Master in Fintech & Digital Banking in Barcelona

Pave The Way As A Skilled Global Leader & Manager

Operations Management (6 ECTS)
Finance for Management (8 ECTS)

Disrupt Conventional Financial Practices Through Technological Innovation

Digital Transformation, Innovation and Technology (6 ECTS)
FinTech in Traditional and Innovative Business Models (6 ECTS)

Gain Insight Into Global Fintech Regulations And Emerging Policies

Blockchain and Crypto-Economy Regulation & Governance (6 ECTS)

Formulate Effective Business Strategies Using Blockchain, Analytics, And Big Data

Algorithmic Finance and Big Data (6 ECTS)

Comprehend The Impact Of Fintech On International Banking And Explore Cryptocurrency Markets

International Banking, Insurance, and Financial Services (6 ECTS)
Tokenomics and Cryptocurrency Markets (6 ECTS)

Lead And Manage Teams And Projects To Successfully Launch Fintech Initiatives

Effective Teamwork and Project Management (6 ECTS)

Exhibit Your Comprehensive Business Acumen With A Final Project In Fintech

Final Project (Capstone)

The Capstone Project is a mandatory requirement for Master's students. It represents a conclusion of a student’s academic and intellectual experience. For Capstone, learners must apply their education to investigate a specific problem or idea within their area of specialization. The call to action is to identify a real-world problem and the use acquired skills and techniques to develop a solution that speaks to the problem. Students have the freedom to choose from various options when creating their Final Project, including research-focused or problem-solving-oriented tactics. The solutions presented are typically interactive and pragmatic, meaning they can be put into practice in their professional life or further research and study.

Finish Your Master's Studies Successfully By Employing Strategic Management And Demonstrating Comprehension Of The Global Economy And Geopolitics

Economics and Geopolitics (6 ECTS) (Online)
Strategic Management and Analytics (8 ECTS) (Online)

Knowledge:

1. Has a comprehensive and critical understanding of the principal current research issues in the specialization area;
2. Possesses multi-disciplinary theoretical and practical knowledge of management within the domain of the specialization area;
3. Identifies and evaluates theoretical approaches necessary for planning and decision-making in the specialization area. These include ideas that support the modeling and management of the decisions;
4. Has relevant knowledge of organizations, and their role in pursuing sustainable business in the context in which they operate and how they are managed in compliance with codes of ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility;
5. Has a critical understanding of business continuity management including knowledge of possible risks and regulatory environment that can impact business operations;
6. Identifies and evaluates key issues related to administering the human elements when managing projects such as teamwork, communication, motivation, and diversity;
7. Has comprehensive knowledge about methods to manage innovation processes and digital technologies that are in demand, and implications of digital technologies for individuals and societies.

Skills:

1. Demonstrates capability in using knowledge and skills of the specialization area to make decisions adapt to the fast-changing business environment and to efficiently manage people and projects within the specialization area in order to adopt to fast-changing business environment;
2. Possesses specialized problem-solving skills in the specialization area required to develop new knowledge and procedures to solve practical problems;
3. Develops new skills in response to emerging knowledge and techniques in the domain of the specialization area including digital skills and use of modern technologies;
4. Demonstrates capability in using knowledge and skills of management to conduct research within a specific industry or functional area of personal professional interest, taking into account the need for synthesis, setting objectives, methodological process and application of strategies;
5. Develops an ability to identify and assess risks relating to the business, digital and financial environment and to design strategies to mitigate specific managerial risks within a specific industry or functional area of personal professional interest;
6. Monitors and maintains compliance with appropriate business regulations and formulates practical responses to the legal and external environment challenges associated with operating a business within a specific industry or functional area of personal professional interest;
7. Demonstrates capability in using data referring to business analytics to better forecast and execute business strategies and operations;
8. Demonstrates specialized knowledge of management that includes reflecting on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the execution of the managerial function;
9. Demonstrates capability in using knowledge and skills of management to conduct research within a specific industry or functional area of personal professional interest, taking into account the need for synthesis, setting objectives, methodological process and application of strategies.

Competencies:

1. Demonstrates autonomy in the direction of personal development and lifelong learning applicable to the business environment;
2. Manages and transforms work or study contexts in the field of specialization that are complex and unpredictable and require new strategic approaches;
3. Has the learning skills to allow continuation to study specialization area in a manner that may be largely self-directed or autonomous;
4. Creates a research-based diagnosis to problems in management by integrating knowledge from new or interdisciplinary fields chosen as an elective option in the graduate program and makes judgments with incomplete or limited information;
5. Engages in critical analysis in the area of specialization and demonstrates independent thought, evaluation and problem-solving underpinned by evidence-based arguments;
6. Takes responsibility for contributing to professional knowledge in a specific industry/functional area of personal professional interest by identifying an existing business problem and by conducting original research.

Managerial Proficiencies Of Global Managers:

Enroll in the Master in FinTech and Digital Banking program in Barcelona to develop leadership, communication, presentation, and cross-cultural negotiation skills necessary for effective financial management on an international level.

Recognizing The Legal And Economic Environment:

Companies worldwide are globalized and impacted by external factors. Study the economic and legal environments to understand their influence on financial management.

Accounting And Financial Management:

A series of finance courses covering reporting, financial management, and accounting operations.

Big Data And Algorithmic Finance:

Enormous amounts of electronic data power the world today. Learn numerical and quantitative methods in the areas of economy and digital financial management to efficiently evaluate large amounts of data.

International Banking, Insurance, And Financial Services:

Stay up to date with the latest offerings in debit/credit cards, mobile and internet banking platforms, ATMs, and PoS by exploring the digital banking market.

Cryptocurrency Markets & Blockchain:

Blockchain and cryptocurrencies will revolutionize transaction processes just as the internet revolutionized communication. As an emerging fintech, cryptocurrencies offer opportunities and challenges. Gain insight into these challenges with the Master in FinTech and Digital Banking program in Barcelona.