Program Overview

Master’s Degree in Wealth and Financial Management

Programme Overview

The Master’s Degree in Wealth and Financial Management provides students with superior technical and specialized education in the areas of private banking, wealth management, and corporate finance. This master’s degree is part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program and prepares students to take on positions of leadership and management in the field of finance. It also includes the preparation course for CFA Level I certification.

Key Information

• Years: 1 academic year
• Credits: 60 ECTS Credits
• Start: October 2025
• Schedule: Monday to Friday 5:00/6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (approximately)
• Language: Spanish
• Accreditations: The Master’s Degree in Wealth and Financial Management is accredited by the CNMV.

Why Study the Master’s Degree in Wealth and Financial Management at IQS?

• High rate of employability in the financial sector after completing the master’s degree.
• Accredited by the CNMV (National Securities Market Commission) as a Master’s Degree that meets the requirements for reporting and advising on financial products (MiFID II).
• Forms part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program, incorporating more than 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK).
• Mandatory, paid in-company internships with leading businesses in the financial sector.
• Access to a wide range of career opportunities with all types of companies in the finance sector.

Objectives and Competences

• Objectives: The Master’s Degree in Wealth and Financial Management provides specialized knowledge in the study of finance, with a practical and professional orientation that makes graduates highly employable.
• Competences:
  • Management, advising, and planning for investments and assets in credit institutions and Private or Personal Banking institutions.
  • Advising on financial products to design a portfolio, from fixed income products, equities, derivatives, or investment funds, to designing alternative investments (real estate, commodities, etc.), retirement planning, and inheritance matters.
  • Knowledge for working in positions related to Private Banking, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, and Private Equity/Venture Capital activities.

Curriculum

• Required Module:
  • Accounting Analysis
  • Financial Models and Products
  • Legal Framework and Methodology
  • Internship and Master Thesis
• Elective Modules:
  • Analysis, Valuation, and Management of Financial Products
  • Corporate Finance

Admissions Process

• Online Pre-registration: Apply for admission online.
• Admission Confirmation: The master’s degree coordinator will contact you for an interview.
• Pre-enrolment: Make a pre-enrolment payment of €1,000.
• Enrolment: Formalize your enrolment by indicating the payment method.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

• Academic Excellence: For students who are beginning their master’s studies, this scholarship covers up to 40% of tuition for the best undergraduate academic transcripts depending on the applicant’s financial situation.
• Financial Need: For students with financial need, these scholarships are based primarily on your family’s income level and satisfactory academic performance.
• International Students: For students who can prove they reside outside of Spain, have financial need, a solid academic record, and have been admitted to an IQS master’s degree.

Career Opportunities

• Wealth Manager and Financial Advisor
• Personal Banking Manager
• Portfolio, Mutual Fund, or Pension Fund Manager
• Investment and Market Analyst
• Miscellaneous Fields and Sectors

In-Company Internship

• Mandatory and Paid: The internships may be full-time, morning, and/or afternoon and are conducted in institutions and entities with recognized prestige in the financial sector.

Partner Companies

• IQS is strongly committed to quality and has different processes in place to ensure ongoing improvement.
• Accredited by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, USA), the leading international accreditation entity for studies in the areas of business and accounting.