Financial Technology (FinTech)
Entry requirements
You’ll need a UK honours degree – at least a 2:2 – or the international equivalent, in any subject. Professional experience will also be considered for mature students.
Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. Accepted English qualifications can be viewed here.
Months of entry
September
Course content
FinTech (financial technology) is disrupting and reshaping commerce. The term is applied anywhere technology is used to help companies manage the financial aspects of a business. It includes new software and applications, processes and business models.
Understanding rapidly evolving financial markets
This course combines our expertise in finance, computing, risk and behavioural science. You’ll look at innovative technologies and the disruptive nature of FinTech business models.
We’ll show you how FinTech has combined finance and technology and is changing the way companies and consumers interact. You’ll also discover how it has affected the regulatory environment in which companies operate.
You’ll experience different elements such as programming, business analytics, digital strategy, data science, strategy and risk in financial services.
Features and Benefits
- Location – Manchester is one of the largest financial centres in the UK and home to major organisations and a thriving tech scene.
- Triple accredited - our Business School holds the globally recognised trio of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA, placing us among the best business schools in the world.
- Rise Programme – all students are eligible to take part in curricular activities with Rise. These might include volunteering, project work and certifications. Find out more
- Innovative teaching – as part of the course, you’ll examine business models and technologies which are set to shape the global financial sector for decades to come.
- Industry links and insight – learn from leading FinTech experts at guest lectures and network with employers at regular events.
- Career support – throughout your studies, we’ll help you boost your employability and secure graduate employment through our Careers and Employability service.
Information for international students
International students please visit our website for more information.
Fees and funding
Funding information available, please visit our website.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Course Enquiries
- enquiries@mmu.ac.uk
- Phone
- 0161 247 6969