What are my chances of getting into ESADE MFin?

Question

I studied engineering (8.1 CGPA) and later  got into finance through CFA Level 1 ,did  two internships — one in corporate banking and another in equity research. I don’t have full-time work experience yet, just these internships and a couple of finance-related projects from college. Planning to take the GMAT soon and aiming for 660–680. The goal is to move into investment banking or asset management in Europe after graduation. Does ESADE accept applicants who don’t have a pure finance background, or would my engineering degree put me at a disadvantage?

S Raghav · Accepted Answer

Your chances for ESADE MFin with an engineering background are solid, since the school actively admits candidates from STEM who transition into finance. An 8.1 CGPA is above average, and pairing it with CFA Level 1 plus internships in corporate banking and equity research shows a clear finance trajectory.
GMAT in the 660&ndash;680 range is within ESADE&rsquo;s typical admit band (most land between 620&ndash;680), so hitting the higher end will strengthen your application. The program doesn&rsquo;t require full-time work experience &mdash; many students join straight after undergrad with only internships, especially from India and China.
For career outcomes, ESADE has strong placement in consulting, corporate finance, and asset management, with some IB placements in Madrid, London, and Frankfurt. Not having a pure finance undergrad won&rsquo;t hurt; what matters is that you&rsquo;ve demonstrated finance skills through CFA and internships.

B.K Sharma · Answer

\An engineering degree isn&rsquo;t a disadvantage at ESADE MFin &mdash; in fact, it can be a plus if you can show quant skills. A lot of applicants think only finance majors get in, but ESADE often admits engineers who pivot to finance with CFA or solid internships.
&bull; Your 8.1 CGPA is competitive, especially for someone coming from a technical field. &bull; With CFA Level 1 and internships in corporate banking and equity research, you&rsquo;ve already shown commitment to finance. &bull; ESADE doesn&rsquo;t demand full-time experience. A good number of students enter with just internships, provided they can prove strong motivation during interviews. &bull; A GMAT closer to 680 would put you in a safer spot, since internationals from India face tough competition. &bull; One area to prepare for is the interview &mdash; ESADE looks for clarity on &ldquo;why finance&rdquo; and how you plan to use the degree in Europe.
So the profile has a fair shot, but pushing GMAT higher and framing the engineering background as a strength in quant-heavy finance roles will make the case stronger.
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