Finance Program

The Master in Finance provides strong training in the tools of financial economics sought by financial institutions, companies and public organizations. It combines a rigorous academic core with tailored practical application, designed in consultation with leading financial experts. Former students of the Master in Finance are employed at top investment banks, financial consultancies, and government finance ministries. Many have gone on to pursue doctoral research in financial economics at prestigious EU and US universities.

 

Find out how the Master in Finance program is preparing graduates for employment in the current economic landscape.

 

Degree
Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Economics and Finance awarded with the Universitat Pompeu Fabra.

Structure
The Master is a full-time nine-month program structured in three terms: Fall term (from September to December), Winter term (from January to March) and Spring term (from April to June). For more information, please download the academic calendar.

 

In the Fall term, students who do not have an undergraduate economics background will take introductory courses. Those students who already have a solid economics background may elect to be placed in more advanced courses.

 

Students are strongly advised to take the Math and Statistics review course and the Computer Tools course offered in September. All students are required to pass the exams for these two courses. Click here for more information.

 

The Master in Finance is located at the Ciutadella campus at Universitat Pompeu Fabra in central Barcelona. The campus is within walking distance of both the beach and the city's financial, cultural and governmental centers. Students can take advantage of a wide array of services and activities offered by the UPF.