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Dual Degree Master in Applied Economics + Master in Financial Technology

duration19 months
languageEnglish
locationMadrid
intakeSeptember
Mode of StudyFull-Time
FormatIn person

A Closer Look

As economic systems become increasingly interconnected with technology—through AI, blockchain, data science, cybersecurity, algorithmic trading, and regulatory tech—there is a growing demand for professionals who can go beyond understanding markets to also design tools, interpret complex data, advise on policy, and innovate. The Dual Degree in Applied Economics and Financial Technology responds to this need by equipping students with a unique blend of rigorous economic analysis and advanced fintech expertise.

You’ll develop strong quantitative and econometric skills, with core training in economic theory, statistics, forecasting, and policy analysis, while also gaining the opportunity to specialize in areas such as Sustainable Finance or Financial Technologies & AI. This solid foundation in applied economics prepares you to analyze data-driven challenges, anticipate trends, and provide strategic insights across finance, consulting, regulation, and policy.

At the same time, you’ll expand your knowledge of the technologies transforming financial systems. From AI and blockchain to cybersecurity and digital product design, you’ll engage in project-based learning, entrepreneurship initiatives, and partnerships with industry leaders that bring theory into practice.

Throughout the Dual Degree, you’ll benefit from access to the fintech ecosystem, exposure to real-world projects, and flexibility to tailor your specialization to your career goals. By graduation, you’ll be ready to step into high-impact roles such as financial analyst, quantitative researcher, fintech product manager, regulatory tech consultant, policy advisor, data scientist, or risk analyst—well prepared to lead at the intersection of economics, finance, and technology.

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    Male
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    Europe
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LIVING YOUR Master degree

Experience outside the classroom

Personal and professional transformation go hand in hand on the journey to the next best you. Studying in the heart of Madrid, you’ll find yourself surrounded by opportunities for both. Spain’s capital combines the dynamism of a global city with the inspiration of a cultural hotspot. 

Famed for its student-friendly environment, Madrid’s vibrant nightlife, affordable public transport and thriving alternative scene make it the ideal city in which to immerse yourself. And as home to global companies including Google, Microsoft and Apple, the scope for professional growth is governed only by your ambition. The International MBA is your journey; study in a city that helps you live every minute of it to the fullest.

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NURTURING YOUR ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT 

The journey to the next best you centers around equipping you with the skills and abilities you need to achieve tangible, real-world success. Nowhere illustrates that ethos better than IE’s Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center, where you’ll gain access to investors, mentors and a worldwide network of successful entrepreneurs with the knowledge and expertise to help you turn your ideas into reality. 

IE’s in-house incubator, Area 31, is a dedicated workspace for startups created by IE alumni. A home to businesses at every stage of development, it provides an ecosystem where you can explore every aspect of entrepreneurship and innovation, benefitting from the skills and experience of real-world visionaries and disruptors.

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EXTRACURRICULARS ​

Transformation begins with discovery. Embrace your passions and unearth new ones with more than 120 clubs to choose from at IE Business School. The most popular include IE Sports & Wellbeing, IE Net Impact Club and IE Women in Business. But wherever your interests lie, you’ll find a place to connect with like-minded people, enhance your wellbeing and power your personal development outside the classroom.

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