Course Objectives
Preparation of the international exams to obtain the certificate of European Expert in Financial Investments ( Foundation Level ) and International Financial Analyst ( Certified International Investment Analyst ) ( Final Level ).

Target Public
University graduates with professional experience in the financial world. The course permits access to the highest professional recognition in the field of Financial Analysis and Portfolio Management.

Professional openings
Financial entities, securities firms and agencies, pension and investment funds agents, insurance companies and corporate financial departments.

Access Conditions
University degree, knowledge of English and wish to carry out a professional career in the world of investments and finances.

Programme Structure

The subjects corresponding to the different knowledge areas are the following:
Quantitative analysis *
Fixed income valuation and analysis
Equity valuation and analysis
Derivative valuation and analysis
Portfolio management
Financial accounting and statements analysis
Corporate finance
Economics
Regulation framework, national statements, ethics, market structure and taxation **

* Typical Area of the Certificate of International Financial Analyst in Spain ( Foundation level )
** Target area of the national examination of the Foundation level

Organised with the collaboration of:
Spanish Institute of Financial Analysts
European Federation of Associations of Financial Analysts and Portfolio Agents
CIIA ( Certified International Investment Analyst )

Start: Barcelona , September 2008
Duration: 396 hours of lessons. From October 2008 to June 2009
Hours: From Mondays to Thursdays from 18:15 to 21:45 hours
Fees: 8,000 euros (course 2008-2009)
Place: IEF classrooms, Gran Vía, 670 2º - 08010 Barcelona