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Start: 16/10/2025
Duration: 8 months
Modality Part-Time: Tuesday to Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Innovation in financial technology, known as fintech, is transforming the industry by improving the customer experience, developing a range of financial products, and increasing operational efficiency. New technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cloud computing have been fundamental to this change. They have altered the way financial services and products are offered, as well as how financial transactions are carried out, making them more efficient, accessible, and secure.
In this context, the Master's Degree in Finance from Euncet Business School, with an official qualification, equips students with the key skills needed to tackle the technologies that are transforming the financial sector.
The program focuses on the adoption of advanced technologies and also prepares students for the development of entrepreneurial projects in the field of finance and financial markets.
Master's Degree in Financial Innovation and Fintech from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Master's Degree in Finance from Euncet Business School
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Academic Information
Master's Degree in Financial Innovation and Fintech from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Area of expertise:
Social and Legal Sciences
Next call:
09/16/2025
End:
07/19/2026
Teaching hours:
225 teaching hours
Credits:
60 ECTS
New intake places:
100
Duration:
1 academic year
Language:
Spanish, Catalan, and English
Price:
12.300 €
Methodology of the Master's Degree in Finance in Barcelona
The learning process at Euncet Business School - UPC combines a set of methodologies that allow the participant to achieve in a practical and innovative way the competencies of the professional profile established in the master's degree and the digital context.
- Case studies: analysis in the classroom of specific business situations, which can be real or simulated, that the teacher raises so that the student can design solutions to the problems detected.
- Learning based on simulators and games: students work in simulated scenarios in which they can put their skills and knowledge into practice, as well as devise, analyse, make decisions and evaluate their actions in a safe environment.
- Company visits: visits to companies, entrepreneurship projects or startups of interest where they can learn first-hand about the real procedures used in the business world.
- Seminars, conferences, masterclasses and workshops: attendance at events where students can learn about different business ecosystems and have direct contact with professionals with extensive experience in their sector.
- Tutorials: face-to-face and online sessions in which students can meet or contact the teacher to raise problems or doubts about the didactic units or about specific ideas and concepts.
Admission Requirements
Here, you'll find all the information regarding the admission requirements for the Master’s Degree in Finance.
To apply for the master’s programs at Euncet Business School, applicants must hold a university degree and submit a motivation letter along with a copy of their passport or ID, CV, and academic transcript.
Our academic committee, chaired by the director of the master's program, will evaluate the profile and give a resolution to the candidacy.
More details on the admission requirements for the Master’s Degree in Finance can be found in the Admission section.
Study Plan
Master’s Program in Finance
The curriculum of the Master's Degree in Finance consists of 60 credits divided into 9 subjects and the Master's Thesis. They are divided into two semesters, which is one academic year.
Each of them develops the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary for the different technologies and technological trends that are transforming the financial sector. In addition, they define efficient investment and financing strategies in terms of risk and profitability.
Thus, the Master's Degree in Finance not only prepares students to manage the traditional aspects of finance, but also equips them with the necessary tools and skills to lead the digital transformation in the sector, opening the doors to new professional opportunities in a constantly evolving market.
Credit Distribution
| Type of subject | ECTS |
| Compulsory | 45 |
| Master's Thesis | 15 |
| Total | 60 |
Preparatory Courses
Preparatory Courses Students who meet the requirements outlined in the “Recommended Admission Profile” will not need to take additional preparatory courses. Applicants with different academic backgrounds must complete specific preparatory courses. These courses cover subjects from the official degree programs in Business, Innovation, and Technology or Marketing, Innovation, and Technology offered at Euncet Business School.
Additionally, a preparatory course in Fundamentals of Financial Analysis and Planning will be available. The required preparatory coursework will range from 0 to 12 ECTS credits, depending on the applicant’s academic background and competencies. The Master’s Academic Committee will determine the number and content of the credits to be completed. You can find more details about the possible preparatory courses at this link.
Subjects of the Master's Degree in Finance
| SUBJECT | ECTS |
Finance and Financial System | 5 |
Analysis of the Economic and Technological Environment | 5 |
Global Financial Markets and Technology Trends | 5 |
Black-Scholes Model and Derivative Instruments | 5 |
| Asset Management and Financial Automation | 5 |
| Risk Analysis and Control | 5 |
| SUBJECT | ECTS |
| Fintech and Digital Transformation in Financial Services | 5 |
| Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Finance | 5 |
| Blockchain and Decentralised Finance | 5 |
| Master's Thesis | 15 |
Master’s Thesis
Regulations for the Master's Thesis (TFM) in the Master's Degree in Finance in Barcelona
In order to obtain the Master's Degree in Finance from the UPC, the student must complete a Master's Thesis (TFM).
The TFM is a subject of 15 ECTS credits and consists preferably of:
- Business plan related to fintech technologies, products or services or financial decentralisation.
- Innovation project.
- Documentary synthesis.
The work, which may be carried out in teams of up to three students, will be tutored by a doctoral professor who will guide them. According to the TFM regulations, the evaluation of this will be done individually.
For more details, consult TFM Regulations:
Calendar
Academic Year 2025 (pending)
Schedules
Academic Year 2025 (pending)
Teaching Team
Master's Degree in Financial Innovation and Fintech from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Career Opportunities
Master's Degree in Finance in Barcelona
Graduates of the master's degree will show their understanding of the job market. They will take on some of the most sought-after positions in finance today. They will also be able to use the latest technology in this field. This applies to both public administration and the private sector.
The student will be able to perform in roles such as those listed below:
- Director of Business Development Projects in Finance.
- Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) or Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Financial Consultant or Analyst
- Enterprising
- Financial Controller
- Fintech Product Manager
Juan Gabriel Hernández
Graduate of the Master's Degree in Finance in Barcelona
"This master's program provided me with the tools I needed to boost my employability and stand out in the digital marketing era".
Why study a Master's Degree in Finance in Barcelona?
UPDATED STUDY PLAN
The academic plan of the master's degree is updated and includes an extensive study of the latest developments in the sector. Among these are the use of blockchain in different fields of application of corporate finance, the functioning of crypto-assets and other new forms of payment or the different existing tools for financial analysis, in terms of Big Data.
COMPLETE PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
The program offers the opportunity to delve into technical aspects of the finance field, training students to formulate profitable financial strategies, manage the financial risk associated with investment, or collect and analyse financial data, among other tasks.
ACCESS TO THE DOCTORATE
Academic program with a mixed profile, oriented towards both the application in professional practice and training for financial economic research.
PRESTIGIOUS PROFESSORS
Teachers with a recognised academic and professional background, connected to the business world and marketing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Master's Degree in Finance in Barcelona
This Master has a duration of 8 months starting in September 2025 in blended mode.
Yes, the program includes training in emerging technologies such as blockchain and cryptoassets, exploring their impact on finance and their application in innovative investment strategies. You will learn to understand and manage these tools in a constantly evolving financial environment.
The master's degree is preferably aimed at graduates with studies in the Social and Legal Sciences branch whose degrees have incorporated the development of knowledge in the fields of business, descriptive and predictive statistics, data visualisation models and finance, as is the case of those shown below:
- Degrees in the area of Business.
- Degrees in the area of Economics.
- Degrees in the area of Finance and Accounting.
Likewise, official university graduates in the branches of knowledge of Engineering and Architecture with specific training in the areas of business and financial consultancy may also be admitted.
Yes, this university master's degree is designed to suit working professionals. It offers flexible schedules and a blended mode that allows you to combine the master's degree with work or further studies, ensuring a balance between training and professional life.