January 2026

Master in Fintech, AI and Decentralized Finance

12 months
Tue–Thu afternoons
Spanish
On-site and streaming
4ª Edition
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    12 months
    Tue–Thu afternoons
    Spanish
    On-site and streaming
    4ª Edition
    Includes the Master's in AI in Finance
    Microsoft Founderz

    Specialize in the latest financial trends and master the challenge of digital transformation

    Today, financial activity has a stronger technological component than ever. Constant innovations require a much more open and receptive mindset to new concepts in the financial world.

    With the Master in Fintech, AI and Decentralized Finance, you’ll gain a versatile profile that combines financial and technological knowledge, enabling you to adapt to an extraordinarily dynamic environment.

    The program covers key areas such as fintech, insurtech, data-driven finance, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and other technologies that will support your professional growth.

    Partners

    Barcelona Finance School has a broad network of partners and collaborators in both the financial and tech sectors. These entities actively participate in various academic programs, playing key roles as keynote speakers, case study contributors, and workshop facilitators. Regularly, they welcome BFS students in their recruitment processes and offer professional internship opportunities.

    Accredited by:

    IEF

    Contributors:

    Objectives

    What will you achieve?

    The teaching team, made up of professionals in the various areas of the Master’s, will enhance your learning experience. Through applied theory, case studies, teamwork, individual work and a final project, you will achieve:

    Professional environment

    You will learn through use cases and talks from leading companies in the sector such as N26, OpenBank, NTT-Everis, CaixaBank, or Bit2Me.

    Digitalization

    You will apply digitalization tools, innovation and technologies such as AI, blockchain and data analysis in finance, from the most basic to an advanced level.

    Solid foundation in traditional and innovative finance

    You will be able to interpret the economic environment, understand the basics of financial markets and corporate finance, as well as the new opportunities offered by new finance.

    Entrepreneurship and financial innovation management

    You will have the ability to detect market opportunities and transform them into a viable and investable project in Fintech, AI or decentralized finance.

    STUDENT PROFILE

    Who is it for?

    This master's program is designed for professionals, managers, and entrepreneurs who want to stay up-to-date on the technological transformation of finance; for technical professionals who need to understand the financial system to develop innovative solutions; and for recent graduates seeking to specialize in the future of finance. It is also suitable for consultants, investors, and innovation managers who require a strategic vision of AI, tokenization, and decentralized finance, as well as for those looking to enter the Fintech sector.

    CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

    Where will you be able to work?

    Career opportunities with this master's degree include roles in banks and financial institutions undergoing digital transformation, as well as in fintechs, Web3 startups, consultancies, and innovation departments. It enables graduates to work in the design of digital financial products, AI solutions applied to risk and customer management, tokenization projects, and the connection between TradFi and DeFi, creating a highly sought-after hybrid profile.

    THE MASTER'S PROGRAM INCLUDES

    Master in Fintech, AI and Decentralized Finance + Online Master in AI in Finance

    Enrolling in the Master in Fintech, AI and Decentralized Finance gives you free access to the Online Master in AI in Finance. A program that will help you master the key technological tools shaping the future of finance.

    WHY CHOOSE BARCELONA FINANCE SCHOOL

    Over 30 years leading financial education

    Learnability

    We promote, facilitate, and enhance your ability to learn quickly and effectively. We adapt to new situations and maintain a continuous improvement mindset.

    Employability

    We develop the skills and competencies to obtain, maintain, and enhance your professional profile in a competitive and ever-changing market

    Glocality

    We combine global and local perspectives in a more connected environment to foster collaboration and commitment in solving challenges.

    COURSE CONTENT

    A curriculum to dive deeper into finance and technology

    In-person or streaming sessions

    Build your career in finance

    Earn this master's degree by completing three Executive Programs: Executive Program in Financial Markets, Corporate Finance and Macrotendencies; Executive Program in AI applied to finance; Executive Program in Financial Decentralization and Fintech Entrepreneurship.

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    Meet the faculty

    Learn from a faculty of active professionals

    Eloi Noya
    Eloi Noya
    Director of the Innovation and Technology Area

    Eloi Noya has developed his professional career in the financial sector, holding executive positions at Banco Pastor, Caixa Catalunya, and CatalunyaBanc. After 20 years in the industry, in 2013 he co-founded the fintech startup LoanBook Capital, which became a leader in marketplace lending in Spain.
    He currently combines his role as Director of Institutional Relations at the financial consultancy Altria Corpo with his position as Director of Innovation at Instituto de Estudios Financieros (IEF).
    Eloi has been a professor at IEF since 2017, teaching subjects related to Fintech and Technological Innovation in Finance. He is also an academic collaborator at other business schools such as ESADE, EAE, and GBSB, where he lectures on Capital Markets, Fintech, Digital Banking, Entrepreneurial Finance, and Digital Business Models.

    Eloi Noya holds a degree in Business Administration and Management from ESADE, a Law degree from Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, and an Executive Master in Digital Business from ESADE. He earned the EFA and CEFA financial advisor certifications from IEF.
    He is a regular speaker at forums on alternative finance, fintech, and blockchain.

    Josep Ramón Aixelà Ventura
    Strategic Investment Manager & Investment Consulting, Propietary Trader and Teacher
    Juan Álvarez de Lara
    Founder Seed&Click, Board Member de EBAN y Chairman de EBAN Impact
    Cristian Barros
    Financial Analyst and Independent Consultant
    Miquel Cantenys
    Portfolio Manager | Financial Analyst
    Óscar de la Mata Guerrero
    Independent Consultant
    Albert de la Riva
    Partner en Holistic Data Solutions
    Pau Garcia-Milà
    Co-Founder & Co-CEO en Founderz
    Marcos Gelado de Vega
    Financial Consultant and Academic Collaborator at IEF. CFA®, CEFA.
    Enzo Longobuco
    Director of Research and Development at CD4Business
    Martín Longobuco
    Co-Founder at CD4IoT
    Eric Marles
    Director de Formación y Operaciones de la BFS-IEF
    Joan Martínez
    Investment Manager at Diagonal Asset Management (SGIIC)
    Pep Martorell
    Partner in InvivoAI
    Hector Sacristan
    Project Manager in Founderz
    Mario Sans
    General Director, Integra Capital SCR
    Magda Teruel
    AI Business Solutions en Microsoft
    Schedule options

    Learn online with personal support

    Fit your studies around your life while learning independently.
    • Duration
    • Language
    • Schedule
    • In-person classes
    • Streaming classes
    • Online self-study
    • Requirements
    On-site and streaming
    Study independently with great flexibility
    • 12 months
    • Spanish
    • Mon-Thu afternoons
    • Clases presenciales
    • Clases en streaming
    • Autoestudio online
    • University degree
    ENROLLMENT

    How to enroll in the Master in Fintech, AI and Descentralized Finance?

    Once all documents are submitted, the Master’s Director will evaluate your application and contact you as soon as possible.
    The interview can be in person or online, although in-person is preferred whenever possible.
    You will receive the decision in writing via email.
    If you prefer to pay by bank transfer, please send the payment to IBAN ES42 0182-6035-49-0201507074 and email the payment receipt to cursos@bfs-ief.com. Barcelona Finance School, in partnership with Banco de Sabadell, offers the option to pay the remaining amount in installments until the end of the program with 0% interest and no fees. *Program, dates, tuition, and faculty are subject to change. BFS also reserves the right not to deliver the program if the necessary requirements for its success are not met.
    Enrollment options

    Choose the payment plan that suits you best

    ENROLMENT

    Your new career starts here

    Apply for a spot in the Master in Fintech, AI and Descentralized Finance and open the doors to your future in the financial sector.

    The next edition starts on 13/01/2026