FEP EXCELLENCE GRANT

ABOUT FEP

PRESTIGE

FEP IS PART OF THE BEST PORTUGUESE UNIVERSITY, ACCORDING TO THE MAIN INTERNATIONAL RANKINGS.

ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION, IN THE AREAS OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT: FEP IS AMONG THE TOP PORTUGUESE SCHOOLS OF MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS IN TERMS OF THE AVERAGE MARKS REQUIRED ON ENTRY.

FULL-TIME PROFESSORS (90% WITH A PhD) OBTAINED IN UNIVERSITIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.

ALUMNI PLACED IN THE BEST COMPANIES AND INSTITUTIONS OF THE COUNTRY AND ABROAD, IN VARIOUS BUSINESS SECTORS: BANKING, INDUSTRY, RETAIL, DISTRIBUTION AND AUDIT AND CONSULTING FIRMS.

Research>> 2 research centres classified with Very Good by FCT (the main portuguese Science Foundation): CEF.UP and LIAAD>> 1 Research Unit in public finances and monetary policy: NIFIP>> 1 Economy and Fraud Management Observatory: OBEGEF

Employability>> Every day, more than 3 companies look for recruitment candidates on FEP’s employment portal.>> 2300 companies are in permanent contact with the schools for recruitment purposes

Internationalization

>> Around 200 students studying at FEP, from 39 different countries.

>> Mobility programmes with universities in Europe, America and Asia.

>> International seminars with renowned speakers.

WELCOME TO FEPAs the Dean of the School of Economics and Management, University of Porto, I am delighted to recommend the Master in Finance.I congratulate you for deciding to apply for a place on the FEP, UPorto advanced education Programme. You are about to embark on a new cycle of study that is characterised by a series of major challenges and demands, at a School that is well-known for its rigour and scientific quality. During the next two years, you will have the opportunity to be a member of a high-class team, which includes the most highly qualified academic staff in Portugal and a carefully selected and well-grounded group of students. You will also be able to rely on the support of the various FEP services, which include the Career Services and the Skills Academy, in order to achieve your desired academic and professional success. FEP’s close relations with the business world will enable you to join the employment market swiftly and to forge a successful professional career, as so many other FEP graduates have done, both in Portugal and abroad. This School places a particular emphasis on extracurricular activities and you will have the opportunity to be actively involved in different groups and initiatives to complement your personal skills.You can also opt for an international experience and share the experiences of the more than 200 foreign students, who have chosen to continue their studies at FEP. FEP’s employability indicators are proof of the quality of the education we provide. FEP’s prestige is created by all members of the FEP team. So, if you join us at FEP, we will be very proud to receive your contribution too.Welcome to FEP!

João F. ProençaDean and Chairman of the Scientific Council of the School of Economics and Management, University of Porto

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Paulo Pereira, PhD

Scientific board>> Paulo Pereira, PhD (President)>> Manuel de Oliveira Marques, PhD>> Claúdia Ribeiro, PhD>> Júlio Lobão, PhD>> Miguel Sousa, PhD

MIF Seminars invited speakers (last edition)>> Jorge Alexandre Ferreira (CEO, BA Vidro, SA)>> Jorge Sousa Teixeira (Executive Director,BPI Gestão de Activos)>> Afonso Barros (Managing Partner, Inter Risco);>> José Redondo (CFO, BIAL);>> Henrique Cruz (Vice-President, IGFCSS);>> Alexandre Mota (Executive Director, Golden Broker);>> José Basílio Simões (President and CEO, ISA - Intelligent Sensing Anywhere, S.A)

Objectives>> The Master in Finance aims to train specialists in Financial Markets and Corporate Finance, providing the analytical and technical skills needed to carry out professional activities in the area of Finance, which is becoming increasingly demanding. The programme will provide an adequate balance between theory and practice and expose students to new and complex real-world financial problems, promoting resolution and decision-making based on the fundamentals, models and latest techniques in Finance.

Target group>> The programme is suitable for those wishing to enhance their professional development, by acquiring the skills necessary to develop a career Finance. It also suits those who require adequate scientific training in order to pursue graduate studies. Professional experience is not a prerequisite.

Partnerships>> FEP takes advantage of its network of partner schools, not only to attract foreign students, but also to welcome international guest lecturers.

Professional outputs>> Finance industry. Consulting firms. Finance positions in private or public companies (industrial, commercial or services). Research activities.

PAULO PEREIRAPROgRAMME DIRECTORThe Master in Finance is a two years programme totally taught in English, designed under the rules of the Bologna Protocol.The programme offers scientific and professional training in the areas of Corporate Finance and Financial Markets, which is suitable for those intending to pursue their scientific and technical education in the area of Finance. The programme has a flexible structure, both in terms of curriculum and duration, and gives students the flexibility to adapt the electives to their personal interests and career prospects. The Master’s course concludes with the preparation of a dissertation, project work, or professional traineeship, all of which under the scientific supervision of a faculty member.The Master in Finance offers advanced and innovative second cycle tuition, the quality of which is ensured by the school faculty, composed of a highly qualified academic staff, with extensive and relevant experience in management and consultancy activities. It is based on up-to-date learning methods, including the presentation of concepts and theoretical models, and an extensive use of case studies.

Apart from being the largest Portuguese university, Universidade do Porto is also one of the top 100 universities in Europe and it offers the Master in Finance Programme in English! Plus provides hands-on experience in this field by giving the option of doing an internship in the second year!! This was exactly what I was looking for. Having the theoretical part and the practical part is a perfect combination for my professional development.

Beatriz ChicasBelize | Bachelor in Tourism Management in University of Belize

COURSE UNITS ATTENDANCE DURATION ECTS

1st TERM Theoretical Foundations of Finance Compulsory 42 7.5

Markets and Financial Investments Compulsory 42 7.5

Corporate Finance Compulsory 42 7.5

Econometric Methods for Finance Compulsory 21 4

International Finance Compulsory 21 3.5

2nd TERM Evaluation, Acquisition and Corporate Control Compulsory 42 7.5

Derivatives and Risk Management Compulsory 42 7.5

Possibility to attend the semester at partner school

TWO OPTIONS FROM (8 ECTS):Financial InstitutionsReal OptionsPortfolio ManagementFixed Income SecuritiesPublic Finance

Elective 21 4/Each

TWO OPTIONS FROM (7 ECTS):Financial OperationsCorporate GovernanceBehavioural FinanceApplied Investment Strategies

Elective 21 3.5/Each

3rd TERM Seminars Compulsory 42 7.5

Plan for Dissertation / Work Project /Internship Compulsory 42 7.5

4th TERM Dissertation/Work Project/Internship Compulsory 45

Degree>> The master’s programme comprises:

a) an organized set of subjects that account for 75 ECTS credits. This part of the programme leads to the grant of a master’s programme diploma in Finance, but not to an academic degree.

b) A dissertation, or an original work written specifically for the master’s programme, or a professional traineeship (in Portugal or abroad) combined with a final report, which accounts for 45 of the total 120 ECTS credits granted by the programme. The public oral presentation of this dissertation or report in viva voce can lead to the award of a Master’s degree in Finance.

18% Foreign

82% Portuguese

3,24% America1,62% Oceania6,66% Europe

4,86% Asia1,62% Africa

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EStudying abroad at the University of Porto has been a highly rewarding experience, both academically and for my personal development. Any initial fears I had about being in a foreign country where I knew nobody quickly disappeared as the teaching staff were so welcoming. It’s also notable how Portuguese students make such an effort to help foreign colleagues blend in from day one.

Michael MinihanIrish | Trinity College, Dublin

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CFA>> Master in Finance has been accepted into the CFA Institute University Recognition Programme. This status is granted to institutions whose degree programme(s) incorporate at least 70% of the CFA Programme Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), which provide students with a solid grounding in the CBOK and positions them well to sit for the CFA exams.

Scholarships>> Master in Finance is entitled to award three CFA Programme Awareness Scholarships to students each fiscal year, as detailed in the Awareness Scholarship Official Rules.

Additional Information>> FEP FINANCE CLUBThe Master in Finance students have the chance to participate and benefit from the FEP Finance Club regular initiatives. FEP Finance Club works as a platform to develop new ideas and activities related to finance. The main goal is to enhance the professional placement of finance students both by promoting the master course and students ́skills. An annual International business trip to London, a monthly article about professional development and a weekly report financial markets are some of the events held.

>> 63% of FEP masters students get employment before completing the course

>> 79% are employed within 3 months upon completion of the course

>> 92% are placed on the job market until 6 months after the completion of the master

Target Group: Students, who were not in employment before they attended FEP courses.Source: SEREIA/FEP survey of masters students conducted during the 2007/08 to 2010/11 academic years.

To attend one of the best schools of Economics and Management of the country, where demand and the quality education match the level of European schools, has advanced my professional career and is the most valuable asset in my curriculum.

André CamposPortuguese | Bachelor in Economics in School of Economics and Management, University of Porto | Master in Finance | Technician at Millennium BCPPrimus Inter Pares prizewinner

>> CORPORATE PARTNERS

>> PRINCIPAL PARTNERS

>> OTHER PARTNERS(Curricular and summer traineeships and international traineeships, provision of support for

dissertations, recruitment and other work)

MASTERS PRogRAMMESPre-experience masters (MSc)

Economics

Finance (taught in English)

Management (taught in English)

The Pre-Experience Masters (Economics, Management and Finance) are intended mainly to graduates up with little or no work experience.

Specialized masters (MSc)Accounting and management control

Data analysis and decision support systems

Economics and management of innovation

Economics and management of organizations

Environment economics and management

Finance and taxation

Healthcare economics and management

Human resources management

International business

Marketing

Sales management

Services management

PhDsBusiness and Management Studies (taught in English)

Economics (taught in English)

General information about FEP’s degrees, admissions and events can be obtained online: www.fep.up.pt

Strongly based on leading edge theoretical foundations, the Master in Finance at the University of Porto provided me with the necessary exposure to a wide set of financial skills, and motivated a sustained inner development in the areas comprised in the course.As a consequence, I was able to create a strong network with highly skilled individuals, not only with faculty members and classmates, but also with top tier international researchers and other high achieving professionals.

David CardosoBachelor in Economics in School of Economics and Management, University of Porto | Master in FinancePrizewinner at the 28th International Competition of Master’s Degree Thesis on Economics and Finance (Paris)

APPLICATIONSThe deadline for applications is march 25 to april 12, 2013.Applications must be submitted online (www.fep.up.pt), accompanied by the following documents:

>> Copy of ID Card or Passport;>> Curriculum vitae;>> A letter stating the applicant’s reasons for applying;>> Academic qualifications certificates (including subject certificates);>> Two letters of recommendation (optional).

TUITION FEES>> Full time student:1500 euros (subject to the approval of the University of Porto).>> Part time student:75% of the course fee, to be set by the University of Porto. A part time student is deemed to be a student that signs up for no more than 37,5 ECTS credits, each year.

FEP EXCELLENCE GRANT

>> THE STUDENTS OF THE MASTER IN FINANCE (MIF) AND MASTER IN MANAGEMENT (MIM) CAN APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP THAT WILL PAY THE TUITION FEES AND A MONTHLY ALLOWANCE OF 750 EUROS DURING 10 MONTHS.

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WHY STUDY IN PORTO?

HISTORY AND TOURISM

THE CITY’S NATURAL BEAUTY, BETWEEN THE SEA AND THE RIVER, ITS NIGHTLIFE AND THE DIVERSITY OF THE EXPERIENCES IT OFFERS, COMBINED WITH COMPETITIVE PRICING FOR TOURISTS, RESULTED IN PORTO BEING ELECTED THE BEST EUROPEAN DESTINATION IN 2012. IT IS A CITY FAMOUS FOR ITS PORT WINE, BRIDGES AND ANCIENT CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE, ITS HISTORICAL CENTRE , CLASSIFIED AS WORLD HERITAGE BY UNESCO, AND FOR ITS FOOTBALL CLUB, FC PORTO. THE UNIVERSITY OF PORTO IS ALSO A KEY ASPECT OF THE CITY.THE METROPOLITAN AREA HAS ABOUT 1 MILLION INHABITANTS. PORTO IS THE COUNTRY’S SECOND LARGEST CITY.

Architecture

A city of great beauty with an impressive balance between history and modernity. The Casa da Música, designed by Rem Koolhaas is perhaps the city’s best example of modern architecture.

Vibrant international environment

More than 3000 students from 89 countries seeking various levels of higher education, from graduate to post-doctoral degree, choose to study in University of Porto under the erasmus programme and other international mobility projects. There is a vibrant international environment in the city.

Animation, Entertainment and glamour

The city’s movida was mentioned in the New York Times, which highlighted the new cultural, touristic and leisure opportunities available.

Additionally…Portuguese is the third most widely-spoken European language, covering 3.5% of the global population and spread in every continent, from America (Brazil) to Asia (Macau, East Timor) and Africa (Angola, Mozambique). It is a language spoken in 4 continents and the 6th most spoken language in the world. University of Porto offers affordable language courses for foreign students.

10 REASONS for studying in UPorto, Portugal:

1. Quality education2. High value for money offer3. Affordable costs of living4. A Genuine European Experience5. A Great Lifestyle6. The Way to Learn Portuguese7. Hospitality and a Great Climate8. Sports and Culture9. Breathtaking Landscapes10. Old and New World Charm

Useful informationsTemperature: mild climate. Around 14º in winter and 25º in summer.

Welcome & accomodation•Limited availability in halls of residence but a huge private offer in terms of students accomodation•FEP nominates for each international student a Tutor who will help with the internal procedures.•On campus we have all sorts of relevant facilities: banks, supermarket, university hospital, shopping mall, sports facilities, public transportation (bus, metro).

INFORMATION AND CONTACTS

admissions@fep.up.pt

Further information can be obtained from the Masters and Doctorates Section, which has an experienced team that is committed to the proper functioning of the course and is available to provide personalised assistance to each participant.

School of Economics and Management, University of PortoRua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-464 PortoPhone + 351 225 571 100Fax + 351 225 505 050

www.fep.up.pt