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Masters

MSc Financial Technology (FinTech) draft

University of Stirling, Rak
Ras Al Khaimah , United Arab Emirates
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Tuition Fee
AED 50,000
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On campus
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Degree
Masters
Major
Business Analysis | Finance | Risk Management
Area of study
Business and Administration
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
AED 50,000
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Program start dateApplication deadline
2024-09-01-
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Program Overview

Fintech is taking over the banking and finance industry. The way we handle money is changing and the whole industry is taking note - from international banks to back room start-ups. To do well in fintech, you need to understand technology, finance and business creation.

Our new MSc Financial Technology (Fintech) provides a solid foundation in computing technology, financial theory, ethical and regulatory constraints, and business skills. It’s an innovative course designed for those looking to enter a career in the fintech industry.

Fintech combines the technology from big data and analytics, mobile computing and modern financial services. Some of the activity in the sector is being carried out by the large, existing financial institutions, but the majority comes from small companies who are developing disruptive technologies.

#1

Companies such as HSBC, Sainsbury's Bank, JP Morgan and MBN helped us shape the course with employability firmly in mind

#2

96% of our postgraduate leavers are in employment or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2016/17)

#3

We equip our graduates with the knowledge and skills required to work in the new and emerging fintech sector

Program Outline

The MSc Financial Technology course is delivered over one year.

Modules

The module details given below are subject to change as the University regularly revises and refreshes the curriculum of our taught programmes. The modules outlined below represent those offered in 2018/19 on this course of study.

During Semester 1, you will develop an understanding of blockchain technologies, cyber security and current issues and problems in the banking industry. Subjects include:

Compulsory module

Blockchain Technologies (ITNPFT1) 20 credits

Cyber Security ITNPFT2 20 credits

Contemporary Issues in Banking (BFIP036) 20 credits

Optional modules

Choose one

Corporate Finance (INVP001) 20 credits

Representing and Manipulating Data (ITNPBD2) 20 credits

During Semester 2 you will be taught analysis of structured and unstructured data using advanced machine learning methods, mobile financial applications and a number of elective modules from Stirling Management School. Subjects include:

Compulsory module

Data Analysis (ITNPBD6) 20 credits

Mobile Finanancial Applications (ITNPFT3) 20 credits

Optional modules

Select 20

Professionalism, Regulation and Ethics (BFIP019) 20 credits

Innovation Management (BUSP016) 20 credits

Behavioural Finance (FINP006) 20 credits

Investment Regulation and Ethics (INVP005) 20 credits

Lectures, seminars, tutorials, computer-based workshops and case studies are supplemented by industrial visits and practical workshops.


Fintech is a growth sector in its own right at the moment and there are opportunities across the career spectrum, from new and exciting start-up companies to established banks and insurance companies. The mix of computing, analytics and business skills you’ll learn on the course will prepare you for a job in data science.


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