MBA in Global Banking & Finance
Barcelona, Spain
DURATION
1 up to 2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2024
TUITION FEES
EUR 7,300
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
This major covers a diverse range of areas in the finance industry, from the financial organization, operations and challenges of the economy at large to issues of financial management in firms and financial institutions. This program equips students with the analytical foundation and tools necessary to deal with important practical issues in a finance-centered career and develops the entrepreneurial thinking that is key to creative problem-solving. This program is the perfect preparation for management positions in the fields of corporate finance, investment management and other areas of banking and finance.
Why Barcelona?
Studying an MBA in Global Banking & Finance in Barcelona gives students the opportunity to expand their business knowledge in one of the world’s most advanced smart cities. Entrepreneurs and innovators are nurtured and cultivated in this forward-thinking city, which attracts outstanding tech talent and innovative startups, of which there are currently more than 1300. Barcelona is also home to some of the world’s largest multinational companies, including Airbnb, Amazon and the Siemens Innovation Center.
This diverse and cosmopolitan city on the Mediterranean coast boasts almost five kilometers of golden beaches and provides students with excellent opportunities for sports activities and socializing. Famously home to FC Barcelona, it also has a wide array of cultural offerings including museums, UNESCO-listed monuments and architectural gems from the city’s most celebrated son, Antoni Gaudí.
Degree Awarded
- A university MBA degree (título propio) awarded by Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM), Spain
- An MBA degree from EU Business School Switzerland which is internationally accredited by ACBSP, IACBE, and IQA and certified by Educa
Duration
Three terms/one year (full-time) or six terms/two years (part-time).
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Curriculum
The MBA in Global Banking & Finance (90 ECTS) is a one-year, three-term degree. Students complete five to six course modules per term which are combined with seminars, company visits, guest speaker sessions and case studies among others. In order to graduate, students must complete a management research methods module and a dissertation. This program is also available as a two-year, six-term, part-time degree.
Year 1
Term 1
- Transformational Management & Leadership
- Organizational Behavior
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Marketing in a Digital World
- Data Analysis for Managers
- Negotiation
- Consulting Lab
- Crafting Your Future I
Term 2
- Corporate Finance
- People & Talent Management
- Global Economics for Managers
- Strategy & Decision Making
- Management Information Systems
- Communication for Success
- Legal Issues & Business Ethics
- Crafting Your Future II
- Business Strategy Simulation
Term 3
- Financial Investments
- Financial Planning
- Retail & Commercial Banking
- Digital Business Finance
- Advanced Finance
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the institute website for more information.
Program Outcome
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program enter the finance field with a finely tuned knowledge base that is crucial to making sound and profitable decisions. Students will also:
- Learn to interpret data, technical reports and articles on investments
- Develop a basic understanding of derivative-related financial instruments
- Review what is required to start and operate a small business
- Prepare a comprehensive, business plan.
Career Opportunities
The MBA with a major in global banking & finance provides students with comprehensive business knowledge and specialist skills in banking and finance. Graduates of this MBA program may be interested in the following careers.
Chief Accounting Officer
Chief accounting officers are responsible for an organization’s accounting department, its operations and financial reporting. Their functions include overseeing ledgers, assets, credit, collections and accounts, creating and controlling budgets, managing taxes and ensuring organizational compliance with laws and regulations, among others. These professionals also supervise internal and external audits and will be required to determine process improvements for increased efficiencies. Their tasks will also include writing reports for management.
Chief accounting officers have good financial and analytical skills as well as advanced knowledge in accounting. They are meticulous professionals and are good communicators.
Hedge Fund Analyst
Hedge fund analysts work on behalf of hedge funds and are tasked with achieving high profits from investments. They will look to find attractive investment opportunities by analyzing company reports and by staying abreast of market transactions, industry trends, macroeconomic indicators and market forecasts. These professionals typically report their findings to portfolio managers and are required to monitor the results of investments made and advise according to performance.
Hedge fund analysts are skilled data analysts, researchers and excellent mathematicians. They also possess strong communication and reporting skills.
Investor Relations Manager
Investor relations managers are in charge of managing the communication and relations between an institution’s management and investors. They release financial, operational and strategic information to investors in order to maintain or increase share price. They organize shareholder meetings and issue press releases, among other communication tasks. Investor relations managers will also respond to investor queries and will generate investor interest when a company is looking to float on the stock exchange.
Investor relations managers are excellent verbal and written communicators with strong interpersonal skills. Analytical and presentation skills are necessary for this position.
Credit Manager
Credit managers are tasked with managing the credit process of an organization and ensuring the creditworthiness of its customers. These professionals will accept and reject credit demands, negotiate the terms and conditions of loans and the payment of purchases and review and document the organization’s credit policies and procedures. They will ensure that all contracts abide by local laws and regulations. Their aim is to optimize an organization’s profits and reduce its risks for financial health.
Credit managers know how to use accountancy software and will have good analytical and mathematical skills. They are detail-oriented and good communicators.
Areas of Work
The MBA with a major in global banking & finance gives students business know-how across major disciplines and a skill set in global banking and finance. Graduates of this MBA program may be interested in working in the following areas.
- Private Wealth Management
- International Banking
- International Finance
- Private Equity
Program Leaders
Program delivery
Three terms/one year (full time) or six terms/two years (part time)