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    Finance Fundamentals

    Understand finance today, lead tomorrow
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    duration2 weeks
    languageEnglish
    locationMadrid
    intake29th of June - 10th of July, 2026
    FormatIn-person
    FOR WHOUndergraduate students & recent graduates

    Unlock the world of financ

    Over two immersive weeks in Madrid’s financial district, this summer program introduces you to the world of finance through a mix of theory, practice, and teamwork.

    You’ll learn the essentials of corporate finance, explore capital markets and personal finance, and take a crash course in financial accounting to understand balance sheets and income statements—always with an interactive, hands-on approach.

    The experience also includes talks with finance professionals, networking with peers and alumni, and a final team challenge solving a real business case. 

    By the end, you’ll have built solid finance fundamentals and the confidence to analyze, present, and pitch like a future finance professional.

    WANT TO KNOW MORE?

    Days to start your best summer

    250days
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    23hours
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    12minutes

    Course Overview – Typical Day in the Finance Fundamentals Program

    We’ve structured your day-to-day to sharpen your skills and bring out your best ideas. Designed for an engaging and hands-on experience, here’s what a typical day in the Finance program looks like:

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      Week 1:

      • Monday to Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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      Week 2:

      • Monday to Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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      Last day

      • Dedicated to final presentations and a fun graduation ceremony.

    WHO IS THIS PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR?

    • This program is right for you if…

      … you want to understand how financial decisions drive companies, markets, and careers—and get a head start on your own.

    • Participant profile

      This program is ideal for students and early-career professionals from diverse academic backgrounds who are eager to build a solid foundation in finance while experiencing the dynamic style of a top business school.

    Focus Areas

    Develop a solid foundation and real-world skills to thrive in the world of finance. From corporate decision-making to market simulations, each area equips you with the tools to analyze, model, and navigate today’s dynamic financial landscape.

    • 01.

      Corporate Finance Core

      Learn how businesses raise and manage money, and practice the tools behind smart investment decisions.

    • 02.

      Markets & Beyond

      Explore stocks, bonds, and the dynamics of global markets through interactive simulations and Bloomberg training.

    • 03.

      Practical Skills

      Build financial models in Excel, analyze real companies, and sharpen your problem-solving and presentation skills.

    • 04.

      Career Insights

      Connect with professionals, alumni, and peers to gain insider perspectives on the many paths in finance.

    Unique Value

    Gain a complete finance toolkit—from fundamentals to hands-on simulations—while experiencing how real professionals think, decide, and act.

    Learning Outcome

    Walk away with a solid foundation in finance, practical modeling and analysis skills, and the confidence to pursue your academic and professional goals in the financial world.

    PROGRAM STRUCTURE

    What You're going to do
    4 Weeks
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        OUR PROGRAM LEAD FACULTY

        Quickfacts:

        • Academic Director & Faculty, IE University | 15+ years in Global Finance & Asset Management

        • 15+ years of international experience across Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America in financial markets and asset management.

        • Academic Director and Faculty at IE University, teaching Corporate Finance and Capital Markets; recognized with multiple Teaching Excellence Awards (2022–2025).

        • Former Senior Product Specialist at Principal Asset Management and Head of Equity Sales at Santander, leading teams and client strategies that exceeded revenue goals by 120%.

        • Raised over US$80 M in new assets within one year through successful fund introductions and institutional partnerships.

        • Builds and leverages an extensive C-level network across top institutions within Europe such as Pictet, Citi, Blackrock, JP Morgan, the Saudi Stock Exchange, and more.

        • Holds an International MBA from IE Business School (top 25%) and a Master of Finance from Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (top 15%).

        DISCOVER THE RIGHT PROGRAM FOR YOU

        With flexible programs, you can mix and match the topics that interest you the most, giving you a taste of your future degree or career. Each program lasts two weeks and you can combine up to three programs to create a very personal learning journey.​

          DISCOVER THE SUMMER CALENDAR

          Take a look to see how you can structure your summer with our various combinations.​

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          TUITION

          *Early bird

          •  Before March 30th

          2 WEEK PROGRAM

          • 3,500€
          • *5,900€ Bundle Price (2 weeks + 2 weeks)

          CREDIT RECOGNITION

          If you join IE University’s Summer Program for a two week module and opt in to the additional academic deliverable, you will receive a Certificate of Achievement indicating an academic workload equivalence of 3 ECTS credits. 

          Completing two modules with the deliverable corresponds to 6 ECTS, and three modules to 9 ECTS. 

          To qualify for credit recognition, you must fulfill all course requirements and submit the additional deliverable within two weeks of finishing your last module. Recognition of credits is always determined by your home institution.

          THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS

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          1. Online Application

          You will need to complete the online application with the following documents: 

          1. Academic transcripts.  
          2. CV (cv template).
          3. Video Assessment: in this section you will complete two live video questions on general knowledge topics.

          *You must complete all sections of the application in order to submit it.

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          2. Submit your Application

          Once you complete all sections you may submit your online application to be evaluated by our team.

          *Interviews will be conducted with the IE team to explore entrepreneurship ideas and provide guidance

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          3. Admissions Final Decision

          Within 2 weeks of submitting, the Summer School Team will contact you with the final resolution of your Admissions process. Should it be positive, you will be guided through the next steps for your enrollment.

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