Msc Financial Technology (Fintech)

The Financial Technology (FinTech) MSc degree is a cutting-edge course offered by the University of Salford. This course paves a way for learners to gain an understanding of financial technology applications and develops their critical thinking about the fintech sector. Course Content: This course covers critical topics including digital currency and blockchain technologies, data analysis for decision-making, disruptive technology, and financial markets. Students will acquire practical skills for data analysis, portfolio management and risk mitigation strategies.Key Modules: The key modules of this course involve Fundamentals of Fintech, Financial Statement Analysis, Ethical and Legal Challenges in Fintech, Fintech Markets Innovations and Disruptions, Applied Data Analysis for Financial Decision Making, Portfolio Management and Investment Analysis, and a final project or dissertation. Accreditations: The MSc Financial Technology course is aligned with the syllabus of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level I examinations and is accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). Future Careers: The course prepares students for a wide range of professions within the fintech sector. Prospective career opportunities include Data Analyst, Blockchain Developer, Fintech Partnership Manager, Risk Manager, Cryptocurrency Analyst, Financial Planner, and other roles in the financial services industry. Students are also prepared for a potential career in research or academia. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page