Financial Technology and Systems MSc

Entry requirements

• UK

  You should have a UK first or second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in a subject area such as engineering, computer science, economics or mathematics. We will also accept applicants with degrees in finance or other related subjects where they can demonstrate some exposure to statistics, probability or computer programming. However, this will be at the discretion of the programme management team.

  We recommend your personal statement explains why you are interested and passionate about this programme, what your current career progression challenges and how this programme will enable you to succeed in your future aspirations.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The MSc in Financial Technology and Systems develops the technical and analytical skills needed for designing, assessing, implementing, and commercialising next-generation open banking platforms. It uniquely offers in-depth system-level knowledge of fintech building blocks. You’ll also have an opportunity to gain invaluable hands-on experience through a 12-month Professional Placement in industry.

Benefits of this course

This programme is delivered in partnership with academics from Bayes Business School and gives a first-hand experience on using the Bloomberg Trading Terminals whereby student teams compete with an allocated capital to invest in crypto stocks.

In addition the programme allows you to work closely with some of the fintech organisations such as the Lloyds Banking Group, Allica Bank, Thirdfort, EarthID, MoneyHop and many others to co-create an innovative fintech product that will be disruptive in the marketplace.

There is an optional experience to work with one of the fintech players in the UK or elsewhere. Interested students will share their CV with the Corporate Relations and Employability Unit (CREU) who will liaise with the prospective fintech partner to identify the suitable candidate based on the skills / talent requirements of the organisation.

This course will prepare you with knowledge and expertise in the following areas:

• Will provide you with a good understanding of the basic design principles of the fintech systems
• Help you to design systems that are ethical and comply with regulatory requirements
• Will aid you with the skills needed to develop a product from the ideation stage to prototype
• Will give you exposure to real-world practical problems in the fintech industry
• Will give you sound knowledge in the cyber security and risk assessment principles that are needed for the fintech industry
• Will provide you with the knowledge and understanding and banking and finance relevant to open banking.

MSc with placement option

This course is also offered as an 'MSc with Placement,' which includes an additional 120 credit module and extends the study period by an extra 12 months.

Award

You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.

• Master of Science (MSc)

Who is this course for?

This course is delivered in partnership with Bayes business school for students who would like to become technical experts in the open banking technology and its adoption with the financial services industry.

The course will provide insights into:

• The foundations of fintech systems
• Technical risk assessment of open banking systems
• Big data analytics in banking / finance
• Regulatory compliance and understanding of system and algorithmic ethical issues and social values
• Knowledge and understanding of banking and finance
• Innovation and new product development life-cycle within the fintech industry.