Financial Innovations, Technologies and Artificial Intelligence MSc Postgraduate Program By Lancaster University Management School |Top Universities

Financial Innovations, Technologies and Artificial Intelligence MSc

Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

32,760 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Accounting and FinanceMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our  MSc in Financial Innovations, Technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI)  combines classical quantitative finance techniques with cutting-edge developments in financial technology, including machine learning and AI. The curriculum bridges financial theory with practical applications in quantitative trading, risk management, and forecasting.

If you aspire to lead the future of finance, this programme is designed for you. The versatile curriculum will open doors to many professions. Graduates pursue prestigious roles such as quantitative traders, risk managers, data scientists, and financial researchers at leading investment banks, hedge funds, and fintech firms. The programme develops both technical expertise and innovative thinking, preparing you for high-impact careers at the intersection of finance and technology while fostering an inquisitive mindset that thrives on research and innovation.

You will develop quantitative trading skills, employing sophisticated strategies that leverage the power of data and technology. You will master financial and quantitative risk management tools, learning to identify, analyse, and manage risks. You will learn to conduct rigorous simulation analyses and stress tests, ensuring resilience and strategic foresight in decision-making. You will also discover pioneering methods to predict financial and economic trends using AI-driven tools and techniques.

Through this programme, you will become proficient in the technical skills required to excel in financial technology areas while developing an inquisitive mindset that thrives on innovation and research. While at Lancaster, you will benefit from our sector-leading specialist Finance career coach.

During your master's programme, you will take six core modules, which are described in more detail in the course structure:

  • Quantitative Methods for Finance
  • Financial Markets and Securities
  • Fund Management
  • Mathematics for Artificial Intelligence
  • Financial Econometrics
  • Risk Management and AI

You will also choose two from the three following optional modules:

  • AI and Cyber Security for Business
  • Derivative Pricing
  • Stochastic Calculus for Finance

In the third term, you will work on your master's dissertation, which is an independent research project, with guidance from your academic supervisor. You will continue to work on your dissertation throughout the remainder of the summer and submit it in September at the end of the master's programme.

Careers

This master's programme will prepare you for diverse career paths across the global financial sector. You could pursue roles such as: quantitative analyst, data scientist, risk manager, quantitative trader, quantitative analyst, investment analyst, portfolio manager, quant developer, hedge fund manager, algorithmic trading strategist, financial engineer, fintech developer, machine learning engineer, quantitative researcher, model developer, model validation specialist, financial consultant, cryptocurrency analyst, ESG quantitative analyst, or high-frequency trading developer, among many others.

Alumni from the Department of Accounting and Finance work in prestigious organisations, including investment banks, hedge funds, asset management firms, proprietary trading firms, fintech companies, consulting firms, central banks, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, research institutes, and financial regulatory bodies.

Many graduates also continue into PhD programmes or establish their own fintech ventures.

Program overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our  MSc in Financial Innovations, Technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI)  combines classical quantitative finance techniques with cutting-edge developments in financial technology, including machine learning and AI. The curriculum bridges financial theory with practical applications in quantitative trading, risk management, and forecasting.

If you aspire to lead the future of finance, this programme is designed for you. The versatile curriculum will open doors to many professions. Graduates pursue prestigious roles such as quantitative traders, risk managers, data scientists, and financial researchers at leading investment banks, hedge funds, and fintech firms. The programme develops both technical expertise and innovative thinking, preparing you for high-impact careers at the intersection of finance and technology while fostering an inquisitive mindset that thrives on research and innovation.

You will develop quantitative trading skills, employing sophisticated strategies that leverage the power of data and technology. You will master financial and quantitative risk management tools, learning to identify, analyse, and manage risks. You will learn to conduct rigorous simulation analyses and stress tests, ensuring resilience and strategic foresight in decision-making. You will also discover pioneering methods to predict financial and economic trends using AI-driven tools and techniques.

Through this programme, you will become proficient in the technical skills required to excel in financial technology areas while developing an inquisitive mindset that thrives on innovation and research. While at Lancaster, you will benefit from our sector-leading specialist Finance career coach.

During your master's programme, you will take six core modules, which are described in more detail in the course structure:

  • Quantitative Methods for Finance
  • Financial Markets and Securities
  • Fund Management
  • Mathematics for Artificial Intelligence
  • Financial Econometrics
  • Risk Management and AI

You will also choose two from the three following optional modules:

  • AI and Cyber Security for Business
  • Derivative Pricing
  • Stochastic Calculus for Finance

In the third term, you will work on your master's dissertation, which is an independent research project, with guidance from your academic supervisor. You will continue to work on your dissertation throughout the remainder of the summer and submit it in September at the end of the master's programme.

Careers

This master's programme will prepare you for diverse career paths across the global financial sector. You could pursue roles such as: quantitative analyst, data scientist, risk manager, quantitative trader, quantitative analyst, investment analyst, portfolio manager, quant developer, hedge fund manager, algorithmic trading strategist, financial engineer, fintech developer, machine learning engineer, quantitative researcher, model developer, model validation specialist, financial consultant, cryptocurrency analyst, ESG quantitative analyst, or high-frequency trading developer, among many others.

Alumni from the Department of Accounting and Finance work in prestigious organisations, including investment banks, hedge funds, asset management firms, proprietary trading firms, fintech companies, consulting firms, central banks, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, research institutes, and financial regulatory bodies.

Many graduates also continue into PhD programmes or establish their own fintech ventures.

Admission Requirements

87+
3.3+
58+
580+
6.5+
If you have studied outside of the UK, we would advise you to check our list of  international qualifications  before submitting your application.

1 Year
Oct

Tuition Fee

Domestic Students

16,270 GBP
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International Students

32,760 GBP
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Scholarships

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