MSc Financial Technology (FinTech) 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Stirling |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Starting Month

Jan, SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSc Financial Technology (Fintech) provides the latest information in computing for the financial sector, financial theory, ethical and regulatory constraints, and business skills. It combines theory with hands-on activity. Fintech powers the banking and finance industry, and has applications in several other sectors. The way we handle money is changing - a new concept of digital identity is emerging with the key concerns being digitisation/data, automation and safety. New, exciting and potentially lucrative applications and markets are being explored, including crypto currencies, social tokens, automated market makers, smart contracts, and open banking services. The whole industry is taking note - from international banks to backroom start-ups, and a new kind of multidisciplinary expertise is in high-demand. To do well in fintech, you need to understand technology, finance and business creation. Our MSc Fintech is one of the first offered in the UK and provides you with the latest developments in blockchain technology, digital currencies, internet computing platforms, data analytics and machine learning, financial theory, ethical and regulatory constraints, and business skills. It’s an innovative course designed for those looking to enter a career in the fintech industry.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSc Financial Technology (Fintech) provides the latest information in computing for the financial sector, financial theory, ethical and regulatory constraints, and business skills. It combines theory with hands-on activity. Fintech powers the banking and finance industry, and has applications in several other sectors. The way we handle money is changing - a new concept of digital identity is emerging with the key concerns being digitisation/data, automation and safety. New, exciting and potentially lucrative applications and markets are being explored, including crypto currencies, social tokens, automated market makers, smart contracts, and open banking services. The whole industry is taking note - from international banks to backroom start-ups, and a new kind of multidisciplinary expertise is in high-demand. To do well in fintech, you need to understand technology, finance and business creation. Our MSc Fintech is one of the first offered in the UK and provides you with the latest developments in blockchain technology, digital currencies, internet computing platforms, data analytics and machine learning, financial theory, ethical and regulatory constraints, and business skills. It’s an innovative course designed for those looking to enter a career in the fintech industry.

Admission Requirements

12 Months
Jan
Sep

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