Pre-Program in Finance
AUGUST – SEPTEMBER
Welcome Week
SEPTEMBER
Term 1: Foundations of Finance | 20 ECTS
SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER
Study Tour & Skill Seminars | 5 ECTS
JANUARY
Term 2: Advanced Financial Management | 15 ECTS
FEBRUARY – APRIL
Term 3: Electives | 14 ECTS
MAY – JUNE
Summer term: Master Project | 6 ECTS
JULY – SEPTEMBER
Graduation
LATE OCTOBER
Specializations
With the Esade Master in Finance, you can focus on the areas that interest you most. Choose a specialist track plus electives to complement and enhance it.
1. Investment Banking and Financial Accounting
Learn about private equity transactions; mergers and acquisitions (and the role of investment banks in them); how multinationals operate and are structured; and the key skills required by top consulting firms.
2. Banking and Asset Management
Develop the knowledge and skills to succeed in these highly competitive fields, in areas including financial markets, investment analysis, portfolio management and risk management. Network with industry professionals and gain real-world experience
Finance Lab
The Esade Finance Lab is a leading fintech research center. It generates knowledge that is incorporated into the Esade's Master in Finance program.
This dedicated space for research and collaboration gives you access to financial data and tools as well as expert mentorship. The Lab also hosts events and workshops that create networking opportunities.
Research here focuses on fintech, regtech, data analytics for finance, behavioral finance, and sustainable finance. The Finance Lab’s faculty and students have received numerous awards for their work.
Interested in a Double Degree?
Earn two degrees in two years.
MSc + CEMS MIM
Combine your Esade MSc with the prestigious CEMS Master in International Management, joining a global network of top alumni, business schools, and multinational companies, to develop leadership skills and international business expertise.
Internal Double Degree
Earn two Esade Masters in Management degrees in two years, expanding your expertise across complementary fields. This option enhances your career opportunities and provides a competitive edge in the job market.
External Double Degree
Study at Esade and one of our top-tier partner schools worldwide to earn two master’s degrees in two years. Gain a truly international perspective and broaden your career opportunities.
Official Information
Program objectives
- Mastery of essential finance tools and concepts plus a comprehensive understanding of capital markets and the corporate world.
- An international perspective on the competitive financial landscape, giving you the adaptability and resilience to navigate challenges and change.
- Strong research and analytical skills, enabling you to synthesize information and make informed decisions that take diverse stakeholder interests into account.
- A global vision of organizational success, with a focus on the interplay between finance and company strategy.
- Specialized expertise in your chosen field.
- The foundation to become a responsible leader who acts with integrity, embraces diversity, fosters inclusion, and is committed to advancing a fairer society while supporting UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Official documents
The Master in Finance is a 1-year program worth 60 ECTS. Participants who complete the program will obtain the official university degree of Master of Science in Finance.