Master in Financial Markets

This program belongs to the Barcelona School of Management, the new business school of Pompeu Fabra University.

The Master in Financial Markets (MMF) allows students to learn about the reality of the sector, to follow the changes in the products of the main global financial markets and to acquire the knowledge needed to professionally manage and advise on any type of asset.

The financial and banking sector is currently highly competitive, and the similarity between products creates the need for differentiation in business and personalized service. Professional financial advice is an essential part of creating customer loyalty.

The global approach of the Master in Financial Markets encompasses everything from basic financial management and advice to private banking.

When they have completed the Master's, students will have the ability to:

• Value financial market products, including fixed income assets and more complex assets such as OTCs.

• Analyse the different situations that occur in the market and adjust portfolios accordingly.

• Advise on any type of client profile.

• Learn the application BPWeb by INDRA, used by the main private banking organisations.

• Obtain information from the Reuters 3000 Xtra programme and be able to present themselves for the programme's basic level certification exam. This certificate is awarded by Reuters.

• Obtain the knowledge needed to later present themselves independently for the International Certificate in Financial Advice (ICFA) exam for financial advisors, awarded by the Securities & Investments Institute of London.

• Obtain the knowledge needed to later present themselves independently for the European Financial Advisor (EFA) exam for financial advisors, awarded by the European Financial Planning Association (EFPA).

• Furthermore, during the academic year, students will be members of the Global Association of Risk Professionals. This is the association that awards the FRM certificate, one of the most prestigious in the field of risk. This membership will entitle students to free access of the association's data bases and most up to date documents regarding risk analysis methods.

The academic programme of the Master in Financial Markets includes the basic principles of Financial Statistics and Mathematics, as well as studying the structure of markets and products and the taxation aspects of all financial products. It also focuses on collective investment and analyses the different tools for managing portfolios and assets, as well as how to market financial products.

Furthermore, it provides students with management skills that will be useful in the development of their professional careers.

The thesis, which is prepared at the end of the programme, allows students to deepen their knowledge of those aspects of financial markets in which they have the greatest interest.

This master is aimed at both professionals in the finance sector and degree holders without experience who would like to:

• Specialise in the financial markets.
• Possess the right criteria when acquiring any type of product.
• Manage portfolios.
• Offer advice on equity.

Upon completion of this master, both groups will be able to:

• Evaluate products on the financial market, from fixed income assets to more complex assets, such as OTCs.
• Analyse the different situations which arise on the market and adapt portfolios to these situations.
• Provide advice for any client profile.