality of the Master in Finance."

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Luis Andrés Maradiaga

"I believe that academics is only a part of the whole master’s experience—the other part involves exploring your interests through extracurricular activities and the clubs IE University has to offer."

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Margarida Jerónimo

"I want to be in a profession that fulfills and stimulates me, not only on the technical side, but also my creativity."

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Anna Kopytina

"I think IE University is the best and safest environment to explore new things. And who knows? Maybe you will find something you’re really passionate about."

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What’s the main purpose of the Master in Finance?

The program’s purpose is to provide the highest-quality training in the concepts, tools and techniques that shape the finance industry. It is 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 and private equity, global markets and asset management, real estate finance and alternative investments, or finance analytics and 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 not only through specific modules such as ESG & Impact Investing, but with opportunities to participate in microfinance initiatives in Ghana as part of our Financiers Without Borders collaboration. 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?

The trip to Ghana to join 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 to reach out to our local communities and beyond, is informed by those values.