MSc Digital Banking and Finance

The MSc Digital Banking & Finance course, offered by the University of Stirling, is designed to equip students with the ability to exploit the opportunities brought on by the digital revolution in banking and finance, while assessing the impact of these advances on established regulation and practice. Course Content: The course provides a theoretical framework and applies the latest techniques in practice-led learning such as data and financial analysis, software-based solutions, blockchain technologies, and financial technology. Students will also understand the impact of digitalisation in reducing costs, enhancing customer value, and maximising profitability in the finance sector.Key Modules: The modules are split into two semesters and include an individual research project. The modules include Digital Banking and Finance: Strategy, Implementation and Practice, Fintech and Financial Innovation, Research Methods, Advanced Topics in Digital Banking and Finance, Data Analytics in Digital Banking and Finance, and Applied Financial Modelling. The course also includes an individual research project, digitally driven. Accreditations: The University of Stirling is accredited by the Chartered Banker Institute, the only professional banking institute in the UK. Moreover, the MSc Digital Banking & Finance is also accredited by The Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment.Future Careers: Graduates of this course will be well-prepared to work in a variety of roles within the finance sector, including financial analysis, financial consultancy, data analysis, fintech regulation and policy making, risk and strategy planning in industries such as banking, insurance companies, and pensions or investment firms. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.