COURSE OVERVIEW
Are you looking for a career in a rapidly expanding sector? Keen to work in an innovative global industry where your skills are in demand?
Disruptive technologies are affecting all areas of financial services and to ensure you are equipped with the skills to progress in this area, the MSc Financial Technology (FinTech) programme has been developed, aimed at non-computer science specialist graduates who have a first degree in business, finance, mathematics or economics and want to gain greater awareness and skills in the Fintech area.
This programme will examine applications of financial technology in banking, insurance, asset management and many other finance sectors. You will gain cutting-edge knowledge on finance applications of blockchain technology, digital currencies, Big Data and artificial intelligence.
You will also acquire an in-depth understanding of the financial technology environment, develop skills in programming, machine learning and network security as well as knowledge of financial markets institutions and systems.
WHY FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY (FINTECH) AT SWANSEA?
- The programme may be completed in a single year
- Open to non-computer science undergraduates - students will typically have a background in Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Computer Science. We are also willing to consider those with other backgrounds and work experience in the sector
- All modules are taught by our world-class academics who have industrial and academic knowledge
- Based in the £22 million School of Management building on the Bay Campus
FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY (FINTECH) EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
There is great potential for Fintech expansion in emerging market economies and this programme will produce graduates equipped for successful careers in the growing financial technology discipline. There is a range of possible career options available in the financial services industry:
- Business Development Manager
- Data Specialist
- Financial Analyst
- Product Manager
- Developer
Modules
Modules typically include: Financial Technology Environment; Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Smart contracts; Big Data in Finance
Disclaimer: Module selection options may change
FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert
Students choose 180 credits from the following:
Compulsory Modules
- Introduction to Programming in Java
- International Financial Markets and Institutions
- Financial Technology Environment
- Quantitative Methods and Economics
- Research Skills
- Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Smart Contracts
- Big Data in Finance
- Innovation Management
- Artificial Intelligence - Principles and Concepts
* Scholarships available for international students.
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