Your journey is structured to build confidence and capability. Start with a solid technical foundation in Barcelona, expand your horizons with the Global Immersion, and refine your leadership skills with specialized electives.
Pre-Program in Finance: The Foundations
JULY – SEPTEMBER
Prepare for the challenge ahead. Master the essential tools of Financial Accounting and Quantitative Methods before the official launch.
Financial Accounting
Corporate Finance & Financial Economics
Quantitative Methods for Finance
*The pre-program requirement may be waived for candidates who provide documentation demonstrating sufficient knowledge in Finance.
Welcome Week: The Kick off
SEPTEMBER
Official Program Start: 14th September 2026
Connect with your international cohort. This mandatory week sets the stage for teamwork, personal branding, and understanding Esade’s values.
Term 1: Finance Fundamentals | 20 ECTS
SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER
Build your technical toolkit. Courses include Corporate Finance, Financial Modelling, and Investments. You will learn to speak the universal language of finance.
Business in Society: International (4 ECTS)
Corporate Finance (4 ECTS)
Financial Analysis & Reporting (4 ECTS)
Financial Modelling (4 ECTS)
Investment (4 ECTS)
Term 2: Professional Skills Seminar | 5 ECTS
JANUARY
Get ready to stand out in recruitment and global business challenges with focused modules:
Sector Preparation for Recruitment (4 ECTS)
Investment Banking & Financial Services (In collaboration with our Careers team)
Regional Preparation for Global Module & Challenge (1 ECTS)
Doing Business in Asia
Doing Business in the Middle East
Term 2: Applications on a Global Scale | 15 ECTS
FEBRUARY - APRIL
Shift your focus to strategy and context. Learn how to navigate Non-Market Strategies and Global Operations. Includes specialized preparation for your time in Asia or the Middle East.
Derivatives (3 ECTS)
Fixed Income (3 ECTS)
Corporate Valuation (3 ECTS)
Finance Project (3 ECTS)
Asset Pricing or Key Topics in Financial Accounting (3 ECTS)
Term 3: Global Immersion | 20 ECTS
APRIL - JUNE
10 weeks abroad, split into:
Global Module: Advanced academic study at a partner university (5 weeks - 14 ECTS)
Global Challenge: Consulting-style project for a real local company (5 weeks - 6 ECTS)
Term 4: Deepening your expertise | 30 ECTS
SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER
Choose your finale: personalize your program with electives — and, if you wish, include an internship to gain hands-on experience — all within a global, broad, and intensive journey in the field of Finance.
Electives (15 ECTS)
Wide range of electives, including several offered jointly with MBA peers
Optional Internship (9 ECTS)
Final Master Project (15 ECTS)
MSc Graduation
LATE OCTOBER
Graduation Cerimony (MSc Programs)
*The official end date of the Global Master in Finance is in December.
Global Master Closing
DECEMBER
Final Master Project defense
End-of-program event
Finance Lab
Step into the Esade Finance Lab — a hub where fintech innovation meets real-world impact. This collaborative space gives you more than just access to cutting-edge financial data and tools. It connects you with expert mentors and a community that’s shaping the future of finance. Here, research goes beyond theory.
We dive into fintech, regtech, data analytics, behavioral finance, and sustainable finance — areas driving change in today’s financial world. Through events and workshops, you’ll build networks, share ideas, and explore opportunities that matter.
The Finance Lab isn’t just about learning. It’s about creating. Our faculty and students have earned global recognition for groundbreaking work. Now it’s your turn to be part of it.