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University of Sussex: Fintech, Risk and Investment Analysis
Institution | University of Sussex View institution profile |
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Department | Business and Management |
Web | www.sussex.ac.uk |
bmec@sussex.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01273 872668 |
Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Today’s investment management professionals need an understanding of financial risk. Changes in banking regulations put increased focus on improving risk management standards. Recent advances in artificial intelligence and blockchain also create rapid growth in financial technology (FinTech) and its impact on investment management.
On this highly practical course, you’ll learn about investment management, risk management and FinTech. This will help you stand out when you start your career in the investment industry or investment-related risk management positions.
You’ll learn from academic staff who are globally renowned for their teaching excellence and extensive industry experience. You’ll:
- gain the theoretical and practical knowledge to adapt to changing regulatory environments
- learn to communicate both quantitative and qualitative information effectively
- develop skills in coding and automation
- use trading, risk assessment and portfolio management software. You have access to our Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab, supervised by academic and industry experts.
Joining the University of Sussex Business School, you benefit from our strong industry links, expert academic staff who consult for leaders in business and government, and state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | You should have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above (including an average mark of at least 57%). Your qualification should be in a quantitative subject such as mathematics, physics or engineering. You will also be considered if you have a finance- or economics-related degree provided that it contains several modules with a high quantitative modelling content (e.g., Mathematics for Economics/Finance; Applied Statistics; Econometrics) which have been passed with high marks. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Location | Main Site Sussex House Undergraduate Admissions Falmer Brighton BN1 9RH |
Summary
This highly practical course is designed to meet the challenges of today’s financial markets. You have the opportunity to specialise in financial technology (fintech).
You’ll learn from academic staff who are globally renowned for their teaching excellence and extensive industry experience.
Our curriculum is designed in consultation with major professional bodies including Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) and the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments (CISI).
**Accreditation**
The University of Sussex Business School is accredited by EQUIS, the most comprehensive institutional accreditation system for business and management schools. Accreditation ensures a rigorous quality control, benchmarking against international standards and is acknowledged worldwide.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | You should have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above (including an average mark of at least 57%). Your qualification should be in a quantitative subject such as mathematics, physics or engineering. You will also be considered if you have a finance- or economics-related degree provided that it contains several modules with a high quantitative modelling content (e.g., Mathematics for Economics/Finance; Applied Statistics; Econometrics) which have been passed with high marks. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Location | Main Site Sussex House Undergraduate Admissions Falmer Brighton BN1 9RH |
We are a research-intensive campus university with an excellent international reputation, located within the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We welcome spirited students who want to study in a creative and intellectually-challenging environment.
We have been ranked 1st in the world for Development Studies for seven consecutive years in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017-2023.
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