Online MSc Financial Technology (FinTech) - University of Salford (UK)
Online, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
CHF 12,600 *
STUDY FORMAT
* fees are payable in interest free instalments
Key Summary
About: The Online MSc Financial Technology (FinTech) is offered by Robert Kennedy College with the University of Salford. It readies leaders and technologists to apply technologies, data infrastructures and governance in finance. Delivered 100% online via OnlineCampus, the programme is 180 credits over five modules with a 60-credit dissertation, completed in 12 months to 3 years.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work across fintech, banking, payments, regulation, consulting and technology firms. Potential careers include fintech analyst, blockchain specialist, quantitative analyst, risk manager, data scientist and product manager. You’ll use skills in programming, econometrics, business intelligence, asset pricing and governance in practice.
The MSc Financial Technology (FinTech) is delivered by Robert Kennedy College in exclusive partnership with the University of Salford. It prepares financial leaders, technologists and change agents to engage with the technologies, data infrastructures and governance models shaping contemporary finance. The programme covers emerging financial models, blockchain applications, central bank digital currencies, fintech platforms, ethical algorithmic governance, financial programming, econometric modelling, business intelligence, financial markets, asset pricing, risk assessment, portfolio strategies, cryptocurrencies and digital instruments.
The programme is delivered 100% online through OnlineCampus, with intensive class discussion and collaboration. It consists of 180 credits across five modules: four taught modules worth 30 credits each and a 60-credit International Dissertation. The stated duration is 12 months to 3 years.
Duration
Minimum 12 months, maximum 3 years.
Delivery Method
100% online via OnlineCampus (an interactive online learning environment) with intensive class discussion and collaboration.
Places
The number of places per term is strictly limited to 90.
Terms
Four terms per year (winter, spring, summer and autumn).
Accreditation and Recognition
This degree is awarded by the University of Salford, which received a Royal Charter in 1967 from Her Majesty the Queen. The University is fully recognised by the British government; The University of Salford degree transcript will mention Robert Kennedy College as your teaching institution.