| Format | Full Time |
| Expected Age Range | 25-35 |
| Average Professional Experience | 2-10 years |
| Entrance Exam | GMAT, GRE, CFA level II or CAIA (level I or II) |
| Program Length | 12 months |
| Academic Calendar | Jan-Dec |
The main purpose of the Master in Advanced Finance program is to equip participants with an education that can play a pivotal role in increasing candidate appeal in recruitment process for leading financial institutions including investment banks, hedge funds and private equity firms. The program affords up-to-the minute knowledge in the most innovative areas of finance today such as securitization, swaps, commodities, equity derivatives, leveraged buy-outs, geopolitics, behavioral finance or value at risk or Islamic finance.
Professionals with 2-5 years of relevant experience in finance, or other professional fields such as engineering, law or business administration, who wish to accelerate or refocus their career in the financial world, seeking top positions in the finance industry in an investment bank (corporate finance, equities, fixed income, derivatives, etc.), hedge fund, private equity, private banking, asset management at associate level, or in the finance department of a large corporation.
CloseThe Master in Advanced Finance program is a twelve-month program made up of three periods, the first of which ensures a solid foundation knowledge of finance. The second period offers 3 mandatory subjects, along with over 20 electives shared with the Master in Finance students. The third period offers 11 mandatory subjects and more than 10 electives.
The Master in Advanced Finance electives include many of the most relevant and up-to-the-minute finance topics, in order to meet the needs of students who wish to work in these specific areas in the future. The electives allow students to develop their career strategy and adapt the program to the requirements of both markets and companies. Furthermore, it provides companies with a global understanding of the knowledge acquired by the student.
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Students of the Master in Advanced Finance have an average of 5 years of working experience before joining the program and generally aim for associate positions within the financial industry in such fields as:
• Corporate finance
• Equities
• Fixed income
• Derivatives
• Asset management
• Leveraged finance
• Hedge funds
• Sovereign wealth funds
• Venture capital and private equity
• Private banking
• Financial consulting
• Auditing
• Public finance
• Finance departments of large corporations
• Independent Financial Advice
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CloseAt IE, you will become a part of more than just an master. Learning does not limit itself to the academic courses, yet extends to all activities organized on & off campus. Candidates like you always research carefully to find the added value of each top school and the right fit. Throughout the intensive ten month program, you can focus on different areas of interest, develop your soft skills through the change modules and the different work groups and live a unique year of your life through the experiences you will create. You can also improve your Spanish, regardless of the current level you have, and you will have the opportunity to enroll in any of the extracurricular activities offered at IE.
IE Business School also provides the platform to come up with new initiatives, as IE looks for change agents - ready to lead the change happening here or around the globe. Once you become a part of the IE community, you will have access to our global alumni network around the world composed of over 40.000 IE graduates, as well as our Careers Management Center which will provide you with lifelong career services.
A Master in Advanced Finance at a Top Business School in the center of Europe where you can learn a new language and live an international experience with students from all over the world in a dynamic city – Madrid - a cultural and professional epicenter.
CloseStudying an Master in Advanced Finance is an investment in your future. IE Business School graduates are exceptional people with exceptional skills and are in great demand by companies, consulting firms and financial institutions around the world. IE Business School's Master in Advanced Finance is the next step along your successful career path, with the Careers Management Center partnering to provide life-long services.
CloseBeing part of the IE Community is more than just being an alumnus; it's being a part of a global network of people sharing a set of common goals and ethical values. You will build a network of contacts with your classmates, professors, and associations and clubs, as well as benefit from the corporate relationships that IE has fostered over the years.
IE Business School’s faculty is our greatest asset, providing a quality base for our different training program and activities. The faculty at IE is comprised of exceptional individuals with highly diverse personal and professional profiles, who all know how to help our students develop their full potential from different angles and perspectives.
CloseAt IE Business School, we seek dynamic, motivated and creative students with excellent academic and professional backgrounds who offer the kind of interpersonal skills that are demanded of top professionals. If you think that the Master in Advanced Finance is right for you, here you will find out how to apply, finance your program and the next steps before you join us. Good luck!
If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the Admissions Department at (+34) 915 689 610 or mif.admissions@ie.edu.
To be considered for admission, a candidate must have successfully completed the following prior to submission:
The IE Business School admissions process is composed of a series of interactions with different members of the IE Community to ensure candidate suitability, commitment to professional and personal development within the changing context of innovation and a willingness and capacity to embrace multicultural management. The demanding nature of the Master in Advanced Finance means that the large numbers of candidates are subject to a rigorous selection process. The main objective of the admissions process is to select students with the highest potential.
CloseThe tuition fees for the January 2013 intake of the Master in Advanced Finance total €40,200.
Fees for the Master in Advanced Finance include:
• All expenses related to learning activities, including, but not limited to: access to relevant technology, multimedia learning tools, conferences, access to physical and digital library resources, language training courses and access to the various IE Centers of Excellence
• A contribution to the IE Foundation
Candidates pay a non-refundable application fee of 120€ to cover administrative costs.
Admission is valid for two intakes from the date of admission, allowing the successful applicants to plan their learning experience. In order to secure a place, prospective students are requested to pay a Place Reservation of 6.200€ (5,000€ + 1,200€ Contribution to the IE Foundation).
IE Business School’s Financial Aid Department currently offers a host of loan agreements, scholarships and other financial aid options to help you fund your studies of the Master in Advanced Finance. We definitely recommend you apply for financing options as early as possible, as financial resources are limited and competition is high!
CloseOnce enrolled, IE´s Student Office is at your disposal to help you with all aspects of your move to Spain; from immigration and housing issues, to social events and support for your family or partner if they are joining you. The Student Office works towards making your IE Experience a smoother and an altogether more enjoyable one.
Your main point of contact with all the different departments part of your IE experience will be the Campus Online where all announcements from the Academic Department, the Student Office and other departments will be posted. Once you have access, don’t forget to check it regularly!
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