Master in Finance

A finance master for recent graduates and young professionals.

The world's leading Master that will get you into investment banking.
Build your future in the finance world.
A 10-month finance program developed by capital markets professionals that prepares students for the CFA level I exam & increases candidate´s appeal for recruitment processes for leading financial institutions.

The Master in Finance equips participants with the latest knowledge in key areas of finance such as leveraged buy-outs, credit derivatives, and mergers and acquisitions. Graduates typically go on to work in investment banks, private equity firms, and as asset managers. The program offers up to 60 electives, allowing students to adapt the program according to market demand.

Helping students to find the right job after graduation is our commitment. Through the "Employability in Finance" course, students become aware of the importance of taking a proactive approach to managing their professional career. The course is conducted by the Career Management Centre with the collaboration of career counselling consultants, HR managers and financial headhunters.

One of the highlights of the program is the optional trips to New York and London. Students have the opportunities to visit top companies in the financial industries and the New York & London Stock Exchange. Students can also take part in a life-changing experience in Ghana as part of the Microfinance project (Financiers without Borders) and will apply their knowledge in finance to a real life case.

CFA level I Preparation: The program offers preparatory classes for the CFA level I, which will have many benefits for our students with regards to career opportunities. Students of the Master in Finance have five scholarships available per calendar year to enable them to take this exam. Every year, five students will be selected to take part in the CFA Research Challenge.

Program:
The program affords up-to-the minute knowledge in the most innovative areas of finance such as: securitization, swaps, commodities, equity derivatives, leveraged buy-outs, geopolitics, behavioral finance, risk governance, and Islamic finance.

The IE Admissions Department makes a rigorous selection among the large numbers of candidates who apply to the Masters in Finance: selecting dynamic, creative, high-potential profiles that stand out by their academic and professional achievements as well as interpersonal skills.

Fees & Funding:
At IE we want to educate those who drive change and excellence in organizations. Each year many of our students visit our Financial Aid office for a personal consultation to address their financial needs