Work with finance where markets operate
Esade’s Master's in Finance are designed for recent graduates looking to work in international financial environments. Ranked #8 in Europe by the Financial Times, the programs combine 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 + CEMS MIM
Combine your Esade MSc with the prestigious CEMS Master in International Management.
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
Finance moves across borders, markets and time zones—every day.
The Esade Global Master in Finance is a 15-month program designed for graduates who want to work in that reality. You build solid financial foundations while working across international contexts where finance connects with markets, geopolitics and business practice.
The program goes beyond a single classroom or perspective. You engage with finance in active global hubs (Dubai or Hong Kong), learning how international financial systems operate across regions, cultures and organizations. By the end of the program, you understand how global finance works in practice—and how to operate within it. You will be part of it.
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 + Dubai or Hong Kong
- International Exposure: 10 weeks abroad, split between an academic deep dive at a top-tier partner university (AUD or HKU) and a real-world Global Challenge in Dubai or Hong Kong
- 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: Option to complete a second MSc at Esade before or after your Global Master
Our Master’s Programs, seen from the outside
Best Master in Finance in Europe
Financial Times 2025
Best MSc in Finance - Salary Increase
Financial Times 2025
Best Master in Marketing in Europe
QS 2025
Best Master in International Management Worldwide
QS 2025
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