FinTech Management MSc

Program Overview

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FinTech Management - MSc

Overview

Managing the transformation of traditional finance through financial technology (FinTech).

Summary

The Professional Services sector is one of the biggest employers in the UK. If you are looking for a financially rewarding, professionally and personally satisfying career, the MSc FinTech Management course is a fantastic stepping stone to achieving this.

The fluidity and fast pace that comes with a career in the financial services and FinTech industries are unparalleled. This course has been designed to ensure theory learned is relevant to the modern dynamic environment. You will explore areas such as financial theory, products and markets, corporate governance and ethics, behavioural finance, regulation and compliance, project management, business analysis, financial technology, and much more.

About this course

About

You will be enabled to critically evaluate new ideas and assess developments within the financial services' technological environment. You will develop an awareness of the international financial and professional services environment and gain an appreciation of professional ethical standards and conduct. By learning to analyse financial problems critically, rationally and rigorously, and to creatively and systematically apply knowledge and understanding of finance concepts to complex issues, you will graduate ready for a diverse range of opportunities in financial services, technology, and consultancy. You will also develop a capacity for logical reasoning, creative thinking, adaptability, resilience, and effective communication; all important skills that employers are looking for.

Attendance

For the exit award of Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert), 60 credit-points (four specified compulsory modules) are required; Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) 120 credit-points (eight specified compulsory modules) are required; and for the award of the MSc 180 credit-points (ten specified modules plus either the Dissertation module or Work-based Project module).

Part-time students normally take one year to obtain the Postgraduate Certificate, two-years to obtain the Postgraduate Diploma and three-years to complete with Masters. You may take up to two-years maximum to obtain the Postgraduate Certificate, four-years maximum to obtain the Postgraduate Diploma and five-years maximum to complete with Masters.

Part-time students normally do two modules each semester, although may choose to do just one. The course is delivered by blended learning over the course of a 12-week semester with there being some face-to-face classes that typically take place in the evenings on the Belfast campus.

Start dates

• September 2025

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

The programme is taught through blended learning with there being some face-to-face classes that typically take place in the evenings on the Belfast campus. All the programme’s modules are 100% coursework. You will have the option to complete your Masters either by dissertation or work-based project.

Modules

Year one

Regulation and Compliance

Year: 1

Status: C

This module provides an understanding of the regulatory and compliance issues critical to a role in financial services in the 21st Century.

Project Management

Year: 1

Status: C

This module provides an understanding of project management and project management methods. The module covers the activities at each stage of project lifecycle; project initiation; project planning; project execution; monitoring and control: and project close.

Financial Technology and Data Science

Year: 1

Status: C

Modern finance is characterised by using technology to innovate and enhance financial services. Those involved with FinTech have to often engage with big data analysis and data science to understand customers such to provide products and services that will meet their needs and wants. This module combines overview of the available technologies in financial services with market opportunity and provides realistic data science exercises.

Behavioural Finance

Year: 1

Status: C

The module aims to provide students with a knowledge and understanding of theoretical and empirical limitations of traditional finance theory and presents the foundations of behavioural finance. Students will have the opportunity to explore the opportunities for behavioural investing and systematic trading model design and be able to evaluate different trading models.

Year two

Financial Theory, Products and Markets

Year: 2

Status: C

The modern theory of finance provides the foundation of a solid basis for a career in the financial services industry. In this module, these theories are applied to best understand the most commonly used financial instruments, all of which takes place in the context of the financial markets which are being influenced significantly by advancing technology. Consequently, this module provides an introduction to the financial services industry, focusing on investments and giving due consideration, where relevant, to the impact of technology.

Corporate Governance and Ethics

Year: 2

Status: C

Through the analysis of lessons to be learned from failures, this module informs and equips students to effectively respond to the challenges that the financial services industry face today. The module aims to investigate the key components for securing the highest standards of effective application of standards of best practice, conduct and ethics.

Business Analysis Foundations for Practice

Year: 2

Status: C

This module is to address the range of concepts, approaches and techniques that are applicable to Business Analysis. This is to help develop skills and knowledge to support successful business change programmes within an organisation.

Financial Econometric Modelling

Year: 2

Status: C

The primary objective of this module is to provide an introduction to econometric theory and techniques, especially linear regression analysis, hypothesis testing and application with financial time series. With extensive use computer packages such as Python or Microsoft Excel students will be able to use real data to analyse financial models. This module emphasises the role of econometrics in supporting evidence-based decision making.

Year three

Contemporary Issues in FinTech

Year: 3

Status: C

The module will have as its main objective an exploration of the contemporary issues that confront FinTech.

Predictive Analytics in Finance

Year: 3

Status: C

The main aim of the module is to provide the foundation for further investigations, with a focus on big data, in order to extract the essential management information that is pertinent to the financial services and FinTech sectors.

Dissertation

Year: 3

Status: C

The Dissertation module integrates and further develops the knowledge and skills acquired within the taught element of the programme. The module specifically allows the student to apply the knowledge and skills acquired to undertake a research-dissertation investigating a topic relevant to the financial services sector and of interest to the student. The topic will vary, depending on the interests of the student and expertise of staff.

Work Based Project

Status: O

Year: 3

This module is optional

The Work Based Project module integrates and further develops the knowledge and skills acquired within the taught element of the programme. The module specifically allows the student to apply the knowledge and skills acquired to undertake a project relevant to the financial services sector and of interest to the student. The project topic will vary, depending on the requirements of the financial services organisation that instigates the project.

Standard entry conditions

Entry Requirements

Applicants must:

• have gained
  • a second class honours degree or better from a university of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, or from a recognised national awarding body, or from an institution of another country which has been recognised as being of an equivalent standard; or
  • an equivalent standard (normally 50%) in a Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma or an approved alternative qualification;
• provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grade C or equivalent).

In exceptional circumstances, as an alternative to (a) (i) or (a) (ii) and/or (b), where an individual has substantial and significant experiential learning, a portfolio of written evidence demonstrating the meeting of graduate qualities (including subject-specific outcomes, as determined by the Course Committee) may be considered as an alternative entrance route. Evidence used to demonstrate graduate qualities may not be used for exemption against modules within the programme.

English Language Requirements

• English language requirements for international applicants
• The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.

Careers & opportunities

Career options

The course has been designed to provide you with an academically challenging and intellectually stimulating study of the subjects and disciplines associated with career opportunities across a broad range of areas, such as financial services, consultancy, and business analysis.

You will graduate with an in-depth knowledge of the core finance principles with a practical understanding of how theory informs professional practice, in preparation for a career in FinTech Management.

Whether you want to work in commercial banking doing credit analysis or compliance, be part of a consulting team or acting as the bridge between financial services and technology, there are a diverse range of options in this exciting and dynamic industry.

If you complete this course as a Degree Apprenticeship, via an employer, it will enable you to apply your knowledge and skills in a real life organisational setting providing you with invaluable work experience. It will enhance your employability and career prospects by building your confidence in a business environment, providing you with tangible experience and allowing you to network and showcase your skills to potential employers.

Work placement / study abroad

There is no work placement or study abroad element to the programme although there is an optional work-based project as part of the MSc qualification.

Fees and funding

Tuition Fee Loans Available

Students domiciled in Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and UK students can apply to Student Finance NI for a Tuition Fee loan of up to £6,500 (subject to eligibility).

The price of your overall programme will be determined by the number of credit points that you initiate in the relevant academic year.

For modules commenced in the academic year 2025/26, the following fees apply:

Fees Credit Points	NI/ROI/GB Cost	International Cost*
5	£201.10	£494.70
10	£402.20	£989.40
15	£603.30	£1,484.10
20	£804.40	£1,978.80
30	£1,206.60	£2,968.20
60	£2,413.20	£5,936.40
120	£4,826.40	£11,872.80
180	£7,239.60	£17,809.20
240	£9,652.80	£23,745.60

*International student access to courses is subject to meeting visa requirements. More information can be found in the Visas and Immigration section.

Annual Increase Disclaimer

Important Notice: Annual Fees Increase

Fees illustrated are based on academic year 25/26 entry and are subject to an annual increase.

If your study continues into future academic years your fees are subject to an annual increase. Please take this into consideration when you estimate your total fees for a degree.

Additional mandatory costs are highlighted where they are known in advance. There are other costs associated with university study.

Visit our Fees pages for full details of fees.

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Additional mandatory costs

• Are there payment options available?
  • Depending on meeting eligibility requirements, funding support may be available through the Degree Apprenticeship programme. Contact the Course Director (see contact section) for more information.
• Can I take this programme without the apprenticeship funding?
  • Yes, the MSc FinTech Management is available part-time.
• It is important to remember that costs associated with accommodation, travel (including car parking charges) and normal living will need to be covered in addition to tuition fees.

Where a course has additional mandatory expenses (in addition to tuition fees) we make every effort to highlight them above. We aim to provide students with the learning materials needed to support their studies. Our libraries are a valuable resource with an extensive collection of books and journals, as well as first-class facilities and IT equipment. Computer suites and free Wi-Fi are also available on each of the campuses.

There are additional fees for graduation ceremonies, examination resits and library fines.

Students choosing a period of paid work placement or study abroad as a part of their course should be aware that there may be additional travel and living costs, as well as tuition fees.

See the tuition fees on our student guide for most up to date costs.