MSc Financial Technology Computer Science

The MSc in Financial Technology (Computer Science) from the University of Essex is designed to equip students with the skills needed to succeed in the FinTech sector. This unique course, at the intersection of finance and computer science, offers a comprehensive understanding of financial business, algorithms and computational theory.Course Content: Building on a foundation of core computer science areas and quantitative finance, students also gain practical experience in banking and finance sectors. You examine security mechanisms, cryptographic coding, data mining, visualization, trading practices, algorithmic trading strategies, risk management, and critical regulations.Key Modules: The comprehensive program includes modules on Financial Systems & Auditing, Security & Risk, Advanced Data Management, Artificial Intelligence and Applications, Algorithmic Trading, and Software Agents. The course also includes an independent project.Future Careers: Graduates from the course are suitable for careers in operations, sales, and trading; research and analysis; technology and IT; compliance and risk management; and strategy and project management in various companies, start-ups and consultancies as well as banks, hedge funds, and asset management firms.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page).