The MSc in Sustainable Financial Management with Data Analytics equips students with advanced financial expertise combined with data analytics and ESG principles. Through hands-on projects, real company consulting, a 6-month internship, graduates are prepared to lead in the future of sustainable finance.
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 skills, and take two language courses (English, French, and Spanish).
From May to August, students may complete an optional 1- to 4-month internship in France, Spain, 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 4 months, in France, Spain, 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
By the end of this unit, you will be equipped to perform a comprehensive financial analysis of both domestic and international businesses, leveraging accounting information and advanced financial analysis tools. Key areas of study include: • International Corporate Accounting • Business & Financial Statement Analysis • Financial Modeling
In this block, you will master how to design, implement, and monitor accounting management tools aligned with the strategic sustainability goals of modern organizations. Key areas of study include: • Management Accounting for Sustainability • Natural Capital Accounting • Accounting Information Systems
In this block, you will gain hands-on expertise in the latest data analytics tools and technologies, including cutting-edge software and database design for finance. Key areas of study include: • Python Programming • Quantitative Data Analysis with R • Introduction to AI for Finance
In this block, students will learn to apply AI techniques in finance using Python, critically evaluate performance management systems, and identify the warning signs and causes of corporate failure. Key areas of study include: • 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 industry practitioners through sessions designed to deliver real-world insights into career paths, daily responsibilities, salary expectations, and current market trends — all while building your professional network in an informal, relaxed setting.
Each year, students attend two masterclasses led by high-level industry experts covering topics such as premium branding, FMCG pricing strategies, brand-design collaborations, and more — enriching their learning with up-to-date market practices and strategic thinking.
Through visits to leading companies and major brands based in Barcelona, students gain first-hand exposure to how finance is applied in real corporate environments.
By enrolling in our Master in Sustainable Finance, you will engage in a range of hands-on learning activities designed to develop your professional finance skills: - Case study-based class discussions - Consulting projects with real companies - Practical finance workshops - Business simulations
Prepare yourself for the ESG Investing Certificate exam, offered by the prestigious CFA Institute in Sustainable Investing, and develop a change-making mindset through a dedicated 20-hour module in the 2nd semester. This module equips you with the knowledge to manage investments integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors — while fully preparing you for the official CFA ESG
Make the most of your time in Barcelona by learning Spanish. We offer a 40-hour beginner Spanish language course, fully included in your master's tuition fee. If you are planning to complete your internship in Spain, Spanish language skills will be a highly valuable asset — most companies expect candidates to have a working level of fluency. We strongly encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity. Please note: this course does not provide ECTS credits and requires a minimum of 8 registered students to run.
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.
During this master’s degree in brand management, you will be given the chance to complete an internship at a company in Spain or abroad for over 6 months during Year 2 of the program.
For students entering the two-year track, an optional 1- to 4-month internship 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.
TBS Career Services will help you develop your skills and provide you with the professional tools you need to find the best internship to fit your career goals. You will also receive personalized coaching to get the most out of your internship experience.
Finding an internship can be difficult as it requires perseverance, autonomy, and initiative. You will receive support for this project during the Career Services workshops, which will help you boost your employability.
During previous academic years, MSc students have completed internships with some of the following companies and organizations in the field of marketing:
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:You will obtain a double degree: a 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 3-year bachelor’s degree:If enrolled in the 1-year private MSc program, you will receive a Master of Science degree issued by TBS Education, which includes the completion of an Online Preparatory Program.
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.