MSc Financial Technology

The Financial Technology (FinTech) MSc at University College London (UCL) is a full-time, one-year postgraduate programme designed to equip students with expertise in financial technology. The course’s comprehensive curriculum combines the fundamentals of financial services and technology, focusing on the practical applications of fintech, such as blockchain and distributed ledger, digital analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning.Course Content: The course content is a blend of theoretical and applied knowledge, covering a wide range of fintech applications. Students gain insights into digital currencies, blockchain, machine learning and big data. They are also nurtured in business-technology strategies and fintech entrepreneurship, with a strong emphasis on case studies, project management, and practical exercises.Key Modules: The MSc Financial Technology comprises of a series of modules including Financial Data and Statistics, Financial Systems and Financial Crises, Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology, Financial Institutions and Markets, Machine Learning for Finance, Enterprise and Innovation, and FinTech Entrepreneurship.Accreditations: This course is approved by the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investments (CISI) and is also in partnership with numerous industry giants and start-ups in London's thriving FinTech sector.Future Careers: Graduates of MSc Financial Technology from UCL are well-prepared for a broad spectrum of career paths in the finance industry, such as fintech, regtech, banking, asset management, insurance and consulting. Graduates may also find the course a valuable asset if they are interested in starting their own fintech company.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page. Financial Technology MSc | UCL