Financial Technology including professional placement MSc
Kingston University London
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MSc - Master of Science

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Kingston Hill

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This new course has been designed to prepare graduates and professionals with the skills needed to launch a career in FinTech or the financial services sector.You will develop in-demand analytical and programming skills alongside a thorough understanding of key trends in financial technology such as blockchain, cryptocurrency and machine learning. With access to real-time financial data via our dedicated Bloomberg Trading Room, you will be taught by academics actively researching the FinTech ...Read more

This new course has been designed to prepare graduates and professionals with the skills needed to launch a career in FinTech or the financial services sector.

You will develop in-demand analytical and programming skills alongside a thorough understanding of key trends in financial technology such as blockchain, cryptocurrency and machine learning. With access to real-time financial data via our dedicated Bloomberg Trading Room, you will be taught by academics actively researching the FinTech sector along with industry experts to ensure your skills are at the forefront of this exciting sector.

The course includes a practical project which can either take the form of a professional consultancy project, research dissertation, or your own fintech start-up or process efficiency solution, supported by our specialist innovation incubator, The Nest.

Reasons to choose Kingston University

  • Kingston Business School is one of only 5% of the world's business schools to be accredited by AACSB International.
  • This course is taught by research-active staff and provides cutting-edge knowledge regarding the latest developments in financial technology.
  • We are ideally located close to central London, one of the world's leading FinTech hubs, where we have extensive industry connections which help students to secure professional placements.
  • Access to a Bloomberg trading room, offering hands-on skills and the opportunity to apply for Bloomberg certification. You may also use other databases, such as Thomson DataStream Advance.
  • You will have the opportunity to engage with industry, debate current trends and develop in-demand skills to work at the intersection of finance and technology.
  • Free car parking at the Kingston Hill campus is available for students of this course. The campus can also be easily accessed by public transport. Halls accommodation is just a walk away from the classrooms.

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95/101
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70th
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88th
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Nidhi
17 Nov 23

The university is awesome however perhaps can improve location wise (I know it’s weird to ask) it’s because on my first day I didn’t even knew it was a university. Otherwise the..Read more

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24 Mar 22

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Entry requirements

A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply.

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Kingston University London
Kingston University London , Kingston upon Thames

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Kingston University London
Kingston Hill Kingston upon Thames London KT2 7LB United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Wimbledon  1.6 miles away Nearest train station: Norbiton  0.9 miles away
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