Finance and Data Analytics MSc

Our MSc Finance and Data Analytics is ideal if you are keen to gain specialisation in data analytics with core knowledge in finance. It offers you a blend of technical, quantitative modules in data analytics, alongside accounting and finance modules that will develop your ability to apply data analytics and technology to related practices and real-world examples.<br/><br/><strong>Why choose this course?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• It will help you become a specialist in the field understanding advanced systems and sophisticated financial instruments, as international markets become ever more complex and the financial world’s need for innovation and new technologies intensifies.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You will learn from experienced lecturers with academic expertise and industry experience who can provide you with valuable insights into both finance and data analytics.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You will have the chance to take part in exclusive career events and networking opportunities with leading financial firms to help open doors to internships and future employment.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>What you will learn</strong><br/><br/>This course offers you hands-on experience and equips you with skills that are sought after in the evolving finance sector. You will gain expertise in advanced financial modelling and will master the use of advanced data analysis tools, including R and machine learning, to analyse financial data and make informed decisions.<br/><br/>An emphasis on practical applications using advanced analytical tools will prepare you for success in roles in financial analysis, risk management and data-driven decision-making.<br/><br/><strong>How you will learn</strong><br/><br/>You will benefit from a dynamic blend of interactive lectures, seminars and workshops, where practical skills are developed through real-world case studies.<br/><br/>You can study this course full- or part-time, and it has an evening timetable with <strong>classes in the evening</strong> so you can balance your studies while still progressing your career.<br/><br/><strong>Highlights</strong><br/><br/><br/>• You will join a diverse range of students on this course, of different ages and academic, social and cultural backgrounds to build a stimulating and supportive learning environment.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Birkbeck is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in teaching, research and consultancy in the broad field of management.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Our academic staff are active researchers and enthusiastic teachers, and regularly publish cutting-edge articles in the worlds leading journals. We have particular research strengths in international business and strategy, the management of innovation and entrepreneurship, human resource management, corporate governance, sport management and marketing, as well as financial management and accounting.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• We engage in significant collaborative research and have excellent contacts with many public and private sector organisations, professional bodies and researchers at other academic institutions.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• This course is part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Programme and has scholarships available.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Careers and employability</strong><br/><br/>On successfully graduating from this MSc you will have gained an array of transferable skills, including in:<br/><br/><br/>- advanced data analysis and statistical modelling<br/><br/><br/>- financial modelling with industry or finance world applications<br/><br/><br/>- strong financial decision-making through the application of financial theory and data insights<br/><br/><br/>- problem-solving and critical thinking, essential for navigating complex financial challenges<br/><br/><br/>- effective communication of technical data and analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences<br/><br/><br/>- conducting independent research.<br/><br/><br/>You will find finance and data analytics graduates progressing their studies further at PhD level or working for financial institutions in roles such as:<br/><br/><br/>- financial data scientist<br/><br/><br/>- risk analyst<br/><br/><br/>- quantitative analyst<br/><br/><br/>- portfolio manager<br/><br/><br/>- financial risk manager<br/><br/><br/>- investment analyst.<br/><br/><br/>If you are interested in further study, it will also provide you with a strong foundation for PhD research in this area.