FinTech Management MSc
Online
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Jul 2024
TUITION FEES
GBP 916
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
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Introduction
This online Fintech Masters course will build the specialist management skills needed to get ahead in the Fintech sector. The programme covers modules on business analysis, behavioural finance and data science to develop well-rounded professionals ready to meet the demands of current and future leadership roles in finance and FinTech.
You’ll be taught by leading academics who have played a major role in establishing Northern Ireland as a global FinTech hub, including Chair of Financial Technology, Professor Daniel Broby, who is responsible for leading Ulster’s cutting-edge research and building the country’s FinTech ecosystem.
Academic and research excellence
Ulster University is renowned for the excellence of its teaching, research and facilities, ranking among the top 40 universities in the UK (Guardian Good University Guide, 2023).
Flexible online learning
Ulster University has provided distance learning programmes for over 20 years, enabling you to study anywhere and anytime, balancing your studies around existing commitments.
Start studying when it suits you with several intakes each year, with the option to pay module-by-module and pause your studies if needed.
You’llinteract in live sessions, collaborate on weekly tasks and network with like-minded professionals from around the world, building practical transferrable skills through relevant theory and practice.
Comprehensive support
A dedicated Student Support Advisor will guide you through your online learning journey to provide support and advice throughout your studies.
Study online, part-time for flexible career progression with Ulster Online.
Program Outcome
Throughout the programme, you will:
- Master both the theoretical and professional aspects of FinTech management to bridge the theory-practice skills gap.
- Develop a critical awareness of the international financial and professional services environment and how technology supports it.
- Gain an appreciation of professional ethical standards and conduct.
- Develop the ability to critically analyse a variety of computational models, using a range of practices to creatively and systematically apply theories, tools and techniques used in financial services and its technological environment.
- Acquire the transferable intellectual and interpersonal skills needed for consultancy roles in FinTech.
- Critically evaluate new ideas and assess technical developments.
- Develop enterprise and innovation skills through a balance of logical reasoning and creative thinking, alongside building your adaptability, resilience, and communication skills.
- Enhance lifelong learning skills and personal development to work with self-direction and originality and to contribute to business and society as a whole.
Career Opportunities
The FinTech Management course aims to address the Fintech sector’s current skills shortage. You will graduate with the tools and the confidence to successfully lead in Fintech
On completion, you should have the expertise to access in-demand roles including:
- Compliance Officer
- Data Specialist
- FinTech Consultant
- FinTech Analyst
- FinTech Solutions Delivery Manager
- Policy Research Advisor
- Business Development Manager
- Centre of Excellence Manager/Director
- Product Manager
- Relationship Manager
Career support
As an online student at Ulster, you will become part of a global network of students and alumni, and can benefit from extensive online resources including:
- Career advice and planning
- Career opportunities and further study
- Job application writing and key interview skills
- Exclusive access to Ulster events
- Opportunities to get involved and give back
Further support is available on demand, via our Employability & Careers centre, where you can reach out to Employment Advisors for a careers consultation.
Curriculum
At Ulster Online, we provide unique flexibility for working professionals.
You'll study part-time with a choice of three pathways, tailoring your learning to achieve professional and personal goals. Graduate with a PG Cert (8 months minimum), PG Dip (16 months) or continue to gain the full Masters in FinTech Management qualification in two years part-time.
Modules 1-4 (PG Cert)
- Business Analysis Foundations for Practice (15 credits)
- Corporate Governance and Ethics (15 credits)
- Financial Theory, Products, Markets (15 credits)
- Financial Econometric Modelling (15 credits)
Modules 5-8 (PG Dip)
- Regulation and Compliance (15 credits)
- Project Management (15 credits)
- Financial Technology and Data Science (15 credits)
- Behavioural Finance (15 credits)
Modules 9-10 + A final dissertation (MSc)
- Contemporary Issues in FinTech (15 credits)
- Predictive Analytics in Finance (15 credits)
- Final Dissertation (30 Credits)
Book a call with an Enrolment Advisor for help deciding which qualification is right for you. Simply fill out the form on the FinTech Management course page.