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Universidad Carlos III de Madrid Master in Business and Finance (MRes)
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

Master in Business and Finance (MRes)

Madrid, Spain

Master degree

2 years

English

Full time

31 May 2026*

Sep 2026

EUR 5,044 **

On-Campus

* ordinary phase: from December, 1 2025 till May 31,2026

** non-EU first academic year fee | €2,701.20 - EU first academic year fee

Key Summary

    About : The Master in Business and Finance (MRes) focuses on developing analytical skills and understanding financial principles. This program combines theoretical frameworks with practical applications aimed at preparing you for today's business challenges. It typically spans one year of full-time study and offers a mix of lectures, coursework, and independent research.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can explore diverse career paths, including roles as financial analysts, investment bankers, and management consultants. The program equips you with the skills to work in various industries, from finance to corporate management, leading to opportunities in both the public and private sectors.

The Master in Business and Finance is a research master (MRes), with specializations in the main areas of business (Accounting, Finance, Management and Marketing). This two-year master provides students with the statistical-econometric tools and the theoretical knowledge needed to study business reality with analytical lenses.

The master is oriented to students with curious mindsets interested in understanding the business world from a rigorous and multidisciplinary perspective. It combines core courses that convey the foundations of analytical skills and specialized courses that expose students to state-of-the-art research in their area of interest.

These two years of coursework are considered as the first part of the Doctoral program for the students who are admitted into the PhD. The Doctoral program consists of two years of thorough coursework (MRes) followed by three years of thesis writing under the guidance of an expert supervisor (PhD).

The Master is offered by the Business Administration Department at UC3M, known by its long-standing commitment to quality instruction and rigorous training.

Master in Numbers

  • 100% in English
  • 80% of international students
  • About 75% of our students receive full financial support (tuition fee waiver + monthly stipend)
  • About 70% of our graduates pursue a PhD
  • 1st Spanish public Business School (Eduniversal ranking)
  • The only AACSB-accredited Spanish public Business School
  • In the Top 10 of young European universities (QS Top 50 Under 50 ranking)