Finance Analytics (Taught)

The world of finance is changing. With recent advances in technology, huge amounts of data are generated every second on a global scale. Finance professionals of the future will need to harness advanced technologies to process, analyse and ultimately extract key insights to tackle the challenges facing the industry.

With a focus on big data analytics, our Finance Analytics MSc is designed to provide you with rigorous applied training in quantitative and empirical methods in Finance.

This course is suited to individuals with strong quantitative backgrounds who desire the skills & expertise needed for a range of highly skilled technical professions in finance. You’ll study topics at the cutting edge of the finance industry such as data visualisation, big data, FinTech and robo-trading.

Key Benefits

• Cutting edge topics in finance - You’ll study advanced topics in finance to prepare you for a range of careers in analytics, data & finance, such as big data analytics, robo-trading, FinTech analytics and business risk analytics.

• A comprehensive industry view - You’ll also study key fundamental financial principles to inform a broader view of the finance industry, including financial econometrics, behavioural finance, corporate finance and risk management.

• Designed with practitioners, delivered by experts – This course was developed in close collaboration with senior industry practitioners and will allow students to understand how advanced analytics and technologies are utilised by financial firms operating today.

• Masterclasses – Our ungraded modules & masterclasses allow you to enhance your understanding of financial markets, software & programming and increase the possibility of securing internships in financial firms.