Program Overview

Master of Science in Finance and Banking

The Master of Science in Finance and Banking is a program with an international focus, providing students with the necessary knowledge and skills for a successful career in all established and emerging areas of finance.

Overview

The program offers an in-depth knowledge of finance and banking, as well as practical skills to pursue a successful career across the whole financial sector and in the new and emerging areas of big data, data analytics, and digital finance and banking.

Program Details

• Duration: 10 months
• ECTS credits: 60
• Price: €18,500
• Language: English
• Modality: On-campus
• Schedule: Mornings/afternoons

Why Choose This Program

1. Outstanding faculty: Learn from a unique combination of world-renowned faculty and experienced business professionals.
2. Access to solid and practical content: Gain deep knowledge and develop practical skills necessary to thrive in the financial sector.
3. International recognition: Benefit from the program's international recognition and accreditation.
4. CFA Accreditation: Prepare to take the CFA exam and obtain the prestigious international recognition in investment management and financial analysis.
5. Unique international opportunity with QTEM: Enhance your master's with the QTEM Program, a unique opportunity to study abroad.
6. Focus on a successful career: Benefit from the expertise and business experience of our professional faculty and our career development program.

Who Is It For

The program is aimed at recent graduates and junior professionals who wish to acquire the most up-to-date knowledge and skills with an analytic, practical, and professional approach to finance.

Accreditations

• UPF Barcelona School of Management: The management school of Pompeu Fabra University, the 1st Spanish university and the 16th best university in the world.
• EQUIS accreditation: The most prestigious institutional recognition for business schools globally.
• CFA Institute: The program is a member of the University Affiliation Program of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute.
• QTEM: The program is part of the QTEM network, an international network bringing together outstanding students and institutions.

Curriculum

The program is organized over three terms, with core courses and electives distributed throughout the second and third terms.

• Core courses:
  • Basics of Finance and Banking
  • Corporate Finance and Valuation
  • Investments and Portfolio Management
  • Introduction to Data Analytics and Big Data
  • Data Science for Finance
  • Financial Markets and Institutions
  • Derivative Markets
• Electives:
  • Financial Analytics Electives
  • Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
  • Investment Trends, Quantitative Strategies, and Machine Learning
  • Financial Accounting and Analysis
  • Banking and Financial Intermediation
  • Algorithmic Trading and Market Modelling
  • General Electives
  • Digital Banking and Fintech
  • Mergers, Acquisitions and Reorganisations
  • Sustainable Finance
  • Current Topics in Macroeconomics and International Finance
  • Private Equity and Venture Capital

Complementary Activities

The program includes the possibility of participating in practical activities and activities for personal and professional growth, such as:

• QTEM Program: An optional and free-of-charge experience to study abroad at more than 20 top international universities.
• Brush-up Courses: Preparatory courses covering business, analytic tools, economics, physical and chemical principles, and environmental subjects.
• Spanish Course: A 80% discount during the first trimester for basic Spanish level.
• Career Development Program: Career sessions and workshops to improve professional profile and develop soft skills.
• International mobility: The possibility of expanding training and international vision through the International Mobility Programme.

Qualification Obtained

Once students have completed the course, they will obtain the Màster Universitari en Finances i Banca official Master's Degree awarded by Pompeu Fabra University, as well as an additional Master of Science in Finance and Banking completion certificate awarded by the UPF Barcelona School of Management.

Faculty

The program benefits from the outstanding world-renowned faculty of UPF's Department of Economics and Business, leading academics from other European universities, and experienced business professionals from top firms and banks.

Methodology

The program combines diverse teaching methodologies, including lectures, practical case studies, guest speakers, interactive activities, and in-class discussions and group activities.

Evaluation

The evaluation system may vary from course to course and will be based on the student's performance on a selection of activities, such as written exams, oral presentations, individual assignments, group projects, and class participation.

Professional Future

The program provides students with an in-depth knowledge as well as practical and programming skills to pursue a successful career in an exciting start-up or fintech, in an established bank, or in the finance department of any firm.

Student Profile

The program welcomes junior profiles from all around the world, with an average age of 24 and a multicultural environment.

Career Opportunities

The program provides students with the opportunity to undertake a curricular internship and offers resources and assistance to support students in their search for internships and job positions. Possible career paths include:

• Data analytics and fintech
• Financial manager in a corporation or a startup
• Financial analyst in a commercial bank, insurance company, or government
• Investment bank or M&A analyst
• Financial consultant
• Financial advisor in private banking or wealth management
• Portfolio manager, trader, or stockbroker