Master in Finance
CUNEF Universidad. Study with us!CUNEF Universidad's Master in Finance is an exceptional opportunity if your goal is to become a leader in the financial industry
CUNEF Universidad’s Master in Finance is an exceptional opportunity for candidates whose goal is to take on leadership roles in the world of finance. To this end, our faculty includes active practitioners who hold management positions in international investment banking, private equity, asset management and financial management, and who combine their expertise with academic rigour to bring their daily experiences into the classroom.
In these more than 25 years since the master was created, we have shaped over 1,500 professionals whose success is our best endorsement. Today, they are leading experts working in investment banks, investment funds, consulting, and financial management. Last, but not least, I would also like to stress the importance of our practical methodology, key to the programme’s success, which revolves mainly around case study analysis, while we promote constant and fluid communication with our students, who are required to perform in a highly demanding context, comparable to what they will encounter in leadership positions in the international financial industry.
In a year of intense study and dedication, the Master in Finance will provide you with the necessary skills to excel in four areas of specialisation: Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Investment & Financial Markets, and Digitalisation, Decentralised Finance & Data Science. Additionally, after successfully completing the Master in Finance, graduates will also receive the Certified European Financial Analyst (CEFA) Diploma.
Start
September 2025
Learning
Face-to-face
Hour
Afternoon
Language
It can be studied in Spanish or English
Credits
60 ECTS
Program
Official Master's Degree
The Master in Finance uses a practical teaching model, key to the programme’s success, which is based on case study analysis, always promoting a fluid and open dialogue with our students, who are required to perform under a level of pressure that is comparable to what they will encounter in leadership positions in international finance.
Iván Blanco
Director of the Master in Finance
Who is it aimed at?
The Master in Finance is the ideal choice if you are a recent graduate with a degree in Economics, Business Administration or related fields and want to specialise in finance, or if you are an engineer and want to complement your quantitative knowledge with finance. It is also an excellent choice if you wish to transition your career towards finance.
Corporate Finance:
- Financial management in companies and institutions
- Corporate and regulatory risk management
- Strategic and financial consulting
- Financial analysis and business valuation
- Governance and ESG departments
- Corporate strategy and development
- Finance in public administrations and regulatory bodies
- Audit and financial advice
Investment Banking:
- Investment banking (M&A, ECM, DCM, etc.)
- Wholesale and corporate banking
- Private equity and venture capital
- Financial advice and consulting
- Financial risk management
Investment & Financial Markets:
- Asset Management
- Trading and financial markets
- Private banking and wealth management
- Financial advisory firms
- Financial analysis and investment management
- Risk management in financial markets
Digitalisation, Decentralised Finance & Data Science:
- Fintech and digital banking
- Financial innovation
- Crypto-asset markets and DeFi
- Digital transformation consulting
- Data and analytics in financial institutions
- Digital finance regulation and supervision
Programme Employability
6 to 9 Months after graduation from the Master in Finance at CUNEF Universidad:
Employability
Working Graduates
Other
Salary
Highest salary
Average salary
Field
Finance and Risk
Audit and Management Control
Technology
Five reasons to choose this programme
A state-of-the-art education to enhance your career
Master the areas that are most in-demand in the financial industry thanks to a solid education that allows you to focus on your true passion: investment banking, financial markets, or corporate or digital finance. Additionally, when you graduate, you will be certified by the CNMV to advise on investments (MiFID II).Faculty of top experts and professionals
Learn from leaders in major financial institutions. Our programme, designed by and for professionals, combines academic rigour with real industry experience.Specialised and up-to-date methodology
We use case study analysis, market simulations and current problem resolution to prepare you to face the challenges that arise in the financial industry. You will learn how to use the Bloomberg Terminal, we will guide you on how to apply for internships in international investment banks and you will have the chance to sit for BME (Bolsas y Mercados Españoles) certification exams.CFA Level I
During the master, you will prepare the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst Certification) Level I exam and you will have the chance to represent CUNEF Universidad in the CFA Institute Research Challenge.Study Tour in London
Study for a week in London, at prestigious institutions such as LSE Ideas of the London School of Economics and Kings College London. You will receive specialised training in English, visit companies and financial institutions in the City and add the London master alumni to your network.Curriculum
CUNEF Universidad’s Master in Finance consists of 60 credits, distributed as follows:
- 30 ECTS compulsory courses
- 18 ECTS elective courses
- 6 ECTS for Internships
- 6 ECTS for the final Dissertation
Specialisations:
- Specialisation in Corporate Finance
- Specialisation in Investment Banking
- Specialisation in Investment and Financial Markets
- Specialisation in Digitalisation, Decentralised Finance and Data Science
| COURSE | ECTS | TERM | LANGUAGE |
|---|---|---|---|
The Global Environment of Finance:
| 6 | Fall | Spanish or English |
Statistical Techniques Applied to Finance:
| 6 | Fall and Spring | Spanish or English |
Analytical Frameworks and Models in Finance:
| 12 | Fall and Spring | Spanish or English |
Finance Applied to Business Management and Valuation:
| 6 | Fall | Spanish or English |
Specialisation in Corporate Finance:
| 18 | Fall and Spring | Spanish or English |
Specialisation in Investment Banking:
| 18 | Fall and Spring | Spanish or English |
Specialisation in Investment and Financial Markets :
| 18 | Fall and Spring | Spanish or English |
Specialisation in Digitalisation, Decentralised Finance and Data Science:
| 18 | Fall and Spring | Spanish or English |
Academic Internship | 6 | Spring | Spanish or English |
Final Dissertation | 6 | Spring | Spanish or English |
The most remarkable aspect of CUNEF Universidad’s Master in Finance is the perfect combination of theory and practice. The curriculum covers very high-level fundamental insights, and immediately applies them on a practical level. This greatly enhances students’ knowledge, making a huge difference in their learning. Among the learning outcomes, I would highlight the ability to price complex financial products, as well as the ability to comfortably manage an investment portfolio with different asset classes.
Miguel González Sardinero
Former Global Head of Interest Rates at BBVA
Learning by doing: a practical and dynamic teaching model
The Master in Finance enables you to gain the knowledge, competencies and skills required to succeed in a global financial environment. This degree, featured by an approach that is 100% professional, combines academic rigour with a practical methodology, and is taught by experts who hold leading positions in top financial institutions.
Our programme prepares you to overcome real and complex financial problems from day one. You will acquire a strategic mindset and learn how to use your knowledge and the necessary tools to create value in global financial markets.
Practical and dynamic methodology
During the degree, you will continuously participate in activities designed to connect theory and practice:
- Keynote sessions with financial experts
- Case study and complex operation analysis and discussion
- Exclusive conferences with directors of industry-leading institutions
- Teamwork and financial analysis presentations
- Market simulations and company valuations
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It is a highly demanding and very complete degree that requires a strong effort but offers excellent rewards. I was lucky enough to do the study tour at the London School of Economics, where I had the chance to learn more about the macro situation on a global level and other interesting issues. In addition, we visited top companies, such as Morgan Stanley. The faculty includes many professors with a brilliant career and it is very interesting to hear their point of view on the current financial situation.
Ignacio Moreno
Alumni of the Master in Finance | Middle Office Analyst iCapital Financial & Wealth Advisors
What I liked most about this master’s degree was discovering the different areas in finance and exploring how they interconnect with each other. Each course gave me the chance to immerse myself in a specific topic and learn how to apply it in the real world. This specialised approach allowed me to identify my interests and passions within the financial industry and determine what areas I wanted to focus on professionally.
Arancha Olazábal
Alumni of the Master in Finance | Pictet Wealth Management
Kickstart your career
View national and international internship and employment offers on your computer, tablet or phone.
Dotia
CUNEF Universidad students have access to this platform that publishes over 10,000 internship and first-job offers.
Universia Jobs
Universia Jobs is a portal network that connects corporations and young talent in a single space and, additionally, provides a targeted job offering for CUNEF Universidad graduates.
CUNEF Highered Talent
Highered Talent is a unique solution, available only to EFMD member universities like CUNEF. The platform allows students to access a wide range of international career opportunities.
Talentoteca
Talentoteca, the largest paid internship management portal for university students in Spain, provides access to internship offers in over 2,200 organisations.Enhancing Graduate Employability
One of our main goals, achieved through a wide range of activities during the degree, is to maximise your employability and increase your visibility in selection processes.
Passport to Your Future
Highly experienced recruitment consultants will guide and support you during the academic year to maximise your employability: we will teach you how to write your resume and cover letter, where and how to look for job opportunities that interest you, and how to identify your strengths and areas for improvement to help you effectively prepare for job interviews.
Individualised counselling sessions
You will participate in one-to-one sessions where we will go over your resume and work with you individually to prepare you to be your best version for companies and employers.
On-campus company visits
HR teams from multiple companies visit our campus to talk to students first-hand about the profiles they are looking for and advise them on their recruitment processes.
Employment Forum
Every October for the last 20 years, CUNEF has held the Employment Forum. In the last edition, our students had the chance to interact directly with more than 120 participating companies.What companies say about CUNEF Universidad students
Morgan Stanley
At Morgan Stanley, we come to CUNEF Universidad in search for talent because we’ve found it here in the past and know for a fact that we’re going to keep finding it in the future.
NTT Data
CUNEF Universidad students are exceptionally well prepared when they enter the job market, mainly because they benefit from a very practical training model that enables them to face and overcome professional challenges.
Banco Santander
To me, CUNEF Universidad’s level of specialisation is remarkable. CUNEF Universidad students share a strong desire to learn and face new challenges that drive them to grow professionally.
Gómez Acebo & Pombo
CUNEF Universidad students always use their leadership skills to contribute, to help others. We constantly perceive this in the group dynamics of our selection processes.
Some of the companies that hire CUNEF Talent
Shaping leaders for over 50 years
For more than 50 years, CUNEF has been shaping the leaders who have made and will make a difference in the business, financial, banking, institutional, legal and technological industries. We were born on the initiative of the Foundation of the Spanish Banking Association, supported by the Spanish Banking Association (AEB), and since then, we have been offering excellence in education and constantly updating our offering, to ensure that our students and graduates are ready to meet market demands.
Our goal is simple: to help our students become who they want to be. To achieve it, we rely on a practical approach that places our students and their education at the heart of all our activities.
Our 13,000 graduates are our best endorsement. Their achievements in the most prestigious public and private institutions are proof of the impact of the education received at CUNEF on their careers and on their lives.
Almansa Campus
Our campus, designed by the prestigious architect Kevin Roche, is 100% sustainable and accessible. Made up of four buildings that total over 18,000m2, it has a car park, gardens, a cafeteria and different study and work spaces. Located in the heart of Madrid, it has excellent public transport connections.
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CUNEF Universidad Clubs
- Investment Club
- STEM Club
- Sustainability Club
- Start-up Club
- Volunteering Club
- Buddy Program
- CUNEF ELSA Madrid
- Google Developer Student Club
- Stock Exchange Club
- Banking Club
- Real Estate Club
- Debate Club
- Art & Capital Club
- Global CUNEF Club
- Budgie Capital Club
- Nova Excellence Club
Run and coordinated directly by students
Counselling
We are here to help you when you need it most
Our students’ wellbeing is key to their academic success. This is why our Counselling Service offers them assistance whenever they require it during their time at CUNEF Universidad, in areas such as:
- Planning and time management
- Stress management
- Recruitment and selection processes
- Public speaking
- Personal problems
The Admission Process in 5 Steps
The admission process in place at the Graduate and International Business School serves a dual purpose: to determine not only whether your profile meets the programme admission standards, but also whether the master is a good match in terms of your professional goals and expectations.
Application
Apply online by filling out the application formSupporting documents
Attach your Academic Record, Photograph and ID/passport.Candidate selection
Participate in the candidate selection process, which includes: an aptitude test, a case study and an interview with the programme director.Admission decision
Once you complete the candidate selection process, your application will be reviewed, and you will be informed of the admission decision: admitted, denied or waitlisted.Registration
If you are admitted, you must complete the enrolment process by the deadlines established by the university.+2M euros
Invested in Talent
Scholarships and Financial Aid
At CUNEF Universidad we want to capitalise on talent and reward the effort, dedication and potential of students who are striving to transform their future through academic and personal excellence.
We believe in the power of education to transform lives, and our scholarship programme is our investment in these students and in the impact they in turn have on society.
Scholarships:
- Fundación AEB Scholarships
- CUNEF Universidad Scholarships
How to Apply?
To be eligible for a scholarship at CUNEF Universidad, you must accredit a GPA of 8 points out of 10 or higher in your undergraduate degree, 7.5 points if you have a technical degree.
Scholarship Amount:
The scholarship percentage awarded will vary depending on grades and family income, up to a maximum of 100% of tuition fees.
Payment Plans
We know that choosing to invest in your education is a big decision, and at CUNEF Universidad we want to make the process easier for you. This is why we offer flexible payment options that allow you to break down the cost of your degree into more manageable instalments that adapt to your needs.
With our payment plans, you can divide your tuition fees into 3 or 9 monthly instalments and thus spread the cost, which will help you to focus on your studies without having to worry about your finances.