MSc at Esade + CEMS MIM
Combine your Esade MSc with the prestigious CEMS Master in International Management.
Work with finance where markets operate
Esade’s Master's in Finance is designed for recent graduates looking to work in international financial environments. Recognized among the top 10 in Europe by the Financial Times Masters in Finance Ranking 2026 (#10 in Europe, #12 worldwide), the program combines academic rigor with hands-on financial practice.
You work with real financial data, analyze corporate performance and study markets as they operate across regions. This approach helps you understand how finance functions across organizations, industries and global markets.
MSc in Finance
The Esade MSc in Finance is a one-year, full-time program in Barcelona designed for graduates who want to work in international financial environments. It combines solid financial foundations with a global perspective and applied learning.
You study alongside an international cohort and work with faculty connected to current market practice. Throughout the program, you focus on real financial contexts, specialize in one of two tracks and have the option to take part in an international study experience. You graduate prepared to work across areas such as corporate finance, investment banking and risk management.
Extend your MSc in Finance
After completing your MSc in Finance, you’ll have the opportunity to extend your studies for an additional year to earn a double degree. These are the available options.
MSc at Esade + MSc at Esade
Complete two specialized Esade MSc programs over two years.
MSc at Esade + MSc at a Partner University
Earn a double degree by completing your first MSc at Esade, followed by a second master’s at an international partner institution.
Global Master in Finance: A New Global Finance Experience
Discover Esade’s new Global Master in Finance — a 15-month experience that combines advanced financial expertise with the ability to apply judgment in complex, real-world contexts. In today’s world, where knowledge is increasingly accessible, true differentiation lies in understanding how global systems work — and how to create value within them.
Through a 10-week immersive experience in Hong Kong or Toronto, in partnership with HKU Business School (The University of Hong Kong) and Schulich School of Business (York University), you’ll gain first-hand exposure to global financial ecosystems — from how companies raise capital in international markets to leading institutional investors. Build the perspective, skills, and global network to operate across markets, institutions, and cultures.
MSc in Finance vs Global Master: Which Path Leads to Your Dream Career?
MSc in Finance
- Credits: 60 ECTS
- Program Length: 1 year
- Who Is It For: Students with an undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a technical field
- Professional Experience: 0-2 years
- Location: Barcelona
- International Exposure: Optional one-week study tours at leading global partner universities
- Hands-On Learning: Apply classroom knowledge to real financial challenges
- Specialization Tracks: Investment Banking & Financial Accounting Track or Banking & Asset Management Track
- Double Degree Options: Extend your studies for a second year to earn a Double Degree or the prestigious CEMS Master in International Management (MIM)
Global Master in Finance
- Credits: 90 ECTS
- Program Length: 15 months
- Who Is It For: Graduates with an undergraduate degree in Management, Economics, or Engineering seeking a global career
- Professional Experience: 0-2 years
- Location: Barcelona + Hong Kong or Toronto
- International Exposure: 10 weeks abroad, split between an academic deep dive at HKU Business School (University of Hong Kong) or Schulich Business School (York University)—two world-class, top-ranked business schools—and a real-world Global Challenge
- Hands-On Learning: Work in diverse teams to solve real business challenges with local corporate partners
- Specialization & Real-World Experience: Electives with an optional long internship
- Double Degree Options: Opportunity to apply for a second MSc at Esade after finishing your Global Master in December, starting the following academic year
Our Master’s Programs, seen from the outside
#10
Best Master in Finance in Europe
Financial Times 2026
#10
Best MSc in Finance - Salary Increase
Financial Times 2026
#8
Best Master in Marketing in Europe
QS 2025
#12
Best Master in International Management Worldwide
QS 2025
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