This MSc equips you with specialized knowledge and key skills in marketing, digital communication, and brand content management, designed to meet the demands of today’s fast-evolving industry. From brand storytelling, crisis communication to data-driven campaign execution: this program goes beyond theory, immersing you in real-world challenges.
This year is only designed for students with a 2- or 3-year bachelor’s degree and no work experience.
Year 1 is an International Pre-Master year providing the essential academic foundations in management while offering flexibility through a blended format.
The year combines online, self-paced learning from September to December, followed by on-campus courses from January to April. Students study core management subjects, develop soft skills, strengthen data and analytical abilities, and follow two language courses (English, French).
From May to August, students may complete an optional 1- to 6-month internship in France, or abroad to gain initial professional experience.
• Management Core Courses
• Soft Skills
• Language Courses 1 & 2*
Academic modules may include:Financial Analysis, Foundation of Finance, HR Management, Strategy, Business Marketing, Operations Management, Data/Excel, Soft Skills, Languages.
*Students learn two languages among English, French, and Spanish.
• Elective Courses*
• 3-week International Seminar** (Business Game & Design Thinking)
• Language Courses 1 & 2***
Academic modules may include:CSR, International Finance, International Marketing, Managing Across Cultures, Business Analytics, International Business, and MSc-coherent electives.
*Electives must align with the chosen MSc track.
**Travel costs for the international seminar are not included.
***Students learn two languages among English, French, and Spanish.
• 1 to 6 months, in France or abroad
• Designed to apply skills in a professional context
• Not mandatory
This year is designed for students with a 4-year bachelor’s degree.
Professional expertise
Soft Skills certificate
Optional Language Course
Company consulting Mission
ESG INVESTING CERTIFICATE
Soft skills certificate
Master’s Dissertation
CurriculAR Intership
At the end of this unit, you will be able to perform a comprehensive financial analysis of the domestic or international business using accounting information, and analysis tools. • International Corporate Accounting • Business & Financial Statement Analysis • Financial Modeling
In this block, you will have learned how to design, use, and monitor the accounting management tools needed to carry out the strategic sustainable aims of the company. • Management Accounting for Sustainability • Natural Capital Accounting • Accounting Information Systems
During this block, you will learn how to handle the latest developments and software in data analytics and database design. • Python Programming • Quantitative Data Analysis with R •Introduction to AI for Finance
Students will learn how to apply AI techniques using Python, critically evaluate performance management systems, and analyze the warning signs and causes of corporate failure • Applied AI for Finance using Python • Strategic Performance Management • Performance Evaluation & Corporate Failure
This module will provide you with an overview of research methods in international financial management and control, and introduce you to academic writing through interactive workshops. • Qualitative Research in Sustainable Accounting & Finance
By the end of this module, you will be able to understand and implement key financial strategic decisions. • Mergers, Acquisitions & Private Equity • Capital Structure & Sustainable Firm Value • ESG Investing
During this module, you will learn to set up tools to make short-term financial decisions to maximize long-term value and efficiently manage risks. • Cash Management • Risk Management & Sustainable Return • Operational Auditing
This module will equip you with the skills needed to analyze the determinants and understand the effects of international corporate governance practices on corporate finance issues. • International Corporate Governance • Boards Duties & Business Ethics • Sustainability & Integrated Reporting
• Research Proposal Design & Writing
Finally, in the 3rd term, you will need to work on your Master’s Dissertation, supported by the TBS faculty. Additionally, you will have the chance to undertake a 6-month internship in a renowned national or international company. At TBS Education, both in master’s and bachelor’s degrees, internships teach our students how to face real challenges in well-known companies.
NOTE: All official MSc programs, in both 1-year and 2-year formats, include a required 6-month internship. The private MSc program does not require an internship.
This subject will help you develop the management, leadership, and professional skills you need to enhance your relational and behavioral abilities required to make the most of your career in sustainable financial management.
Our Soft Skills Certificate, designed in collaboration with our Career Service and professional development and leadership experts, is the key to gain fundamental skills such as communication, creative and analytical thinking and resilience.
Through three days, take part in interactive workshops, personalized coaching sessions and focus on interpersonal and behavioral skills.
• Resilience • Flexibility • Curiosity • Self-awareness
• Social influence • Creative and analytical thinking • Talent management
• Collaboration • Teamwork • Inclusion • Interpersonal communication • Agility
TBS Career Services offers this module inside the program content of the MSc finance to help you reveal your hidden talents and make the right decisions to move towards your deepest aspirations.
Over the course of lectures, workshops, individual tests, and coaching sessions, experts will help you start your career, ask the right questions, and identify the best internship or job for you.
We will help you analyze your skills, strengths, and areas for improvement. Through personality tests and individual coaching, we will integrate your self-knowledge with your aspirations and career choices.
You will take part in workshops to build your CV and e-portfolio to highlight your experiences and skills to future employers.
As part of the course, you will write an individual dissertation on a current financial management issue from an academic or professional perspective. This thesis will contribute to the study, analysis, formalization, and abstraction of the topic in question. The essay must include the following aspects:
You must submit a suitable master’s thesis to graduate.
You will have the chance to try out your consulting skills during a two-week, real-life, transversal consultancy assignment!
Your class will receive a letter of engagement on a topical strategic issue from a TBS partner company.
With the help of TBS lecturers, students will work out a strategy to analyze the company’s competition and positioning. After a discussion, they will put forward strategic and operational recommendations to respond to the issues facing the company.
This practical task will allow you to put the skills and knowledge you have learned during your program into action.
Some of the TBS partner companies that have worked with students in previous years include
• Allianz • Delloitte • EY • HSBC • ING •KPMG
These activities are intended to give you additional tools to improve your professional skills for better integration into the world of sustainable financial management with data analysis
Engage directly with experienced practitioners from the industry. These sessions provide real-world insights into career paths, daily responsibilities, salary expectations, and current market trends. They also offer networking opportunities in an informal, relaxed setting.
Each year, students attend two masterclasses led by high-level industry experts on topics such as premium branding, FMCG pricing strategies, brand-design collaborations, and more. These masterclasses enrich learning with up-to-date market practices and strategic thinking.
Through visits to companies — often major brands or firms based in Barcelona — students get first-hand exposure to how finance is applied in real corporate environments.
If you decide to study our Master in sustainable finance program, you will deal with a range of hands-on activities that will allow you to develop professional skills in finance. • Class discussions based on case studies • A consulting project with real companies • Practical workshops • Business simulations
Prepare yourself for the exam to obtain an ESG Investing certificate, provided by the prestigious CFA Institute in Sustainable Investing and develop a change-making mindset with a 20-hour module in the 2nd semester of the program. It will give you the knowledge to manage investments with a focus on integrating environmental, social, and governance factors while preparing to take the new official CFA test. The 6 best students in the module will obtain a scholarship to take the official exam, valued at 675 American dollars.
Make the most of your time in Barcelona by learning Spanish. We offer you the opportunity to take a 40-hour language course for beginners, included in the master’s tuition fee. If you are planning to undertake your internship in Spain, speaking Spanish would be a highly valuable asset as most of companies would expect you to be fluent in this language. That is why we encourage you to benefit from this opportunity. NOTE: However, it does not provide you with ECTS credits. Finally, please consider that we require a minimum of 8 students registered to offer each language course.
As part of all TBS Education MSc programs, students complete a professional internship that provides essential real-world experience and strengthens their employability. Whether carried out in France or abroad, these internships offer the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained in class, develop industry-specific skills, and build an international professional network.
Thanks to TBS Education’s strong corporate partnerships and global reputation, students can access a wide range of placements across sectors, from large multinationals to innovative startups.
As part of the MSc Sustainable Financial Management, students must complete a mandatory 6-month professional internship during Year 2 of the programme. This full-time experience allows them to apply purchasing, logistics, and supply-chain management skills within a real corporate environment while preparing their Master’s thesis.
For students entering the two-year track, an additional optional internship of 1 to 4 months can be undertaken at the end of Year 1 (May to August). This shorter placement is not compulsory but offers an opportunity to gain early professional exposure before starting the MSc year.
To maximize your chances to find an internship in the field and the company of your dreams, at TBS Education we provide you with exclusive resources. Through our JobTeaser toolbox, you’ll have access to three powerful platforms to refine your professional profile and stand out to employers:
Our Career Services team also provides one-on-one coaching to align your internship with your career aspirations, ensuring you gain the skills and connections needed to thrive globally.
Examples of companies where our students completed their internships last year :
Through company visits and close collaboration with industry leaders, students gain firsthand exposure to real supply chain environments. These partnerships allow participants to understand current challenges, explore best practices, and build professional connections that strengthen their career prospects.
Throughout the program, students interact directly with top organizations through conferences, workshops, and networking events. These exchanges provide valuable insights into purchasing and supply chain roles, recruitment expectations, and emerging trends in the sector.
For holders of a 3-year bachelor’s degree:
You will obtain a double degree, Master of Science degree and the “Diplôme d’études supérieures en Management Stratégique International” (an official diploma accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation.)
For holders of a 4-year bachelor’s degree:
The academic regulations outline the rules and requirements students must follow to successfully complete their academic program. These regulations are established by TBS Education to ensure consistency, fairness, and quality in the academic process.
This MSc is structured in 3 terms: two academic semesters with core courses in finance, sustainability, and data analytics, followed by a third term dedicated to the Master’s dissertation and a 6-month internship.
The program includes financial analysis, performance management, management accounting, ESG investing, corporate governance, data analytics (Python, R, AI), and sustainability reporting.
Yes, the program includes a course that prepares students for the CFA Institute’s Certificate in ESG Investing. TBS Education also offers scholarships for top-performing students to take the exam.
No prior programming experience is required. The program starts from the basics and uses intuitive tools, including Python and R, to teach financial data analytics. AI-assisted tools are also introduced.
It equips you with financial management skills, ESG knowledge, data analytics tools, and practical experience—essential for roles such as ESG Analyst, Sustainable Finance Officer, Financial Controller, or Risk Manager.