The MSc Information Technology with Financial Technologies is delivered at UWS London Campus and is specifically designed for graduates from non-IT backgrounds who seek to develop expertise in both information technology and Financial Technologies (FinTech). By combining essential IT principles with specialised knowledge of financial systems and emerging digital innovations, the MSc equips you with the skills to understand and leverage big data in finance, navigate disruptive technologies, and drive the development of innovative financial solutions.
You will explore the core role of finance in organisations, including planning, control, and reporting, and critically examine how a spectrum of digital tools – including Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, and Neural Networks – are revolutionising the sector.
You will gain an in-depth understanding of big data’s role in finance and the intricacies of emerging technologies and will learn to critically evaluate ongoing issues and debates surrounding FinTech and Blockchain, linking this understanding to recent advancements in the digital economy. Through simulation tools, case studies, and exploration of areas such as Digital Identity, Cloud Computing, Cryptoassets, Open Banking, RegTech, and InsurTech, you will develop the practical skills required to implement effective data finance solutions and understand their ethical, social, and organisational implications.
The curriculum builds your expertise progressively, starting with fundamental IT concepts before advancing to sophisticated FinTech methodologies and their diverse applications, from disruption in asset servicing and capital markets to innovations in investment management and online marketplace lending. This structured approach ensures that even those without prior extensive technical or financial experience can develop the confidence and competence to work with complex FinTech systems.
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