Master of Science in Finance

Program Description

The Master of Science in Finance includes core analytical courses all of which provide students with knowledge and skills essential for top managerial positions in this field. At the same time, the master gives students an opportunity to obtain an advanced understanding of various areas within finance such as investments, entrepreneurial finance, real estate finance, mergers and acquisitions, company evaluations, financial instruments, and the way global financial markets function today.
The program focuses on both internal finance of companies as well as financial management and dynamic global financial markets and instruments. The former includes the analysis of financial rates, company capital structure and overall financial health and economic performance, and is essential for the management and decision-making of companies ranging from startup enterprises to large scale corporations.
The Master of Science in Finance is one of the most innovative master programs in the area of finance in Spain which aims to change the very concept of business education and prepare responsible, innovative, and truly global business leaders with a deep advanced knowledge of the field of finance. Students learn to develop a greater cultural intelligence and awareness and learn to work effectively with people who have vastly different values and behaviors.

Highlights

The Master of Science in Finance at GBSB Global Business School provides an exceptional academic training program that reveals to students how truly fascinating the world of international finance can be. This program goes way beyond a basic understanding of banking and accounting and aims to uncover the diverse concepts, markets and opportunities of the financial industry.
GBSB Global is a proud partner of ACCA and is the first business school in Barcelona to provide finance programs aligned to ACCA specifications. During the course of study, students will take classes according to the ACCA financial exam requirements, ensuring that GBSB Global is providing the correct information.

What`s Included

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
• Leadership development
• Negotiations
• Management skills and techniques
• Communications
• Innovation and creativity
• Finance
• Accounting
• Quantitative research and analysis
• Business strategy
• Project management
• Teambuilding

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE
• Investment management and analysis
• Corporate finance
• Risk management and derivatives
• Knowledge of current and emerging global financial markets
• Financial strategies for business development
• Financial instruments of different nature
• Real estate finance and management
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Business valuation