MASTER'S PROGRAM IN FINANCE AND BANKING
The Master's in Finance and Banking prepares future leaders with the analytical and strategic skills needed to understand and respond to financial trends—driving innovation and creating value for both organizations and society.
BENEFITS
* The Graduate School reserves the right to make changes to the curriculum in accordance with its continuous improvement and updating processes.
** The Digital Banking and Innovation course will be delivered as part of the international week to be held at ESADE Business School in Barcelona, Spain.
- Interest-free financing available directly through the Graduate School.
- Exclusive discounts for the Ulima Community—contact your advisor for details.
- Flexible hybrid format that adapts to new educational trends and helps students balance their professional and personal lives—supporting career advancement and increased visibility in the financial sector.
- Accessible for professionals seeking to boost their careers in today's competitive financial world.
- A 19-month program, among the shortest in the market, offering a fast track to a master's degree with a strong foundation in commercial and digital banking, investments, risk management, and international finance.
- Renowned faculty with proven experience in top local and international organizations and a solid track record in teaching excellence.
- Modern facilities equipped with cutting-edge technology—classrooms, auditoriums, labs, and recreational spaces—for an exceptional academic experience.
- One of the strongest alumni networks in Peru, fostering valuable connections among students, graduates, and faculty.
- Credit transfer available for graduates of the Stock Markets Program.*
*Subject to evaluation.
- Employability Center (Ulima Laboral)
- Access to the Wellness Center (gym, nutrition, psychopedagogical counseling)
- Access to Mayorazgo Sports Complex (swimming, football, basketball, volleyball)
- Access to Ulima Medical Department
- Valid discounts via Ulima App
PROCESS
PROFILE EVALUATION
Your file is evaluated. Once approved, you can pay the enrollment fees.
PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION
You can do this evaluation in parallel with the essay. This is sent to your email.
ESSAY WRITING
You will access a platform to write an essay. This must include your reasons to apply to the master’s program.
INTERVIEW WITH THE DIRECTOR
A personal interview with the director of master's or doctoral program takes place once the previous steps have been completed.
PAYMENT COMMITMENT LETTER
You must submit a signed payment commitment letter and pay the first installment.
CURRICULUM
The Master’s in Finance and Banking is designed for professionals aiming to lead in today's competitive and evolving financial world. The program develops strategic thinkers who can anticipate trends and drive innovation in the financial and investment sectors.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
MONETARY POLICY AND MARKETS
NEGOTIATION FOR BANKING AND FINANCE
BEHAVIORAL FINANCE
GLOBAL CORPORATE FINANCES
BANKING SUPERVISION AND LEGISLATION
ETHICS IN FINANCE
FINANCIAL MODELING TOOLS
DIGITAL BANKING AND INNOVATION - ESADE**
QUANTITATIVE METHODS APPLIED TO FINANCE
RISKS AND INSURANCE
INVESTMENT IN FIXED- AND VARIABLE-INCOME SECURITIES
COMMERCIAL BANKING
MICROFINANCE
FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES
PROJECT FINANCE AND M&A
TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP
INVSTEMENT MANAGEMENT
SEMINAR ON FINAL MASTER'S PROJECT I
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
BANKING AND FINANCIAL INNOVATION
SEMINAR ON FINAL MASTER'S PROJECT II
APPLICANT PROFILE
- Graduates of Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or similar undergraduate programs.
- Experience in finance, banking, financial institutions, stock markets, and asset management, at public and private companies (financial or non-financial).
- A minimum of three (03) years of work experience (optional). This enables students to make the most of the program by contributing their professional background and enriching the courses with real-world case studies.
- Mathematical and statistical skills to excel in this master’s program.
- Teamwork skills.
- Ability to adapt to new scenarios and global financial trends.
- Critical thinking skills for financial decision-making.
- High-speed internet connection
- Laptop with essential software
- Non-certified copy of the valid National Identity Document (DNI) or Valid Foreigner ID Card.
- Non-certified copy of the bachelor's degree registered in the National Superintendency of University Education (SUNEDU). Not applicable to Ulima graduates.
- Resume duly signed with passport-size photo (JPG format, 240x288 pixels, 300 DPI minimum resolution, in front of a plain white background, no eyeglasses).
- An academic or employment recommendation letter, or a work certificate from your current or most recent job.
- A minimum of three (03) years of work experience (preferred).
- Registration fee payment.
- Foreign language commitment letter, in accordance with the current university regulations.
- Complete the Online Psychoeducational Assessment (EPEL–EPG), which will be sent to the applicant’s email address.
- One (01) Statement of Purpose, to be completed on the platform indicated by the Graduate School.
- Once documents are submitted, the Admissions Office will send you an email within 48 hours to make the registration payment (PEN 350).
GRADUATE PROFILE
Graduates of the Master's in Finance and Banking are highly skilled professionals with a long-term vision and strong competencies to excel in both finance and investment roles within financial and non-financial organizations. They will be able to:
- Analyze the financial and economic environments in which organizations operate.
- Develop solutions to mitigate financial risks within an organization and enhance its value for shareholders.
- Manage and optimize the company's financial resources through the use of cutting-edge technologies and digital tools for financial analysis.
- Understand global market dynamics to identify and create international business opportunities.
- Make informed investment, financial, and profit-sharing decisions while considering their impact on the company.
- Identify key variables that influence the behavior of economic agents in financial decision-making.
- Operate with the highest standards of ethics and transparency in all professional activities.
- Continuously update their knowledge on emerging trends in banking and finance.
- Develop and implement financial management strategies using the skills and knowledge gained from the program, with a focus on anticipating unexpected challenges to reduce risk and maximize organizational value.
To obtain the graduate status, students must:
- Complete the study program.
- Fulfill all university obligations.
- Process graduate status with the Student Services and Registry Office (DUSAR).
To obtain the academic degree, students must:
- Hold graduate status.
- Demonstrate proficiency in a foreign or native language by submitting a valid certificate from an institution recognized by the Ulima Language Center.
- Hold an approved thesis or research project in the relevant field.
- Comply with all requirements set forth in the rules and regulations.
Note 1: Students have a maximum of six (6) years to obtain the academic degree.
Note 2: The current rules and regulations are available on the Ulima website (click here).
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
As part of the master's program, students will embark on an international study trip to Universitat de Barcelona to enhance their global perspective on digital innovation in finance and banking.
PROFESSORS
Our faculty members stand out not only for their academic and professional experience, but also for their commitment to teaching and their dedication to fostering ethical and critical thinking. Through their work, they advance knowledge, research, and society.
ADVISORY COUNCIL
PÉREZ-REYES ZARAK, Alejandro
MBA from Harvard Business School and Economist from Universidad de Lima. Currently CFO at Banco de Crédito del Perú and Credicorp. Previously served as COO at Prima AFP and Credicorp Capital, following strong results as Head of Asset Management. Also held the position of Head of Derivatives and Structured Products at Banco de Crédito del Perú.
TRETTENERO CASTRO, Giorgio
MBA from Universidad ESAN. Bachelor's Degree and professional degree in Economics from Universidad de Lima. He served as Director of Risk at Banco Santander Chile and at Unibanca, representing Banco de Comercio. He currently serves on the Advisory Council of the Latin America and Caribbean Network of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero and is an associate member of the International Banking Federation (IBFed). He is also Secretary General of the Latin American Federation of Banks (FELABAN). He has 30 years of experience in the multinational financial sector, primarily in commercial and risk management, as well as in retail and microfinance banking and financial services.
GARCÍA VIZCAÍNO, Juan Carlos
International Master's Degree in Management from the University of Dallas (United States). MBA from Universidad Nebrija (Spain). Economist from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. He served as Head of the Consumer Banking and Microfinance Segment for Scotiabank in Latin America, Country Head and General Manager of Scotiabank El Salvador, and General Manager of CrediScotia Financiera in Peru. He also served as Manager of Economic Studies at Banco Wiese Sudameris and has served on various boards of directors in Peru and abroad. He currently serves as General Manager of Banco Interamericano de Finanzas (BanBif).
SALAS CORTÉS, Patricia
Master in Finance from Universidad del Pacífico and Economist from Universidad de Lima. She currently serves as the General Superintendent of Banking at SBS in Peru, having previously held roles as Banking Superintendent and Supervisor of Market and Liquidity Risks.
