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University of Strathclyde: Financial Technology
| Institution | University of Strathclyde View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Accounting and Finance |
| Web | https://www.strath.ac.uk/ |
| sbs.marketing@strath.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0141 553 6118 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Financial Technology (FinTech) combines the theory and knowledge behind capital markets with the technology that makes financial transactions more efficient.
This course teaches the big data techniques, computer programming, and analytics that banks and insurance companies are looking for.
This is a Masters degree that future-proofs graduates and students from a variety of backgrounds and are looking for a career in this area.
Graduates will have a good understanding of the fact that finance is changing, and accounting, business information systems, and analytic methods are adapting to the internet as a delivery channel.
The programme is jointly provided by the departments of Accounting & Finance and Management Science with input from Computer & Information Science.
MSc
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Second-class Honours degree or non-UK equivalent qualification in accounting, economics, business studies or a subject with a strong quantitative component. No prior knowledge of finance is required. |
| Location | University of Strathclyde McCance Building 16 Richmond Street Glasgow G1 1XQ |
Fees
| England | 16050 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 16050 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 16050 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 16050 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 16050 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 16050 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 32800 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 32800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Second-class Honours degree or non-UK equivalent qualification in accounting, economics, business studies or a subject with a strong quantitative component. No prior knowledge of finance is required. |
| Location | University of Strathclyde McCance Building 16 Richmond Street Glasgow G1 1XQ |
Fees
| England | 16800 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 16800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 16800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 16800 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 32600 GBP for Year 1 |
UK University of the Year
The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological university, located in the heart of Glasgow – one of the UK’s largest cities. Founded in 1796 as ‘a place of useful learning’, we are home to around 30,000 students from more than 140 countries.
We offer flexible, innovative learning and deliver academic excellence through world-class research and teaching. Many of our courses include industrial placement opportunities, helping equip graduates for a fast-changing, competitive environment beyond study.
Accolades
- The University was named UK University of the Year in the Daily …
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