Financial Technology

Program Overview

The MSc Financial Technology program at Leeds Trinity University equips students with the skills to bridge the gap between digital and traditional banking. It covers diverse areas within FinTech, including AI, blockchain, and RegTech, providing theoretical and practical knowledge through assignments, group work, and exams. Graduates are prepared for careers in banking, FinTech innovation, and data science, with opportunities for further study and industry connections.

Program Outline

Extracted Information about the MSc Financial Technology program at Leeds Trinity University:

Degree Overview:

• Objective: To address the gap between digital and traditional banking services, and equip students with current financial and technical skills for success in the rapidly growing FinTech industry.
• Description: This program covers diverse areas within FinTech, including lending, digital banking, blockchain, cryptocurrency, RegTech, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
Students gain theoretical and practical knowledge, including quantitative, analytical, and programming skills. The program emphasizes current market trends and needs surrounding regulation, risk, and the role of technology in the financial services industry.

Outline:

• Modules:
• Foundations of Financial Technology and Digital Banking
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Finance (x2)
• RegTech and Financial Risk Management
• Finnovation and Fintrepreneurship
• FinTech Data Analysis
• FinTech Project

Assessment:

• Methods: Assignments, group work, presentations, lab-based exams, and closed-book exams.

Teaching:

• Learning and Teaching Strategy: Aims to provide an excellent student experience and fosters student involvement, collaboration, and development of critical thinking and reflection skills.
It prioritizes student leadership, real-world activities, personalized support, expert faculty, strong employer connections, and a global outlook.
• Emphasis: Collaboration, student-led activities, and real-world examples and simulations to facilitate active learning.

Careers:

• Typical career paths: Professionals in banking and regulatory bodies, Finnovation experts (entrepreneurs, technology developers), entrepreneurs, consultants for challenger and digital banks, financial analysts, data scientists, corporate analysts, financial and government institutions.
• Further study options: PhD

Other:

• The program is subject to validation.
• Students will study in the FinTech Capital of the North, Leeds, and benefit from inputs from industry experts.
• Industry-led guest lectures, real-world learning, and field trips enhance theoretical knowledge and networking opportunities.
• Fees and funding: Information available on the Student Fees and Finance pages.
• Entry requirements: Students with a minimum 2:2 honors degree in any discipline are eligible.
Applicants with significant professional/business experience are also considered. Please refer to the official program page for the most updated information about the MSc Financial Technology program at Leeds Trinity University.