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Finance

The BSE Finance Summer School connects rigorous financial analysis with the technologies and investment strategies reshaping financial practice.

Its four courses cover Advanced Portfolio Management, Private Equity and Private Credit, Large Language Models in Finance, and Machine Learning for Financial Risk Management.

Explore how to construct robust portfolios, structure private market transactions, build AI-powered financial applications, and apply machine learning to financial risk analysis.

Across the program, academic insight meets hands-on application. Practical workshops, financial modeling, and real-world cases help participants turn concepts into skills they can use in investment, financing, and risk management.

Designed for finance professionals, researchers, and graduate students, the courses combine technical depth with critical judgment—equipping participants to evaluate new methods, understand their limitations, and apply them confidently to financial decisions.

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Next edition: July 2027

Early Bird deadline: April 15, 2027

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Here is a list of Finance courses that will take place during the next edition of BSE Finance Summer School:

Summer School

Data Science in Finance

Large Language Models in Finance

Next edition: July 5-9, 2027

Instructor: Juan Imbet

Summer School

Finance

Advanced Portfolio Management

Next edition: July 12-16, 2027

Insturctor: Javier Gil-Bazo

Summer School

Finance

Private Equity and Private Credit: Deal Structuring, Recapitalizations, and Exit Strategies

Next edition: July 12-16, 2027

Director and Instructor: Filippo Ippolito

Summer School

Data Science in Finance

Machine Learning for Financial Risk Management

Next edition: July 5-9, 2027

Instructor: Adam Lee

Is BSE Finance Summer School right for you?

The programs are tailored to:

The courses cater to both Master’s and graduate students in Finance and related subjects
Professionals seeking to deepen or update their expertise in diverse financial domains

Program Director

UPF and BSE

Filippo Ippolito

UPF and BSE

PhD, Saïd Business School (Oxford University)

Filippo Ippolito

UPF and BSE

PhD, Saïd Business School (Oxford University)

Filippo Ippolito is Associate Professor of Financial Management at Universitat Pompeu Fabra and BSE Affiliated Professor. He is the Director of the Master in Financial Economics at the BSE. Professor Ippolito holds a PhD in finance from Said Business School, Oxford, and an MPhil from the University of Oxford. In the past he has worked in the financial and consulting sectors. His research focuses on corporate debt, capital structure, corporate liquidity management and private equity. Professor Ippolito has published in the Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, Journal of Financial Intermediation, Journal of Monetary Economics and Journal of Corporate Finance.

Teaching

Financial Economics Program

Research interests

Corporate Finance

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Why study at BSE?

Top 5 Economic Research Department

Study with professors who produce top-ranking research in their fields.

World-renowned Faculty

Receive the highest quality training, with courses developed with students in mind.

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One of Europe’s most popular cities, combine learning with culture for the best learning experience.

Why should you attend BSE Summer School?

All BSE Summer courses are taught to the same high standard as our Master’s programs.

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Network with like-minded peers from around the world

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Short courses allow you to learn without a big time commitment

3

Try something new, expand your knowledge and career prospects, and advance your thesis

Admissions Process

Check that you meet the admissions requirements before applying.

Next edition: July, 2027

Early Bird deadline: April 15, 2027

Requirements

Successful candidates will usually demonstrate one or more of the following in an application to our Summer School programs:

A strong background in Economics or a field closely related to the course topic (Statistics, Law, etc.)
Postgraduate degree or current Master’s/PhD studies related to the course topic
Relevant professional experience

Requirements for BSE Finance Summer School

Please check individual course pages for course-specific information

Mix and match your summer courses!

Remember that you can combine Finance Summer School courses with courses in any of the other BSE Summer School programs (schedule permitting). Maximise your learning this summer and take advantage of our multiple-course discount.

FAQ

Here are some of the most common questions asked by our past participants. For any further queries, please contact our Admissions Team.

Can I see the full Summer School calendar?

You can view the full Summer School calendar here.

How much does each Summer School course cost?

Fees for each course may vary. Please consult each course page for accurate information.

Are there any discounts available?

Yes, BSE offers a variety of discounts on its Summer courses. See more information about available discounts or request a personalized discount quote by email.

Can I take more than one course?

Yes! you can combine any of the Summer School courses (schedule permitting). See the full course calendar.

Credit Transfers (ECTS)

To be eligible for credit transfers, students must complete a final project.

Advanced Corporate Finance and Valuation Methods

Students wishing to do a credit transfer will take an exam during the afternoon session on the last day. The exam will consist of general questions covering the basic contents of the course.

Private Equity: Deal Structuring, Recapitalizations, and Exit Strategies

Grading will be based on the presentation of business case studies discussed in class.

Large Language Models in Finance

Students will deliver a Short final project one week after the summer school finishes. It will consist in solving a final problem that will include the practical and empirical issues worked in class.

Consult the Summer School Admissions page for more information about this option.