General Objective of the Program
The objective of the Master's Degree in Financial Intelligence is to develop highly trained strategists in the intensive use of data analysis techniques, virtual assets, modeling of operations in financial markets, as well as the handling of emerging technologies in the integral management of finance, which allows them to act as agents of change in the generation of more efficient, competitive and inclusive financial solutions in the context of digital transformation.
Why study with us?
Blended Learning
Duration of 2 Years
Innovation
High Educational Level
Program
Mission
Train leading professionals in the transformation of the financial, economic and social environment, with strategic thinking and a global vision, capable of developing new solutions through the application of disruptive technologies to the problems of access and use of financial products and services for building a welfare society.
Vision
We are an innovative program, recognized in the national and international context for its educational quality in line with social demands and the labor market, which contributes to sustainable development, the advancement of science, technology and progress towards more financially inclusive societies with opportunities for vulnerable sectors.
Admission Profile
Taking into account that related programs in the Economic-Administrative and Accounting areas are considered as part of the admission path, it is considered that the MIFIN applicant must have the following domains:
Of the knowledge:
● Basic knowledge about financial indicators, statistics and general functioning of the markets.
Of the skills
● Mastery of the use of digital information, communication and collaboration technologies.
● Reading comprehension of texts in Spanish and English.
● Oral and written expression in professional environments.
● Independent study.
● Understand, analyze and synthesize information.
● Teamwork.
● Troubleshooting.
Of the attitudes:
● Reflective and critical spirit.
● Self-critical.
● Adaptation to change.
● Willingness for collaboration.
Of the values:
● Trust
● Honesty.
● Perseverance.
● Respect.
● Responsibility.
● Tolerance.
Graduation Profile
Of knowledge:
- Competent to navigate and master the securities market, including both debt market instruments and the capital market, with a strong focus on the stock market.
- Competent to understand the various sources of financial risk, as well as to quantify, measure, and manage financial risk in fixed income, equity, and derivative markets.
- Competent to design currency and interest rate hedging strategies for managing the volatility risks of financial asset prices over time.
- Competent to analyze the structure of the securities market in Mexico, as well as its objectives and the role it plays in the economy.
- Competent to structure and evaluate investment projects.
- Competent to project costs and benefits, create a capital budget, evaluate different financing alternatives, and conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis to measure risk and financial feasibility.
- Competent to apply and interpret various data analysis tools and techniques.
- Competent to analyze, model, and predict financial variables that facilitate the decision-making process.
- Skilled in addressing, advising, applying, and guiding financial decision-making in the business sector based on knowledge of FINTECH.
- Competent to invest in virtual assets through the use of digital platforms.
- Capable of identifying trends in e-government services and their development through technologies applied to public finance.
- Capable of analyzing and interpreting financial information to optimize the management of financial resources.
Occupational Field
● Public or Private Sector
● Banking Sector
● Stock Market, Exchange and Investment Activities Sector
● Bonds and Insurance
● Consulting
● Productive Sector
● Regulatory Institutions
● Entrepreneurship
Structure
The Master's Degree in Financial Intelligence (MIFIN) is planned in a blended modality, with a duration of two years and four semester-long cycles during which high-level professionals will be trained in the area of Financial Intelligence. An annual call periodicity is contemplated to guarantee the entrance of students to the program on a continuous basis. It has a total of 83 credits distributed as follows: 68 compulsory credits and 15 optional credits.
Classes are two days a week (one day face-to-face and the other 100% online), two subjects per day of two hours each. The days of the week may vary.
Open Call
Important Dates
Curricular Map
Lines of Knowledge Generation
Emerging Technologies
Applied to Finance
Financial Inclusion
Fields of Knowledge
Digital Finance
Digital Finance
Financial Inclusion
Financial Data Analysis
Financial Markets
Teaching Force
PhD. Luis Alfredo Ávila López
MIFIN Coodinator
PhD in Global Development Studies
International Finance Specialist
Email: avila.luis@uabc.edu.mx
PhD. Duniesky Feitó Madrigal
PhD in Economic Sciences
Specialist in Statistics and Econometrics
Email: duniesky.feito.madrigal@uabc.edu.mx
PhD. Malena Portal Boza
Expert in Finance and Financial Inclusion
PhD in Economics
Email: mportal@uabc.edu.mx
Mtra. María del Carmen Romero Villegas
Mtra. Wendy Montaño Gomez
Master in Business Administration from CETYS
Expert in Investment Portfolios and Risk Analysis
Email: wendy.montano@uabc.edu.mx
MDF Carlos Alberto Camacho Inclán
Master in Tax Law
Specialist in Fintech.
Email: camacho_carlos@hotmail.com
MI. José David Mojica Hernández
Master in Taxes
Virtual Assets Specialist
Email: david@mojica.mx
Prof. Víctor Hugo Márquez Ruíz
Master in Taxes
Specialist in Financial Products Derived from the Mexican Stock Exchange
Email: vmarquez60@uabc.edu.mx
Prof. Iván de Guadalupe García Díaz
Master in Public Administration
Financial Advisor and Project Manager
Email: ivangarciadiaz@gmail.com
Mtro. Ernesto Cota Carrillo
Email: ernestocota1@outlook.com
Linkage
Indicators
Current Enrollment
15
Enrolled Students
17
News and Events
From MIFIN UABC to UCLA: student talent with international projection 🌎
The Faculty of Accounting and Administration of UABC is proud to share the outstanding participation of Naara Micela Chaidez Lara, third semester student of the Master's in Financial Intelligence, who represented our academic program on May 20 at the International Youth Conference (IYC13), held at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), in the United States.
The International Youth Conference brings together young leaders, researchers, and professionals from different countries with the purpose of generating dialogue, exchanging ideas, and proposing solutions around global issues and international development.
Their participation reflects the commitment, preparation, and international projection of the students of the Master's in Financial Intelligence, strengthening the presence of our graduate program in academic and international collaboration spaces.
We congratulate Naara for this important achievement and for proudly representing our university community on a highly relevant international stage!
Inauguration of the I Generation of the MIFIN
On Thursday, December 5th, the Inauguration of the First Generation of the Master's in Financial Intelligence took place. In this significant event, we had the presence of our authorities from the Faculty of Accounting and Administration: Dr. Margarita Ramírez Ramírez, director; Dr. Nora del Carmen Osuna Millán, deputy director; and Dr. Luis Alfredo Ávila López, program coordinator. We were also honored by the presence of the generation sponsors, Dr. Malena Portal Boza and Dr. Duniesky Feitó Madrigal.
During the ceremony, the graduates reaffirmed their commitment to professional excellence and the ethical application of financial intelligence in their respective fields. This event marks the beginning of a stage filled with challenges and opportunities, highlighting their dedication and preparation to contribute to the financial and economic development of our society.
Congratulations to all the graduates for this great achievement!
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