The Esade Executive Master in Finance offers advanced training for professionals who need to make sound financial decisions in complex environments. It integrates in-depth knowledge of corporate finance, financial strategy, and markets with leadership skills that enable the transformation of financial analysis into organizational impact and sustainable value creation.
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16 October 2026
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08 February 2027
Corporate Finance and Strategic Value Management
The Executive Master in Finance offers a comprehensive view of how financial decisions drive an organization’s strategy and performance. With a solid foundation in corporate finance, markets, derivatives, and valuation, the program enables participants to understand the economic environment and the factors that shape value creation. It also covers key areas such as corporate governance, taxation, and transactions, integrating these topics with a management perspective that strengthens executive judgment.
The program adapts to professional goals through two tracks —Financial Management and Corporate Finance— and a blended format compatible with demanding schedules. Its practical approach, based on case studies, applied projects, and a final project focused on real-world challenges, ensures immediate impact on professional practice, enhancing strategic decision-making and a global vision to address today’s financial challenges.
Why choose the Executive Master in Finance
Finance with a General Management Perspective
Go beyond technical finance to understand how financial decisions shape strategy, leadership, and organizational performance across the entire business.
Advanced Finance and Leadership for Real‑World Complexity
Develop deep expertise in corporate finance, financial strategy, markets, and valuation while strengthening the leadership and judgment required to make high‑stakes decisions and drive transformation in complex business environments.
Two Career Paths, One Executive Profile
Customize your journey through two specialization tracks—Financial Management or Corporate Finance—aligned with your professional ambitions and role.
A Blended Format Designed for Executives
A flexible blended learning model combining intensive on‑campus sessions with online modules. Classes take place one long weekend per month (Thursday afternoon, Friday, and Saturday morning), plus two online class afternoons each month—fully compatible with demanding professional schedules.
Global Mindset and Strategic Vision
Gain international exposure and a systemic understanding of advanced economic ecosystems to better navigate global financial and business challenges.
Immediate Impact on Your Organization
Apply what you learn directly to your role through cases, projects, and a final master’s project focused on real financial, strategic, or organizational challenges.
Best Executive Education in the World
Financial Times 2025
Best MBA in the World
Financial Times 2026
Academic information
Program Structure
The Executive Master in Finance follows a progressive learning journey designed to build advanced financial expertise with flexibility and depth.
It starts with a core foundation in management and leadership, then moves into an extensive specialization phase in corporate finance, financial strategy, and markets, where participants follow one of two tracks and personalize their path through a selection of electives.
The journey is rounded out with an international experience and a final master’s project focused on real financial and strategic challenges.
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General Management (12 ECTS)
Specialization (36 ECTS)
Cross-cutting modules
In addition, across the board, the program also includes:
International Immersion Week (3 ECTS)
“Immersion in Global Innovation Ecosystems”
Electives (6 ECTS)
Customize Your Master’s to Fit Your Goals
Master Thesis/ Business Project (3 ECTS)
Official Program Information
The Esade Executive Master is a 60‑ECTS program with a duration of 15 months. Participants who successfully complete the program will be awarded Ramon Llull University’s own degree: Executive Master of Lifelong Learning in Finance.
The Executive Certificate is a 36‑ECTS program. Participants who successfully complete the program will be awarded Ramon Llull University’s own degree: University Specialization Diploma in Finance.
Faculty
For more information about teaching staff and methodology, download the brochure.
Santiago Mínguez
Executive Master in Finance - Program Director - Madrid Campus
Finance Lecturer at Esade, with extensive corporate experience in investment banking and mergers and acquisitions, having worked
at Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse and KPMG Corporate Finance, alongside his academic career. He earned a degree in Business Administration and obtained an MBA from Esade.
Jordi Fabregat
Executive Master in Finance - Program Director - Barcelona Campus
Associate Professor of Finance at Esade, with expertise in corporate finance, investment decision‑making and business valuation, combining academic and senior management experience. He holds a degree in Business Administration and a PhD in Business Administration from Esade
Omar Rachedi
Profesor titular, Departamento de Economía, Finanzas y Contabilidad en Esade
Profesor asociado en el Departamento de Economía, Finanzas y Contabilidad de Esade, especializado en Macroeconomía, Política Fiscal, Banca y Cambio Climático. Imparte clases de Macroeconomía, Regulación y Estabilidad Financiera, y Finanzas Verdes.
Joaquín Cava
Lecturer, Department of Strategy
Executive Director of the Executive Development Programmes at ESADE
Luca Del Viva
Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting at Esade
Researcher, Research Group in Economics and Finance
Nanita Ferrone
Academic Assistant of the Department of Operations, Innovation and Data Sciences
Santiago Simón
Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting
Expert in management control, international finance, mergers and acquisitions and private equity.
Who is this program for?
The Executive Master in Finance is designed for professionals with previous experience in finance who want to deepen their expertise and progress toward senior, decision‑making roles. It is aimed at professionals working in corporate finance, financial management, investment, advisory, or related financial functions who seek a rigorous, applied, and strategic approach to finance.
This program is especially designed to prepare future Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), Finance Directors, Corporate Finance and M&A Managers, Investment and Portfolio Managers, Financial Controllers, and Senior Finance Advisors who want to position finance as a key driver of strategy, growth, and long‑term value creation within their organizations.
Class Profile
Companies participating in the latest editions
Los participantes proceden tanto de grandes empresas como de Pymes. Algunas de las empresas representadas en las últimas ediciones son:
Abertis · Almirall · Amazon · BBVA · BNP Paribas · Caixabank · Casa Tarradellas · UBS · Deloitte · Deutsche Bank · Goldman Sachs · JPmorgan · KPMG · Lidl · Mars · Mastercard · McKinsey & Company · Merck · Morgan sSanley · Prosegur · Pwc · Roca · Rovi · Santander · Seat · Veolia · Vodafone · Volvo
Career Impact after the Master
This Executive Master will enable you to make a solid leap in your career by gaining a deep understanding of financial fundamentals, corporate strategy and financial markets. By mastering areas such as Corporate Finance, derivatives, management control, corporate governance, and the legal and tax environment, you will be prepared to lead investment, financing and risk‑management decisions with strategic insight.
This set of capabilities will open opportunities for you to take on roles with greater responsibility, move into senior finance positions, oversee key business areas, and play a decisive role in corporate transactions and in shaping your organization’s economic and financial strategy.
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Admissions
Starting your application for the Executive Master in Finance is a key step in your professional development, and we want the process to be clear, smooth, and transparent. Our goal is to guide you at every step so you can assess your fit for the program and complete your application with full confidence.
In this section you will find all the essential information about the admission requirements, the documentation you need to submit, and the different stages of the process—from the initial application to the interview with the Admissions Committee.
Admission Requirements
Academics
A university degree or equivalent
Experience
A minimum of 3 years of full-time professional experience is required; however, candidates with more extensive experience will be highly valued.
Languages
Fluency in English
Full-time job
Admission Process
Esade is committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates applying to its Executive Masters. Therefore, Esade does not discriminate against any candidate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationality or ethnicity, age, marital status, political beliefs, disability, or any other factor that may compromise equal evaluation during the admissions process.
Application Process
Submission of Documentation
English Level
Personal Interview
Fees and financing
Program Fee
The tuition fee for the Executive Master in Finance is €32,000.
This amount includes:
- Academic fees
- Course materials
- Meals and coffee breaks included in the program schedule
- Accommodation (shared double room), meals, and scheduled activities during the Leading Self course
(Travel expenses not included) - Academic tuition during the international week
(Accommodation and travel expenses not included)
Financing
Pursuing a Master is a significant investment of both time and resources. That’s why the return on that investment is key to accelerating your professional growth.
At Esade, we make it as easy as possible for talented candidates to access our program by offering a wide range of scholarships and student loans that help cover tuition fees.
Visit our Financial Aid website to explore all the financial support options available in detail.
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