ESADE MSC in Finance Program Analysis

Posted by Start Posts June 28, 2022

ESADE offers an MSC in Finance. The program delivers financial knowledge and technical skills. The highlights of the program are-

  • International exposure
  • Short and Intensive Duration
  • Internationally Recognized Degree
  • A variety of specializations
  • Lifetime Investment
  • Great Returns on Investment
  • Renowned Faculty
  • Global Study Tours

Class Profile(2021-2022)

The size of the class is 160. 23/ students are female, 77/ students are male, and 91/ students are international students. The average age of the class is 22. The academic backgrounds of the incoming students are- Business & Management, Economics, and Engineering.

Coursework

The curriculum is a blend of electives and core financial modules. The core financial modules are- Business in Society, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis & Reporting, Financial Modeling, Investments, Corporate Valuation, Derivatives, Finance Project, and Fixed Incomes.

The program has three tracks. The three tracks are- Corporate Financial Management, Banking, FinTech and Asset Pricing, and Big Data in Finance.

  • Corporate Financial Management- During this track, students gain knowledge of the functioning of financial markets and corporate strategy. They experience real ventures through EMPENTA( startup incubator) and ESADECREAPOLIS.
  • Banking & FinTech- During this track, students gain knowledge regarding FinTech and banking.
  • Asset Pricing & Big Data in Finance- During the track, students gain knowledge regarding Big Data and the functioning of the market. Students polish their skills through Trading Room and Finance Lab.

The highlights of the curriculum are-

  •  CEMS- Students can extend their program by one-year to gain skills and develop knowledge and expertise. They can also pursue an eight-week internship abroad.
  • Double-Degrees- Students can pursue a double degree during the second year of the program from the partner universities.

Cost of Attendance

The cost of the program is Euro 34,500. The cost includes teaching, academic material, and language courses.

Financial Aid

The university offers various options to cover the academic costs. The financial aid options are- scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. The university offers Need-based scholarships and Partnership scholarships.

The school also offers MSC Excellence awards like The Global Marketing Award, The financial services award, The MSC for Entrepreneurs Award, The MSC for Entrepreneurs Award, The Women in Management Award, ESADE Big Data Award, and The Unity in Diversity Award.

Employment Statistics

According to the employment report for 2020, 92/ students were within three months of graduation and 41/ students found a job outside their native country. The average starting salary was Euro 52.596 and the maximum starting salary was Euro 93.000. The leading recruiting sectors were financial services, consulting services, accounting, business/data analytics, operations & logistics. The salary offered by financial services was Euro 56.753, the salary offered by consulting services was Euro 56.389, and the salary offered by the business/data analytics was Euro 39.400.

The leading companies that participated in the hiring process are- Deloitte, CaixaBank, Deutsche Bank, Morgan Stanley, PWC, and McKinsey & Company.

Admission Requirements and Deadlines

The admission requirements are-

  • A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited degree
  • A score of 660 on the GMAT and equivalent to the GRE
  • A score of 100 in TOEFL IBT
  • A band of seven in IELTS
  • Two Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Passport Photo
  • Interview

Application Deadline

The application has nine deadlines. The first deadline is November and the last deadline is in June.

Faculty of the Program

  • Carlo Sara- Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Finance, and Accounting
  • Francesc Alcaide- Department of Operations, Innovation and Data Sciences
  • Esteve Almirall MEZQUITA- Associate Professor, Department of Operations, Innovation and Data Sciences
  • Gloria Batllori- Lecturer, Department of Economics, Finance, and Accounting
  • Anna Bayon- Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Finance, and Accounting
  • Xavier Ferras- Associate Professor, Department of Operations, Innovations and Data Sciences

Conclusion

ESADE MSC in Finance prepares students for competitive and dynamic financial markets. During the program, students are equipped with cutting-edge data-analysis tools and a broad overview of international capital markets.

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