MSc Financial Technology (Economics)
University of Essex
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Electronic stock markets, mobile banking, cryptocurrencies, robo advisors, copy trading and peer-peer platforms are transforming the financial services sector. The MSc Financial Technology (Economics) takes a multi-disciplinary perspective that combines economics, computer science and business theory to explore the theory and methods of this growth area.This course allows a deeper dive into the economics of market microstructure for design of trading strategies, managing operational risks and ...Read more

Electronic stock markets, mobile banking, cryptocurrencies, robo advisors, copy trading and peer-peer platforms are transforming the financial services sector. The MSc Financial Technology (Economics) takes a multi-disciplinary perspective that combines economics, computer science and business theory to explore the theory and methods of this growth area.This course allows a deeper dive into the economics of market microstructure for design of trading strategies, managing operational risks and market design for electronic markets such as peer-to-peer platforms The MSc Financial Technology (Economics) is designed for students seeking a career in the finance industry, in particular the financial technology sector. Recent graduates include those who work as:Fund Managers (Jupiter Fund),Data Scientists (Lloyds Bank),Risk Managers (HSBC)The degree will provide you first and foremost with the multi-disciplinary training you will need to see your subject from all sides and communicate effectively as part of a team. This course will equip you with both theoretical and technical skills that are specific for the finance industry. It will also equip you with transferable skills such as the ability to develop and present an argument, as well as lab-based operational skills. Work is undertaken both individually and in groups to broaden your experience.

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WUSCA ranking:
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73/279
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43rd
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29th
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Catarina
04 Nov 25

The University of Essex is extremely international with students from 140 different countries. As an international students this makes me have a sense of community as there are a..Read more

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Student Reviewer
09 Mar 15

the best thing about my course is the helpful tutors and the very professional lecturers.the students accomodation is very nice and clean.i have my own bathroom anth the building..Read more

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Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree, or international equivalent, in any discipline which includes three relevant modules in: Econometrics (or Maths, or Statistics), Macroeconomics, Microeconomics. We will also consider applicants with any other 2:2 degree or above where there is one year's relevant work experience, after graduating, in the field of economics/banking.

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£15,000 per year

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£23,500 per year

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£23,500 per year

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Living and accommodation costs (per year, approximately)- 11,256 – 19,197

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04 Nov 25
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The University of Essex is extremely international with students from 140 different countries. As an international students this makes me have a sense of community as there are a...
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09 Mar 15
the best thing about my course is the helpful tutors and the very professional lecturers.the students accomodation is very nice and clean.i have my own bathroom anth the building...
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University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park Colchester Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Hythe   0.6 miles away

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