Master's in Finance

Education objectives

Knowledge and comprehension at a level which: holding on to the knowledge level of the 1st cycle, can develop and deepen; enable and constitutes the basis of development and or original applications, in many cases in context.
Application of knowledge and understanding, solve problems in new and unfamiliar situations, in broad contexts, although related to finance.
Ability to integrate knowledge, dealing with complex issues, develop solutions or issue judgments in situations of limited or incomplete information, including reflections on the ethical and social implications and responsibilities arising out of this solutions and these judgments or condition.
Communicate findings, knowledge and reasoning underlying them, clearly and without ambiguity. 

Have skills which enable them to a lifelong learning, of a self-oriented or autonomous.

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General characterization

DGES code

9294

Cicle

Master (2nd Cycle)

Degree

Master

Access to other programs

Allows access to other cycles of education

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Coordinator

Professor Doutor Fernando Anjos

Opening date

setembro 2025

Vacancies

480

Fees

13.499€  information available >> https://www.novasbe.unl.pt/en/programs/scholarships-funding/masters  


Schedule

Full-time, on-campus

Teaching language

English

Degree pre-requisites

The masters (*) have a minimum duration of 3 semesters of instruction, including a curriculum part and the work project.

The maximum period for the completion of the mater's is 6 academic semesters after the admission to the master's degree.

To obtain the master's degree, students are required to complete a minimum of 90 ECTS, and a maximum of 120 ECTS, which break down as follows:

a) curriculum part: minimum of 60 ECTS course approval;

b) work project approval: 30 ECTS.

In each semester, students can enrol in subjects up to a maximum of 35 ECTS.

During the work project semester, the student can only enrol up to a maximum of 14 ECTS (full or half courses).

 Master courses are worth the following number of credits:

Full courses (one semester): 7 ECTS 

Half courses (half semester): 3.5 ECTS

Career program: 2 ECTS

Skills development modules: 2 ECTS. 

(* For the graduation, students must complete the degree academic requirements and the necessary number of ECTS, according to the course’s list offered in the academic year. The list of courses offered is subject to change.)

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Conditions of admittance

Eligible candidates must hold a bachelor's degree, provide proof of B2-level English language proficiency, possess up to 2 years of professional experience, and be under 26 years of age.

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Evaluation rules

Throughout the master's program, and depending on the courses, students are evaluated through various methods such as exams, assignments, projects, presentations, and participation on class discussions.   

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Structure

Fall
Code Name ECTS
2460 Strategy Consulting 7.0
2253 Corporate Finance 7.0
2232 Applied Corporate Finance 7.0
2652 Fundamentals on Environment and Sustainability 7.0
2206 Banking 7.0
2477 Introduction to Programming 7.0
2229 Investments 7.0
2233 Macroeconomics of Financial Markets 3.5
2260 Nova Students Portfolio 7.0
Spring
Code Name ECTS
2695 Introduction to Machine Learning 7.0
2220 Entrepreneurial Finance & Venture Capital 7.0
2460 Strategy Consulting 7.0
2232 Applied Corporate Finance 7.0
2652 Fundamentals on Environment and Sustainability 7.0
2206 Banking 7.0
2477 Introduction to Programming 7.0
2229 Investments 7.0
2168 Macroeconometrics 7.0
2233 Macroeconomics of Financial Markets 3.5
2165 Microeconometrics 7.0
2260 Nova Students Portfolio 7.0
Fall 1st Half
Code Name ECTS
2218 Derivatives 3.5
2768 Personal Finance 3.5
2783 Corporate Financial Risk Management 3.5
2277 Investimentos com Impacto 3.5
2233 Macroeconomics of Financial Markets 3.5
2269 Empirical Methods for Finance 3.5
2238 Financial Reporting 3.5
Fall 2nd Half
Code Name ECTS
2222 Financial Statement Analysis 3.5
2493 Marketing Analytics 3.5
2215 Auditing 3.5
2218 Derivatives 3.5
2649 Energy and Climate Change 3.5
2691 Climate Finance 3.5
2270 Financial Modeling 3.5
2622 Blockchain Fundamentals 3.5
2745 Politics for Policy 3.5
2257 Futures and Options 3.5
2621 Algorithmic Governance  3.5
2217 Corporate Governance 3.5
2277 Investimentos com Impacto 3.5
2236 Private Equity 3.5
2185 Game Theory 3.5
2491 Data Visualization 3.5
Spring 1st Half
Code Name ECTS
2493 Marketing Analytics 3.5
2215 Auditing 3.5
2239 Corporate Valuation 3.5
2668 Sustainability Evaluation of Policies, Plans and Projects 3.5
2218 Derivatives 3.5
2273 Fintech Ventures 3.5
2691 Climate Finance 3.5
2768 Personal Finance 3.5
2248 Fixed Income 3.5
2622 Blockchain Fundamentals 3.5
2214 Asset Management 3.5
2217 Corporate Governance 3.5
2226 Hedge Funds 3.5
2772 Research Methods for Finance 3.5
2635 Organizing for Good in the digital age 3.5
2494 Computational Thinking and Data Science 3.5
2236 Private Equity 3.5
2238 Financial Reporting 3.5
2672 Responsibility and Ethics of Business 3.5
2646 Strategic Costing 3.5
2278 Sustainable Finance 3.5
2755 Advanced Financial Transactions in M&A 3.5
Spring 2nd Half
Code Name ECTS
2623 Network Analytics 3.5
2282 Sovereign Advisory 3.5
2215 Auditing 3.5
2239 Corporate Valuation 3.5
2959 Private Equity and Financial Restructuring 3.5
2781 Data for Finance 3.5
2218 Derivatives 3.5
2775 Investment Philosophies 3.5
2281 Behavioral Finance 3.5
2673 Decentralized Finance 3.5
2960 Blue Finance 3.5
2676 Finance and the transition to net zero 3.5
2243 Real Estate Finance 3.5
2279 Islamic Finance 3.5
2225 Risk Management 3.5
2226 Hedge Funds 3.5
2240 Financial Intermediation 3.5
2233 Macroeconomics of Financial Markets 3.5
2736 Numerical Methods for Economics and Finance 3.5
2635 Organizing for Good in the digital age 3.5
2647 Strategic Planning and Control 3.5
2236 Private Equity 3.5
2235 Credit Risk 3.5
2185 Game Theory 3.5
2755 Advanced Financial Transactions in M&A 3.5
2491 Data Visualization 3.5