MSc Financial Technology

The Financial Technology MSc at Aston University is an advanced-level course that provides a thorough understanding of the changing and dynamic world of 21st-century finance. It uses computer science and digital technology to provide in-depth knowledge on handling financial operations, services, and transactions.Course Content: This course facilitates students' understanding of computer science, digital technology, and their applications in financial operations, services, and transactions. The teaching activity on the course is varied, including lectures, tutorials, group and individual project work. Modules are assessed using a variety of methods including exams, coursework, presentations, practicals, and a dissertation.Key Modules: The course modules include Introduction to Programming, Managing Financial Resources, Digital Banking and Financial Innovation, Quantitative Methods for Finance, Research Methods, FinTech Ecosystem and Business Models, Big Data and Machine Learning, Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Financial Crime, Financial Modelling, Corporate Finance, and Professional Development Programme: Consultancy in Practice - FinTech. It also requires students to undertake a Financial Technology Dissertation.Accreditations: Aston University's Financial Technology MSc course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments (CISI). The course includes academic knowledge with a practical hands-on approach, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of financial products, financial markets and technology which will help them in a wide range of finance and fintech career destinations.Future Careers: This course prepares students for a variety of roles in financial services, regulation, fintech start-ups, consulting companies and investment banks. Jobs that graduates have gone into include: Senior Risk Analyst, Transaction Services Associate, Investment Operations Analyst, Technology Risk Analyst, Analyst, and Data Science Analyst. Aston University facilitates a 100% student-focused service, providing access to a host of graduate employers and work experience opportunities.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.