MBA + Master in Financial Markets and Asset Management

MBA – Master of Business Administration + Master in Financial Markets and Asset Management | ENEB Business School

• Type: MBA + Master (Dual Degree)
• Duration: 12 months
• Delivery Mode: 100% Online / Distance Learning
• Credits: 72 ECTS
• Language: English
• Start Date: Chosen by the student
• Regular Fee: $3,260
• Offer Price: $1095
• Scholarships: Available

The MBA – Master of Business Administration + Master in Financial Markets and Asset Management is a dual program that provides students with advanced training in business management and the financial aspects of companies. This academic program combines training in traditional business skills with specialized training in financial markets and asset management.

Finance sits at the center of every major business decision — whether it's a company deciding how to allocate capital, an investor choosing where to put their money, or an executive evaluating whether a new venture is worth pursuing. Yet many professionals reach senior positions without a deep technical grounding in how financial markets actually work, relying instead on external advisors to interpret data they should be able to read themselves. At the same time, many finance specialists have deep technical knowledge but lack the broader business leadership skills needed to influence strategy at the highest level. This program was built to close both gaps at once.

Choosing to study at ENEB (European Business School of Barcelona) means training at one of the most prominent distance business schools in Europe, with the flexibility to study from anywhere in the world and daily support from professors and tutors throughout the entire program.

Double Certification

Upon completing your studies, you will be eligible to receive a double certification awarded by the European Business School of Barcelona, endorsed and certified by Universidad Isabel I:

1. MBA – Master of Business Administration + Master in Financial Markets and Asset Management
2. Diploma of Specialization in Innovation and Project Management, issued by the European Business School of Barcelona

This second diploma certifies the acquisition of key competencies in innovation and project management — two strategic areas that significantly enhance your professional profile and improve your employment opportunities in today's competitive job market. Together, these credentials tell an employer that a graduate can both analyze and manage financial assets with technical precision and lead the broader business strategy those financial decisions serve.

Who Is It For?

The MBA – Master of Business Administration + Master in Financial Markets and Asset Management is aimed at:

• Professionals and university graduates who wish to acquire advanced training in business and financial management, and asset management in financial markets.
• Financial management professionals seeking to improve their knowledge in asset management and financial markets, as well as learn new strategies and techniques for effective financial decision-making.
• Finance and economics graduates seeking to develop their career in finance and acquire advanced skills and knowledge to successfully perform in senior financial management positions.
• Entrepreneurs and business people who wish to acquire solid knowledge in finance and asset management to improve their ability to make effective financial decisions in their companies and develop new business opportunities.
• Professionals from other sectors who wish to acquire advanced skills and knowledge in finance and asset management to apply them to their daily work, such as real estate, insurance, and banking.
• Individuals interested in the financial market who wish to acquire a deep understanding of financial markets and asset management, either to improve their personal investment skills or to develop a career in finance.

Across all six profiles, the underlying need is the same: the ability to make financial decisions with confidence, backed by real technical knowledge rather than intuition or secondhand advice.

Program Objectives

The curriculum of the MBA – Master of Business Administration + Master in Financial Markets and Asset Management aims to provide students with the following knowledge and skills:

• Acquire advanced knowledge in areas such as finance, marketing, human resources, and business strategy.
• Develop skills in business management and asset management in financial markets.
• Know the financial markets and the financial products traded in them.
• Learn to manage and optimize the use of a company's financial resources.
• Acquire an international business perspective and develop intercultural skills.
• Learn to make strategic business decisions and solve complex problems.
• Develop skills in financial risk management.
• Know and apply the latest trends in financial technology.
• Learn to manage and lead teams in the financial sector.
• Prepare to lead in the financial sector and in the global economy.

By the end of the program, graduates aren't simply able to interpret a financial report — they're equipped to build an investment strategy, evaluate a company's true value, and manage financial risk at an organizational level.

Distance Learning Methodology

In order to balance personal and professional life, the MBA + Master's program is offered entirely online. All educational content is accessed through ENEB's Virtual Campus, which serves as the main learning platform, allowing students to study from anywhere in the world at any time. All assessments and final projects are also conducted remotely, so there's no need to travel or relocate at any point during the program.

Once enrolled, students gain access to the Virtual Campus along with all the academic resources they need, including continuous communication channels with other students and professors. The platform includes discussion forums, the option to undertake executive training in English, and the ability to connect with classmates across the wider ENEB Campus community.

Evaluation

Consistency is a key element of the study plan. Through self-assessments available on the Virtual Campus, students can consolidate the knowledge they've acquired throughout each section.

To pass all subjects, students must submit a final project for each course. Once the tutor team has evaluated the submission, the grade becomes visible on the Virtual Campus, and students also receive a detailed document via email explaining every point of their case study evaluation.

Tutors assess submissions across three main dimensions:

1. Presentation — the exercise's design, visual clarity, and spelling/grammar accuracy.
2. Development — the complexity of the topic addressed, and the logic and coherence of the results obtained in the case study.
3. Added value — the depth of analysis and originality brought to the proposed case.

It's worth noting that all self-assessments are voluntary and do not count toward the final grade for each subject — they exist purely as a tool to help students track their own progress.

Grants & Scholarships

ENEB believes that education should be available to everyone, which is why the school maintains an active scholarship system for its Master's and Postgraduate students. Places are limited and awarded in order of enrollment, so early applicants have the best chance of securing funding. Available scholarships include:

• Direct Scholarship — No requirements or administrative procedures. Available immediately in each enrollment period.
• Academic Excellence Scholarship — For students whose academic and professional qualifications reflect a profile of excellence.
• Entrepreneurial Talent Scholarship — For entrepreneurs who want to apply what they learn directly to their own venture.
• Women and Equality Scholarship — Supporting women who want to grow professionally and reach the highest level of education, reflecting ENEB's commitment to gender equality and workforce integration.
• Management Scholarship — For professionals whose roles of responsibility require continuous growth and evolution.
• Corporate Scholarship — For professionals aiming to advance into higher positions within their organization.
• Self-Employed Professionals Scholarship — For freelancers and independent professionals who want to deepen their sector knowledge or acquire new skills to grow their business.
• SMEs Scholarship — For entrepreneurs looking to expand their knowledge to support their company's growth.
• Unemployed Scholarship — For individuals pursuing further studies in order to re-enter the job market.
• Geographical Mobility Scholarship — For applicants who want to study from anywhere in the world and gain a genuinely global view of business.

Why This Program Stands Out

Most finance courses on the market are built narrowly around either investment theory or corporate accounting, without connecting either to the broader strategic and leadership skills a senior financial professional needs. Traditional MBA programs, meanwhile, often treat finance as a single core module rather than a full area of specialization. The MBA + Master in Financial Markets and Asset Management does neither. It dedicates entire sections to Corporate Finance, Investment Management, Investment Vehicles, and Fintech and Blockchain, while still delivering the complete strategic, operational, and leadership training of a traditional MBA.

That integration matters because financial decisions inside real organizations rarely fail for lack of technical skill alone. They fail because the people making them can't connect a valuation model to a broader business strategy, can't communicate risk clearly to non-financial stakeholders, or can't lead a team through the uncertainty that comes with major financial decisions. This program is built specifically to prevent that gap from forming.

Students also benefit from ENEB's broader institutional strengths: a fully online, self-paced learning model with no fixed class times; daily tutor support seven days a week; a job board and registration opportunities with collaborating companies; the possibility of internships; and access to language learning resources through ENEB's partnership with Oakford International.

For non-EU students, ENEB also facilitates the apostille process for official documents, under the Hague Convention framework, making it easier for international graduates to have their qualification formally recognized in their home country.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the MBA + Master in Financial Markets and Asset Management accredited?

Yes. The program is awarded by the European Business School of Barcelona and endorsed and certified by Universidad Isabel I, which grants ECTS credits within the European Higher Education Area, guaranteeing consistent academic quality.

Do I need a finance or accounting background to enroll?

No. The program is designed for professionals and graduates from a wide range of backgrounds, including those with no prior finance experience. Financial concepts are taught progressively, from foundational accounting through to advanced investment strategy.

How long do I have to complete the program?

The standard duration is 12 months, and students can choose their own start date, allowing them to begin the program whenever it fits their schedule rather than waiting for a fixed academic term.

Is the program fully online?

Yes. Every part of the program — coursework, assessments, final projects, and tutor communication — is delivered through ENEB's Virtual Campus, so students can study from anywhere in the world without needing to relocate.

What topics does the investment section cover?

The curriculum covers types of investments, capital markets, macroeconomic indicators, futures and options, stock market trading, private equity, venture capital, investment funds, and search funds.

Can I get financial help to pay for the program?

Yes. Beyond the discounted offer price, ENEB offers a 10% discount for upfront card payment, a two-installment option via bank transfer, and an 11-installment financing plan with no down payment or interest. Scholarships are also available for eligible applicants, though places are limited and awarded in order of enrollment.

Will I be able to work while studying?

Yes — the program is specifically designed for working professionals. Because there are no fixed class times and all content is accessed on-demand through the Virtual Campus, students can structure their study time around their job and other commitments.

What kind of job roles can I pursue after graduating?

Graduates typically move into roles such as Portfolio Manager, Financial Analyst, Financial Risk Manager, Chief Financial Officer, and other leadership positions across finance-driven organizations.

A Program Built for the Future of Financial Leadership

Financial markets are more interconnected, more technologically driven, and more exposed to global volatility than ever before. Leading through that environment requires more than an understanding of spreadsheets and financial statements — it requires the ability to read macroeconomic signals, evaluate emerging technologies like blockchain and fintech, manage risk under genuine uncertainty, and communicate financial strategy clearly to people who don't share a finance background.

The MBA + Master in Financial Markets and Asset Management was built for exactly that kind of leader. It doesn't ask students to choose between deep financial expertise and broad business leadership — it develops both in parallel, so graduates can step into a corporate finance role, an asset management position, or a broader executive function with equal confidence. For professionals evaluating their next step, whether that's a promotion into a senior financial leadership role, a pivot from a technical finance position into broader business strategy, or simply staying competitive in a job market that increasingly rewards financial fluency at every level, this program offers a rare combination: an internationally accredited, dual-certified qualification, delivered entirely online, with a payment structure designed to be accessible rather than exclusionary.

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The program is structured across 17 comprehensive sections that combine core MBA disciplines with specialized training in corporate finance, investment management, and financial technology. Each section builds progressively, moving from foundational business skills into applied financial strategy.

Section 1: Marketing

This section reframes marketing around the modern, empowered consumer. Students cover the new role of the consumer, brand building, defining the ideal customer, mapping the customer journey, and understanding the different types of marketing strategy available to a business.

Section 2: E-commerce

Students gain hands-on knowledge of running a digital storefront: online sales strategy, web store setup, mobile applications, converting leads into buyers, web analytics, user experience (UX) design, digital campaign management, mobile payment systems, and landing page optimization.

Section 3: Talent Management

This section covers personnel selection, team planning and evaluation, performance management, personnel training, HR metrics, and different management models for leading people effectively.

Section 4: Operations Management

Operations is where strategy meets execution. This section covers business strategy, operations management fundamentals, demand planning, product development, operating systems, process planning and management, operational planning, and the human factor in operations.

Section 5: Web Positioning

Attracting customers online requires more than a website — it requires visibility. Students study how to attract customers, organic optimization through SEO, paid optimization through SEM, sales automation, growth hacking techniques, marketing automation, and the psychology behind marketing decisions.

Section 6: Digital Transformation

Business digitalization doesn't happen in isolation — it connects to a broader ecosystem of emerging technologies. This section covers artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, Big Data and Business Intelligence (BI), cloud computing, industrial automation and robotics, and cybersecurity.

Section 7: Business Plan

Every strategic initiative needs a plan behind it. This section walks through defining vision, mission, and values, building a strategic plan, designing a business model, conducting strategic analysis, and monitoring the strategic plan over time.

Section 8: Project Management

This section introduces the role of the project manager, team management fundamentals, communication within project teams, and the core principles of managing a project from initiation through completion.

Section 9: Decision Making

Strong decision-making is a structured process. Students learn how to define a problem clearly, select the right criteria and techniques, develop realistic alternatives, analyze them rigorously, reach a decision, and build an action plan, reinforced through real examples of common business problems.

Section 10: Strategic People Management

This module covers strategic management in human resources, strategic communication, organizational culture, business ethics, and labor flexibility.

Section 11: Accounting Management

A solid grasp of financial statements is essential for any MBA graduate. This section covers the balance sheet, the profit and loss statement, cash flow statements, journal entries, advanced accounting concepts, and taxation.

Section 12: Management Accounting

Beyond standard accounting, students learn how accounting supports strategic decision-making: cost accounting, management accounts, working capital, and net financial debt.

Section 13: Corporate Finance

This section covers the financial evaluation of projects, financial analysis, company valuation, and due diligence — the core skills needed to assess whether a business decision, acquisition, or investment is financially sound.

Section 14: Investment Management

Students explore the different types of investments, capital markets, macroeconomic indicators that influence financial decisions, futures and options, the stock market and trading, and practical guidance on how to invest.

Section 15: Investment Vehicles

This section covers the entrepreneur's journey and the life cycle of a company in relation to investment vehicles, private equity, venture capital, investment funds, and search funds — giving students a full view of how businesses are financed at different stages of growth.

Section 16: Fintech and Blockchain

Students study the digital transformation of the financial system: technology applied to fintech, blockchain fundamentals, cryptocurrency, fintech business models, startups in the financial technology space, and financial regulation.

Section 17: Agile Methodologies

The program closes with the practices that keep modern financial teams moving fast: product management, the Lean Startup methodology, and agile management approaches increasingly used across financial services organizations.

To be eligible for this program, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Hold a degree in any field (Bachelor's, Architecture, Higher or Technical Engineering, Licentiate, Diploma, or equivalent).
• Be a university student currently pursuing a degree or equivalent higher education studies.
• Be a professional with relevant career prospects in their current position.

If you do not meet any of the above conditions, you can still contact the school directly — the admissions department evaluates individual cases and may find an alternative pathway based on your professional experience.

Graduates of the MBA + Master in Financial Markets and Asset Management are prepared to step into roles that combine business leadership with deep technical financial expertise, including:

• Portfolio Manager — With advanced skills in investment management and corporate finance, a portfolio manager can be responsible for managing a company's investments, including asset selection and portfolio diversification, to maximize return and minimize risk.
• Financial Analyst — With advanced skills in financial analysis, business valuation, financial modeling, and financial data analysis, a financial analyst can work in financial institutions, asset management firms, or consulting firms to provide financial advice to clients.
• Financial Risk Manager — With advanced skills in financial risk management, including risk identification, risk assessment and mitigation, and portfolio management in situations of high uncertainty, a financial risk manager can work in financial institutions, insurance companies, or consulting firms to identify and manage financial risks.

Beyond these three core paths, graduates are also well positioned for broader leadership roles — such as Chief Financial Officer, Investment Director, or Head of Asset Management — where the combination of an MBA's strategic grounding and deep technical fluency in financial markets becomes a genuine competitive advantage.