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University of Glasgow: Financial Technology

Institution University of Glasgow View institution profile
Department Adam Smith Business School View department profile
Web www.gla.ac.uk/schools/business
Study type Taught

Summary

The Masters in Financial Technology offers cutting-edge education in the heart of Glasgow's vibrant FinTech scene. Explore innovations like AI, blockchain and big data analytics while gaining hands-on experience through real-world projects. Benefit from a multidisciplinary approach and strong industry connections to pave the way for a successful FinTech career.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME - Study in Glasgow, one of the UK's leading FinTech hubs, and take advantage of unique business networks and industry connections to enhance your career opportunities.

  • Gain insights from the internationally renowned Schools of Business, Law, and Computing Science, benefiting from a rich, multidisciplinary learning experience.

  • Explore the latest advancements in AI, blockchain, big data, and other cutting-edge technologies, ensuring you are well-prepared for the future of finance.

  • Choose your learning journey with customisable pathways, including Research, Industry, or Start-up streams, allowing you to tailor your education to your career goals.

  • Engage in practical, hands-on learning by tackling real business challenges through competitive, merit-based industry projects, giving you valuable real-world experience.

  • Benefit from our personalised skills development programme, designed to balance academic learning with employability skills, helping you reach your full potential and achieve your career goals.

*Industry Projects are not guaranteed. All applications are subject to availability and review processes. We will support candidates with their applications before the deadline but if unsuccessful, they can opt for a research proposal for their dissertation. Students can also secure their own projects with approval from academic and/or professional services.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE Each module will use a mix of synchronous and asynchronous blended learning methods to deliver an interactive learning experience. Group work will be facilitated by Zoom and Microsoft Teams. There will be regular ‘round table’ online sessions with leading industry figures in addition to traditional lecture sessions. The teaching team will work within the evolving social distancing regulations to enable in-person learning as soon as possible.

In addition to advanced quantitative topics such as machine learning and big data, you will encounter a strong focus on soft-skill development, including management and entrepreneurship, woven throughout the various programme modules. The MSc Financial Technology’s unique combination of hard financial skills and soft interpersonal capabilities will provide graduates with a rounded skillset valued by industry.

Core courses A Systems Approach to Technology Management: Knowledge, Expertise and Understanding Business Models for Innovation in Finance Digital Entrepreneurship Foundations of Financial Technology Organisational Security: the challenges of managing intentional and accidental threat Factors Financial Technology (FinTech) Regulation Digital Technology and Strategic Management

Fintech Pathways Project You will complete a dissertation style project, choosing from an Industry, Start-up or Research Pathway.

Fintech Pathways Project: Industry Pathway Fintech Pathways Project: Research Pathway Fintech Pathways Project: Start-up Pathway

Optional courses Advances in Machine Learning in Finance Artificial Intelligence in Finance Big Data Analytics Cyber Systems Forensics (M) Financial Information Retrieval FinTech Risk Management Crowdfunding and Token Issues Climate Change and Green Banking Hacking the MoD (H4MoD) Research and Professional Skills (M)

The Financial Technology MSc shares resources with the Glasgow MBA and students may have the opportunity to take some elective programmes from this programme.

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About the Adam Smith Business School

Welcome to the Adam Smith Business School at the University of Glasgow, where history meets innovation, and you meet your future.

The University of Glasgow’s Adam Smith Business School is proud to be part of one of Europe’s top business schools, distinguished by the prestigious triple crown accreditation from AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS, a mark of global excellence held by fewer than 1% of business schools worldwide.

Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. With centuries of academic heritage, we continue to …

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