Official qualification
Boost your career with the UAX Master in Financial Management. With a strategic, global and innovative approach, this programme will train you to lead financial management in any type of organisation, integrating advanced M&A techniques, risk analysis, planning and sustainability. Learn with working professionals from TOP companies and access exclusive networking opportunities. Study at Spain's No. 1 University in terms of employability (U-Ranking 2023, BBVA Foundation). Limited places.
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The Master’s in Finance is designed to train professionals capable of tackling current and future financial challenges. Throughout the programme, you will develop skills in financial strategy, risk analysis, regulatory compliance and business valuation. You will also gain knowledge of financial innovation, sustainable finance and the use of data analysis and visualisation tools. With a 100% online, flexible approach that fits in with your professional life, this officially recognised master’s degree prepares you to take on leadership roles in the financial sector, in both the public and private spheres.
UAX is a member of AACSB, the world’s largest global alliance for business education. This affiliation with leading institutions in over 100 countries guarantees degrees of excellence that are internationally recognised and offer high employability.
This programme is aligned with international standards and provides an excellent foundation for sitting certifications such as the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), particularly Level I and, to some extent, Level II. Its technical focus and its content covering financial analysis, valuation, ethics, risk management and portfolio management make it an ideal complementary preparation for those aspiring to pursue a career in investment banking, asset management or financial analysis.
On our Online Master’s in Finance, you will acquire the key skills to lead innovation and gain essential knowledge for financial decision-making, with a focus on data, sustainability and global trends.
Transform the way you work with generative artificial intelligence. This micro-credential enables you to apply tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot or Gemini in information analysis, content creation and decision-making, integrating innovative solutions in an ethical and responsible way in real professional environments.
Develop your professional potential through leadership and interpersonal skills. This micro-credential provides you with the keys to manage teams, communicate effectively and solve problems in real-world environments, combining personal leadership techniques with practical productivity and collaboration tools.
The online master's degree in finance is designed for professionals looking to take a decisive step towards leadership in the financial sector, from a strategic, global and digital approach. This programme is perfect for those who wish to specialise, innovate and advance their careers, managing the complexity and opportunities of today's financial environment.
Entry requirements:
This official master's degree is open to all those with a university degree related to the financial area or who have a professional career in this field. Degrees that can be taken directly without further training include:
If your degree belongs to other areas, you can access the master's degree with complementary training. These are some examples of degrees that can be accessed with complements:
Degrees from the Legal and Social Sciences branch, such as:
Degrees in Engineering or Architecture or Sciences, such as:
Master's Degree in Financial Management
First Year
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM121900 | Financial Strategy and Long-Term Planning | OB | 6 |
| SM121901 | Sustainable Finance and Corporate Social Responsibility | OB | 6 |
| SM121902 | Financial and Non-financial Risk Management | OB | 6 |
| SM121903 | Data Visualisation and Financial Analysis Tools | OB | 6 |
| SM121904 | Financial Regulation and Regulatory Compliance | OB | 6 |
| SM121950 | Financial Accounting | CM | 4 |
| SM121951 | Descriptive Statistics | CM | 4 |
| SM121952 | Basic Financial Mathematics | CM | 4 |
| TOTAL: | 42 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM121905 | Advanced Business Valuation, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) | OB | 6 |
| SM121906 | Project Finance and Sustainable Investment Assessment | OB | 6 |
| SM121907 | Financial Innovation and New Trends in the Sector | OB | 6 |
| SM121908 | External Academic Placements | OB | 6 |
| SM121909 | Master’s Thesis | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
*Character: BT: Basic Training, Ob: Required, Op: Optional
The main reason why at UAX there are students like you is the possibility of making your personal, professional and academic life compatible. Our differential value is a methodology without barriers, focused on you and your desire to learn.
How is our methodology?
Our degree is official, verified by the Council of Universities and fully valid in Spain, as well as in the European Higher Education Area.
It is recognised by the Education Systems of Latin America, being recognised and approved by the different Ministries of Education in Latin America:
SENESCYT, MEN (MinEducation), SEP, Mescyt, among others, automatically.
The external academic internships will allow you to apply the knowledge acquired in a real environment and develop key skills for your professional future. With 6 ECTS and 150 curricular hours, 105 of which will be on-site in the company, these internships take place in the second semester and represent a unique opportunity to boost your career.
If you have related professional experience, you will be able to validate the internship. Contact our advisors for a personalised ECTS recognition study.
The flexibility of online learning, with opportunities to connect
Take your exams online wherever you are or, if you prefer, in person at our designated centres in Spain and Latin America, subject to availability and capacity.
What’s more, as a student at UAX Online, you’ll have access to our Campus Hubs – a network of exclusive physical spaces where you can study, access libraries, work in co-working areas and connect with other students. Because studying online doesn’t mean studying alone.
Campus Hubs available in: Alcobendas, Alcorcón, Valencia San Vicente, Murcia, Barcelona, Málaga, Seville and Arganda.
Access is via your UAX student card, subject to availability and the opening hours of each centre.
That’s what the rankings say
Alfonso X el Sabio University (UAX) is ranked amongst the best universities in Spain according to the leading rankings.
UAX obtains the highest rating of 5 stars and the overall "Excellent" badge for Employability, Teaching, Academic Development, Facilities, Online Teaching and Good Governance in the prestigious international QS Stars rating.
Forbes ranks UAX as the private university with the most graduates working in its area (nearly 90%), thanks to a unique educational model firmly linked to the labour market through more than 8,800 agreements with companies.
UAX is recognised as the second most innovative university in Spain, the only private university among the top three in the ranking. This recognition highlights our transversal commitment to AI and training in sustainability.
The prestigious ranking of the BBVA Foundation and the IVIE recognises us as the university with the best job placement in Spain in 2023, consolidating our model focused on the real employability of our graduates.
The Coordenadas Institute of Governance and Applied Economics places UAX as the private university of reference in Madrid, highlighting our practical training model aligned with the reality of the market.
No es un requisito obligatorio contar con experiencia profesional previa en el sector financiero para acceder al máster. Sin embargo, se recomienda que los estudiantes tengan una formación previa en áreas relacionadas con la economía, administración de empresas o finanzas, ya que esto facilitará el aprendizaje y la aplicación de los conocimientos adquiridos.
The Master's Degree in Financial Management prepares you to lead financial management in companies and institutions. Its objective is to provide knowledge and key tools for strategic financial decision-making, risk analysis, investment optimisation and efficient management of an organisation's economic resources.
On completing the programme, students are awarded a Master's Degree in Financial Management, recognised within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). This degree allows students to enter the labour market and to continue their studies in the academic or research field.
Yes, the master's degree includes a 105-hour internship (6 ECTS) in the second semester. These internships allow students to specialise in different areas of the financial sector according to their interests and to connect with professionals in the sector, broadening their networking opportunities and access to the labour market.
If you have already worked in the business world, you can validate your previous internship and obtain ECTS credits for your professional experience. Contact our advisors for personalised advice on the ECTS recognition process.
This master's degree focuses exclusively on financial management and governance, providing more specialised training in areas such as financial markets, business valuation, risk management and compliance. In contrast, an MBA with a specialisation in finance offers a more general overview of business management with a specific module in finance.
The master's degree offers various networking opportunities through events, conferences and collaborations with companies in the financial sector. In addition, interaction with professors and peers from different professional fields fosters the creation of a network of contacts that is key to students' future professional development.
The Master's Thesis (TFM) is an individual project in which the student applies the knowledge acquired in the programme. Under the supervision of a lecturer, students must develop an academic project that includes objectives, action plan and analysis of results. The defence is carried out by means of a public oral presentation before a university tribunal in person or virtually.
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