Business Education: Financial Training The FT’s 2026 Masters in Finance Ranking places ESCP business school at the top, coinciding with a surge in applications as graduates look to enhance employability in a challenging job market. The article highlights the growing importance of financial literacy outreach, the need for business schools to adapt curricula for AI and private markets, and the enduring value of soft skills for financiers navigating disruption.

• ESCP leads the FT’s 2026 Masters in Finance Ranking.
• Applications for finance master’s programs are increasing due to a tough job market.
• Business schools are engaging in ‘near-peer’ mentoring to improve financial literacy.
• There are calls for more comprehensive teaching on private markets.
• Skills needed for finance professionals in the age of AI are discussed.
• The article explores the benefits of full-time versus part-time master’s study.
• Soft skills are emphasized as crucial for financiers during challenging economic times.
• The methodology for the Masters in Finance 2026 ranking is explained. Continue reading https://www.ft.com/business-education/financial-training?syn-25a6b1a6=1