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Why Study at TECH?

TECH is the world's largest 100% online business school. It is an elite business school, with a model based on the highest academic standards. A world-class centre for intensive managerial skills training.   

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The university offers an online learning model that combines the latest educational technology with the most rigorous teaching methods. A unique method with the highest international recognition that will provide students with the keys to develop in a rapidly-evolving world, where innovation must be every entrepreneur’s focus.

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The Highest Standards

Admissions criteria at TECH are not economic. Students don't need to make a large investment to study at this university. However, in order to obtain a qualification from TECH, the student's intelligence and ability will be tested to their limits. The institution's academic standards are exceptionally high...  

95% of TECH students successfully complete their studies.

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Professionals from countries all over the world attend TECH, allowing students to establish a large network of contacts that may prove useful to them in the future.  

100,000+ executives trained each year, 200+ different nationalities.

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Students will grow hand in hand with the best companies and highly regarded and influential professionals. TECH has developed strategic partnerships and a valuable network of contacts with major economic players in 7 continents.  

500+ collaborative agreements with leading companies.

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This program is a unique initiative to allow students to showcase their talent in the business world. An opportunity that will allow them to voice their concerns and share their business vision. 

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While studying at TECH, students will enjoy a unique experience. Study in a multicultural context. In a program with a global vision, through which students can learn about the operating methods in different parts of the world, and gather the latest information that best adapts to their business idea. 

TECH students represent more than 200 different nationalities.   

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In the classroom, TECH teaching staff discuss how they have achieved success in their companies, working in a real, lively, and dynamic context. Teachers who are fully committed to offering a quality specialization that will allow students to advance in their career and stand out in the business world. 

Teachers representing 20 different nationalities. 

TECH strives for excellence and, to this end, boasts a series of characteristics that make this university unique:   

Analysis

TECH explores the student’s critical side, their ability to question things, their problem-solving skills, as well as their interpersonal skills.  

Academic Excellence

TECH offers students the best online learning methodology. The university combines the Relearning method (a postgraduate learning methodology with the highest international rating) with the Case Study. A complex balance between tradition and state-of-the-art, within the context of the most demanding academic itinerary.  

TECH is the world’s largest online university. It currently boasts a portfolio of more than 10,000 university postgraduate programs. And in today's new economy, volume + technology = a ground-breaking price. This way, TECH ensures that studying is not as expensive for students as it would be at another university.  

At TECH, you will have access to the most rigorous and up-to-date case studies in the academic community”

In order to favor students to study more quickly and efficiently, TECH has implemented the Relearning teaching methodology in the development of all the contents. This means that the most important Fixed Income concepts are reiterated throughout the syllabus, making the learning process much more progressive and natural for the student.

You'll access a content library full of high-quality resources, including detailed videos, motivational videos, summaries and self-awareness activities”

Syllabus

The complicated reality of Fixed Income requires the financial manager to be well prepared, updated on the economic and legal frameworks in force as well as all the criteria and analytics relevant to ensure success.

With instruction focused not only on financial techniques and methodology, but also on the development of transversal competencies and distinctive leadership, professionals will find this comprehensive and appealing program. This qualification goes beyond the basic necessary and essential skills in today's labor market, making a firm commitment to present and future financial advisors.

For this, a multitude of practical cases and simulated scenarios are presented, in which students will develop their managerial and organizational skills to put themselves at the forefront of financial leadership.

A curriculum that covers the knowledge, both theoretical and practical, required of any professional interested in leading a growing sector. This is a unique opportunity to distinctively enhance the managerial and organizational capabilities of distinctive and modern leaders. By understanding the financial market needs and specializing in exceeding them, students will be taking a firm step towards a much more prosperous and prestigious economic future.

This Postgraduate diploma takes place over 6 months and is divided into 3 modules: 

Module 1. Macroeconomics and Financial Systems
Module 2. Fixed Income
Module 3. Collective Investment Institutions and Pension Plans 

Where, When and How is it Taught?

TECH offers students the opportunity to take this Postgraduate diploma in Fixed Income completely online. Throughout the 6 months of the educational program, you will be able to access all the contents of this program at any time, allowing you to self-manage your study time.

Module 1. Macroeconomics and Financial Systems

1.1. Macroeconomics

1.1.1. Growth Indicators
1.1.2. Price Indicators
1.1.3. Employment and Other Indicators

1.2. Business Cycles

1.2.1. Cycle Theory
1.2.2. Cycle Phases
1.2.3. Cycle Types

1.3. Economic Indicators

1.3.1. On Offer
1.3.2. In Demand
1.3.3. Of Feeling

1.4. Financial System

1.4.1. Financial Assets
1.4.2. Financial Markets
1.4.3. Financial Institutions

1.5. Spanish Financial System

1.5.1. SFE Composition
1.5.2. Intermediaries
1.5.3. Regulatory and Supervisory Entities

1.6. The ECB (European Central Bank)

1.6.1. Current Situation and Historical Evolution
1.6.2. ECB Functions
1.6.3. Money Market

1.7. Monetary Policy

1.7.1. Monetary Policy Strategies
1.7.2. Monetary Policy Instruments
1.7.3. Monetary Policy Developments

1.8. Current Macroeconomic Situation

1.8.1. Global
1.8.2. In Spain
1.8.3. Current Market Trends

1.9. Technical Development Macroeconomic Indicators

1.9.1. Macroeconomic Indicator Interpretation
1.9.2. Economic Indicator Interpretation
1.9.3. Cycle Indicator Interpretation

1.10. Monetary Policies and Economic Cycles

1.10.1. Monetary Policy in Upward Phases
1.10.2. Monetary Policy in Declining Phases
1.10.3. Monetary Policy in Cyclical Peaks and Troughs

Module 2. Fixed Income

2.1. Fixed Income General Characteristics

2.1.1. Negotiated Assets
2.1.2. Market Types in Spain
2.1.3. AIAF (Association of Intermediaries in Financial Assets Market)

2.2. Public Debt Market Structure

2.2.1. Negotiated Assets
2.2.2. Market Members
2.2.3. Primary and Secondary Markets

2.3. Private Fixed-Income Market

2.3.1. Market structure
2.3.2. Market Operations
2.3.3. Asset Typology

2.4. Rating

2.4.1. Needs and Advantages of Rating
2.4.2. Classification
2.4.3. Rating Companies
       
2.5. Risks Associated with Fixed-Income Assets

2.5.1. Interest and Credit Risk
2.5.2. Liquidity and Exchange Rate Risk
2.5.3. Early Amortization Risk

2.6. Fixed Income Asset Valuation

2.6.1. Zero Coupon Bonds and Treasury Bills
2.6.2. Coupon Bonds
2.6.3. Full price, Ex-Coupon Price and Running Coupon Price

2.7. Price to IRR ratio

2.7.1. Malkiel’s First Principle
2.7.2. Malkiel’s Second and Third Principles
2.7.3. Malkiel’s Fourth and Fifth Principles

2.8. Income Curve and Interest Rate Term Structure

2.8.1. Income Curves
2.8.2. Explanatory Theory of ETTI
2.8.3. Standardized Interest Rate Structure

2.9. Interest Rate Risk Measurement and Management

2.9.1. Sensitivity
2.9.2. Duration and Corrected Duration
2.9.3. Immunization

2.10. Risk Profile for Each Investment Type

2.10.1. Cautious Profile
2.10.2. Moderate Profile
2.10.3. Risk Profile 

Module 3. Collective Investment Institutions and Pension Plans

3.1. Collective Investment Institutions

3.1.1. Legal Framework and IIC Definition
3.1.2. CII Investment Evolution
3.1.3. Element Intervening

3.2. Investment Funds and SICAVs

3.2.1. Management Styles
3.2.2. Categories
3.2.3. NAV Calculation

3.3. Commissions

3.3.1. Implicit
3.3.2. Explicit
3.3.3. Other Expenses

3.4. Comparison of Investment Funds

3.4.1. Profitability
3.4.2. Risk
3.4.3. Other Ratios

3.5. Hedge Funds

3.5.1. Alternative Management Fundamentals
3.5.2. Hedge Fund Characteristics
3.5.3. Investment Strategies and Styles

3.6. Regulatory Aspects in Investment Fund Creation

3.6.1. Management Institution Obligations
3.6.2. Management Institution Obligations
3.6.3. Information

3.7. Regulatory Aspects of Investment Funds Contracting

3.7.1. Participant’s Rights
3.7.2. Shareholder’s Defense Before the National Securities Market Commission
3.7.3. Investment Fund Contracting Process

3.8. Pension Plan Definition

3.8.1. Applicable Legal Framework
3.8.2. Differences Between a Pension Plan and a Pension Fund
3.8.3. Guiding Principles

3.9. Modalities

3.9.1. Depending on the Promoting Entity Type
3.9.2. For the Contributions and Benefits System
3.9.3. For the Investment Vocation

3.10. Personal Elements and Tax Benefits

3.10.1. Promoter
3.10.2. Control Commission
3.10.3. Pension Plan Tax Benefits Before and After the Reform. Effective 2022

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