Instituto de Empresa Business School

• The most appealing syllabus designed by professionals from the capital markets based on the needs of the financial recruiters
• World-Class Faculty - a sizeable portion, 60 -75%, are leading practitioner s
• First class education in the cutting edge fields of finance, such Islamic finance, behavioral finance, value at risk (VAR) or private equity
• An eminently practical approach: students will be asked to make virtual investments with a portfolio using Internet based simulators or to seek real investment opportunities for a leveraged buy out and present these to private equity investors. Other opportunities include: research report project, company valuation project, "financiers without borders" initiative, among others
• In depth education on the increasingly important structured & hybrid products
• First in class program on derivatives markets for different asset classes (equity derivatives, fixed income, etc.)
• First CFA Program Partner in Spain
• A global network of over 3,700 alumni network from IE's finance programs since 1977, supported by on-site finance oriented networking (Finance Club and the Financial Community)

   

Designed for professionals who wish to pursue a career as associate in investment banking (corporate finance, equities, fixed income, derivatives, etc.), hedge funds, private equity, private banking, asset management or in the finance area of big corporations.

Following the dynamic changes that the world has seen in recent years, the financial market increasingly seeks individuals who not only have the best education in general management, but also a competitive understanding of financial markets, new financial products, risk control and the new financial architecture that is emerging in the wake of the credit crisis. Yet people with this kind of expertise are still hard to find.

In response to this, IE has launched its Dual Degree International MBA (IMBA) + Master in Advanced Finance (MIAF) which combines IE´s top-ranked IMBA program with the sophisticated and deep financial education provided by MIAF, the first CFA Program Partner in Spain.  The Dual Degree program offers a unique combination of a top management MBA program and advanced knowledge in the field of finance markets, products and tools being ideally suited to entrepreneurs or professionals who seek top positions in corporate finance, financial consulting, venture capital and private equity, asset management, public finance and the finance departments of large corporations and offers student the opportunity to obtain both degrees in less than two years.

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IE is the first CFA Program Partner in Spain. CFA exams are the most renowned qualifications for finance professionals worldwide, which guarantee IE Master in Advanced Finance a place among the world’s most prestigious educational programs and a leading position in ethical and professional standards. 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. Preparatory classes for the CFA I will be optional for all graduates on the Master in Advanced Finance.IE Master in Advanced Finance students will have five scholarships available per calendar year to enable them to take the CFA level I. Find out more at: www.cfainstitute.org/cfaprog/university/faq.html

The program employs a highly practical approach. You will not only be asked to assimilate knowledge, but also to apply it to financial markets, demonstrating your capacity to generate profits using your skills. You could also be required to select investment opportunities for private equity firms, analyze these opportunities, value them, and present a finance plan private equity investor. Additionally, our open sessions will bring the opportunity to meet industry experts from all the fields of finance, affording relevant contact with the business world.

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 up a network of contacts with your classmates, professors, and associations and clubs; as well as the corporate relationships that IE has fostered over the years.

A valuable and powerful tool for the Master in Advanced Finance is the networking with IE’s finance alumni through IE’s web-based finance communities, allowing accessing to advanced knowledge in the field of finance, discussing key financial topics with colleagues or sharing job offers.

Taking the Master in Advanced Finance is an investment in your future. IE Business School graduates are exceptional people with exceptional skills, and are sought out by companies, consulting firms, and financial institutions around the world. IE Business School's Master in Finance is the beginning of a bright future for you.

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* or GRE* exam. The test result from this exam is a prerequisite for admission.
• An English language proficiency certificate is required for all non-native English speakers:TOEFL (minimum scores: TOEFL-IBT 100, TOEFL computer-based 250, TOEFL paper-based 600); IELTS (minimum 7.5); Cambridge Advanced Certificate; PTE Academic (minimum 73).
• A complete application for evaluation by the Admissions Committee, including all supporting documents.

*Please consult further information about the GMAT exam at http://www.gmac.com

**GRE and TOEFL are tests administered by ETS. For more information, please contact toefl@ets.org or visit http://www.toefl.org.

IE Business School operates a ROLLING ADMISSIONS PROCESS. As such, there is NO EXPLICIT DEADLINE for applications for a particular intake. However we do recommend that you apply in advance as the demanding nature of the Master in Advanced Finance means that a large number of applicants are subject to a rigorous selection process.

More on the Admissions Process in our Detailed Information

The tuition fees for the January 2011 intake of the Master in Advanced Finance total €36,200.

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).