MSc Financial Technology (FinTech)

The MSc Financial Technology (FinTech) course offered by Teesside University is a one year full-time, or two years part-time, postgraduate course for those with a background in computing who wish to gain in-depth knowledge of financial technology. The course provides a mix of practical and theoretical knowledge aimed at developing the necessary skills to meet the substantial global demand in the FinTech sector. Course Content: This course is structured around four main themes covering financial markets and services, programming and data analysis, financial technology, and entrepreneurship and innovation. Students will acquire critical understanding of theories and practices in fields including investment analysis, financial regulation, fintech, data analysis, and financial entrepreneurship. Alongside this, students also develop practical skills in data analytics and programming.Key Modules: Notable modules within the course include Quantitative Methods and Financial Data Analysis, Investment Analysis, Financial Regulation, Fintech as a Strategic Advantage, Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Finance and Blockchain Technologies. Research Methods and Dissertation project are also integral parts of this programme.Accreditations: No specific accreditations mentioned.Future Careers: After completing this course, students could progress into numerous roles such as financial analysts, financial consultants, financial managers, IT managers, financial data analyst, financial risk analysts, quantitative analysts, data scientists, business analysts or go on to study for a PhD.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.cfm).