In this illuminating interview, Barbara Huerta, the Academic Director of the Master in Finance program, provides a comprehensive overview of the curriculum and unique features offered. The program begins with a two-week start module, offering students a foundational understanding of finance before delving into the core periods, covering fundamental finance concepts, corporate finance, and global markets. Huerta highlights the specialization period, where students can tailor their master's experience across four tracks, including investment banking, global markets, financial analytics, and real estate. She emphasizes the flexibility in the final exam options, allowing students to choose academic research, practical case elaboration, portfolio management, or participation in the CFA competition.

Huerta also sheds light on the program's distinctive elements, such as international alliances with renowned business schools and partnerships with prestigious financial institutions like CFA and CAIA. With faculty members who bring real-life business expertise to the classroom and state-of-the-art resources like the trading room, the Master in Finance program aims to provide a holistic and immersive learning experience.