{"id":45504,"date":"2026-04-20T12:39:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T10:39:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/?p=45504"},"modified":"2026-04-20T12:40:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T10:40:06","slug":"admissions-programs-program-insights-master-in-finance-nerea-alvarez","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/admissions-programs-program-insights-master-in-finance-nerea-alvarez\/","title":{"rendered":"Studying the Master in Finance: Nerea \u00c1lvarez&#8217;s story"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<p>For <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nereaalvarezgarcia\/?originalSubdomain=es\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nereaalvarezgarcia\/?originalSubdomain=es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nerea \u00c1lvarez<\/a>, pursuing a career in finance was a natural extension of her passion for numbers. While she isn\u2019t yet sure exactly where her career will take her, she knows she wants to apply her quantitative skills in a professional setting where they could support real business decisions. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/business-school\/programs\/masters\/master-in-finance\/\">Master in Finance<\/a> at IE Business School enabled her to transform that strong analytical foundation into practical finance skills that she can use in her career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI studied mathematics as my bachelor\u2019s degree, with a focus on applied mathematics, statistics and computation,\u201d she explains. \u201cFinance was completely new to me, so I started really from the beginning, knowing nothing.\u201d Through the program\u2019s applied approach and industry-focused teaching, she has developed the knowledge and practical skills needed to move confidently into the world of finance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nerea chose to pursue her studies at IE Business School for several reasons: the practical focus of the program, the industry experience of the professors and the network of local finance practitioners she would gain in Madrid. \u201cWe have a lot of access to events and networking opportunities, so it\u2019s easy to meet people from the finance community. That&#8217;s definitely an advantage of IE Business School and a reason why I chose it. Because in the end, we\u2019re all looking for a job.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learning finance through real-world application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Coming from a highly theoretical background, one of the first things Nerea noticed in her classes in the Master in Finance was the focus on how financial concepts are applied in real-world situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IE Business School faculty bring their direct industry experience into the classroom, helping students understand how finance works beyond textbooks. Projects often mirror the type of challenges students will encounter in their careers. In one recent assignment, for example, students valued a company using real financial data and practical assumptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur professors do this in their jobs every day,\u201d Nerea says. \u201cSo we can really talk about what parameters you would use in real life. For example, in real-world cases, you won\u2019t always have all the data you need. The teachers give you ideas of how to work around this and how to confront obstacles you might face in your career.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A global classroom for collaborative learning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another feature that Nerea highlights is the diverse and welcoming IE Community. Students and faculty come from a wide range of countries, academic disciplines and professional backgrounds, creating a dynamic learning environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere are people who have worked previously, and there are people who studied economics, engineering, mathematics&#8230;\u201d This means that each of her classmates brings their own perspective to class discussions and group projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou learn a lot from other people,\u201d Nerea shares. \u201cPeople who have worked in a company have more of a business point of view, for example.\u201d The program emphasizes collaborative tasks to help students learn how to leverage their knowledge and strengths. \u201cIf there is an economics assignment, the economists might take the lead. If there\u2019s a quantitative methods assignment, I might work on that with an engineer and then share it with the group.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides learning from each other, these shared experiences also build lasting connections. Nerea says that the closeness that has developed within her cohort surprised her. \u201cI feel like the friendships we\u2019re building here will last for a long time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connecting with the finance industry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The program\u2019s strong connection to the finance industry is another major advantage. Through events, student clubs and networking opportunities, students regularly engage with professionals working across the sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nerea cites a recent event focused on women in private equity, which she was able to attend thanks to IE Business School. Organized by a leading European investment firm, the event introduced her to a career path she had not previously considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI had never considered a career in private equity, but they told us about the different things they do and it was really interesting. That\u2019s one of the benefits of going to events, because you meet people and they tell you about their experiences.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IE Clubs and other student-led initiatives provide additional exposure and networking opportunities. Nerea participated in the Mergers &amp; Acquisitions Club, where she attended biweekly workshops led by finance professionals that taught her a range of real-world skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThey explained how to structure a deal from the beginning until the deal is finalized. And because they work on that in real life, they know all the latest trends in the industry.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building a future in finance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As she progresses through the program, Nerea is still exploring which area of finance she would like to pursue: investment banking, corporate finance and consulting are all possibilities. Luckily, the program allows students to explore different branches of finance while they build foundational skills, then choose a specialization to deepen their knowledge in their area of interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nerea is clear on where she wants to build her career, though. \u201cI plan to stay in Madrid,\u201d she says.\u201cIt\u2019s my first year living here, and I have to say it\u2019s amazing. It\u2019s a big city and a finance hub, but it\u2019s also very calm. 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