Master in Finance - Banking & Fintech; Quantitative Methods & Data Science; Asset Management & Alternative Investments
Madrid, Spain
DURATION
11 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Sep 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 32,000
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
Mastering Financial Excellence
The Finance landscape is changing, and it is changing fast.
Financial companies, like any other businesses, encounter various challenges and operational struggles, including technology disruptions, cybersecurity threats, emerging forms of competition, and debt management.
To become an impactful player in the financial arena, one cannot rely solely on traditional methods of teaching and learning finance.
The Advantere Master in Finance 11-month program immerses you in a professional environment, providing a fresh perspective to advance your career and enhance your employability, offering:
- A new approach to Learning by Doing, in which you will not only learn about how Banks, Fintechs, Asset Managers or Insurance companies compete, but you will also work with them in solving their most important challenges.
- An international environment, where you will learn with people from different parts of the globe, broadening your ability to focus on current issues and opportunities.
- A focus not just on the latest empirical and academic knowledge, but also on the soft skills and technology that will allow you to become an effective part of any financial organization that you may want to join or create.
Certification Preparation
Prepare for industry-recognized certifications such as CFA Level 1, CFA ESG, and CAIA.
Access to industry-standard financial tools
Program Outcome
International period
International Immersive Period in Washington D.C. for an innovation and social impact project.
Accommodation and course fees are included in the price of tuition.
Supplementary shared Curriculum
In addition to the specific curriculum and learning activities of each program, the participants of all the programs will work together in workshops and activities in relation to four areas:
Technology and digital skills workshops. It is a fundamental requirement that the participants develop a high level of technological and digital skills which are necessary both for the development of projects and for the development of their professional careers. This includes programming, robotics, digital skills, prototyping, artificial intelligence.
Career development workshops. Throughout these activities, students will work intensively on the growth of key personal skills in their professional development and effectiveness as managers. They will be able to expand their public and personal communication, networking and relationship management, presentation and storytelling, protocol skills. As well as learn to manage their career and employability strategies throughout their professional life.
Leadership and personal development. Students will have the opportunity to be exposed to and learn from the shared experience of organizational, social, scientific, cultural, spiritual leaders… combined with work on self-knowledge, the ability to discern, as well as personal reflection creating a transcendent meaningful purpose in their own lives and in the lives of others as leaders.
Collaborating Organizations. Students must be exposed to interdisciplinary activities outside their comfort zone and management as traditionally understood but which allow them to develop key personal and emotional skills. Part of this will be the organization and execution of events led by the students themselves with a public outreach of a different nature.
Curriculum
Term 1
“Getting the Fundamentals”
- Financial Statements Analysis and Corporate Finance
- Quantitative Methods in Finance
- Portfolio Management
- Monetary Policy and Economic Analysis
- Derivatives
- Global Financial Markets and Their Regulation
Term 2
“Going Beyond”
- Fintech and Banking Disintermediation
- Entrepreneurship (Transversal)
- Monetary Policy II and Banking
- Ethics, Sustainability, and Society (Transversal)
- Project Finance
Capstone Project
Term 3
“Choose your Specialization”
Track 1:
- Banking and Fintech
- Financial Institutions Management
- Blockchain Technology
- Digital BankingBanking and Fintech Seminar
Track 2:
- Quantitative Methods & Data Science
- Fixed Income Derivatives
- Quantitative Risk Management
- Big Data And Artificial Intelligence In Finance
- Quantitative Methods & Data Science Seminar
Track 3:
- Asset Management & Alternative Investments
- Private Equity and Impact Investing
- Hedge Funds And Real Assets
- Asset Management and Behavioural Finance
- Asset Management & Alternative Investments Seminar
Capstone Project
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
We aim to attract bright, international, and diverse students to Advantere School of Management. That’s why we offer a wide range of merit scholarships.
Multidisciplinary Scholarships
Open to candidates who have a unique role and excel in their respective areas.
Jesuit Universities Scholarships
For degree students from all the Jesuit HE institutions (different from the founding partners).
International Diversity Scholarship
To encourage a global community with students from all over the world, especially open to candidates from underrepresented nationalities.
Talent and Equality Scholarship
Open to candidates with outstanding academic records, proven social achievements, and personal merit, with limited financial means.
Women’s Empowerment
Designed for proactive and motivated women who are committed to making significant career and personal achievements and who are determined to act as role models for younger women.
Changemakers
Anyone can be an agent of change, anywhere. We are looking for students who have ideas about how to improve other people’s lives.
Academic Partner Institutions Bursary
We welcome applications from Comillas, Deusto, and Georgetown alumni.
They will be automatically awarded a 10% bursary on tuition fees.
Gallery
Rankings
International Recognition of Advantere's Partners
Pontifical University of Comillas
- Rankings & Recognition:
- QS World University Rankings
- THE (Times Higher Education) World University Rankings
- AACSB Accredited
- QS World University Rankings
- THE (Times Higher Education) World University Rankings
- AACSB Accredited
- Achievements:
- Top 1 in Spain for Employment Insertion.
- Top 4 in the world for compliance with SDG 7 (Affordable & Clean Energy).
- Top 5 in the world for SDG 13 (Climate Action).
- Top 1 in Spain for Employment Insertion.
- Top 4 in the world for compliance with SDG 7 (Affordable & Clean Energy).
- Top 5 in the world for SDG 13 (Climate Action).
University of Deusto
- Rankings & Recognition:
- THE (Times Higher Education) World University Rankings
- AACSB Accredited
- AMBA Accredited
- THE (Times Higher Education) World University Rankings
- AACSB Accredited
- AMBA Accredited
- Achievements:
- Top 1 in Spain for SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).
- Top 25 in Europe for "Commitment."
- Ranked in the Top 4%-5% of the best universities worldwide.
- Top 1 in Spain for SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).
- Top 25 in Europe for "Commitment."
- Ranked in the Top 4%-5% of the best universities worldwide.
Georgetown University
- Rankings & Recognition:
- THE (Times Higher Education) World University Rankings
- FT (Financial Times) Best Business Schools
- AACSB Accredited
- MSCHE Accredited
- THE (Times Higher Education) World University Rankings
- FT (Financial Times) Best Business Schools
- AACSB Accredited
- MSCHE Accredited
- Achievements:
- Top 12 U.S. Best Business Schools.
- Top 22 U.S. Best Universities.
- Top 120 World's Best Universities.
- Top 12 U.S. Best Business Schools.
- Top 22 U.S. Best Universities.
- Top 120 World's Best Universities.
Career Opportunities
At Advantere Careers Center, we are dedicated to ensuring you are not just academically prepared but also fully equipped to excel in your career. Your Student Journey is a comprehensive three-phase process designed to guide you from self-discovery to landing a job aligned with your purpose. We also offer specialized support to help non-EU students smoothly transition to life in Madrid.
Self-Knowledge
First, you’ll focus on self-knowledge by discovering and understanding your unique strengths. Through Strengths Assessments, personalized 1:1 sessions, and tools like MultiMe Finder, GRowthroad, and Tech Assessment, you’ll gain valuable insights and chart your personal and professional growth, setting the foundation for your success.
Getting Opportunities
At this stage, you’ll secure job opportunities by leveraging platforms like LinkedIn, job boards, and participating in job fairs. Gain industry insights through “Working in” sessions and build valuable connections at “Power Lunches”, where you’ll learn about recruitment processes and the day-to-day experiences of employees at top companies. Additionally, our UNIFIT system will provide you with tailored job opportunities.
Increasing Your Employability
In this phase, you’ll boost your employability by developing a strong professional profile. This includes getting a professional photo, refining your resume, and optimizing your LinkedIn profile. You’ll gain hands-on experience through projects, internships, and tools like Graduates First, while mentoring and networking opportunities will fully prepare you to thrive in the job market.
Potential Professional Careers
Banking and Fintech
Investment Banking Analyst
Equity/Debt Financial Analyst
Financial Planner
Financial Product Developer
Financial Analyst
Financial Consultant
Financial Planner
Financial Controller
Financial Strategy Consultant
Fintech/Insurtech Product Manager
Audit Consultant
Financial Examiner
Structured Finance Analyst
Blockchain Developer
Digital Banking Specialist
Quantitative Methods and Data Science
Quantitative Analyst
Credit Analyst
Portfolio Manager
Risk Manager
Derivatives Analyst
Insurance Underwriter
Financial Engineer
Fixed Income Analyst
Commodities Trader
Volatility Trader
Financial Software Developer
Algorithmic Trader
Data Scientist
Financial Quant Developer
Machine Learning Engineer
Asset Management & Alternative
Investments
Investment Banking Analyst
Investment Banking Trader
Portfolio Manager
Equity/Debt Financial Analyst
Hedge Fund Manager
Financial Analyst
Private Equity Analyst
Venture Capital Analyst
Corporate Treasurer
Derivatives Trader
Real Estate Analyst
Commodities Trader
Asset Management
Facilities
Faculty
Student Testimonials
Why study at Advantere School of Management
Why join Advantere MIF?
- Project-Based Learning Methodology: Work on real projects with real organizations, such as Asset Managers, Private Equity Firms, Fintechs, and more.
- Employability and professional development: Boost your career prospects with a curriculum designed for real-world application.
- Advantere’s background: Study at the School of Management founded by Comillas (Spain), Deusto (Spain), and Georgetown University (USA).
- Double degree: Obtain an Official European degree from Comillas + Private degree from Advantere + Certificate from Georgetown University.
- International exposure: 100% in English + International Immersive stay in the United States (Washington D.C.) + students diversity.
- Highly personalized attention: A maximum of 25-30 students per class.
- Diverse student backgrounds: Interact with peers from varied training areas, including STEM, Finance, and other disciplines.
- Focus on technical skills, business analytics, finance engineering, and the application of technology to finance.
- Cultivate essential soft skills, including leadership, communication, and team management, fostering a holistic approach to professional growth.
- Gain access to the alumni networks of Comillas and Deusto, significantly expanding your networking opportunities.