Topics must be related to an aspect of macroeconomics or another financially significant area. This is completed under the supervision of a professor.

Students perform a valuation analysis of a company owned by a private equity firm. This is completed under the supervision of a professor.

This option involves taking part in a consultory microfinance project in collaboration with Financiers without Borders. It includes a trip to Ghana to gain first-hand insight into the local financial climate and is guided by an experienced instructor.

A competition between university-sponsored teams that research a designated publicly traded company. The competition includes the preparation and presentation of a written research report to a panel of judges. There is a local competition for Spain and Portugal. Winners move to the European regional level, and then to the global level.

Students could also write a case study on finance, accounting or macroeconomics based on a situation they deem interesting and suitable. This needs to be a decision-driven case, not a descriptive one.

The Final Exam is a Full Client Meeting Pitch Book, or what would normally be presented to an institutional client by a professional buy-side firm. It also includes a stock pitch to illustrate the investment approach.

This module provides essential finance knowledge, building strong foundations so that students can get the most out of their studies.

• Economics
• Financial Accounting & Analysis
• Financial Statements Analysis
• Financial Players & Institutions
• Fixed Income Fundamentals
• Quantitative Methods I & II

The courses in this module build a thorough understanding of the principles of project appraisal and firm valuations. They cover the main corporate principles, including financial structure, payout policies, and actions to increase a company’s value using discounted cash flows and multiples-based methods.

• Financial Modeling
• Corporate Finance
• Advanced Corporate Finance

These courses analyze the framework for financial decision-making through a deep understanding of the principles of financial and portfolio management. An introduction to economics for markets and quantitative finance tools builds knowledge about equities, fixed income, derivatives and other investments.

Once students consolidate market rules, they will gain expertise in advanced topics including risk management and asset allocation, risk governance and programming in Python.

• Portfolio Management
• Derivatives and Risk Management
• Asset Allocation
• ESG & Impact Investing

These courses bring the reality of today’s fast-moving tech into the classroom. The advancements in technology have shifted the way in which the industry moves, making it imperative that students understand payments, wealth management, cryptocurrencies, financial programming, machine learning, AI algorithms and more. 

You will learn the fundamentals of the tech used in the market today, while also taking a deep dive into how to use today’s cutting-edge tools effectively. From fintech and Python to AI and language models, you’ll be prepared for the tech challenges ahead.

• Introduction to Fintech
• Financial Programming
• AI and Machine Learning in Finance

Designed and taught by the specialist team at IE Talent & Careers, this session brings program alumni to share their tips and tricks on thriving in the market. From the political side of entering the world of finance to creating a perfect cover letter and resume, this course prepares students for what’s to come in their careers.

Designed by the IE Talent & Careers team, this session consists of two lectures on how to ace interviews. Focused on teaching you the details of technical interviews, as well as on the soft skills needed to impress human resources, this session allows you to confidently walk into the interview process.

The assessment simulation is a weekend event in which students compete in teams and experience a real-life interview simulation. Students will face different scenarios, like interviews, on their own, and their scores will pool together with their team. This session is a hands-on, interactive simulation, designed to prepare students to face real-world challenges.

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of how financial markets work and what alternatives are available to break into the financial industry. It will cover the insights and differences between institutions, divisions and businesses. Topics range from corporate finance and auditing to asset mangement and alternative investments.

The financial industry is experiencing an important moment of disruption caused by technology. Blurring the frontiers between industries, new entrants, both startups and big technology players, are now participating in activities which were traditionally reserved for banks. During this course we will analyze some of the changes that are happening in areas such as payments, wealth management (with the introduction of robo-advisors) or peer-to-peer lending. We will also analyze how particular technologies, such as Blockchain, are reshaping the industry. Finally, we will pay special attention to key aspects such as regulation and security, which are essential for any player operating in the financial sector.

This course explores the foundations of financial theory through the analysis of a business’ financial situation and drivers of the cost of capital, the evaluation of capital investment decisions, and the determination of the optimal capital structure. The course will also cover advanced corporate finance topics like dividend and buyback policy, corporate restructuring, issuance of securities, agency problems, asymmetric information and executive compensation policies.

It is a fundamental course for any professional who wants to work in the financial world, it involves learning the language with which financial information is communicated to the markets. It constitutes the basis to continue building all the other Corporate Finance subjects.

The main objective of this course is to equip students with the analytical skill set to use quantitative models with a special focus on finance. The main contents it covers are i) Decision theory (application to option valuation); ii) Introduction statistics: indexes, histograms, correlations; iii) Time series and Forecasting (regression) – continued in Quant II; iv) Lineal optimization models: Modeling complex decisions - continued in Quant II; and Risk Analysis.

The course prepares students to analyze, interpret, and evaluate financial statements. It will cover advanced accounting issues such as revenue and expense recognition, business combinations, income tax, financings such as capital leases and bonds, among others.

The course teaches students the basics of fixed income including the main concepts as well as instruments and tools used to analyze and value these kinds of securities. Additionally, students will learn why fixed income is one of the foundations needed to truly comprehend the capital market and the daily evolution of world economies.

The purpose of the course is to provide students with analytical background and practical experience for creating a portfolio. The course has two main components. First, students will learn how to create a portfolio from a macro perspective. Second, students learn how to select ETFs and other securities for a portfolio.

The course will provide students with a framework to understand how macroeconomic variables and government actions affect business activity and investment decisions. Through a practical approach, students will analyze the main macroeconomic variables and their impact in finance.

What you say, how you say it and how you make it relevant to your audience is the difference in turning an idea into a powerhouse. Many ideas don’t succeed because they aren’t presented in a dynamic and convincing way. Presentation skills rank among the most practical for financial managers. During this course, participants will learn how to be a more confident, dynamic and persuasive speaker. They will practice style skills, and how to structure complicated messages, control their stress and answer tough questions.

These monthly sessions will allow students to understand the recent macro and microeconomic events which are impacting financial markets and their foreseeable evolution. Issues such as inflation, economic growth, bank solvency, M&A trends and commodities evolution will be discussed in a dynamic way so that students stay ahead of trends in the industry.

This course will analyze the foundations of derivatives, their valuation, and how they are used to manage risk and make investment decisions. Participants will learn about management of financial risks, as well as the different techniques available to measure such risk. The course will also cover risk evaluation both in financial and nonfinancial institutions, and the role of risk management within the overall corporate strategy.

Is regulation part of the problem or is it part of the solution to the current crisis? How will the unprecedented ongoing changes in regulation affect the global financial landscape? By approaching the previous questions, we will provide an overview of the main ongoing regulatory initiatives and analyze the rationale behind them, as well as their potential impact on the financial markets. We will focus on how international regulators are monitoring systemic risk and how the players in the financial markets need to implement risk management processes and controls.

For a future fund or portfolio manager, this course will be helpful to provide a global framework of how regulation and risk management will affect their investment and funding decisions. For a future compliance officer, chief risk officer or chief operations officer, this course will offer a deep analysis of current and future regulations and how they may affect financial institution strategies.

Every financial decision requires not only that professionals maximize investment and shareholder value, but also that they act in accordance with their code of conduct. Professional success, in the long term, will be measured on the capacity to stick to basic principles, which is easier said than done, especially when doing so is not profitable in the short term. This course allows participants to take the time to share their experiences and to go through real case examples and solutions.

Focused on teambuilding, this course places students in a real-life project that gives back to the community, allowing them to leave a lasting legacy. Activities consist of using tools, wood and other materials to handbuild new and usable spaces that will benefit and improve people´s lives.

Well-being in practice is designed to introduce the concept of well-being and its impact on our ability to thrive, be healthy, connect and contribute to our learning and community. Through a scientifically grounded and holistic approach, this workshop focuses on developing skills that enhance performance and happiness. These include being present, cultivating curiosity, engaging in reflection and increasing self-awareness.

The Career Accelerator allows students to dive into the current happenings in the finance world and understand its trends. Through hands-on activities and real-world cases, students will get a firsthand look at the labor market.

The monthly sessions with IE Talent & Careers give students the opportunity to follow up with the head of the Master in Finance of the IE Talent & Careers team. These sessions will highlight key terms and trends for students to use during their application process.

This course builds on previously acquired financial accounting and financial modelling concepts. It covers main valuation techniques, Valuation by discount cash flows: DCF, discounted free cash flow to equity (FCFE), dividend discount model (DDM); Adjusted Present Value (APV) Economic Value Added (EVA); Leverage Buy Out Models (LBO); and Relative valuation by comparable trading companies and precedent transactions.

This course will deal with the effective construction of financial models as the key basic tool for financial analysis, data modeling, valuation of companies and debt, and corporate finance exercises. The course will equip participants with a solid understanding of the modeling process, not only focused on building models, but also on understanding complex modeling exercises.

The main objective of this course is to equip students with the analytical skill set to use quantitative models with a special focus on finance. The course will go over topics covered in Quantitative Methods I more in-depth. Main contents to cover are i) Decision theory (application to option valuation); ii) Introduction statistics: indexes, histograms, correlations; iii) Time series and Forecasting (regression) – continued in Quant II; iv) Lineal optimization models: Modeling complex decisions - continued in Quant II; and Risk Analysis.

The course introduces computer programming and its use in Finance. At the end of this course, students will be proficient in Financial Excel, and Python software. Specific areas like Hedge Funds, Efficient portfolio theory or Derivatives pricing will be covered.

This course takes a look at the real challenges faced by chief investment officers when allocating funds in global portfolios. The course will not deal with the art of specific stock or bond selection, but will examine the key drivers of major capital flows between asset classes, which are crucial to any top-down investment process. In this context, participants will look closely at the relationship between data publication, monetary policy and market performance, and will develop an integral framework with which to characterize the fundamental backdrop at any given time.

These monthly sessions will allow students to understand the recent macro and microeconomic events which are impacting financial markets and their foreseeable evolution. Issues such as inflation, economic growth, bank solvency, M&A trends and commodities evolution will be discussed in a dynamic way so that students stay ahead of trends in the industry.

This course aims to increase the students' negotiating efficiency and their ability to manage power and influence others.

Throughout the course, students will internalize the key points of the negotiation process, paying special attention to both the verbal and non-verbal elements of communication and persuasion, and learn to manage power and build alliances within any organization that aspires to continuous improvement and adaptation to change.

This course aims to help students become more familiar with ESG criteria—a set of standards that are becoming increasingly important for the financial industry. The course is divided into six study sessions in which students will develop their understanding of current market dynamics related to ESG criteria and impact investing.

The alumni panel brings Master in Finance graduates to the stage to give their top tips on landing a role in the finance market.

The Career Accelerator allows students to dive into the current happenings in the finance world and understand its trends. Through hands-on activities and real-world cases, students will get a firsthand look at the labor market.

The rapid expansion of Big Data is revolutionizing the way businesses operate and process information across industries and regions. This course provides a practical perspective, focusing on managing diverse data sources and machine learning models to address critical questions related to finance, economics and geopolitics. We will delve into applied finance, assess media perceptions of sustainability and climate change, measure the economy in real-time and much more.

The course will teach how to apply both structured and unstructured data as an input to Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning algorithms, covering Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning and Natural Language Processing techniques. The primary purpose of the course is to gain knowledge on how the algorithms work, facilitating their economic and financial interpretation.

• Equity & Debt Capital Markets
• Leveraged Finance 
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Modelling Leveraged Buyouts
• Private Equity

• Equity & Credit Research
• Hedge Funds
• Portfolio Management & Construction I
• Portfolio Management & Construction II
• Asset Pricing 

• Public Real Estate Markets 
• Private Real Estate Markets  
• Infrastructure Investments
• Venture Capital
• Private Credit

Sustainability has become an essential topic in every industry, including finance. This certification keeps your knowledge up-to-date in a changing market.

This certification takes you on a deep dive into today’s digital tools. Update your skills and stay at the cutting edge of financial technology.

This elective provides an in-depth exploration of crucial finance areas essential for corporate growth and investment decisions. It is designed to equip students for high-impact roles.

This module belongs to the Corporate Finance field, and offers you the possibility to learn how to create value through acquisitions. You will need to learn how the private equity industry works and its strategies.

If you want to become a specialist in financial markets working as a trader or a portfolio manager, this module will fulfill your knowledge needs, covering topics such as the asset management industry, analysis and selection of funds, foreign exchange and advanced financial tools like alpha generation, factor investing and other intelligence tools for the financial professional. On top of that, you will have the opportunity to go deeper into behavioural finance and macro matters—which are fundamental for the understanding of financial markets.

The derivatives market will offer you appealing career opportunities in a very specialised field of finance. By learning fixed income and advanced derivatives, or strategic equity solutions, you will get the advantage as a financial professional.

If you decide to invest in hedge funds you will need further knowledge about how they operate and their arbitrage strategies. You will need to acquire advanced knowledge about quantitative finance.

This module will give you the tools to understand how financial markets can support environmental and social goals. You will learn how to drive value creation while promoting long-term sustainability, enabling you to align financial performance with societal progress.

This module explores how technology is transforming the financial industry, from digital banking to blockchain and cryptocurrencies. This course will provide you with the knowledge to thrive in a rapidly evolving field, positioning yourself at the forefront of financial innovation.