Program director:
Manuel Goudie Pujals – Co-Director
Juan Abascal Castañón – Co-Director

Campus:
Madrid
Date:
September
LANGUAGE:
Inglés
ACADEMIC STAY:
Miami
The Master in Finance and Specialization in Digital Finance, Taxation and Sports Industry at ISDE is designed to educate the professionals who will lead at the intersection of digital finance, international taxation, and the sports industry—three sectors undergoing rapid transformation. This pioneering program prepares you to master the legal and financial frameworks governing operations in digital environments, the tax management of companies and athletes, and the financing of projects within the sports sector.
With a strongly practice-oriented approach and a faculty made up of active professionals from leading financial services firms, specialized law firms, and sports clubs, you will acquire the tools needed to advise on financing transactions, international tax planning, crypto-asset compliance, and the management of sponsorships and image rights in sport. In addition, the program addresses key topics such as fintech regulation, eSports taxation, the tokenization of sports assets, and how companies can adapt to new European regulations on tax transparency and sustainability. Are you ready to become the strategic advisor that companies, athletes, and digital platforms need to succeed in a global, technology-driven market?
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This program is designed to provide a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of global financial markets, corporate finance, and investment strategies. Throughout the curriculum, students will gain essential knowledge of taxation principles — including international and sports taxation — and develop advanced skills in data analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital finance applications.
Participants will also explore the economic dynamics of the sports, media, and gaming industries, building a strategic vision of emerging trends such as esports, digital entertainment, and gaming economies. The program equips students to master financial management, sponsorships, and asset valuation within the sports and entertainment sectors, while delving into cutting-edge topics like cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and fintech innovation.
Combining academic rigor with practical experience, the program includes a 3–6-month professional internship and an international academic stay at a leading U.S. university. This unique blend prepares graduates to excel in fields such as corporate finance, sports finance, digital banking, or private equity, positioning them to thrive in a global, competitive landscape.
The program is designed for graduate students with strong business administration and/or finance backgrounds (*). It is composed of a “Core Finance Module” and a mandatory specialization module covering Finance in the Sports, Entertainment, and Gaming (SEG) Industries; Digital Finance, and Taxation.
The Core Module will cover all the different fields in the world of Finance, from Corporate Finance, to Portfolio Management, Private Banking and Wealth Management with over 300 practical classroom hours.
The Specialization Module will have 150 lecture hours in total, with 70 hours spent on the SEG industries, and 40 hours respectively to the other two specialization areas.
At the end of the lecture part of the program, the students are required to complete a 3/6 months internship and an one week international stay at a leading university in the areas covered in the program.
(*) For student lacking adequate business administration and/or finance backgrounds, a 30 hours Foundation/Introductory course, covering basic accounting, finance, statistics topics will be offered to enable them to achieve the minimum level required to enroll in the program.
Location: ISDE MADRID
Schedule: The lecture part of the program will begin in September and last until July 2027. After that, students will complete their mandatory internships and the one week international stay. At the same time, during this period, students will also complete and defend their Final Project
Graduates of this program will be prepared to develop their careers in a wide range of high-demand sectors, including:
Global financial markets and institutions
Foreign exchange markets and currency risk management
International capital markets and instruments
Cross-border investment strategies
Hedging techniques for multinational corporations
Financial statement analysis
Performance measurement and benchmarking
Accounting for mergers and acquisitions
Sustainability reporting in finance
Financial modeling and data analytics
Risk assessment and management
Other models
Macroeconomic principles and policies
Global economic trends and their impact on financial markets
Behavioral economics and decision-making
Game theory in finance
Economic policy and financial regulation
Mergers and acquisitions
Advanced valuation techniques
Leveraged buyouts and private equity
Debt (DCM) & Equity Capital Markets (ECM)
Project & Real Estate Financing
Sales & Trading
Financial Distress & Restructuring
Corporate Governance & Ethical Considerations
Portfolio theory and management
Asset allocation strategies
Performance evaluation of investment funds
Alternative investments (hedge funds, real estate, NPLs)
ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) investing
Wealth management strategies for HNWIs
Family Offices
Private banking services (estate planning, tax optimization)
Player and celebrity advisory services (contracts, endorsements, investments)
Risk management for high-net-worth clients
Ethical considerations in wealth management
International taxation principles
Tax planning for individuals and corporations
Transfer pricing and cross-border taxation
Tax-efficient investment strategies
Financial Topics in Sports, Entertainment, and Gaming
Marketing and Sponsorship
Data Analytics in Sports, Entertainment, and Gaming Finance
Introduction to Digital Finance
Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrencies
Fintech and Digital Payment Systems
Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
Digital Finance in Practice
INTERNSHIP – 360 Hrs
INTERNATIONAL STAY – 25 Hrs
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS – 20 Hrs
CAPSTONE PROJECT – 60 Hrs
Our faculty is composed of active industry professionals, experienced academics, and specialized independent experts, ensuring that students benefit from a truly practical, real-world learning experience. Most of them are senior finance executives, investment professionals, sports finance specialists, taxation advisors, and digital finance leaders working at top firms and organizations worldwide.
Beyond teaching, our faculty members mentor students individually and actively help facilitate internships, connecting them to opportunities within their own professional networks. This unique approach ensures that graduates gain cutting-edge industry insights, build strong connections, and acquire valuable hands-on experience — all of which prepare them for successful, impactful careers in global finance and specialized sectors.
Calle Herranz, Juan Pablo – Acacia Inversión SGIIC – Senior Portfolio Mgr
Enriquez, Jose Ignacio – Futura Capital – Owner & CEO
Fernández de Córdova, Gonzalo – MedioBanca – MD – M&A
Filoso, Tomás – EBN – CB
Garza, Rodrigo – FundSort Bussines – Managing Partner
González, Miguel – FCS – Capital Markets – MD
Goudie, Manuel
Hurtado Coll, Rafael – Allianz Asset Mgmt – CIO
Lacalle, Daniel – Alpha Strategy Consulting – CEO
Moreno de Alborán, Marta – Hewlett Packard – Head – Southern Europe
Ortega Muruzábal, Pablo – EY – Director Tax
Pérez de Herrasti, Ignacio – IndoSuez – CA-CIB
Piñar Lannes, Jaime – Carlac Capital – Dr – Invest Banking
Puente, José Ramón – IndoSuez – Dr – Wealth – Glob Struct
Roldán, Alberto – New Growth Capital – Board of directors
Sanz Bujanda, David – Bernal & Sanz Bujanda – Tax
Santacruz Cano, Javier – Green Agro Energy Projects – CFO
Tressis – TBD – Tressis
*The faculty is subject to changes.
Once the corresponding Program has been completed and ISDE has verified that the STUDENT has carried out their work correctly, the STUDENT will receive the corresponding Degree for each PROGRAM.
In compliance with current legislation, and specifically with the provisions of Article 4.4 of Decree 84/2004, it is hereby stated that ISDE programs have a professional orientation and therefore, unless explicitly stated otherwise, they are courses that do not lead to an officially recognized degree, but rather to a proprietary degree issued by ISDE.
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El Grado en Derecho + Máster en Abogacía Internacional de ISDE es para ti si te interesa el Derecho, pero quieres desarrollar tu carrera en un entorno internacional y no limitarte a un ejercicio exclusivamente nacional.
Es una buena opción si te atraen los despachos internacionales, las empresas con actividad global o las operaciones entre distintos países.
También encaja si valoras una formación práctica desde el principio y quieres entender pronto cómo se trabaja de verdad en la profesión.
El Grado en Derecho + Máster en Abogacía Internacional de ISDE se diferencia de un grado tradicional en que no espera al final de la carrera para acercarte a la profesión ni a la dimensión internacional del Derecho.
Desde el principio combina base jurídica, enfoque práctico y una orientación clara hacia el trabajo en despachos y empresas con actividad internacional.
Mientras que un grado convencional suele centrarse en el estudio teórico del Derecho, este programa combina formación académica con una aproximación real al ejercicio profesional en despachos internacionales.
Además, no te limitarás a memorizar normativa jurídica, sino que aprender cómo se aplican esos conocimientos en contextos reales, lo que facilita tu transición al mundo profesional.
El Grado en Derecho + Máster en Abogacía Internacional de ISDE merece la pena si buscas una formación jurídica con más recorrido profesional que un grado generalista.
La combinación entre Derecho, práctica y enfoque internacional te permite construir un perfil más específico desde el principio.
Eso no garantiza nada por sí solo, pero sí te sitúa mejor si quieres acceder a entornos donde se valoran la visión global, el inglés jurídico y la capacidad de trabajar con operaciones y clientes internacionales.
El Grado en Derecho + Máster en Abogacía Internacional de ISDE te orienta hacia salidas como despachos internacionales, departamentos jurídicos de multinacionales, asesoramiento mercantil internacional o consultoría jurídica con actividad transfronteriza.
También te prepara para trabajar en operaciones como contratos internacionales, expansión de empresas o coordinación jurídica entre distintos países.
La clave no es simplemente “salir al extranjero”, sino desarrollar un perfil que tenga sentido en organizaciones con una operativa global.
El Grado en Derecho + Máster en Abogacía Internacional de ISDE incluye prácticas porque una formación así no tendría sentido sin contacto real con la profesión.
Las prácticas te permiten ver cómo trabaja un despacho, cómo se organizan los asuntos y qué se espera de un perfil junior.
Más que un trámite final, son una forma de comprobar si ese entorno encaja contigo y de llegar al mercado laboral con una referencia práctica que te ayude a orientarte mejor.
El Grado en Derecho + Máster en Abogacía Internacional de ISDE cuenta con profesores vinculados al ejercicio profesional, especialmente en despachos y entornos jurídicos internacionales.
Eso significa que muchas clases no se quedan en la teoría, sino que aterrizan en cómo se plantea un asunto, cómo se trabaja con un cliente o cómo se enfoca una operación real.
Para un alumno, esto marca bastante la diferencia entre estudiar Derecho y empezar a entender cómo se ejerce
El Grado en Derecho + Máster en Abogacía Internacional de ISDE suele atraer a estudiantes con interés en el Derecho, pero también con ambición de moverse en un entorno más internacional, más exigente y más orientado a negocio.
No hace falta llegar con una vocación cerrada, pero sí ayuda tener curiosidad por la empresa, por los idiomas y por cómo funciona la profesión fuera de un marco puramente académico.
Suele encajar bien en perfiles que buscan recorrido y diferenciación.
El Grado en Derecho + Máster en Abogacía Internacional de ISDE exige trabajo, constancia y capacidad para moverte entre contenidos jurídicos y enfoque internacional.
No es un programa para pasar de puntillas, pero tampoco está planteado para que todo dependa de memorizar.
La ventaja es que el enfoque práctico ayuda a entender mejor por qué estudias cada materia y para qué puede servirte después.
Si buscas una formación cómoda, quizá no sea tu programa. Si buscas una formación con sentido profesional, sí puede serlo.
El Grado en Derecho + Máster en Abogacía Internacional de ISDE se desarrolla en un entorno que exige familiaridad con el inglés y con una lógica internacional del trabajo jurídico.
Más allá del idioma concreto de las clases o de parte del contenido, lo importante es que el programa te prepara para moverte en contextos donde el inglés jurídico y la documentación internacional forman parte de la realidad profesional.
Si quieres trabajar en un entorno global, esa exposición al inglés importa.
El Grado en Derecho + Máster en Abogacía Internacional de ISDE te orienta hacia trabajos en despachos internacionales, departamentos legales de empresas con actividad exterior, asesoramiento mercantil o entornos donde el componente internacional tenga peso real.
No te cierra a una sola salida, pero sí perfila tu candidatura hacia puestos donde se valore una base jurídica sólida con proyección internacional.
Eso te ayuda a no llegar al mercado como “uno más” entre perfiles jurídicos generalistas.
The Master in Finance ISDE – BME at ISDE is for you if you have a background in business administration or finance and want to work in corporate finance, investment banking, wealth management or fintech. If you do not have that background, the programme offers a 30-hour introductory course in accounting, finance and statistics to reach the minimum level before you start.
The Master in Finance at ISDE combines a core finance module of more than 300 practical hours with a compulsory 150-hour specialisation in three areas rarely found together: sports, entertainment and gaming finance (70 hours), digital finance (40) and taxation (40). It is taught in English and in collaboration with BME (Bolsas y Mercados Españoles).
The Master in Finance ISDE – BME at ISDE prepares you for corporate finance and investment banking (M&A, private equity, hedge funds), fintech and digital banking, international taxation and wealth management, sports and entertainment finance, and sponsorship and revenue strategy. The specific path depends on your prior profile and the internship you complete.
Yes. After the taught part ends in April, the Master in Finance at ISDE includes a compulsory internship of 3 to 6 months. During the same period, the one-week international stay takes place and the Final Project is prepared and defended.
The faculty of the Master in Finance ISDE – BME at ISDE is made up of active professionals from the financial industry, such as Daniel Lacalle (Alpha Strategy Consulting), Rafael Hurtado Coll (CIO of Allianz Asset Management), Gonzalo Fernández de Córdova (Mediobanca) and Pablo Ortega Muruzábal (EY). Besides teaching, they support students with their career guidance.
Investment banks usually look for three things: command of corporate finance and valuation, professional English and a first experience at a financial institution. The Master in Finance ISDE – BME at ISDE works on all three: Advanced Corporate Finance (100 hours), classes in English and a compulsory 3 to 6-month internship at the end of the programme.
The Master in Finance at ISDE is taught in English at the Madrid campus, in on-site, online or streaming format. The taught part runs from September to April.
The Master in Finance ISDE – BME at ISDE includes International Finance & Global Markets, financial accounting, quantitative methods, economics for decision-making, Advanced Corporate Finance, Asset Management and Private Banking & Wealth Management. The specialisation adds taxation, digital finance (AI, blockchain, crypto-assets) and sports, entertainment and gaming finance.