MSc in Finance
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
EUR 33,100 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Programme details
- Start date: September 2022
- Format: In-class
- Language: English + some elective courses in Spanish.
- Language learning: Optional classes in Spanish, German and French.
- Location: Barcelona - Sant Cugat Campus
- Study tours: January
- Internship (optional): 3 - 6 months worldwide
Your future in finance starts here. The Esade MSc in Finance programme is designed to deliver the knowledge and technical skills that top recruiters are looking for.
A wise investment
Guided by internationally renowned faculty members, you’ll master essential tools and concepts, and learn to harness the power of cutting-edge technology and data analysis techniques. You’ll develop core skills that empower you to add value anywhere in the financial sector. And you’ll join one of the world’s best business schools, building a network of contacts on every continent.
The programme is a platform to launch your career. You’ll gain a broad overview of international capital markets and select a specialist track to study in-depth.
When you graduate, you’ll be more prepared, better connected and completely ready to pursue your goals. Whether you want to work in a corporate finance department, banking, asset management, consulting, fintech or even found your own financial startup, the Esade MSc in Finance is your first crucial step.
Reasons to Choose the MSc in Finance
Esade Business School, with over 60 years of proven excellence, is a powerful launchpad for your career. The school’s Masters programmes are regularly ranked among the best in the world – and with good reason.
When you study at Esade you are taught by leaders from business and academia and surrounded by a cohort of the most talented and hardworking students. You’ll be challenged, supported and encouraged to be the best you can be in one of the finest educational environments in Europe.
And at the end, you’ll be a graduate of Esade business school.
| Specialisation Choose one of the tracks: Corporate Financial Management, Banking & Fintech or Asset Pricing & Big Data in Finance. | CFA Partnership Programme Benefit from the school’s partnerships with leading industry organisations including CFA Institute and Bloomberg. | Finance Series Our professors are at the forefront of the fast-moving financial industry. They combine active roles in business with groundbreaking academic research. |
| Reputation Begin your postgraduate education among the business and finance leaders of tomorrow, on one of the best Masters in Finance programmes in the world. | International Experience During intensive, week-long study tours you’ll visit top universities and leading companies around the world. Specialist seminars will give you actionable insights into critical topics. | Languages Having a second language is a key tool and differentiator; consolidate your knowledge of Spanish, or, for native Spanish speakers, there's the option to take French or German lessons. |
Program Outcome
During your time at Esade you will:
- Develop the skills and knowledge that you need for a successful career in the financial sector.
- Receive tutorship, guidance and mentorship from internationally acclaimed faculty members.
- Gain the benefits of being at one of the world’s top business schools, including access to partnerships such as Bloomberg, the Financial Times and the CFA Institute.
On the programme, you will gain:
- Mastery over the essential finance tools and concepts, with a broad overview of capital markets and the corporate world.
- An international perspective on the competitive financial environment, and a high degree of competence to adapt to changes and overcome challenges.
- The ability to carry out research, as well as to analyse and synthesise, enabling you to make decisions considering the role and interests of different stakeholders.
- A global vision of the inner workings of successful organisations, focusing on the interaction between finance and company strategy.
- An in-depth understanding of your chosen field through specialist tracks.
- And you will become a responsible leader who, being aware of the implicit values and impact of all decisions, is committed to building a fairer society, working collaboratively with integrity and fostering diversity and inclusion, in order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
Ideal Students
On the Esade MSc in Finance programme you’ll work with the best and brightest from all over the world. Alongside diverse classmates of almost 40 nationalities, you’ll build the knowledge and skills for a career in finance, and focus on the specialist knowledge that will move you towards your dream job. Around 27% of the Masters in Finance cohort are women, and while most students have a Bachelor’s degree in economics or management, others come from engineering, science or social science backgrounds. You’ll work together and learn from each other as you engage in one of Europe’s most challenging – and rewarding – Masters in Finance programmes.
Career Opportunities
Be the Expert for a New Era of Finance
The Esade MSc in Finance opens up a world of potential professional futures. Top international recruiters actively seek out our graduates. They know from experience that Esade Masters programmes transform talent and potential into the ability to add true value.
That’s why 96% of students find employment within 3 months of graduation.
Where can you work with an Esade MSc in Finance?
Graduates go on to have functional responsibilities in financial, consulting and management positions across many sectors.
Financial Services
More than half of all graduates, the majority of whom have followed the Asset Management and Banking track, forge careers working in the fast-paced world of investment banks, hedge funds, regulatory agencies and securities exchanges.
Consulting
Around one-third of Esade MSc in Finance, graduates go on to work in consulting, applying their analytical skills to assist other companies and organisations by optimising the structure of their finance functions
Technology
A career in the growing fintech industry is increasingly attractive. Many Esade graduates also go on to work in financial roles for tech companies, from established tech giants to hot start-ups. The MSc’s diversity and can-do mentality match the tech industry’s culture.
Services
Esade graduates, especially those who have followed the Corporate Financial Management track, are recruited by services companies, usually to work in finance departments
Industry and Manufacturing
The Masters in Finance programme fosters the international perspective, understanding of complex stakeholder interests, and global vision of organisations required for a successful career in the finance departments of manufacturing companies.
Government and Non-Profit
The competencies you hone in the Corporate Financial Management track transfer perfectly to the non-profit and public sectors, where constantly-changing regulatory environments and multiple stakeholders require sophisticated analysis skills and the ability to connect finance with strategy.
When you successfully complete your MSc in Finance, you’ll be able to offer a powerful combination of up-to-date knowledge, core skills, international experience, cross-cultural working experience and proven academic ability.
You’ll also have specialist knowledge thanks to the programme’s two-track model.
Companies recruiting MSc in Finance students include
- Deloitte
- CaixaBank
- ATkearney
- Deutsche Bank
- McKinsey&Company
- Morgan Stanley
- PWC
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Curriculum
Programme structure
The Esade Master in Finance curriculum takes you on a journey through the world of finance. Along the way, you’ll develop international perspectives, in-depth understanding and hands-on practical experience.
After building up a solid foundation of knowledge, you’ll develop more advanced financial management abilities by analysing corporate financial decision-making processes, studying financial statements in detail, and diving deep into the world of fintech (financial technology). The knowledge you attain in the classroom will be augmented by your exposure to Esade's famously diverse and multicultural environment.
The major areas of study include accounting, financial economics and corporate finance, asset management and banking, and fintech’s role in finance. In addition, these core focuses will be complemented by a wide range of seminars on personal and professional development, as well as an optional internship with a leading organisation.
Rankings
- 6th International Mobility, Financial Times 2021
- 14th MSc in Finance Worldwide, QS 2021
Admissions
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Scholarships and Funding
A wide range of scholarships available.
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Program Admission Requirements
Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam – the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.
Download the GMAT mini quiz to get a flavour of the questions you’ll find in the exam.