Master in Fintech, AI and Decentralized Finance
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Learn from a faculty of active professionals
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.
Learn online with personal support
On-site and streaming
Study independently with great flexibility
- 12 months
- Spanish
- Mon-Thu afternoons
- Clases presenciales
- Clases en streaming
- Autoestudio online
- University degree