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Banking

The Banking Summer School at Barcelona School of Economics offers three weeks of advanced training in banking, combining theoretical and empirical foundations with current policy questions in regulation and supervision, macro-finance, and money and payment systems.

Each week is a self-contained module of two courses, so participants can attend a single week or combine several to build a programme that fits their profile:

New for 2027: Bank Regulation and Supervision

Two new courses give you the frameworks and the evidence behind today’s most pressing supervisory questions. Cornelia Holthausen (ECB) explains how banks are regulated and supervised as non-banks, digital assets, AI, and cyber and climate risks reshape the financial system. Alfredo Martín-Oliver (Universitat de les Illes Balears) shows how to interpret the empirical evidence behind supervisory and policy decisions. Attend both across weeks 2 and 3 to combine the policy perspective with the analytical tools. Designed for professionals at central banks, supervisory authorities, and financial institutions, as well as researchers working on financial stability.

Participants can also submit research papers for review and feedback in a dedicated paper presentation session held each week.

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English

Next edition: June-July 2027

Early Bird deadline: April 15, 2027

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Discover all available Banking Summer School courses!

Summer School

Banking

Banking Theory

Next edition: July 12-16, 2027

Instructor: David Martinez-Miera

Summer School

Banking

Regulating and Supervising Banks in a Changing Financial System

Next edition: July 5-9, 2027

Instructor: Cornelia Holthausen

Summer School

Banking

Banking in Macro-finance: Empirical Tools and Applications

Next edition: June 28-July 2, 2027

Instructor: Ernst-Ludwig von Thadden

Summer School

Banking

Empirical Banking for Regulation and Supervision

Next edition: July 12-16, 2027

Instructor: Alfredo Martín-Oliver

Summer School

Banking

Banking and Money

Next edition: June 28-July 2, 2027

Instructor: Ernst-Ludwig von Thadden

Summer School

Banking

Empirical Methods in Banking

Next edition: July 5-9, 2027

Instructor: Gianni De Nicolò

Call For papers

How to Present Your Research at Banking Summer School

Students are encouraged to present their research papers.

If you are interested in submitting a paper for review, please send your submission to summerschool@bse.eu. Please put “Banking call for papers” in the subject line of your email.

The deadline for submitting papers is June 14, and the schedule for the presentation of papers will be announced when the selection of papers has been finalized.

Who attends BSE Banking Summer School?

If you’re passionate about finance and banking this could be the course for you:

Graduate students specializing in banking and financial markets
Faculty members or researchers
Central bankers and regulators wishing to brush up on their knowledge of the field and be exposed to the latest advances in academic research

Program Directors

IAE-CSIC and BSE

Hugo Rodríguez Mendizábal

IAE-CSIC and BSE

PhD, University of Chicago

Hugo Rodríguez Mendizábal

IAE-CSIC and BSE

PhD, University of Chicago

Hugo Rodríguez is a tenured scientist at the Institute for Economic Analysis (IAE-CSIC) and an Affiliated Professor of the Barcelona School of Economics (BSE). Prior to that, he was an Assistant Professor at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). He is the Director of the BSE Master Program in Macroeconomic Policy and Financial Markets.

Professor Rodríguez’s main research area is Monetary Economics. In particular he has worked on the monetary transmission mechanism from two perspectives. On the one hand part of his work deals with understanding how changes in the interest rate affect economic activity. On the other hand he has also analyzed how the way monetary policy is implemented by central banks may influence the behavior of short term interest rates. Another research area is International Economics. He has worked on the analysis of exchange rate target zones and on evaluating the gains from monetary unions.

Professor Rodríguez earned his PhD from the University of Chicago.

Teaching

Macroeconomic Policy and Financial Markets Program

Research interests

Monetary Economics

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CREI, UPF and BSE

Victoria Vanasco

CREI, UPF and BSE

PhD, University of California, Berkeley

Victoria Vanasco

CREI, UPF and BSE

PhD, University of California, Berkeley

Victoria Vanasco is a Researcher at the Center for Research on International Economics (CREI) and an Affiliated Professor of the Barcelona School of Economics (BSE). She is also a Fellow of CEPR.

Her research focuses on topics related to information asymmetries and their impact on financial markets and the real economy. She is particularly interested in the factors that lead to information and belief heterogeneity, on how these factors may impact incentives of market players to screen and monitor assets, and on the study of regulatory policies to increase liquidity and discipline in markets.

Before joining the BSE research community, she was an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Before earning her PhD in Economics from UC Berkeley, she spent two years as a Junior Professional Associate at the World Bank.

Teaching

International Trade, Finance, and Development Program
Financial Economics Program

Research interests

Corporate Finance
Security Design
Asymmetric Information
Mechanism Design
Macrofinance

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Why study at BSE?

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Study with professors who produce top-ranking research in their fields.

World-renowned Faculty

Receive the highest quality training, with courses developed with students in mind.

Barcelona

One of Europe’s most popular cities, combine learning with culture for the best learning experience.

Why should you attend BSE Summer School?

All BSE Summer courses are taught to the same high standard as our Master’s programs.

1

Network with like-minded peers from around the world

2

Short courses allow you to learn without a big time commitment

3

Try something new, expand your knowledge and career prospects, and advance your thesis

Admissions Process

It’s important to check that you meet the entry requirements to take part in a Banking Summer School courses.

Next edition: June-July 2027

Early bird deadline: April 15, 2027

Requirements

Successful candidates typically demonstrate one or more of the following in their application to our Summer School programs.

A strong background in Economics or a field closely related to the course topic (Statistics, Law, etc.)
Postgraduate degree or current Master’s/PhD studies related to the course topic
Relevant professional experience

Requirements for Banking Summer School courses

For Banking applicants, experience in financial institutions such as central banks will be valued

Mix and match your summer courses!

Remember that you can combine Banking Summer School courses with courses in any of the other BSE Summer School programs (schedule permitting). Maximise your learning this summer and take advantage of our multiple-course discount.

FAQ

Do you still have questions? Check out our FAQ section below! Or contact our Admissions Team.

Can I see the full Summer School calendar?

You can view the full Summer School calendar here.

How much does each Summer School course cost?

Fees for each course may vary. Please consult each course page for accurate information.

Are there any discounts available?

Yes, BSE offers a variety of discounts on its Summer courses. See more information about available discounts or request a personalized discount quote by email.

Can I take more than one course?

Yes! you can combine Banking Summer School courses with other BSE Summer School programs (schedule permitting). See the full calendar.

Credit transfers (ECTS)

To be eligible for credit transfers, students must complete a final project.

Students will deliver a short summary of a paper one week after the summer school finishes. It will consist of a critical summary of a published paper, around 3-4 pages, 1.5 spaced, font size 11. The critical summary will need to follow these guidelines: expose what are the main ideas of the paper, how they are addressed, strength and weakness of the paper, methodological approach, theoretical or empirical background, and suggestions for improvements.

Consult the Credit Transfer page for more information about this option.