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• A highly appealing syllabus designed by professionals from the capital markets based on the needs of the financial recruiters
• Access to employment in capital markets through a syllabus with strong foundations on Derivatives, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Asset Management & Financial Statement Analysis
• World-class faculty with 85% of practitioners working in top finance sectors
• An eminently practical approach: students will be asked to make interactive and virtual investments with a portfolio using Internet based simulators or to seek real investment opportunities for a leveraged buyout and present these to private equity investors. Alternative projects also include research report project, company valuation project, "financiers without borders" initiative, among others
• Innovative learning methodology based on case studies, practical and interactive learning processes using multimedia applications, an online investment role playing game using the Blooomberg platform, Matlab (fixed income programming, financial modeling and analysis), and Zoologic (used by the large majority of investment banks around the world)
• Appealing final exam options, including: academic case studies; CFA Equity Research Competition projects; equity research and IPO valuation projects; valuation of a company owned by a private equity firm; academic research; or a microfinance case study
• IE Business School is the only CFA Program Partner in Spain. CFA exams are the most renowned qualifications for finance professionals worldwide. CFA Institute only chooses a limited number of globally diverse, select universities and its examinations serve as a guideline for applied financial knowledge in financial institutions around the world. Find out more here
• Strong 3,700 alumni network from IE´s finance programs since 1974 and which is supported by finance-oriented networking (Finance Club, Financial Community and Finance Research Center)

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.

The 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.

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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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.

Studying 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.

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Being 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.

To be considered for admission, a candidate must have successfully completed the following prior to submission:

• A Bachelor degree at an accredited college/university (or equivalent).
• GMAT, GRE or CFA level II, or CAIA (level I or II) . The test result from one of these exams is a prerequisite for admission.
• English Language Certificate (Pearson PTE, TOEFL, Cambridge or IELTS) for all non-native applicants
• A complete application for evaluation by the Admissions Committee, including all supporting documents.

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.

The 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).

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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!

Once 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!