Masters in Finance and Financial Technology (FinTech)

The MSc Finance and Financial Technology (Fintech) course, offered by the ICMA Centre at the University of Reading, prepares students for a career in the rapidly evolving financial services sector, focusing on key areas like quantitative finance, data analysis, machine learning, and blockchain technologies. The programme aims to provide a thorough grasp of contemporary Fintech and its integration within the finance industry.Course Content: The programme offers a blend of traditional finance subjects and advanced technological skills. The course content covers areas like financial markets, fintech and financial innovation, machine learning in finance, blockchain and cryptocurrencies, derivatives and financial risk management, financial econometrics, corporate finance, and investment banking. Practical training modules such as programming in Python and the use of databases are also included, to ensure students are fully equipped with essential technological skills. Key Modules: The core modules of this programme include Principles of Finance, Securities, Futures & Options, Quantitative Methods for Finance, Fintech and Financial Innovation, Big Data and Machine Learning for Finance, Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies, and Empirical Applications of Fintech.Future Careers: Graduates of this course will be prepared for high-level professional roles in a variety of financial services positions, in organisations ranging from fintech startups to global corporations. The course also prepares students for roles such as data scientist, financial engineer, quantitative analyst, risk manager, financial technology specialist, and investment banker among others.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.