Master in Finanz- und Bankberatung

He exercises in advisory, mediation and financial planning. Official Master's degree accredited by the National Securities Market Commission on MiFID II.

Learn to transmit adequate information and to give correct advice to your clients.

The Official Master's Degree in Financial and Banking Advice from UNIR prepares you to face the growing complexity that financial management has acquired, within a digital and globalized environment . Delve into portfolio theory and investment selection. Learn to design and control a financial plan according to the client's risk profile. Learn about the most advanced techniques in the current management of funds, wealth and investments to make financial decisions.

With the Master, you will have access to practical workshops on management and investments in financial products that will specialize you as a financial advisor, and that have been designed and are taught by financial advisory entities on topics of great interest such as Financial advice to investment clients / management of fixed income and variable income portfolios and Evaluation and analysis of complex financial products and innovation in investments: crypto assets.

Acquire the essential knowledge to perform the functions of information and financial advice:

• Analysis of financial markets in volatile contexts and identification of the elements that determine the value and pricing of investment products
• Valuation of the profit for the investor of the main derivative and structured products: forwards, futures, options, swaps
• Analysis of risk management in the passive and active operations of financial institutions, as well as new banking and investment products

goals

The profile of the graduate at the end of the Master's Degree in Financial and Banking Advice will be a professional capable of developing his professional activity in an area of maximum relevance such as financial advice in accordance with what MiFID II establishes, prepared to assume the following responsibilities, by virtue of the acquired competences:

• Value financial assets and investment products , in accordance with MiFID II
• Analyze the characteristics (risk, liquidity and profitability) of the new assets that are traded in the financial markets
• Analyze existing investment and financing possibilities at the international level, in accordance with MiFID II
• Apply the regulations of the securities market and other aspects of interest of market abuse and money laundering
• Analyze the consequences of Basel on capital reserve requirements in banking development
• Manage credit risk and refinancing, restructuring and liquidity generation policies
• Mastering the techniques of calculating costs and total expenses (including tax) incurred by an investor or saver in the context of the type of investment product that is offered or recommended and the costs related to the provision of advice and any other service related to lend
• Analyze public information on economic figures of companies and the macroeconomic environment, as well as national, regional and global events and their impact on financial decisions and on the value of investment products

General information

• Duration: 1 academic year
• Online or face-to-face exams: at the end of each semester
• ECTS credits: 60
• Methodology: 100% online teaching
• Live Online Classes
• Personal Tutor

Methodology

Live online classes

We offer students the opportunity to attend live online classes every day. During these sessions, students will be able to interact with the teacher and solve their queries in real time, sharing knowledge and experiences. The training rhythm is adapted, as far as possible, to the needs of each group of students. Not attending a live class does not mean missing it. All sessions can be viewed delayed, as many times as you like. Thus, students who cannot follow the class live are not harmed.

Didactic resources

UNIR Virtual Campus provides a wide variety of content with which to prepare each subject. These materials are organized in a way that facilitates agile and effective learning. In this way, it is possible to access the topics that develop the contents of the program, key ideas of each topic (prepared by the teaching staff of the subject), complementary audiovisual material, activities, readings and evaluation test.

In addition, you will have access to master classes on specific topics and you will be able to participate in forums, chats and blogs in which you interact with teachers and colleagues, expanding your knowledge and solving possible doubts.

Personal tutor

At UNIR , each student has a personal tutor from day one, always available by phone or email. The role of the tutor is fundamental in the trajectory of each student since it is the greatest link with the university and its point of reference during the training process.

The tutors offer personalized attention by constantly monitoring each student.

• Solve doubts about academic procedures, procedures or specific doubts about subjects.
• Helps with study planning to make better use of time.
• Recommend which didactic resources of the platform to use in each case.
• He is involved with the students' studies to help them pass each subject.

Evaluation system

To assess the level of achievement of the objectives obtained in the Master, it is necessary to evaluate the competencies acquired during the study. The final evaluation of learning is carried out taking into account the grade obtained in the following points.

• Continuous evaluation (resolution of practical cases, participation in forums, debates and other collaborative means and evaluation test).
• Final online or face-to-face exam.
• Master's Thesis

The mission of UNIR is the comprehensive training of students in the skills, competencies, and knowledge required to excel in today’s society. UNIR is committed to meeting the needs and expectations of our stakeholders: students, teaching and research faculty, administrative staff, public administrations and society in general- by providing quality education that strives for continuous improvement and excellence. We are especially sensitive to attending individuals whose circumstances prevent them from studying on campus or who prefer the more open, innovative solutions that emerging technologies can provide online .

Values

The values of UNIR are:

• Our commitment to student's success.
• Tailoring of teaching tasks, attending students throughout their studies and supporting them as they seek employment.
• Ongoing attention to innovation in our teaching and learning methodology.
• Fostering and promoting entrepreneurial spirit.
• Ability to respond to the expectations of students, teaching and research faculty, administrative and service staff, public administrations and society in general.
• Degrees and study programs that meet the needs of society.
• Meticulous attention to the quality of instruction and resources.
• An open approach to the international dimensions of the university education.

In addition, UNIR, the Online University, is specifically committed to incorporating new technologies as an effective tool for learning in a university environment. There are three key aspects of our methodology that we wish to highlight. First, UNIR aspires to provide effective instruction that focuses on each student individually, adapting the pace of the students’ learning process to his/her circumstances. Second, to fulfill this aspiration, UNIR provides each student with a tutor to avoid the problems of anonymity and overcrowding so common in higher education. Third, UNIR ensures that the faculty and management personnel are fully committed to each and every student who embarks—sometimes with considerable sacrifice—on the adventure of pursuing a university degree.