MASTER IN FINANCIAL MARKETS AND ASSET MANAGEMENT

INTRODUCTION

The Master in Financial Markets and Asset Management is an educational program that provides students with specialized training in financial markets and asset management. Participants will acquire in-depth knowledge in areas such as financial analysis, risk management, investment strategies, fixed income and equity markets, corporate finance, among others.

Choose to train at ENEB, one of the most prominent distance business schools in Europe, allowing you to train at the highest level from anywhere, with daily support from all professors and tutors.

THREE DIPLOMAS

Upon completion of your studies, you will receive three diplomas issued by the European Business School of Barcelona, endorsed and certified by the University of Isabel I:

• Master in Financial Markets and Asset Management
• Diploma of Specialization in Innovation and Project Management
• Business Spanish Program Certificate

All our training programs come with an optional Business Spanish course, which will enable you to navigate an international work environment. If you choose not to take it, you will receive a double certificate.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Master in Financial Markets and Asset Management is aimed at:

• University graduates in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics and other related disciplines who wish to specialize in financial markets and asset management.
• Finance professionals who want to update their knowledge and skills in specific areas of financial markets and asset management.
• Individuals interested in financial markets who wish to acquire knowledge and skills to work in the financial industry.
• Holders of a CFA certification who want to further develop their skills and knowledge in asset management.
• Individuals with experience in the financial industry who wish to improve their skills and knowledge to advance their career.

OBJECTIVES

The curriculum of the Master in Financial Markets and Asset Management aims to provide students with the following knowledge and skills:

• To provide comprehensive training in finance covering both theoretical and practical aspects.
• To develop analytical and critical skills necessary to make informed decisions in the financial world.
• To train students in the use of advanced financial tools, such as data analysis and valuation models.
• Develop leadership and teamwork skills necessary to succeed in the financial field.
• Provide students with an understanding of financial markets and global trends, as well as financial regulation and ethical practices in finance.
• Prepare students for careers in the financial sector, whether in banking, consulting, asset management, insurance, among others.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Financial market analyst: in charge of analyzing and making predictions about financial markets.
• Portfolio manager: in charge of managing a company’s or individual’s investments and maximizing returns.
• Financial risk specialist:in charge of identifying and managing financial risks in a company.
• Investment analyst: in charge of analyzing investments and making investment recommendations.

ADMISSION

To be eligible for any of our Master’s programs, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a degree in any field (Bachelor’s, Architecture, Higher or Technical Engineering, Licentiate, Diploma, or equivalent).
• University students currently pursuing a degree or equivalent higher education studies.
• Professionals with career prospects in their current positions.
• If you do not meet any of the above conditions, please contact the school, and the admissions department will evaluate your specific case.

SYLLABUS

The Master in Financial Markets and Asset Management is made up of the following syllabus:

SECTION 1: ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT

• Topic 1. The Balance Sheet
• Topic 2. The profit and loss statement
• Topic 3. Cash flow statements
• Topic 4. Journal entries
• Topic 5. Advanced accounting
• Topic 6. Taxes

SECTION 2: MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING

• Topic 1. Cost accounting
• Topic 2. Management Accounts
• Topic 3. Working capital
• Topic 4. Net financial debt

SECTION 3: CORPORATE FINANCE

• Topic 1. Financial evaluation of projects
• Topic 2. Financial Analysis
• Topic 3. Company valuation
• Topic 4. Due diligence

SECTION 4: INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

• Topic 1. Types of investments
• Topic 2. Capital Markets
• Topic 3. Macroeconomic Indicators
• Topic 4. Futures and options
• Topic 5. Stock market and trading
• Topic 6. How to invest

SECTION 5: INVESTMENT VEHICLES

• Topic 1. The entrepreneur, the life cycle of a company and investment vehicles
• Topic 2. Private equity
• Topic 3. Venture capital
• Topic 4. Investment funds
• Topic 5. Search funds

SECTION 6: FINTECH AND BLOCKCHAIN

• Topic 1. Introduction to the digital transformation of the financial system.
• Topic 2. Technology applied to fintech
• Topic 3. Blockchain
• Topic 4. Crypto
• Topic 5. Business models
• Topic 6. Startup
• Topic 7. Financial regulation

SECTION 7: BUSINESS PLAN

• Topic 1. Vision, mission and values
• Topic 2. Strategic plan
• Topic 3. Business model
• Topic 4. Strategic analysis
• Topic 5. Monitoring the strategic plan

SECTION 8: PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Topic 1. Project management figure
• Topic 2. Team management
• Topic 3. Team management and communication
• Topic 4. Project management

SECTION 9: AGILE METHODOLOGIES

• Topic 1. Product management
• Topic 2. Lean startup
• Topic 3. Agile management

DISTANCE LEARNING 

METHODOLOGY  

In order to balance personal and professional life, the Master’s Program is offered entirely online. This way, you can access all the educational content through our Virtual Campus, which will be your main platform for learning, allowing you to study from anywhere in the world at any time. All assessments and final projects are also conducted remotely.

Once enrolled, you will be able to access the Virtual Campus with all the academic resources you need, providing continuous communication with other students and professors. You will have access to discussion forums, be able to undertake executive training in English, and connect with all your classmates through the ENEB Campus, among many other possibilities.

EVALUATION

Consistency is a key element in your study plan. Through the self-assessments provided via the Virtual Campus, you will be able to consolidate the knowledge you have acquired.

To pass all subjects, it is essential to submit a final project for each course. Once your team of tutors has evaluated you, you can see your grade on the Virtual Campus. Additionally, you will receive a detailed document via email explaining all the points of your case study.

In the evaluation, your tutors will assess the following aspects:

• Presentation of the exercise, design, visual richness, and spelling.
• Development of the work, complexity of the statement, logic, and coherence in the results obtained in the case study.
• Added value in the analysis and development of the proposed case.

It is important to remember that all self-assessments are voluntary and do not count towards the final grade for each subject.

FINANCING

GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

In ENEB, we believe that education should be available to everyone. This is why we have a scholarship system for our Master and Postgraduate students. Vacancies are limited and they are granted in order of enrolment. The list of scholarships is as follows:

Direct Scholarship: Without requirements or limitations in each enrolment period. Get your Direct Scholarship now without administrative procedures.

Scholarship for Academic Excellence: Intended for those students whose academic and professional qualifications have a profile of excellence.

Entrepreneurial Talent Scholarship: Designed for all those entrepreneurs who wish to study a Master’s or Postgraduate degree in order to apply it to their professional career.

Women and Equality Scholarship: Designed for female candidates who want to grow professionally and achieve the highest level of education. In ENEB, we are committed to gender equality and we encourage woman’s integration into the workforce.

Management Scholarship: Intended for all those professionals whose roles of responsibility requires them to continually grow and evolve.

Corporate Scholarship: Intended for all those professionals who want to boost their career and opt for higher positions.

Scholarship for self-employed professionals: Intended for self-employed professional who wish to pursue a Master’s or Postgraduate degree to gain an in-depth knowledge of their sector or to acquire the necessary skills to grow their business.

SMEs Scholarship: Designed for entrepreneurs who wish to increase their knowledge to contribute to the growth of their company.

Scholarship for the unemployed: Intended for all those who wish to pursue further studies in order to re-enter the job market.

Geographical Mobility Scholarship: Intended for all applicants who wish to study from anywhere in the world and thus, acquire a global view of the business world.