MSc Financial Technology (FinTech)

The MSc Financial Technology course from Swansea University is designed to give students a deep understanding of the technologies that are revolutionising the financial world. Geared towards those seeking a career in finance, the course provides a strong foundation in investing, risk management, big data, machine learning, and blockchain technologies. Course Content: The course offers a mix of theory and practical learning, with content structured around key financial concepts and the technology that is driving change in this industry. Students explore financial technology's role, financial applications, and the disruptive impact of FinTech on financial markets. The course builds proficiency in RATS, Python, and SAS and exposes students to real financial market information system such as Bloomberg and Datastream.Key Modules: Students will study modules including Financial Technology, Corporate Finance, Investments, International Financial Markets and Institutions, Risk Management in Banking, Advanced Corporate Finance, and Empirical Finance. Also included are two compulsory modules in Data Analysis.Accreditations: The MSc Financial Technology at Swansea University is accredited by the Chartered Financial Analysis Institute’s (CFA) University Affiliation Program. This accreditation signals that the course is closely tied to the practice of investment management and is helpful to students preparing for the CFA exams.Future Careers: Graduates from this course have opportunities to grow in the dynamic area of financial technology, where technology and finance intersect. Career paths include fintech roles such as data scientist, financial analyst, research analyst, business and system analysts, risk manager, and many others. Past students have been employed by various financial institutions and banks in the UK and overseas.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.