Master in Economic Criminal Law and Compliance
Master in Economic Criminal Law and Compliance
Study the Lifelong Learning Master's Degree in Economic Criminal Law and Compliance, two areas of criminal law that have experienced remarkable growth in recent years.
The Lifelong Learning Master's Degree in Economic Criminal Law and Compliance allows you to specialize in one of the most in-demand areas of law, economic criminal law and compliance.
The program is backed by Pompeu Fabra University, ranked 1st in Spain and 15th worldwide among universities less than 50 years old, according to the Times Higher Education ranking. UPF Barcelona School of Management also holds EQUIS accreditation, the most prestigious institutional recognition for business schools worldwide.
Over the course of one academic year, the Lifelong Learning Master's Degree in Economic Criminal Law and Compliance provides comprehensive training in both the general principles underlying economic crimes, such as corporate offences, tax offences and technology-related crimes, and the detailed analysis of specific criminal offences. The program also offers in-depth training in compliance, covering everything from its fundamental theoretical principles to the latest practical developments in crime prevention models and corporate compliance culture.
The growing prominence and increasing complexity of economic criminal law in criminal legislation and, consequently, in the practice of our courts, together with the importance of corporate compliance in preventing or minimizing companies' potential criminal liability, highlight the need for specialized training for legal professionals seeking to successfully address the challenges emerging in economic criminal law and compliance.
Why choose this program
Benefit from a high-quality curriculum
The program's content has been developed by renowned national and international experts, combining academic rigour with a practical approach.
A recognised qualification
Lifelong Learning Master's Degree in Economic Criminal Law and Compliance, awarded by Pompeu Fabra University (60 ECTS credits).
Theoretical and practical training
The program combines advanced theoretical knowledge with practical training tailored to the legal profession, including practical exercises, participation in debates and mock trials, focusing on economic criminal law and compliance.
International recognition
Study at an EQUIS-accredited business school, an international distinction that recognises the quality of our institution and makes us the first management school affiliated with a public university in Spain to achieve this accreditation.
Who is it for?
The master's program is designed for Law graduates seeking to develop a highly specialized professional profile in economic criminal law and compliance.
Curriculum
The Lifelong Learning Master's Degree in Economic Criminal Law and Compliance is taught in Spanish.
The master's program consists of a series of compulsory subjects required to obtain the qualification, as well as a Master's Final Project.
Complementary activities
The Master in Economic Criminal Law and Compliance also offers the opportunity to participate in practical activities designed to support personal and professional development, such as:
- UPF-BSM Inside: a range of cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary subjects (applied data, communication, creativity, innovation and project management, sustainability, management and leadership, among others) that you can access at no additional cost when enrolled in this program. These subjects are 100% online and can be completed at your own pace throughout the academic year, as they are designed for self-paced learning.
Qualification obtained
Upon successful completion of the required credits, students will receive the e-Título for the Lifelong Learning Master's Degree in Economic Criminal Law and Compliance (60 ECTS credits), awarded by Pompeu Fabra University.
The e-Título is an authentic digital qualification, issued in PDF format and electronically signed, with the same legal validity as a paper certificate.
Faculty
The Master in Economic Criminal Law and Compliance has a faculty composed of academics and professional experts in each of the subjects that make up the program's curriculum.
Academic directors
Coordinators
- Ivó Coca Vila
Associate Professor of Criminal Law at UPF
Coordinator of the subject "Criminal Law Protection of Business Interests" - Beatriz Goena Vives
Ramón y Cajal Tenure-Track Professor at UPF
Coordinator of the subject "Businesses and Public Interests" - Raquel Montaner Fernández
Associate Professor of Criminal Law at UPF
Coordinator of the subject "Compliance" - Nuria Pastor Muñoz
Associate Professor of Criminal Law at UPF
Coordinator of the subject "Businesses and Individual Property Interests" - Ramon Ragués Vallès
Full Professor of Criminal Law at UPF
Coordinator of the subjects "Advanced Criminal Litigation" and "Corporate Criminal Liability" - Ricardo Robles Planas
Full Professor of Criminal Law at UPF
Coordinator of the subject "Fundamentals of Individual Criminal Liability in Business"
Methodology
The program combines theory and practice through a highly participatory teaching approach. The academic objective of the specialization in economic criminal law and compliance is to provide an in-depth understanding of the conceptual and methodological frameworks needed to understand and analyze modern economic criminal law, particularly the field of criminal compliance, which has become increasingly important in the legal profession.
Specialized Content
The subjects are designed to provide comprehensive specialized training in Economic Criminal Law and Compliance, equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to advance their professional careers.
Theoretical and Practical Subjects
The subjects combine theoretical and practical approaches. Both dimensions are essential to providing high-quality advanced training in this field.
Academic Guidance and Support
Throughout the program, the academic management team will monitor each student's progress, providing support and guidance to ensure their successful development.
Evaluation
To obtain the corresponding qualification, students must pass all subjects. Assessment methods are determined by the lecturer responsible for each subject and may include continuous assessment, the completion of an assignment or practical exercise, or a final examination.
Students must also pass the Master's Final Project, attend at least 80% of classes, and successfully complete all compulsory practical exercises and assignments. The requirements and submission conditions for these activities will be established in each case by the professionals responsible for them.
Tools
Project-oriented learning and the combination of lectures and active methodologies such as case studies, flipped learning, solving real problems and professional simulations allow the student to connect theory and practice, acquire advanced skills and achieve learning which is transferable to work.
You will have:
- Master's Final Project or Postgraduate Final Project
- A personal mentor to monitor your final project
- Digital resources to achieve transversal skills
- Interdisciplinary activities and workshops
Career opportunities
The Master in Economic Criminal Law and Compliance is designed for Law graduates with a strong academic record who wish to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to specialize in Economic Criminal Law and Compliance.
Student profile
Each year, the program brings together Law graduates and postgraduates seeking to specialize in this field.
Career opportunities
The Master in Economic Criminal Law and Compliance aims to provide high-quality education that equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue successful professional careers as experts in Economic Criminal Law and Compliance.