Financial Technology (FinTech) (Taught)

This programme adopts an interdisciplinary approach by integrating finance, technology, and regulatory studies to provide a holistic understanding of Fintech. Traditional finance modules are blended with learning about the evolution and theories of data-driven financial modelling, data mining, machine learning and recent innovations such as AI and cloud computing.

You will be taught by industry experts that have vast experience in big data management, machine learning, computer programming and blockchain technology. You will also gain wider employability skills such as problem-solving, analysis, teamwork, programming, and financial knowledge.

A particular focus of the programme is the commitment to the development and application of values, skills, knowledge and behaviours that will enable students to contribute to the development of a just, peaceful and sustainable world. When you graduate, you will be armed with a diverse skill set, preparing you to enter industry, or progression onto a PhD.

Key features

• Enjoy use of one of the biggest trading floors in Higher Education within the UK. Our Trading Floor has access to live trading data from different Stock Exchanges around the world via Bloomberg and LSEG, the same technology used by finance professionals across the globe.

• Benefit from opportunities to earn certifications in relevant fintech technologies and methodologies, such as Blockchain, Bloomberg and Python.