BSc (Hons) Business Administration: Finance - Madrid
Madrid, Spain
BSc
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 22,000 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
The BSc (Hons) Business Administration - Finance programme at the European School of Economics focuses on leadership, innovation, and creativity, offering a comprehensive journey that enhances both professional competencies and personal development.
This program combines essential core subjects with the study of a foreign language, two structured internship placements, interactive workshops, and the flexibility to specialise in one of five areas: Management, Marketing, Finance, Sports Management, or Media & Communications.
Through its interdisciplinary approach, students gain the analytical, quantitative, and strategic expertise required to navigate complex financial environments. ESE graduates possess the knowledge and skills to manage people, resources, and information effectively, making them valuable assets in private, public, and non-profit sectors alike.
Students also benefit from the unique opportunity to pursue their degree at any of ESE’s campuses in London, Madrid, Milan, Florence, or Rome. With the flexibility to transfer between campuses on a per-term or per-year basis, they can gain valuable insights and experiences from multiple international perspectives.
Key Components of the BSc in Business Administration:
- Five specialisation pathways: Management, Marketing, Finance, Sports Management, Media & Communications
- Two international internship experiences tailored to students’ interests
- The opportunity to transfer between London, Madrid, Milan, Florence, and Rome campuses, experiencing different cultural and academic environments
- Small class sizes that foster personalised guidance from faculty and encourage individual growth
- Flexible enrolment with September and January start dates
- Academic credit for foreign language modules, enhancing global employability
- Additional workshops and guest speaker events are designed to enrich both personal and academic development
Graduates of the BSc in Business Administration develop:
- Advanced analytical capabilities to identify and seize strategic opportunities across local and international markets
- In-depth knowledge of global trade systems, economic trends, and geopolitical factors affecting business decisions
- Adaptability and innovation to tackle challenges in an evolving global landscape
- Cross-cultural communication expertise for effectively managing teams, resources, and information in diverse environments
- A holistic understanding of business underpinned by ESE’s principles of integrity, self-awareness, and responsibility
- Exceptional readiness for postgraduate study and further specialisation
- A truly international education, with students from around the world and access to ESE’s five campuses, fostering lifelong networks and friendships
ESE encourages students – both undergraduate and postgraduate – to come to the European School of Economics regardless of their financial circumstances. The scholarships ESE offers enable prospective students to receive reductions in tuition. No reduction is allowed on the Registration Fee and/or on other applicable fees.
Eligibility
All scholarships are awarded subject to the prospective student meeting ESE’s entry requirements and abiding by the rules and regulations. To be eligible to apply for a scholarship the student will need to have been accepted and offered admission to study at ESE.
Application for Scholarship
Scholarships are awarded across all programmes of study, varying from nominal to substantial tuition reduction. Students interested in securing scholarships are encouraged to apply using the prescribed Scholarship Application Form available online and at the Office of Admission.
Upon completing the BSc in Business Administration with a specialization in Finance at the European School of Economics, students will be equipped to:
- Develop Comprehensive Financial Knowledge: Gain an in-depth understanding of key finance concepts, including corporate finance, financial markets, risk management, and international finance.
- Enhance Analytical and Quantitative Skills: Acquire the ability to analyze financial data and market trends using quantitative methods and financial modelling, facilitating data-driven financial decision-making.
- Cultivate Strategic Financial Thinking: Develop the capacity to formulate and evaluate strategic financial decisions, considering both immediate and long-term impacts on organizations.
- Master Cross-Cultural Financial Communication: Effectively communicate financial strategies and concepts across diverse cultural and organizational contexts, with proficiency in at least one foreign language.
- Embrace Ethical Financial Decision-Making: Understand and uphold ethical standards in finance, recognizing the broader impact of financial decisions on various stakeholders and society.
- Apply Global Perspectives to Finance: Gain insights into the global business environment and its influence on financial operations and strategies.
- Prepare for Advanced Studies and Professional Growth: Build a solid foundation for further academic pursuits in finance or related fields, and develop skills conducive to professional advancement in the finance sector.
These outcomes ensure that graduates possess a robust foundation in finance, are prepared for the challenges of the global financial landscape, and are equipped for diverse career paths in the financial industry.
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSc Hons) is a three-year, full-time course. All of the ESE undergraduate Bachelor's degree programmes are taught in English and have a standard 360 UK/180 ECTS credit structure. Completion of the programme requires:
- Study of a foreign language
- Two internship placements
- Choice of one specialisation in either Management, Marketing, Finance, Sports Management or Media and Communications
- Final Project related to the chosen specialisation
- Full-time compulsory attendance
Year 1
- Introduction to Management
- Economics for Business
- Quantitative Methods for Business
- Language (Business English, Italian, Spanish or French)
- Study & Computer Skills Workshop
- Introduction to Business
- Introduction to Accounting and Financial Analysis
- Introduction to Marketing
- Language (Business English, Italian, Spanish or French)
- Preparation for the Workplace Workshop
- Internship
Year 2
- Business Law
- Operations Management
- Managing People
- Language (Business English, Italian, Spanish or French)
- Research Methodology & Analysis Workshop Part I
- Cross-Cultural E-Business and E-Commerce
- Corporate Finance
- Management Accounting
- Language (Business English, Italian, Spanish or French)
- Research Methodology & Analysis Workshop Part II
- Internship
Year 3
- International Project Management
- Financial Risk Management
- International Finance
- Final Project Preparation Workshop
- Strategy & Strategic Dilemmas
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Financial Markets
- Creative Thinking Workshop
- Final Project Finance
ESE's Internship Programme
We believe that anyone can realise their dreams and have the ability to do what they really love. From the very first year of study, ESE students, therefore, have the concrete opportunity to proactively move towards their professional goals and target their objectives. While developing a range of marketable skills and competencies, internships will furthermore allow students to:
- apply course knowledge in practical situations within the work environment
- bridge the gap between undergraduate study and the labour market
- develop inner qualities and gain a practical understanding of the concept of individual responsibility, according to which external events are projections of one’s own inner state
- test individual career plans by obtaining experience in a chosen field, thus helping one to better understand what it is that they really love to do
- develop a professional network and assess internship providers for future employment opportunities.
Working in collaboration with more than fifteen hundred leading international companies, including some of FORTUNE’S 100 Best Companies to Work For, the European School of Economics offers one of the most competitive university internship programmes available today.
Many students are offered jobs even before graduation. The Internship Department plays a crucial role in assisting students to identify their objectives and learn how to exert their full potential. It provides personalized and challenging internship placements worldwide at all ESE campuses.