GBSB Global’s Online Master in Finance curriculum delves into core topics pertaining to banking, investments, investment banking, company evaluations, accounting, and financial analysis. The Online Master in Finance was formatted to provide students with courses detailing a comprehensive understanding of key analytics, such as financial and managerial accounting, statistical analysis, and corporate finance, laying a firm foundation for students to build highly successful careers on the international stage.
GBSB Global Business School is one of the first business schools in Spain to offer finance degrees formatted to meet ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) specifications, preparing Online Master in Finance students with the concepts and tools required to receive the ACCA certification from levels F1 to F4. This certification, recognized worldwide, is attained by students in addition to their degree in finance and provides them with a superior designation over their peers. Increasingly competitive, GBSB Global graduates that receive the ACCA certification are highly marketable in an ever evolving and competitive employment market. Earning the ACCA qualification at GBSB Global Business School can help graduates attain top level positions within international companies, propelling their careers on the fast track, racing up the ladder toward greater professional achievement.
DEGREE
Master in Finance
DURATION
9 months
LANGUAGES
English
LOCATION
Online
ANNUAL INTAKES
OCT | JAN | APR
FORMAT
Flexible 24/7 Studies
TUITION FEES
€13,490
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Earn Worldwide Recognition
Through the ACCA
Learn from a Faculty with
Expertise in Finance
Land a Career with
Leading Financial Firms
Participate Online in
Financial Forums and
Banking Workshops
Gain a Comprehensive Understanding
of Global Markets
Join a Diverse Student Body
Comprised of 70+ Nationalities
RANKINGS, ACCREDITATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS
Fully accredited by ASIC approved by Ofsted and an affiliate of ENQA
Official ACCA Partner and the Only Computer Based Examination Centre in Spain
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
ENHANCE YOUR ABILITY TO LEAD & MANAGE SUCCESSFULLY:
Pride yourself with the confidence to motivate teams and become an effective financial manager in multinational environments.
ENGAGE IN THE MULTIPLEX WORLD OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCE:
The Online Master in Finance teaches students about the fluctuating policies that define the world of finance globally. GBSB Global does this by offering courses geared in on international negotiations, doing business in strategic regions worldwide, and global financial markets.
GRADUATE AN EXPERT:
Complex, ever-changing, and evolving, conducting business in today’s globalized world can have its share of challenges across various sectors, in particular the financial market. GBSB Global’s curriculum is based on fundamental theory, time-tested models and simulations, analytical methods, and instruments of financial management, preparing graduates to face turbulent times.
BE COMPETITIVE, EARN INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
GBSB Global Business School provides students with the framework and guidance to study, prepare and take the highly coveted ACCA exams on campus. Acquiring this award, students will solidify for themselves an incredible advantage over their peers and expand their employment prospects across the globe.
LEARN A DIFFERENT LANGUAGE:
All Master in Finance students have the option to study Spanish as one of their selected electives. Deciding to take Spanish courses will empower students with the ability to more clearly communicate and concisely with native Spanish speakers who may not fully comprehend English. Spanish, one of the top, most commonly spoken languages in the world, after Chinese, English and Hindustani is very beneficial to those looking to live and work in a multilingual and/or Spanish speaking country.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Study for your Online Master in Finance at GBSB Global Business School where your education, growth and development are our top priority. Become successful by taking full advantage of the comprehensive offering of career development resources provided by GBSB Global Business School. From specialized workshops and seminars online and on campus to career evaluation services, GBSB Global helps cater to students’ career ambitions. Interested in working for an international company or independent brokerage or investment house? No problem. The variety of opportunities are limitless. Enjoy a prominent career in finance after earning your diploma from GBSB Global.
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
BAYA MESLOUB, Algeria
"GBSB Global Business School provides an education that not only challenged me to grow professionally, but drove me to delve deeper into myself. The professors utilized real-life examples on how the concepts we were learning in the classroom were being applied to markets today, which gave us the tools and know-how to feel confident and prepared to enter the workforce. I gained a comprehensive knowledge of the core concepts and trends in finance as they relate to different sectors of business which has had a positive impact on my career."
GBSB Global Alumna, Class of 2014
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 2020- 2021
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:
BBA/MA/MSc Programs
Fall Quarter – September 25, 2020
Winter Quarter – January 11, 2021
Spring Quarter – April 9, 2021
FALL QUARTER
September 2020 - December 2020
Orientation Days
Sept 24-25 (BCN), Sept 25 (MAD)
Pre-Weeks (MBA)
September 14 - 25
WEEK 1
Sept. 28 - Oct. 2
WEEK 2
October 5 - 9
WEEK 3
October 11 - 16
WEEK 4
October 19 - 23
WEEK 5
October 26 - 30
WEEK 6
November 2 - 6
WEEK 7
November 9 - 13
WEEK 8
November 16 - 20
WEEK 9
November 23 - 27
WEEK 10
Nov. 30 - Dec. 4
WEEK 11
December 7 - 11
Defense Week
December 14 - 18
Christmas Holidays
Dec. 19 - Jan. 10
WINTER QUARTER
January 2021 - March 2021
Orientation Day
January 11
WEEK 1
January 11 - 15
WEEK 2
January 18 - 22
WEEK 3
January 25 - 29
WEEK 4
February 1 - 5
WEEK 5
February 8 - 12
WEEK 6
February 15 - 19
WEEK 7
February 22 - 26
WEEK 8
March 1 - 5
WEEK 9
March 8 - 12
WEEK 10
March 15 - 19
WEEK 11
March 22 - 26
Defense Week
Mar. 29 - Apr. 2
Global Study Trip
March 26 (Tentative)
Spring Holidays
Mar. 27 - Apr. 11
SPRING QUARTER
April 2021 - June 2021
Orientation Days
April 9
WEEK 1
April 12 - 16
WEEK 2
April 19 - 23
WEEK 3
Apr. 26 - Apr. 30
WEEK 4
May 3 - 7
WEEK 5
May 10 - 14
WEEK 6
May 17 - 21
WEEK 7
May 24 - 28
WEEK 8
May 31 - June 4
WEEK 9
June 7 - 11
WEEK 10
June 14 - 18
WEEK 11
June 21 - 25
Defense Week
Jun 28 - Jul 2
Graduation Ceremony
July 1 (tentative)
Summer Holidays
June 26 - September
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS: December 19 - January 10
SPRING HOLIDAYS 2021: March 27 - April 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
KEN DOUGLAS
Academic Background
MA Honors, Economics and Law, University of Aberdeen, Scotland
MBA, IESE Business School / University of Navarra, Spain
Career Experience
Investment Director, 3i Group Plc, Spain
Senior Partner, Emergia Partners, Spain
Partner, TeamOn Corporate Finance, Investment and Real Estate, 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
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 ONLINE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE, 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
Have a high level of English language
Complete all required forms for admission and submit all required documents
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
4,880 EUR
Due at the time of program acceptance
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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Payment are accepted by bank transfer or PayPal (commission charges 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.
