MSc Financial Technology

Program Overview

This AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA-accredited FinTech program combines finance, technology, and research to prepare graduates for careers in banking, insurance, investment management, and consulting. Through coursework in programming, finance, and technology, students develop skills in quantitative analysis, risk management, and financial innovation. Practical experience includes industry engagement and an optional Trading Boot Camp.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Semester 1:
• Programming for Fintech
• Principles of Finance
• Quantitative Business Analysis
• Big Data Fundamentals
• Semester 2:
• Sustainable Finance and Technology
• FinTech Innovations, Applications & Considerations
• Risk Management for Banks
• Semester 3:
• Research projects (Finance and Management Science)

Assessment:

• Exams
• Written assignments
• Practical team and individual projects

Teaching:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Computer labs
• Experiential learning through industry engagement

Careers:

• Graduates will be prepared for careers in financial technology, including roles in:
• Banking
• Insurance
• Investment management
• Consulting

Other:

• The program is accredited by the AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA.
• Students will have the opportunity to participate in the Amplify Trading Boot Camp, which provides practical experience in financial markets.
• The program is taught by faculty from the top-ranked Departments of Accounting & Finance and Management Science with input from Computer & Information Science.

The tuition fees for 2024/25 are as follows:

• Scotland: £16,650
• England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £16,650
• International: £31,900