Master in Financial Management

Module I. Financial Management and Financial Markets (6 ECTS credits)

In the first term, you'll study the modules that will allow you to understand finance's role within the business environment and corporate strategy, as well as to debate and reflect on the importance of domestic and international regulatory systems, in particular the regulation of financial instruments (MiFID II).

• Macroeconomic environment and international finance.
• International financial system: structure of financial markets, money and foreign exchange markets.
• International regulation: application and implications in the financial sector.
• European Union regulation: introduction to the regulation of markets in financial instruments (MiFID II).
• Markets in financial instruments: areas where MiFID II regulation applies.
• Financial products: complex and non-complex.

Module II. Financial Planning and Management Control Technologies (6 ECTS credits)

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the objectives of financial planning, and to adapt/apply technological tools for managerial control.

• Strategic management and planning: nature and process of strategic management, main tools used in strategic planning.
• Short-term financial planning: concept, objectives, approaches, elements, methods, processes and tools.
• Strategic (long-term) financial planning: concept, objective, methods, processes and financial models.
• Budgets: master, operational, investment, treasury.
• Management control: concept, objectives, characteristics, principles, tools.
• Management control: instruments for measuring company management

performance for decision-making purposes.

Module III. Financial Management and Investment Assessment (6 ECTS credits)

Understand and analyse the macroeconomic situation, international and intervening financial markets, analysis of financial statements, investment analysis and valuation of financial assets in unpredictable global environments for decision-making purposes.

• Analysis of a company's economic and financial structure: analysis and interpretation of the company's financial information to support decision-making.
• Investment analysis: estimation of accounting and free cash flows, criteria (net present value/return), sensitivity analysis and scenarios.
• Project assessment: real options.
• Valuation of financial assets and companies.
• Portfolio theory: risk and return, risk diversification, market risk measurement.
• Portfolio theory: optimal portfolio model.

Module IV. Corporate Financial Taxation (6 ECTS credits)

Analyse tax planning, investment management and tax optimisation strategies in order to be able to make decisions that will improve company performance.

• Tax environment: knowledge of tax provisions, the different tax systems.
• Tax planning: concept, relevance, indicators and methodologies.
• Strategic tax planning: maximising disposable income, minimising costs.
• Investment management: tax incentives for investment, sensitivity analysis and tax rates.
• Tax optimisation strategies: through financial options (deferral of capital gains, wash sale rule, combined strategies).
• Legal tax planning: tax aspects and limitations.

Module V. Corporate Asset Management (6 ECTS credits)

Draft the necessary corporate asset management reports, using the existing technological tools in this field that facilitate decision-making with regard to the management of surpluses/deficits at the domestic and international levels.

• Asset management: concept, cash flows, systems and technological management tools.
• Treasury budget: control of receipts and payments and managing a company’s liquidity.
• Cash flow statement: resources generated by the company, methods of preparation.
• Management of cash surpluses and deficits, investment and financial instruments.
• Asset management and corporate finance at international level.
• Credit management and payment default management.

Module VI. Corporate Finance (6 ECTS credits)

In the second term, the aim is for students to be able to understand the forms of financing (internal and external) that exist at the domestic and international levels, analysing their impact on a company’s financial structure.

• Financial asset valuation model: valuation models (CAPM, APT).
• Cost of capital: weighted average cost of capital (WACC).
• Application of the CAPM model: asset and debt betas (financial risk).
• Financial leverage: tax savings and the value of a leveraged company.
• Discriminant analysis: financial forecasting methods (Altman model, Ohlson model).
• Dividend policy: dividend decisions, Gordon's model, PER, dividend payouts, the irrelevance and relevance of dividend policy.

Module VII. Risk Analysis and Control Tools (6 ECTS credits)

Understand inorganic growth/corporate restructuring strategies and whether these are in line with corporate strategy, as well as identify financial business risks and how to apply of hedging strategies to address them.

• M&A processes: criteria, planning, valuation.
• Private equity and venture capital: venture capital, shareholding.
• Identification, analysis, control and management of the different types of business risk.
• Financial market risk and VaR methodologies. 5. Credit risk, scoring and rating agencies.
• Hedging strategies, financial products for risk hedging: futures, options, swaps, FRAs, foreign exchange insurance, etc.

Module VIII. Finance and Information Management (Big Data, Business Analytics, Fintech) (6 ECTS credits)

To become qualified in the use of technological and IT tools for extracting financial information from databases (Big Data), business analytics techniques in corporate positioning and the use of fintech financial tools for financial decision-making in unpredictable global environments.

• Importance and contribution of Big Data: exploitation for commercial purposes, strategies and positioning.
• Data Visualisation: visualisation tools (Cognos, Tableau).
• Analytical techniques in business analytics: decision making in business analytics.
• Business analytics in finance: how to apply a business analytics project to the financial field.
• Fintech: introduction, regulation of financial technologies, functional fintech areas.
• Basic fintech areas: payment methods (currencies), financing, financial infrastructure (mobile banking), cryptocurrencies, crowdfunding and crowdlending.

Module IX. Professional Internships (6 ECTS credits)

Additionally, during the second term students will begin their professional internship at a firm in the financial sector, where they will put the knowledge they have acquired into practice in a real business environment.

• Practical application of the content and skills acquired. Students will undertake professional tasks with the guidance of a supervisor or business tutor and an academic tutor, who will oversee the process of introduction to the practical application of the skills and content taught in the programme.

Module X. Final Master’s Project (6 ECTS credits)

Finally, Module 10 is dedicated to the Final Master's Project. It entails the individual preparation of an original project that the student will publicly present before a panel of judges in order to obtain their master's degree. The curriculum is designed taking into account (explain in a reasoned and coherent way the order of the subjects each term, especially the professional internships and the Final Master's Project).

• Structure and preparation of the Final Master's Project.
• Analysing data and of sources of information.
• Identifying impact journals.
• Reference management tools.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Management and negotiation skills.

• Within the degree programme, external internships are allocated 6 ECTS credits, i.e. 150 student hours.
• In order to be able to offer all students this opportunity, the UEM has signed university cooperation and/or framework agreements and specific agreements with domestic and multinational companies, non-governmental organisations and public institutions.

The Master in Financial Management is recommended for professionals with several years of experience, or those who hold degrees in business administration and management, economics, actuarial and financial sciences, business sciences, accounting and finance, or their equivalents abroad.

• An official Spanish university level qualification, or one issued by a higher education institution in another member state within the European Higher Education Area.
• Qualifications from educational systems outside the European Higher Education Area do not require validation, but the university will verify that they provide evidence of a level of educational attainment corresponding to official Spanish university qualifications and are recognised as allowing access to postgraduate study in the issuing country.

• Hubert Joo Kitano
  Director of the master
  Dr. Hubert Joo Kitano is a seasoned educator and finance professional with over 20 years of experience in teaching, financial management, and entrepreneurship. Holding a Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship and Management, he is an international lecturer who has taught at prestigious institutions across multiple countries, including Spain, Germany, Denmark, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Vietnam, bringing a global and multicultural perspective to his teaching. With extensive experience working with international students and stakeholders, he excels in creating inclusive, impactful learning environments. Hubert has managed portfolios exceeding $25 million and leads sustainability initiatives such as reforesting endangered native species in Peru. He empowers students and organizations and combines academic excellence, practical expertise, and a deep commitment to education, sustainability, and innovation.
• Dra. (c) Josefina Bengoechea
  Graduated in Business Administration from Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ICADE) and holds a Master’s in International Affairs with a specialization in International Finance and Business from Columbia University, New York. Currently pursuing a PhD in Education at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, focusing on the impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on higher education.
  Josefina has a distinguished career combining academia and financial expertise. She served as Vice President at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, spearheading wealth management strategies for high-net-worth clients across Europe, achieving significant growth in assets under management. As a professor, she has taught at prestigious institutions such as CUNEF, Universidad Europea, and Geneva Business School, specializing in international finance, risk management, and financial markets.
  She has authored and co-authored numerous research papers on the influence of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and the metaverse, on education and business. Josefina is also a strategic advisor for sustainability initiatives and women's empowerment projects. Her interdisciplinary and global perspective uniquely combines practical expertise, social impact, and academic excellence.
• Dr. Reza Gheshmi
  PhD in Innovation Management from the International University of Catalonia, with extensive academic and professional experience spanning over 20 years. Reza specializes in strategic innovation, supply chain management, and financial performance analysis. His research interests focus on sustainability, digital transformation, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
  Dr. Reza is a Universidad Europea de Madrid lecturer and held academic positions at CEU San Pablo University, ESIC Business & Marketing School, and EAE Business School, where he taught MBA courses in supply chain management, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Additionally, he serves as a thesis supervisor. He has contributed significantly to academic research with numerous publications in international journals, addressing topics from supply chain strategies to the impact of financial technologies.
  Professionally, Dr. Reza is an entrepreneur and consultant. Through his ventures, he leads market development projects and feasibility studies for strategic alliances. His work has included collaborations with organizations like the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce to foster international business initiatives, particularly in emerging markets. Combining academic rigor with industry expertise, Reza delivers innovative solutions and insights in academic and professional settings.
• Pablo Taberna
  An MBA graduate from Babson College (Massachusetts) and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Pablo Taberna has over 20 years of experience in Private Debt, Private Equity, and Venture Capital. He is currently the Managing Partner at Spirius Capital, leading a €150 million private debt fund that has achieved gross returns of over 15% for investors.
  Pablo has been involved in more than 20 investment projects across industries such as healthcare, technology, retail, and engineering services. He has a proven track record in originating and executing business opportunities, transaction structuring, and portfolio management. Previously, he served as Managing Partner at Vector Partners in Mexico, where he managed a $120 million debt fund and successfully led its IPO.
  Certified in ESG by the CFA Institute, Pablo has held board positions in various companies, advising on corporate development strategies, governance, and value creation. His approach blends strategic and financial expertise with leadership in high-performing international teams. He is dedicated to driving sustainable growth and value creation within organizations.
• Marta Gómez-Tembleque Romillo
  Double degree holder in Law and Business Administration from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, with a Master’s in Tax Advisory from IE Business School. Marta has over 15 years of professional experience in tax advisory and international tax planning.
  She serves as Tax Manager at Auren Legal, providing comprehensive tax advice to individuals and corporations, focusing on high-net-worth individuals and international tax planning. Previously, she led her consultancy, Gómez-Tembleque Asesores, and worked in the Deals-M&A department at Landwell-PwC, advising on corporate restructuring and conducting tax due diligence.
  Marta combines her professional expertise with academic roles. She teaches International Taxation in master's programs at CUNEF and Centro de Estudios Garrigues and Tax Systems I & II in the bilingual Business Management degree program at CEU San Pablo University. She is fluent in French and has advanced English skills. She is recognized for her deep knowledge of international tax systems and her ability to align tax strategies with complex business objectives.
• Enrique Marquina Pérez
  Law graduate from Universidad Complutense de Madrid and MBA from IE Business School, with over 30 years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, and risk management. Enrique has held leadership positions, including General Manager and Head of Clients and Products at ING Bank Spain, managing assets exceeding €7 billion and overseeing multidisciplinary teams in areas such as M&A, structured finance, and investment banking.
  Currently, Enrique is a Managing Partner at EMPG Partners, a boutique corporate finance firm with an international focus that specializes in M&A, debt restructuring, and equity fundraising. He has acted as a financial expert in high-profile arbitration cases and is known for his expertise in crafting strategic financial solutions for organizations.
  Enrique also shares his knowledge as an Associate Professor at Universidad Europea and IE Business School, where he teaches corporate finance and investment analysis to international students. Fluent in Spanish, French, and English, Enrique combines his extensive professional experience with his passion for education, bringing practical insights to the classroom and fostering the next generation of financial leaders.
• Andrea Daniel Alonso-Bernaola Ruiz
  Andrea holds a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, complemented by international academic exchanges at Hanyang University (South Korea) and Politechnika Wrocławska (Poland). She furthered her expertise with Master's degrees in Data Science, business Analytics, and Cybersecurity from IMF Business School. Andrea is proficient in multiple programming languages, including Python, R, and SQL, and has expertise in blockchain, cybersecurity, and Web3 technologies.
  Andrea serves as CEO and Co-founder of the Business Angel NFT Club (BANC), a tokenized investment club supporting early-stage startups. Since its inception, she has successfully led investments in 13 startups across Spain. Additionally, she is a Blockchain Lecturer at Esden Business School, where she integrates her technical knowledge with real-world applications in MBA programs.
  Andrea's professional journey includes roles such as Splunk & ArcSight Consultant at Telefónica, Junior Delivery Analyst at Deloitte, and Ambassador for HeliHost GmbH & Co KG, where she contributed to various crypto mining projects. Beyond her technical and entrepreneurial endeavors, she is deeply committed to social impact through her work with NGOs, coordinating events and construction projects to support needy communities. Fluent in Spanish, English, and Mandarin Chinese, Andrea is recognized for her innovative approach, leadership, and ability to drive technological advancements.