GBSB Global’s Master of Science in Finance in Barcelona looks beyond the basic understanding of banking and accounting and uncovers the distinct concepts, markets and opportunities in the financial industry today. The Master of Science in Finance in Barcelona includes core analytical courses, such as understanding international macroeconomy, statistical analysis, accounting, and corporate finance, all of which provide students with the knowledge and skills vital for a successful managerial career in finance.
The Master of Science in Finance in Barcelona is one of the most innovative master in finance programs in Spain that trains responsible, innovative, and globally focused financial industry leaders. The Master of Science in Finance in Barcelona students learn to develop an advanced cultural intelligence and awareness and learn to work effectively with people who have vastly different values and beliefs.
DEGREE
Master of Science in Finance
DURATION
9 months
LANGUAGES
English
LOCATION
Barcelona
ANNUAL INTAKES
OCT | JAN | APR
FORMAT
Full Time
Mornings & Afternoons
TUITION FEES
€13,490
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Earn an Internationally
Recognized Certification
Faculty with Strong
Experience in Finance
Company Visits
Students from
70 Different Countries
Exclusive Access to
Financial Forums and
Banking Seminars
Practical Knowledge
Applicable on a Global Scale
RANKINGS, ACCREDITATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS
Fully accredited by ASIC approved by Ofsted and an affiliate of ENQA
Accredited by Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs
The only higher education institution in Spain accredited by Microsoft as a leader in digital education
Ranked as a Leader in Business Education by Newsweek Magazine
Awarded as a Four Stars Business School by QS Ranking System
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
PREPARE FOR A VARIETY OF FASCINATING CAREERS IN FINANCE:
Hone your analytical skills and learn the intricate rules and practices in finance enabling students to pursue a wide assortment of career paths.
ATTAIN FINANCIAL REWARDS IN AN INDUSTRY CONSTANTLY IN DEMAND:
Acquire the education and confidence needed to be competitive in a field that is in high demand. Work for international companies or private brokerage houses, the opportunities are endless and the lucrative career stability unwavering.
JOIN AN EXPANDING INDUSTRY:
Gain the education in finance necessary to become a trusted advisor, an expert in financial protection and planning. Enter the financial sector, an industry that has continued to persevere despite the recent world financial crisis.
BUILD YOUR CV:
Cultivate your analytical knowledge and skills across a range of financial functions. Learn not only the rudimentary roles in finance, but become a cross-functional professional poised to meet the demands of any industry by earning a Master of Science in Finance in Barcelona.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Benefit from GBSB Global Business School’s wide range of resources that help students lay the framework to foster their professional aspirations in finance in Barcelona, Spain, or around the world. GBSB Global supports its students studying for their Master of Science in Finance in Barcelona for the next phase in their career by offering professional workshops, corporate business presentations on campus, and career assessment services.
Employment At Top Companies
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
MELANIE DÜNKEL, Germany
"At GBSB Global, I felt at home being abroad. With the small class sizes and a lot of personal interaction between students and professors, I felt more engaged in my studies and inspired by the faculty. In addition, I truly valued the exchange with other students from all over the world, interacting in a such a way that diversity was our biggest strength as an educational tool."
MSc in Finance, Class of 2016
GIANLUCA ZANON, Italy
"I like the professors and staff at GBSB Global Business School, everybody is always very kind and always finds the time to help solving problems for me."
MSc in Finance, Class of 2017
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Core Courses
54 ECTS
BLOCK1: Fundamentals of Finance for Global Managers
The Government & Legal Environment of Business
Understanding the International Macroeconomy
Statistical Analysis for Management
Financial Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Corporate Finance
BLOCK 2: Advanced Global Financial Management
Global Financial Markets, Instruments, & Financing
Investments
Mergers, Acquisitions & Alliances
Financial Reporting
Cost Accounting
Advanced Accounting
BLOCK 3: Managerial Competencies for Global Leaders
Leadership & Organizational Behavior
Research Methods in International Business
Negotiations & Communications
Ethics & Responsibility
Global Strategy & Management
Final Project – 6 ECTS
The Final Project is an assignment that focuses on a specific topic of interest.
GBSB Global Business School uses the quarter system where there are four 10 week study periods (or quarters) during the year. Students are expected to attend three quarters, but may attend all four quarters (including summer quarters) to graduate sooner. Summer quarters are available based on the number of students signed up.
STARTING DATES ACADEMIC YEAR 2021- 2022
Our flexible approach to education and unique curricular design allows new students to start their studies in the beginning of each academic quarter. The starting dates for new undergraduate and graduate students are the following:
BA/MA/MSc Programs
Fall Quarter – October 1, 2021
Winter Quarter – January 10, 2022
Spring Quarter – April 19, 2022
FALL QUARTER
September 2021 - December 2021
Orientation Day
Oct 1 (BCN), Sept 30 (MAD)
Pre-Weeks (MBA)
Sept. 20 - Oct. 1
WEEK 1
October 4 - 8
WEEK 2
October 11 - 15
WEEK 3
October 18 - 22
WEEK 4
October 25 - 29
WEEK 5
November 1 - 5
WEEK 6
November 8 - 12
WEEK 7
November 15 - 19
WEEK 8
November 22 - 26
WEEK 9
Nov. 29 - Dec. 3
WEEK 10
December 6 - 10
WEEK 11
December 13 - 17
Defense Week
December 20 and 21
Christmas Holidays
Dec. 22 - Jan. 9
WINTER QUARTER
January 2022 - March 2022
Orientation Day
January 10
WEEK 1
January 10 - 14
WEEK 2
January 17 - 21
WEEK 3
January 24 - 28
WEEK 4
Jan. 31 - Feb. 4
WEEK 5
February 7 - 11
WEEK 6
February 14 - 18
WEEK 7
February 21 - 25
WEEK 8
Feb. 28 - March 4
WEEK 9
March 7 - 11
WEEK 10
March 14 - 18
WEEK 11
March 21 - 25
Defense Week
Mar. 28 - Apr. 1
Global Study Trip
March 25 (Tentative)
Spring Holidays
April 2 - 18
SPRING QUARTER
April 2022 - June 2022
Orientation Day
April 19
WEEK 1
April 19 - 22
WEEK 2
April 25 - 29
WEEK 3
May 2 - 6
WEEK 4
May 9 - 13
WEEK 5
May 16 - 20
WEEK 6
May 23 - 27
WEEK 7
May 30 - June 3
WEEK 8
June 6 - 10
WEEK 9
June 13 - 17
WEEK 10
June 20 - 24
WEEK 11
June 27 - July 1
Defense Week
July 4 - 8
Graduation Ceremony
July 11 (tentative)
Summer Holidays
July - September
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS: December 22 - January 9
SPRING HOLIDAYS 2022: April 2 - 11
ANDREW HYMAN
Academic Background
BSc, Applied Physics, Tufts University, USA
Master Degree, Public Policy, Vanderbilt University, USA
MA, Geography, University of Illinois, USA
Career Experience
Director of Business Development, XShares Group, USA
Marketing Director, Fiske Walter Capital Management, USA
Knowledge Manager and Consultant, PWC, USA
Author, Green Investing Column, Ecowatch Journal
XAVIER AROLA PÉREZ
Academic Background
Bachelor Degree, Economics, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain
Master Degree, Finance and Banking, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain
Master Degree, Economics and International Finance, Universitat De Barcelona, Spain
PhD, IESE, Spain
Career Experience
CEO and Partner, El Cep i La Nansa Edicions, SL., Spain
CEO, the Catalan Heritage Agency (Departament of Culture – Government of Catalunya), Spain
CEO, Equipaments I Edificis De Catalunya, SA. (EECAT), Spain
Senior Consultant, Cultural & Green and Energy Efficiency Investments Consultancy, Spain
Financial Analyst, Institut Català de Finances, Spain
JULIA SOKOLOVA
Academic Background
Bachelor Degree, Oxford Brookes University, UK
MBA, ESADE Business School, Spain
Career Experience
ACCA Tutor & Director, ACCADEMIA, Spain
Methodology Expert & Project Manager, Financial Reporting, Mechel, Russia
Corporate Consolidation Manager, JT International, Switzerland
Financial Analyst, JT International, Switzerland
JORDI BALLART
Academic Background
Law Degree, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain
Financial Mathematics, University of Michigan, USA
MBA, Universitat Politechnica de Catalunya, Spain
Career Experience
Export Manager, KGS Diamond, Switzerland
International Business Consultant, Freelance, Spain
MOISES ROJAS DONADA
Academic Background
BBA, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain
MSc, Business Research, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain
Master Degree, Financial Management and Finance, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain
Career Experience
Accountant and Financial Consultor, Moises Rojas Gras, Spain
Associate Professor, Pompeu Fabra University, Spain
Associate Professor, CEA Study Abroad, Spain
Associate Professor, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Spain
Manager, Caixa, Spain
Manager, BBVA, Spain
TO BE QUALIFIED FOR ADMISSION TO MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE IN BARCELONA, YOU MUST:
Have earned a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or higher;
be in the process of finalizing your Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent),
or demonstrate a high level of relevant professional experience
Proof of Proficiency in the English Language:
- English as a native language;
- TOEFL - Minimum score: 213 (computer based), 79/93 (internet based), or 550 (paper based);
- IELTS - Minimum score: 6.5;
- Cambridge ESOL, Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) - Minimum score: C1;
- English as the language of instruction during previous studies in the formal educational system;
- Internal English level testing at GBSB Global.
Complete all required forms for admission and submit all required documents
On Campus
Enrolment Fee (Paid upon Admission)
200 EUR
Annual Administrative Fee
950 EUR
Tuition Fee for the Program (60 ECTS credits)
13,490 EUR
Tuition Fee per Quarter (20 ECTS credits)
4,880 EUR
Tuition Fee per Academic Credit (1 ECTS credit)
244 EUR
(Visiting students)
Payment Conditions:
Minimum Advanced Tuition Payment (EU Students)
4,880 EUR
Due at the time of program acceptance
Minimum Advanced Tuition Payment (Non-EU Students)
6,745 EUR
Due at the time of program acceptance and a requirement to send visa documents
The remaining Tuition Fees are due the first Friday (Week 1) of the program.
Master´s Program Duration: 3 Quarters = 1 Academic Year
A discount may be applied if the student choses to pay
the full amount at the time of program acceptance.
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If payments are not paid by the deadlines, a penalty fee is applied as per Terms and Conditions.
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Payments are accepted online or by bank transfers (commission charges may apply).
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Program fees do not include accommodation, flights, insurance or program materials.
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Students who wish to participate in Global Study Trips may do so by paying additional fees.
