Program Overview
The Business and Finance at Carlos III University of Madrid is a Master programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Business and Finance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Spain and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 5,044 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,159 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Madrid, Spain
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Business and Finance programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Economics for Business I
- Strategic Management
- Regression Techniques
- Economics for Business II
- Financial Economics I
- Personnel Economics
- Corporate Governance and CSR
- Supply Chain Management
- Financial Economics III
- Topics in Corporate Finance
- Accounting Research
- Empirical Finance
- Risk Management
- AT in Strategy and Organizational Behavior
- AT in Social Issues in Management
- AT in Innovation, Technology Management and Entrepreneurship
- Marketing Research
- Econometrics
- Accounting
- Time Series
- Technology Management
- Organization Theory
- Research Methods
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Economics II
- Marketing
- Human Resource Management
- Banking
- Internal Research Seminar in Finance
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Access is also open, under the same requirements, to students in possession of a degree obtained under foreign educational systems, once the University verifies that the degree is equivalent to an official Spanish bachelor\'s degree that gives access to the Master program.
Since all courses are taught in English, it is essential that applicants demonstrate an advanced level of spoken and written English. For this, candidates must certify a minimum score in any of the following tests:
- CEFR: B2
- TOEFL: 550 (Paper Based Test),
- TOEFL: 210 (Computer Based Test),
- TOEFL: 80 (Internet Based Test),
- IELTS: 6.0,
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 5,044 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,159 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 5,044 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,159 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Carlos III University of Madrid directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Carlos III University of Madrid
Carlos III University of Madrid
Madrid, Spain
University Charles III of Madrid (UC3M) is a public university in the Community of Madrid, Spain. Established in 1989, UC3M is an institution with a distinctly international profile. It offers a...
University Profile- Application Deadline 31 May 2026
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 60