Earning a Master of Science can be an effective and fulfilling way to secure more lucrative jobs and can help students prepare for a doctoral program. This two-year degree offers a more intensive study over a student’s chosen field.
What is an MSc in Fintech? This field of study, sometimes called financial technology, focuses on the use of technology in the world of finance to help make transactions and data research more practical and efficient. The world of fintech is ever-changing as it increases in popularity and necessity. As technology improves above and beyond, fintech students can use this advanced degree to help prepare them for careers in this field. Some courses may cover traditional finance and business systems such as accounting and management. Other courses may be strongly centered around research and analytic methods to deepen students’ comprehension of fintech application in the real world.
Many employers find that students of fintech are often highly analytical and exhibit strong mathematical thinking skills. Fintech students also tend to be quick and adaptable to any situation.
The location of a school, how many courses are in a program and other factors can all influence the cost of earning an advanced degree. Students who are interested in comparing tuitions are encouraged to contact school admission offices for more information.
As the world's fintech continues to develop and advance, so do the numerous career possibilities. Students with an advanced degree in this field may find themselves competing for higher-paying leadership positions than a student without a master’s. Career opportunities exist in a variety of industries that students may choose from, such as banks, government agencies, consultancy firms and more. Some students may choose to work as financial analysts to help develop investment plans and research market trends with reliable computer simulations, and financial engineers can often find positions at financial institutions or develop an independent consultancy.
Students can pursue a master’s degree in nearly any country, and many universities offer online courses. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.
The MSc in Digital Currency is designed to help financial services and business professionals, entrepreneurs, government officials and public administrators better understand the technical underpinnings of digital currency, how it will likely interact with existing monetary and financial systems, and what opportunities exist for innovation in digital currency systems. [+]
Fintech is taking over the banking and finance industry. The way we handle money is changing and the whole industry is taking note - from international banks to backroom start-ups. To do well in fintech, you need to understand technology, finance and business creation. [+]
Technology is profoundly changing the finance industry as we know it, and with it, the skill set needed to succeed in the industry. This new track aims to bring together the two fields of finance and IT in order to enable you to understand how technology affects the finance industry of the future. [+]
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. [+]
