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Master in Technologies in the Financial Sector: FinTech

Graduate School of Engineering and Basic Sciences

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Direction
Prof. Ángel García Olaya
Head of Studies
Prof. Mª Paula de Toledo Heras
Language
Spanish
Attendance
Blended Learning
Credits
60
Campus
Madrid - Puerta de Toledo
Applications

 Open 

☛  Places available: 40

Departments
Computer Science and Engineering Department

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  • Inicio

    FinTech, the integration of technology into financial services companies, is experimenting a huge grow in the last years requiring a high number of professionals, with a demand that exceeds the available number of skilled human resources.

    The Master in Technologies in the Financial Sector: FinTech (MUFintech) was created to fulfill the demand of professionals for the Fintech sector as requested by our business partners: Accenture, Arfima Trading, BBVA, MSO, NTTData and VASS. The MUFintech teaching staff includes professors from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, as well as professionals from companies such a BBVA, VASS, Grupo CIMD, Santander Digital Services, SEDA Protocol o Muzinich & Co.

    MUFinTech graduates are required to perform an internship in a financial services company. Our partners offer a number of paid internships. We offer also scholarships that partially cover academic fees. The labor market insertion rate in the last two academic years has been equal to 100%, in many cases thanks to contracts offered by our partner companies, which allow studying and working simultaneously.

    MUFinTech provides the combined technological and financial skills needed to work in the FinTech sector and is addressed both to fresh graduated students and to professionals with some experience in the field. Its international environment fosters the creation of strong professional networks among the students. 100% of the students of the last graduating class recommend enrolling in MUFinTech. Being an official master, it also allows to start a research career if desired.

    MUFinTech se imparte en el centro de Madrid, en el Campus de Puerta de Toledo. Las clases presenciales, lunes y viernes de 16 a 21, se complementan con sesiones de trabajo autónomo del estudiante.

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    📥 │ VIII Jornada sobre Retos Tecnológicos y Oportunidades Laborales en FinTech

    📆 November 18, 2024
    🕛 13h.-16h.
     ​📍  Salón de Grados Padre Soler building (Leganés Campus)
    📝 Registration

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    reasons to study master in Computer Technologies Applied to the Financial Sector

    │COLLABORATORS

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    │MASTER IN NUMBERS

    • 100% labor market insertion rate in the last two academic years
    • 100% of the students of the last graduating class recommend enrolling in MUFinTech
    • ☛ In-person classes: Mondays and Fridays from 4 pm to 9 pm

     

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  • CURRICULUM
  • FACULTY

    Detailed information about the Master's faculty 

    UC3M FACULTY

    • AL-JUMAILY, HARITH
      Computer Science and Engineering Department
      Visiting Professor
      PhD
      Brief CV
    • CALDERÓN MATEOS, ALEJANDRO
      Computer Science and Engineering Department
      Associate Professor
      PhD
      Brief CV
    • CALLE GÓMEZ, FRANCISCO JAVIER
      Computer Science and Engineering Department
      Associate Professor
      PhD
      Brief CV
    • DE TOLEDO HERAS, MARÍA PAULA
      Computer Science and Engineering Department
      Associate Professor
      PhD
      Brief CV 
    • FERNÁNDEZ ARREGUI, SUSANA
      Computer Science and Engineering Department
      Associate Professor
      PhD
      Brief CV
    • FERNÁNDEZ MUÑOZ, JAVIER
      Computer Science and Engineering Department
      Associate Professor
      PhD
      Brief CV
    • FERNÁNDEZ REBOLLO, FERNANDO
      Computer Science and Engineering Department
      Full Professor
      PhD
      Brief CV
    • FUENTETAJA PIZÁN, RAQUEL
      Computer Science and Engineering Department
      Visiting Professor
      PhD
      Brief CV
    • FUENTES GARCÍA-ROMERO DE TEJADA, JOSÉ MARÍA DE
      Computer Science and Engineering
      Associate Professor
      PhD
      Brief CV
    • GARCÍA OLAYA, ÁNGEL
      Computer Science and Engineering Department
      Associate Professor
      PhD
      Brief CV
    • GARCÍA SÁNCHEZ, JOSÉ DANIEL
      Computer Science and Engineering Department
      Full Professor
      PhD
      Deputy Director of the Bachelor's Degree in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science
      Brief CV
    • GONZÁLEZ MANZANO, LORENA
      Computer Science and Engineering Department
      Associate Professor
      PhD
      Brief CV
    • IGLESIAS MAQUEDA, ANA MARÍA
      Computer Science and Engineering Department
      Associate Professor
      PhD
      Brief CV
    • IGLESIAS MARTÍNEZ, JOSÉ ANTONIO
      Computer Science and Engineering Department
      Associate Professor
      PhD
      Brief CV
    • LÓPEZ-CORTIJO GARCÍA, ROMÁN
      Computer Science and Engineering Department
      Associate Lecturer
      Brief CV
    • MORATO LARA, JORGE LUIS
      Computer Science and Engineering Department
      Hired Professor
      PhD
      Brief CV
    • MORENO MUÑOZ, JESÚS DAVID
      Department of Business Administration
      Associate Professor
      PhD
      Brief CV
    • NIETO, MARÍA JESÚS
      Department of Mechanical Engineering
      Full Professor
      PhD
      Brief CV
    • RODRÍGUEZ MÁRQUEZ, ALICIA
      Department of Mechanical Engineering
      Associate Professor
      PhD
      Brief CV
    • SANCHIS DE MIGUEL, ARACELI
      Computer Science and Engineering Department
      Full Professor
      PhD
      Brief CV

    EXTERNAL FACULTY

    • AUSÍN AMIGO, MIGUEL
      Executive Director
      Telecommunications Engineer
      BBVA
    • BOUZA ÁLVAREZ, VICENTE
      Partner
      Engineer
      VASS
    • CAO CUETO, MARIO
      Head of Engineering & Research
      PhD and Telecommunications Engineer
      SEDA PROTOCOL
    • ECHEVERRÍA ARAMENDI, PEDRO
      Head of quantitative development of XVA & Capital
      PhD
      BBVA
    • IGLESIAS SÁNCHEZ, ÁNGEL
      Architecture Specialist
      PhD
      SANTANDER DIGITAL SERVICES
    • MAYO MUÑIZ, JESÚS
      Chief Technology Officer / Deputy General Manager
      Engineer
      GRUPO CIMD
    • MORAGAS, JAVIER DE
      Master's Degree in Risk Prevention and Management
      Director - Sales
      MUZINICH & CO.
    • MORALES VELASCO, JUAN
      Executive Director
      Engineer
      BBVA
    • NEBRERA, CARLOS
      Technical manager
      Engineer
      VASS
  • ADMISSION
    • ADMISSION

      Application

      The request must be submitted electronically through our application system. Before beginning the admission process, please read the following information:

      Requirements

      As established by the Royal Decree 822/2021 of 28 September 2021.

      Students must hold a degree in Computer/Telecommunication Engineering (any speciality), or a similar qualification related to ICTs.
       

      FORMATIVE COMPLEMENTS

      Other profiles in Engineering and Basic Sciences can access the Master's degree after passing some previous Formative Complements that will focus on three specific areas (to be determined for each student by the Master's Academic Committee):

      The dates and schedules of the Formative Complements can be consulted here.
       

      Admission criteria

      ADMISSION CRITERIA  WEIGHTING
      Student record of previous studies until 4 points
      Other languages knowledge*
      (B2 or equivalent)
      1 point
      Work experience until 2 points
      Marks obtained in subjects which are essential to study this Master’s Degree 1 point
      Motivation, interest and references 0,5 points
      Other 2 points

      *B2 language qualification according to the European Reference Framework

      Student Profile

      This master's degree is aimed at people with a clear technical profile, such as graduates, graduates or engineers in degrees related to Information Technology and Communications, in particular, students with a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering.

      However, there are other profiles in Engineering and Basic Sciences that can access the Master's Degree after passing the Formative Complements established in the program.

      Language requirements

      Check the general language requirements required to study a Master’s at UC3M, depending on whether it is in Spanish, English or bilingual.

      students with foreign university degrees

      Once admitted to the Master’s program, students holding a university degree from a higher education institution outside the EHEA must provide the diploma, legalized through diplomatic procedures or by The Hague Apostille, for enrollment. They must also submit their transcript of records, including the grade point average, duly legalized.

      More information about Legalization of Foreign Documents.

      If needed, documents must be accompanied by an official sworn translation into Spanish.

    • ENROLLMENT

      TUITION FEES*

      Reservation fee: €600

      • it will be paid once the student receives notification of admission to the master’s, and deducted from the first tuition payment
      • the reservation fee will only be refunded if the master program is cancelled

      60 ECTS in the first academic year:

      • EU students: €5,700 (€95/ECTS credit)
      • Non EU students: €9,000 (€150/ECTS credit)

      ✎│Tuition fees
       

      NOTE: the indicated public prices do not include in any case, neither the ECTS corresponding to the Formative Complements that the student must take (only master's degrees with previous Formative Complements), nor the cost of issuing the master’s degree certificate.

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      * Current fees for the 24/25 academic year, pending approval by the Community of Madrid for the 25/26 academic year.

      Additional information

      • You may enrol on the master’s degree after completing the admission process and receiving formal confirmation of your acceptance.
      • When performing the enrolment you can choose between Full-time enrolment or Part-time enrolment.
      • The email address provided upon enrolment will be used for formal communications; students are therefore kindly requested to check their mail regularly.
      • Pursuant to the regulations of the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, a student failing to pay any part of the fees will not be admitted and the enrolment process will be terminated. In cases of cancellation of enrolment due to non-payment, the University may demand the payment of the pending amounts for enrolment in previous academic courses as a prior condition of enrolment.
        No diploma or certificate will be issued if a student has any outstanding payments.

      ✎│Enrolment master’s programmes

      ✎│ECTS credits recognition

  • SCHOLARSHIPS

    UC3M SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026

    CALL AM01-25/26* │ OPEN

    For the academic year 2025-2026 a call has been published for a maximum of 3 scholarships for payment of the net enrolment fees for students accepted into the Master’s, with the following provision:

    • 3 scholarships of €1,500

    To apply, you must have completed the application for admission to the Master’s.
     

    Application deadline: May 31, 2025
     

    Partial resolutions:

    • first partial resolution: from February 21, 2025
    • second partial resolution: from April 27, 2025
    • third and final resolution: from June 20, 2025

    * The number of grants and amounts specified in the call, may vary depending on the conditions of the candidates who apply to them, can be even deserted as assessed by the Selection Committee for each program.

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    💻 │ UC3M e-bulletin (BOEL) in Spanish

    General information on scholarships

    For more information on specific scholarships of interest, awarded by the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid as well as other agencies or organizations, please refer here:

    🎓 │ Scholarships to study a University Master

  • PRACTICAL INFORMATION

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    Academic Calendar

    Academic Calendar 2024-2025

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    MASTER’S COURSE SCHEDULE

    Check the Master’s schedule

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    FORMATIVE COMPLEMENTS

    📌 Formative Complements for the 2024/25 academic year will be taught ONLINE and the dates and schedules are as follows:

    • Java: July 17, 19, 22, 24, 29, 30 and 31 | 16:00-21:00 h
    • BBDD: July 17, 19, 22 and 24; September 3 (2 sessions) and 5 | 16:00-21:00 h
    • C++:  July 17, 19, 22, 24 and 29; September 3 and 5 | 16:00-21:00 h

    📥 │ Formative Complements Schedule

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    VIRTUAL SECRETARIAT

    Access to Virtual Secretariat

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    Material Resources of the programme

    Madrid - Puerta de Toledo Campus

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    complaints and suggestions

    General Registry Office

    Contact mailbox 

  • INTERNSHIPS AND CONTRACTS
    • PAID INTERNSHIPS

      The program of the Master in Technologies in the Financial Sector: FinTech requires to perform an internship in a specialized company on financial technologies. To facilitate such goal, Universidad Carlos III of Madrid has signed several agreements with the main companies of this area which will allow the students to participate, through fellowships, in the main innovation and development teams of the financial sector.

      All the internships are paid and compatible with the master's schedule. If you are already working in financial technologies, the internship could be recognized with you current job.
       

      PAID INTERNSHIP OFFER

      ACADEMIC YEAR 2024-2025

      For 2024-2025, technological companies which has offered interships so far are the following:

      ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-2024

      For 2023-2024, technological companies which has offered interships so far are the following:

    • CONTRACTS

      The collaborating companies of the master offer employment contracts to the students of the course 2024-2025. To access the selection processes of these positions, students must be accepted in the Master, in its 2024-2025 edition, and have made the reservation of the place.

      The direction of the master will not intervene, in any case, in these selection processes, nor can guarantee that students finally access to one of the jobs offered.

      Those students who obtain one of the offered jobs, may request the recognition of credits of Academic Practices in Business.
       

      Offer of employment contracts for students of the 2024-2025 academic year

      📥 │ Management Solutions - New Technologies and Digital Transformation Consultant

      Offer of employment contracts for students of the 2022-2023 academic year

      📥 │ Arfima - Quantitative researcher