Program Overview

Specialised Programme in Finance

Overview

The 3-month specialised programme in Finance is designed for aspiring analytical thinkers who wish to gain in-depth knowledge in modern finance. The focus of this course is to examine the principles of financing and investment decisions and their impact, valuation of a company, formation and management of current assets or capital, strategies and portfolio theory. It also covers financial analysis, planning and the concept of risk. Students not only analyse the external causes and effect of wealth, but more importantly are urged to look at the invisible inner causes.

Key Features

• Three intakes per academic year: September, January, April
• 3-month course + optional Industry Experience / Internship (only where visa permits)
• One Core module + up to 5 Electives
• Access to a range of workshops, guest lectures, company visits and interest-based extracurricular activities
• Compact class sizes taught by industry professionals
• CV construction and consulting with our experienced Placement Team
• In-person and hybrid

Course Programme

The course is made up of One Core module and a maximum of 5 elective modules which vary according to the ESE centre. Participants will be able to analyse and evaluate the policies and principles that best promote a customer-focused culture and learn how to successfully manage a team to obtain this objective.

Course Duration

• 3 months
• Optional Industry Experience and Professional Development / Internship may take place only where visa permits and for time to be determined and not to exceed 3 months.

Language of Instruction

• English

Level of Instruction

• While the information you will access in invaluable, this is a non-credit course. Most students have achieved a High-School Diploma or equivalent, yet the participants’ age will typically be from 18-35 yrs old, and the level of the course is determined by the cohorts. Instructors are established professors in their fields an act as a springboard for anyone looking to enter this highly competitive field.

Course Assessment

• This course is assignment-based. You will usually have both a Project and Presentation to complete.

Credits & Recognition

• Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will be awarded an ESE Certification.

ESE's Internship Programme

Upon successful completion of the programme, participants may be eligible for Industry Experience / Internship (only where visa permits) tailored to their profile and career objectives. The ESE Placement department will conduct an assessment to evaluate the individual student’s eligibility and assist them in finding a suitable position. Regardless of visa status, Career Counseling Services and CV Development are available for all students.

Industry Placements and Networking

Students may benefit from placement both during and after their studies. Following any pathway at ESE earns students a place in our extensive alumni network – a gateway to opportunity which only begins with enrolment.

Entry Requirements

Entrance to the ESE Short Course programmes requires the Completion of the Online Application form and submission of the following documents to the Admissions Office at the ESE centre of interest:

• Resume / CV (including reference to all previous education)
• Personal Statement if not attached to the application form
• Good command of the English language (IELTS/TOEFL scores are a plus)
• Photocopy of Passport/ ID document
• A photograph (passport-sized)

Maximum Number of Attendees

• 25 per term (In order to provide a unique learning experience with a ratio between Professor to students, no more than 25 students will be admitted into this programme per term)

Programme Fees & Application Deadline

Milan, Rome, Florence and Madrid Campuses

• Short Course
• Registration: £ 600.00
• Tuition: € 6,400.00
• Internship (optional): € 1,000.00

London Campus

• Short Course
• Registration: £ 600.00
• Tuition: £ 6,400.00
• Internship (optional): £1,000.00

ESE has a rolling admissions system and as such there is no deadline for applications for a particular intake. However, given the limited number of places on the programme, we recommend that you present your application as early as possible.

Scholarships

The scholarship awarded by ESE is a partial deduction from the tuition fee where each student profile is considered individually, based on both the academic merit and need of the applicant. It is therefore important that scholarship applications provide a complete profile of the student’s personal, professional and/or academic merits.

To apply for the ESE Scholarship students must complete the scholarship application form and send it together with the application form and personal documents, including a financial statement.

For more information about the scholarship, please contact the ESE centre of interest.