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The Master in Finance is a two years full-time programme totally taught in English, designed under the rules of the Bologna Protocol. The programme offers scientific and professional training in the areas of Corporate Finance and Financial Markets, which is suitable for those intending to pursue their scientific and technical education in the area of Finance.
The programme has a flexible structure, both in terms of curriculum and duration, and gives students the flexibility to adapt the electives to their personal interests and career prospects. The Masters course concludes with the preparation of a dissertation, project work, or professional traineeship, all of which under the scientific supervision of a faculty member.
The Master in Finance offers advanced and innovative second cycle tuition, the quality of which is ensured by the school faculty, composed of a highly qualified academic staff, with extensive and relevant experience in management and consultancy activities. It is based on up-to-date learning methods, including the presentation of concepts and theoretical models, and an extensive use of case studies.
Candidates must be available for a demanding full-time programme, with classes running during the day and extensive extra class work. The second year of the programme can be compatible with a professional activity.
The Master in Finance is a full-time programme that aims to train specialists in Financial Markets and Corporate Finance,providing the analytical and technical skills needed to carry out professional activities in the area of Finance, which is becoming increasingly demanding.
The programme will provide an adequate balance between theory and practice and expose students to new and complex realworld financial problems, promoting resolution and decision-making based on the fundamentals, models and latest techniques in Finance.
RANKINGS
The Master in Finance is in the 39th place in the Eduniversal Best Masters Ranking 2013-2014 of the best programmes of Corporate Finance in Western Europe.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
* 35,1% International Students
DEGREE
The masters programme comprises:
A) An organized set of subjects that account for 75 ECTS credits.
This part of the programme leads to the grant of a masters programme diploma in Finance, but not an academic degree.
B) A dissertation, or an original work written specifically for the masters programme, or a professional traineeship (in Portugal or abroad) combined with a final report, which accounts for 45 of the total 120 ECTS credits ranted by the programme. The public oral presentation of the dissertation or report in viva voce can lead to the award of a Masters degree in Finance.
Lecturers
* Paulo Pereira, PhD (President)
* » Claúdia Ribeiro, PhD
* » Júlio Lobão, PhD
* » Manuel de Oliveira Marques, PhD
* » Miguel Sousa, PhD
MIF SEMINARS INVITED SPEAKERS (last edition)
* » Jorge Alexandre Ferreira (CEO, BA Vidro, SA);
* » Jorge Sousa Teixeira (Exec. Director,BPI Gestão de Activos);
* » Afonso Barros (Managing Partner,Inter Risco); José Redondo (CFO, BIAL);
* » Henrique Cruz (Vice-President, IGFCSS);
* » Alexandre Mota (Executive Director, Golden Broker);
* » José Basílio Simões (President and CEO, ISA - Intelligent Sensing Anywhere, S.A);
* » Gonçalo Faria (CFA, Invited Professor at Queen Mary, University of London);
* » Eduardo Carqueja (Founder & CEO, AppGeneration);
* » Maria Correia (London Business School);
* » Rui Vieira (Partner, Ernst & Young);
* » Pedro Sismeiro (CFO, Cordex).
Want to improve your English level for admission?
Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.
- ✔️ Flexible study schedule
- ✔️ Experienced teachers
- ✔️ Certificate upon completion
📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Master in Finance is entitled to award three CFA Programme Awareness Scholarships to students each fiscal year, as detailed in the Awareness Scholarship Official Rules
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