The QTEM Network

The QTEM network (Quantitative Techniques for Economics and Management) is an international network of universities with a high level of academic excellence, dedicated to educating professionals with strong quantitative and analytical skills applied to economics, finance, and management. QTEM offers a distinctive educational experience that combines academic rigor, international exposure, and a direct connection with the business world.

QTEM brings together universities, academic institutions and corporate partners committed to excellence in quantitative education applied to decision-making in complex economic and business environments. Its objective is to train analytical profiles capable of working with data, interpreting complex information, and leading projects in international contexts, combining advanced technical knowledge with a global and strategic perspective.

The network promotes:

• Rigorous academic training with a strong quantitative focus.
• International experience through mobility among oustanding member universities in five continents.
• A balanced development of technical competencies and transversal skills.
• Direct engagement with companies and institutions operating at an international level.
• Participation in an international business analytics challenge based on real data provided by companies, fostering teamwork, critical thinking, and complex problem-solving.

Being part of QTEM allows you to complement your Master of Science at UPF Barcelona School of Management—such as the MSc in Finance and Banking, MSc in Management, MSc in Marketing, or the MSc in International Business—with a structured international experience that is strongly oriented toward professional development.

The QTEM experience includes:

• International academic mobility
  The opportunity to complete one or two exchange semesters at member universities, taking courses with a strong quantitative focus in different countries and academic contexts.
• Analytical and digital training
  The development of skills in data analysis, applied data science, and the communication of results, which are essential for data-driven professional environments.
• Mandatory professional internships
  Completion of a minimum of 240 hours of professional internships in companies or institutions, enabling students to apply the knowledge acquired in a real-world setting and enhance their employability.
• Global Business Analytics Challenge
  Participation in an international business analytics challenge based on real data provided by companies, fostering teamwork, critical thinking, and complex problem-solving.

The QTEM network is made up of more than 20 universities and academic partners across four continents, offering a wide range of international destinations and educational approaches.

Through this network, students can complete part of their studies at internationally recognized universities in Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa, broadening both their academic perspective and their international professional network.

The diversity of destinations and specializations allows students to shape an academic experience aligned with their professional interests and goals, always with a strong quantitative component.

Once the QTEM program requirements have been completed alongside the Master of Science at UPF Barcelona School of Management, students are awarded the QTEM certificate.

This certificate attests to advanced training in quantitative techniques, an international academic experience, and the completion of professional internships, and is recognized as a mark of excellence by multinational companies, financial institutions, and international organizations.

In addition, QTEM connects graduates with an international alumni community, facilitating long-term professional development and networking opportunities.