Course Summary
This course is subject to validation.
The MBA (FinTech Management) offers a FinTech pathway through our dynamic and contemporary MBA degree - designed to produce business leaders of the future. The future of financial transactions, applications and management of finances is expected to be impacted heavily by FinTech. The importance of understanding the trends and the innovations in the financial industry is evidenced by the application of existing FinTech such as cryptocurrency, crowdfunding, mobile payment systems and international remittances. Students choosing this pathway will have a good grasp of not only the foundations and applications of FinTech but also on the strategic implementation of FinTech.
Our course is flexible and accessible. Full-time students attend during the day while part-time students attend during the evenings so you can tailor your attendance around your availability.
Everything in our MBA is geared towards your career development, ensuring you graduate with a clearer vision of your future; it’s accredited by the Chartered Management Institute, so you can be sure you’re learning the leadership skills that employers really need, and our expert staff have the depth of knowledge to turn your passion and ambition into a realisable goal.
HOW YOU'LL LEARN
Knowledge is developed through guided reading, knowledge-based activities with feedback and online discussions and activities. Thinking skills are developed through reflective activities with feedback and online discussions and activities.
Practical skills are developed through IT activities with feedback and research skills-based activities with feedback. Skills for life and work (general skills) are developed through planning activities with feedback and project work.
Students on the MBA (FinTech Management) with Placement route will be expected to undertake a 30 weeks work placement. The placement is worth an additional 120 credits. UEL will assist you in finding a placement and will advertise opportunities on the UEL Employment Hub. However, it is ultimately the student’s responsibility to source a valid placement. Further details on placement is contained in the placement handbook.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Reflect on the importance of technological innovations in the current age and time. Develop critical thinking skills to evaluate the relevance of diverse business and management theories and concepts. Apply these theories and concepts to various issues and contexts.
Subject-based practical skills will teach you how identify the internal and external sources of Big Data and strategic information required for modelling organisational performance. You’ll demonstrate an advanced critical understanding of current issues relevant to the Fintech industry.
The programme will also offer you an optional placement year, enabling you to gain FinTech management experience and effectively connect your university experience with it.
YOUR FUTURE CAREER
The business magazine, Forbes, has calculated that successful MBA graduates pay back the cost of their qualifications within four to five years on average – with lifetime earnings greatly enhanced thanks to the qualification.
Studying for your MBA with us should enhance your employability and earning power and develop your ability to approach business problems in a strategic manner. As part of the course, you’ll study a specialised ‘Professional Development’ module that is specifically designed to help you boost your career prospects and make the most of your MBA in the employment market.
Employers see candidates with an MBA as potentially more effective and therefore valuable as they examine at business issues with a fresh pair of eyes. And with our help you will develop the analytical and problem-solving skills that will benefit you through your entire career.
MBAs are welcome in any sector anywhere in the world, and the course’s accreditation with the Chartered Management Institute will enhance your employability even further.
You will also be able to take advantage of the worldwide MBA Alumni Network, and UEL's superb careers guidance.
The qualification will enable you to go into any sector, anywhere in the world. Or if you have your own business idea and want to start up a company of your own, the knowledge, skills and qualities you develop on the entrepreneurship module will really help – and you can receive support from the university to assist your entrepreneurial ambitions.
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