MSc Financial Technology

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Key information

Degree

MSc Financial Technology

Types of study

Full time

Duration

12 months

Start date

September 2024

Faculty

Nottingham University Business School China

Entry requirements

You are expected to hold an honors degree at 2.1 or above (or international equivalent) with a degree in one of the following: Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business/Management, Computer Science, Maths, and Engineering.

In addition to academic qualifications, if your first language is not English or entry qualification was not obtained in the English medium (from an approved institution), you are required to provide evidence of your proficiency in English.

The minimum requirements for our courses are:

  • IELTS 6.5 no less than 6.0 in any element;
  • PTE Academic 71 (minimum 65);
  • TOEFL (IBT) 90 (minimum 19 in Writing and Listening, 20 in Reading and 22 in Speaking).

Course overview

The integration of cutting-edge technologies such as big data, artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, and machine learning has drastically altered the financial services and markets industry. As a result, there is now a mounting need for professionals who possess expertise in both finance and technology, in order to effectively navigate this evolving landscape.

This programme aims to facilitates progressive learning towards the frontiers of knowledge in finance, information technology, and how the two intertwine. Specifically, students will engage in a study of modern finance theory, financial markets, information technology and its application in finance to prepare for and to develop a career in the finance and the technology industries, enhance lifelong learning skills and personal development.

Special features

  • Interdisciplinary modules: This programme seeks to develop key knowledge and skills in both fundamental finance and information technology disciplines, while also including specialist modules in various areas of finance and computer science. Students can also use the dissertation or the Fintech-related business project to concentrate in-depth on a financial technology topic according to individual interests and career requirements.
  • State-of-the-art research resources: This programme stands out due to the cutting-edge teaching resources we offer, including world-facing databases such as CSMAR, WIND and Bloomberg that give our students access to real-time financial data, and research centers such as the Blockchain Laboratory that allow for exploration of emerging technologies in the financial industry.
  • Learning-by-doing: This programme offers students the opportunity to practice advanced fintech techniques, including utilizing LLM for financial textual analysis, in our Bloomberg-Fintech lab which provides a state-of-the-art environment for financial technology education.

Course structure

This programme is a full-time degree studied over a period of calendar year commencing late September. In each case students take taught modules and prepare a dissertation or a business project.

The structure this programme is modular, with individual modules each having weighting of 20 or 10 credits. A 20-credit module represents 200 hours of study and a 10-credit module represents 100 hours, including formal teaching, independent study, revision, and the preparation of assessments. The MSc degree requires the successful completion of 180 credits, 120 of which are taught modules, and 60 credits for a Financial Technology-related dissertation or a business project.

All students undertake core modules relating to Financial Technology. The remaining modules offer a choice of electives that allow the student to focus upon advanced management modules that are most closely associated with their career aspirations.

Year 1 modules

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Compulsory

Students must take all modules in this group.

Code

Title

Credit

Semester

BUSI4685

Financial Markets and Instruments

20

Autumn

BUSI4686

Programming for FinTech

20

Autumn

BUSI4528

Quantitative Research Methods for Finance and Investment

20

Autumn

BUSI4687

Data Analytics and Machine Learning for FinTech

20

Spring

BUSI4658

Fintech Regulation and Data Protection

10

Spring

BUSI4659

Blockchain and Cryptocurrency

10

Spring

Optional

Restricted Group 1: students must take 60 credits from this group.

Code

Title

Credit

Semester

BUSI4688

Financial Technology Dissertation

60

Summer

BUSI4689

Financial Technology Business Project

60

Summer

Restricted Group 2: students must take 20 credits from this group.

Code

Title

Credit

Semester

BUSI4586

Principles of Banking

10

Autumn

BUSI4398

Digital Marketing

10

Spring

BUSI4534

Financial Reporting

10

Spring

BUSI4547

E-Business

10

Spring

BUSI4537

Fixed Interest Investment

20

Spring

Careers and further study

Graduates of the program will have access to a wide range of career opportunities in areas such as investment banking, risk management, financial analysis, data analysis, consulting and work for employers such as banks, brokerage houses, insurance companies, funds, accountancy firms, asset management corporations and regulatory bodies. They will also be able to pursue careers in emerging areas such as blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, and digital payments.

Fees

Chinese Mainland students

120,000 RMB / year

Hong Kong, Macau & Taiwan students

120,000 RMB / year

International students

130,000 RMB / year

Scholarships, sponsorships and bursaries

To encourage academic excellence, we offer a comprehensive and expanding range of full and partial scholarships.

Please click here and find more information about scholarships.

Contact us

Student Recruitment and Admission Office

University of Nottingham Ningbo China
199 Taikang East Road, Ningbo, 315100, China

E. admissions@nottingham.edu.cn
T. +86 (0574) 8818 0182
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