Masters in Finance and Advanced Finance
IE offers both pre and post-experience specialized masters in finance. The master in finance is a pre-experience, 10-months course developed by capital markets professionals that emphasizes a practical approach to the subjects covered. The first two terms are dedicated to the core curriculum, which is aimed at providing the student with a solid knowledge of the key topics in finance. During the third term students have the possibility to choose their electives courses, so that they master the field of finance in which they want to pursue a career.
Additionally, IE offers free preparation classes for the CFA Level I exam, the most renowned qualification in finance. IE Master in Finance students have five scholarships available per calendar year to enable them to take CFA level I, and every year, five students are selected to take part in the CFA Research Challenge. The course structure also gives the possibility to participate in micro-finance projects in Ghana. Students have the option of joining fellow students from other Finance programs on an exciting winter trip to New York. This gives the students opportunity to visit top companies in the financial industry and the chance to meet top strategists and experts through seminars and talks.
The IE Master in Finance program is one of the most prestigious worldwide: it was ranked No. 2 globally by the 2012 Financial Times Masters in Finance ranking (Pre-experience), and has an average GMAT entry score of 690.
The MiF program also boasts a very diverse student body with 90% of the students coming from over 30 countries.
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