MSc Financial Technology (Finance)
University of Essex
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The MSc Financial Technology suite has three unique variants for you to explore so you can tailor your master’s in financial technology to suit your interests and goals. In addition to the MSc Financial Technology (Finance) variant, there is also the option of MSc Financial Technology (Economics) and MSc Financial Technology (Computer Science), giving you the chance to specialise in your preferred area of study.The Finance variant of MSc Financial Technology is perfect for those with a basic ...Read more

The MSc Financial Technology suite has three unique variants for you to explore so you can tailor your master’s in financial technology to suit your interests and goals. In addition to the MSc Financial Technology (Finance) variant, there is also the option of MSc Financial Technology (Economics) and MSc Financial Technology (Computer Science), giving you the chance to specialise in your preferred area of study.

The Finance variant of MSc Financial Technology is perfect for those with a basic understanding of coding, economics, or finance. If you are particularly looking to work in the financial services sector, especially in parts of the sector that are concerned with developing and growing new technologies for use in finance, then this could be the course for you.

MSc Financial Technology (Finance) explores the new and innovative technologies that are currently being used and developed to advance the financial services sector. This includes exploring:

  • blockchain technologies
  • machine learning
  • artificial intelligence
  • application programming interfaces
  • cryptocurrencies
  • mobile banking and electronic payments
  • P2P lending
  • advisor automation
  • crowdfunding resources
  • big data solutions

Our MSc Financial Technology (Finance) is taught at Essex Business School, at our Colchester Campus. Our students and staff join us from all over the world and our teaching is grounded in contemporary issues and professional practice, supported by industry-standard facilities, such as our Bloomberg virtual trading floor.

Your future

Essex Business School is helping to create the business leaders of the future; those who are creative, innovative, and ethically aware. 90% of University of Essex’s postgraduate graduates are in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2021).

Many of our graduates enjoy careers in financial analysis, management, public administration, and accountancy at some of the world’s most well-known organisations and exciting SMEs, including:

  • Groupon, a global e-commerce marketplace
  • KPMG Group, a multinational professional services network
  • Right Freight Pvt Ltd, an independent freight forwarder
  • Copal Partners, a financial consultation agency
  • Capital Markets Intelligence, a financial publisher
  • Credit Data Research, a business funder
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25th
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30th
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Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree, or international equivalent, in one of the following subjects (with no module requirements): Business / Commerce, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural Science, Data Analysis, Statistics or we will also consider applicants who hold a CFA Institute Programme Level One, Two or Three (pass or above).

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£14,300 per year

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£22,400 per year

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£22,400 per year

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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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