MSc Fintech (Professional Practice)

The MSc in FinTech - Professional Practice at the University of Huddersfield is a course designed for professionals who wish to deepen their knowledge and understanding of financial technology. The course's approach enables students to apply theoretical learning to practical scenarios, bridging the skills gap in this rapidly evolving industry. This is a one-year full-time course that offers a mix of teaching strategies including lectures, seminars, practical workshops and one-to-one tutorials.Course Content: The course encompasses a wide range of topics within finance, technology and professional practice. These include Professional Practice in IT, Professional Skills, Algorithmic Trading and Machine Learning. Additional emphasis is placed on FinTech Innovation and Entrepreneurship, reinforcing innovation skills in Financial Technology. The course concludes with a final project where students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge to a real-world scenario.Key Modules: The course comprises several key modules such as: Professional Practice in IT, Information and Network Security, Algorithmic Trading and Machine Learning, FinTech Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Introduction to Modern Financial Markets and Applications, and Professional Skills. The final module is the Project, which gives students the chance to apply their skills to a practical problem or research issue.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute for IT (BCS) on behalf of the Engineering Council, which gives graduates a pathway to professional registration status.Future Careers: Graduates of this course can pursue careers in various sectors like banking, finance, insurance, regulatory bodies and business services either in public or private sectors. The roles include but not limited to Financial technology specialist, Business Analyst, Systems Developer, IT Project Manager, Data Scientist, and Technology Risk Analyst.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page MSc in FinTech - Professional Practice.