Msc Financial Technology in University of Strathclyde, UK

Msc Financial Technology in University of Strathclyde

Study with us

• combine the study of theory with intensive practice and industrial engagement
• understanding how the use of technology improves the efficiency of financial transactions
• opportunity to undertake client-based project
• ranked 2nd in the UK for Accounting & Finance, Complete University Guide 2020

Why this course?

This MSc in Financial Technology (FinTech) teaches the big data techniques, computer programing, and analytics that banks and insurance companies are looking for. Graduates in this field will have a good understanding of the changing nature of finance and how accounting, business information systems, and analytic methods are adapting to the internet as a delivery channel.

What you'll study

The course is 12 months full-time, with two semesters of classes followed by two projects over the summer. You'll gain a comprehensive skill set using a blended learning approach that combines theory, intensive practice and engagement with FinTech start-ups. The course content will involve interaction with the Bloomberg Trading Simulation Laboratory in the Business School.

In Semesters 1 & 2 you'll take compulsory core classes, some of which are offered within our award-winning MSc Finance. You also select at least one elective from the list of classes in Accounting & Finance, Management Science and Computer Science.

Careers

The course is tailored to make the graduates eminently employable in this exciting new field that cuts across traditional disciplinary boundaries.

Research indicates that students with programming, data analytics and finance skills get premium starting salaries compared to graduates from any one of these disciplines.

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