The Master in Finance (MIF) is a one-year, full-time, official master's degree taught entirely in English at Advantere School of Management. The programme awards 60 ECTS credits and is officially recognised within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). As a CFA Institute University Affiliation Program (UAP), its curriculum aligns with a significant portion of the CFA Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), helping students build a strong foundation for the CFA Level I exam while preparing for careers in investment, corporate finance and financial consulting.
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Master in Finance (MIF) in Madrid 2026 | Advantere School of Management
The Master in Finance (MIF) at Advantere School of Management is a 1-year, 60 ECTS, full-time master's program taught entirely in English, starting in September 2026. As an official affiliate of the CFA Institute's University Affiliation Program (UAP), the MIF integrates a rigorous finance curriculum with a Tech Academy focused on blockchain, digital banking, and AI in finance. Students complete Project-Based Learning challenges with leading firms like N26, Invesco, Tresmares Capital, and KPMG, and participate in a residential module at Georgetown University in Washington D.C., preparing them for senior roles in investment banking, asset management, and fintech.
Duration:
1 year (60 ECTS)
Format:
In person
Language:
English
Next Intake:
September 2026
Location:
Madrid & Washington D.C.
Advantere’s Master in Finance is part of the CFA Institute’s University Affiliation Program (UAP), a recognition that underscores our commitment to excellence in financial education. This affiliation ensures our curriculum aligns with industry-leading standards, incorporating ethical finance and investment strategies to prepare students for success in a dynamic financial landscape.
Why join Advantere's Finance Experience
Project-Based Learning
Key Learning Areas
International Exposure
Certification Preparation
Access to Financial Tools
Internship Opportunities
Technology and Skills that Matter
Certification Preparation
Industry-Standard
Financial Tools
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This master has not only equipped me with specific financial knowledge but has enabled me to broaden my horizons and gain much more confidence in myself.
Itziar Izcue
MIF Graduate,
Spain
My master’s at Advantere was key to securing a role in Luxembourg’s financial sector. The curriculum and practical skills set me apart in the job market, allowing me to contribute meaningfully to my company.
Donghwan Kim
MIF Graduate,
Republic of Korea
The PBL Methodology is very intentional; it puts you in real-time situations, helping us understand how it feels to work in an organization. So it gives you hands-on training, helps you understand the market, and the office environment, and assists you in deciding your future much better.
Agnes Kadama
MIF Graduate,
Uganda
Our Campus
Your Learning Space in Madrid
We are located in Madrid’s Chamartín district, within the new Campus Arrupe. This modern urban campus hosts up to 1,000 students from Comillas, Deusto, and Advantere, offering an innovative environment with coworking spaces, advanced labs, collaborative learning areas, and rest zones.
The campus is easily accessible by metro, train, or bus, and includes facilities designed to ensure full accessibility, such as easily accessible main entrance, accessible restrooms on each floor, and special elevator access to the cafeteria.



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Master’s FAQs:
Unlike traditional finance master's programmes, Advantere's MIF combines academic excellence with hands-on learning and international exposure. Through the Re-solutionary™ methodology, students work on real financial challenges with leading organisations while developing practical skills in investment, corporate finance and digital transformation. The programme also includes an international residential experience at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., and a dedicated Tech Academy focused on business analytics, artificial intelligence, fintech and emerging financial technologies, preparing graduates to create impact in today's global financial industry.
Yes. The MIF is an official master's degree recognised within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). Graduates receive an officially recognised qualification that provides access to doctoral studies, subject to each university's admission requirements, and supports international academic and professional mobility.
Throughout the Master in Finance, you will develop advanced knowledge in corporate finance, investment management, financial markets, valuation, risk management and sustainable finance. The programme combines analytical thinking with practical experience through Project-Based Learning, while the Tech Academy strengthens your understanding of business analytics, artificial intelligence and financial technologies. Graduates leave with the technical, strategic and leadership skills required to succeed in global financial organisations.
The MIF faculty combines academic rigor with industry expertise. Key professors include Guillermo Corredor Vegas (Associate Professor, expert in Quantitative Methods, Fixed Income Derivatives, and Business Analytics) and Ignacio Prieto Funes, PhD (Associate Professor specializing in Portfolio Management). Faculty members bring real-world experience from banking, asset management, and fintech, ensuring that theoretical concepts are grounded in current market practices.
No. The MIF welcomes recent graduates and early-career professionals from finance, economics, engineering, mathematics, business and other quantitative disciplines. Previous work experience is not required, although internships, international exposure and extracurricular achievements are positively considered during the admissions process.
Candidates must submit: an online application form, official university degree (bachelor's or equivalent), academic transcripts, updated CV, English proficiency certificate (B2/C1 level), valid passport/ID, and proof of health insurance. The admissions committee conducts a holistic review, including an analytical assessment and a personal interview, to evaluate fit with the program's quantitative and international focus.
As part of the MIF, students participate in an international residential experience at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. The programme includes academic sessions, leadership development, collaboration with an international cohort and exposure to the global financial ecosystem, reinforcing the international perspective of the master's degree.
Through Project-Based Learning, students solve real business challenges with leading organisations such as N26, Invesco, Tresmares Capital and KPMG. These projects allow students to apply financial knowledge to real industry situations while developing the practical experience and professional portfolio valued by employers. Upon completion, students receive official academic recognition from Georgetown, reinforcing the international value of their degree.
Yes. As a CFA Institute University Affiliation Program (UAP), the MIF curriculum covers at least 70% of the CFA Level I Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK). Students strengthen their knowledge of investment analysis, ethics, portfolio management and quantitative methods while preparing for internationally recognised finance careers.
Graduates pursue careers in Investment Banking, Asset Management, Corporate Finance, Financial Consulting, Risk Management, Fintech and Investment Analysis. Supported by Advantere's Employability & Career Services, students develop the skills, experience and professional network needed to access opportunities in multinational companies, financial institutions, consulting firms and fintech organisations worldwide.
Yes. Advantere offers a range of scholarships and financial support options based on academic excellence, diversity, leadership potential and financial need. Flexible payment plans are also available, helping students finance their studies while pursuing an international postgraduate education.
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Through our strategic partnership with Georgetown University, all students participate in an immersive residency in Washington, D.C. This experience focuses on sustainability, social impact, and ethical leadership, equipping future professionals with a conscious approach to business.
What to expect:
- Engaging masterclasses with industry leaders.
- Visits to major global institutions like the IMF and World Bank.
- The chance to pitch your impact project to a panel of experts.
What you’ll get:
- Official Certificate from Georgetown University
- +10 Top Experts
- +20 Masterclasses
What to expect:
- Learn from experts shaping the future of finance.
- Get firsthand exposure to one of the most advanced financial ecosystems.
- Discover how innovation is transforming the industry.
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Study Plan
* The program offers students the option to pursue one of three available specializations, each worth 11 ECTS credits, or to follow a generalist track by selecting four courses from those specializations (to be completed during Term 3).
Pre-program | Supplementary training (September)
Business Management Fundamentals
3 ECTS
Accounting Introduction
3 ECTS
Maths, Statisctics & Business Analytics
4 ECTS
Economics
1 ECTS
T1 (October, November, December)
T2 (January, February, March)
Monetary Policy and Banking
3 ECTS
Derivatives
3 ECTS
Project Finance
2 ECTS
Portfolio Management
4 ECTS
T3* (April, May, June, July)
Entrepreneurship
2 ECTS
Specialization 1: Banking and Fintech
Digital Banking
3 ECTS
Banking & Fintech Seminar
2 ECTS
Blockchain Technology
3 ECTS
Specialization 2: Quantitative Methods & Data Science
Fixed Income Derivatives
3 ECTS
Quantitative Risk Management
3 ECTS
Quantitative Methods Seminar
2 ECTS
Specialization 3: Asset Management & Alternative Investments
Hedge Funds & Real Assets
3 ECTS
T4 (July)
Faculty
Jaime Castelló
Associate Dean
Shaping tomorrow´s financial leaders.
43% Of our faculty hold a PhD degree in Finance
58% Of our faculty hold a C-suite position (33% CIO’s and 25% CEO’s)
Associate Professor (Bachelor’s Degree)
Adriana Camila Navarro Hernández
Monetary Policy and Economic Analysis
Associate Professor (Bachelor's Degree)
Álvaro Navarro Reguero
Ethics, Sustainability and Society
Associate Professor (PhD)
Ángela Sánchez González
Asset Management and Behavioral Finance
Associate Professor (Bachelor’s Degree)
Borja Oyarzabal Alonso
Private Equity and Impact Investing
Associate Professor (PhD)
Consuelo Benito Olalla
Ethics, Sustainability and Society
Associate Professor (Bachelor's Degree)
Damián Rubianes Carrasco
Financial Statements Analysis and Corporate Finance / Global Finance Markets and its Regulation
Associate Professor (PhD)
David Tercero Lucas
Tecnología de Blockchain / Blockchain Technology
Associate Professor (PhD)
Eszter Wirth
Economics
Associate Professor (Bachelor’s Degree)
Francisco Gómez Casanova
Big Data & Artificial Intelligence in Finance / Quantitative Methods in Finance
Associate Professor (PhD)
Gabriel Rodríguez Garnica
Blockchain Technology
Associate Professor (Bachelor’s Degree)
Guillermo Corredor Vegas
Maths, statistics and business analytics / Quantitative Methods in Finance / Fixed Income Derivative
Associate Professor (PhD)
Ignacio Prieto Funes
Portfolio Management
Associate Professor (PhD)
Inge Birkbak Larsen
Entrepreneurship
Associate Professor (Bachelor’s Degree)
Jaime Fernández Cerezo
Digital Banking
Associate Professor (PhD)
Javier López Bernardo
Asset Management and Behavioral Finance
Associate Professor (PhD)
Jorge Aracil Jordá
Project Finance
Associate Professor (Bachelor´s Degree)
Jorge Rodríguez Sánchez
Quantitative Methods & Data Science Seminar
Associate Professor (PhD)
José Miguel Fernández de Bilbao Ortega
Project Finance
Associate Professor (Bachelor’s Degree)
Juan Ayora Aleixandre
Monetary Policy II and Banking
Associate Professor (Bachelor’s Degree)
Luba Schoenig
Derivatives
Associate Professor (PhD)
Luis Maldonado García-Pertierra
Fintech and Banking Disintermediation
Associate Professor (Bachelor’s Degree)
Luis Manuel García Muñoz
Quantitative Risk Management / Quantitative Methods in Finance
Associate Professor (Bachelor´s Degree)
Maria Augusta Wiedner
Hedge Funds and Real Asset
Associate Professor (Bachelor´s Degree)
María Calvo Pesini
Ethics, Sustainability and Society
Associate Professor (PhD)
María Luisa Mazo Fajardo
Financial Institutions Management
Associate Professor (Bachelor’s Degree)
Marta Echarri Pérez
Fintech and Banking Disintermediation
Associate Professor (Bachelor´s Degree)
Pablo Valencia Muñoz
Private Equity and Impact Investing
Associate Professor (PhD)
Rafael Castellote Azorín
Accounting Introduction / Financial Accounting / Financial Statements Analysis
Associate Professor (PhD)
Rafael Hurtado Coll
Financial Accounting, Bloomberg and Eikon
Associate Professor (PhD)
Rafael Martínez Ferreira
Global Finance Markets and its Regulation
Associate Professor (Bachelor’s Degree)
Robert Antonides Campos
Business management fundamentals
Associate Professor (Bachelor’s Degree)
Santiago Daniel O´Davoren
Banking & Fintech / Asset Management & Alternative Investments / Quantitative Methods & Data Science
The different faculty categories reflected are established by the regulations of Universidad Pontificia Comillas
Our Master in Finance brings together students from finance and STEM backgrounds,creating a dynamic learning environment enriched by international perspectives.
Finance Student Profile
We seek ambitious individuals who thrive on challenges and are passionate about finance—not just as a technical field, but as a force for sustainable growth and social impact. With a shared drive for innovation and excellence, our students develop the skills and mindset to shape the future of finance. Learn more
This master has not only equipped me with specific financial knowledge but has enabled me to broaden my horizons and gain much more confidence in myself.
Itziar Izcue
MIF Graduate,
Spain
This master has not only equipped me with specific financial knowledge but has enabled me to broaden my horizons and gain much more confidence in myself.
Itziar Izcue
MIF Graduate,
Spain
The PBL Methodology is very intentional; it puts you in real-time situations, helping us understand how it feels to work in an organization. So it gives you hands-on training, helps you understand the market, and the office environment, and assists you in deciding your future much better.
Agnes Kadama
MIF Graduate,
Uganda
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MIF Placement by industry
Our graduates build their careers in some of the most relevant and dynamic industries within the financial sector. Explore where a Master’s in Finance from Advantere can take you.
We are dedicated to ensuring that you are not just academically prepared but also fully equipped to excel in your career.
Careers Center
Your Student Journey is a comprehensive 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 transition smoothly to life in Madrid.
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An extended team of over 20 professionals, experts in various sectors, countries, and disciplines
Mentoring Program
During the year, students become part of a tailored mentoring experience, carefully matched with industry leaders based on their career aspirations and development goals. Our mentors come from diverse professional backgrounds, and include C-Suite Executives, Board Directors, Principals, and Managing Directors across various industries.
We kick off the process by working closely with each student to articulate their career objectives.
Our team diligently seeks out high-profile mentors whose expertise aligns seamlessly with the students’ goals.
Mentor and mentee engage in monthly sessions that provide invaluable insights to steer the student’s career and open doors to networking opportunities.
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Master’s FAQs:
What does it mean that this is an official master’s degree?
Are internships included in the program?
The program only includes extracurricular internships.
Does this master’s degree give access to a PhD program?
In a nutshell
Duration:
1 year (60 ECTS)
Format:
In person
(60 seats)
Language:
English
Location:
Madrid – Washington D.C.
Certification:
Official Master's Degree
Next intake:
September 2026
Tuition fee:
32.000 €
Working experience:
Recent graduates and young professionals
Our Admissions Process
Our selective admissions process is open year-round to identify the most promising candidates—and it closes as soon as all seats are filled. Apply early to secure your spot!
Note for applicants with disabilities: Personalized support is available through the “Comillas Contigo”
Starting a new academic journey comes with big decisions, and we’re here to make the process easier for you. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that you feel supported from day one, so you can focus on what truly matters—your future
Practical Support for Your Journey
Financial Aid
We aim to attract bright, international, and diverse students to Advantere.
That’s why we offer a wide range of merit scholarships.
Life in Madrid
We provide trusted resources and partnerships to help you confidently manage housing, visa procedures, and health insurance as you prepare for life in Madrid.
Master’s FAQs:
Admission Requirements and Application-Process
Note for applicants with disabilities
Personalized support is available through the “Comillas Contigo” office, which manages a dedicated support program led by a social worker.
Financial Information
Master’s Degree in Finance
Tuition fee: € 32,000
Commitment fee: € 3,000
Three installments: € 9,667 (due on: July, October, and February)
*Final tuition fees will be adjusted based on the scholarship awarded. Available Scholarships and Payment Plans