Financial Technology MSc

Digital technologies are rapidly transforming financial services, driving innovation across the sector. As a result, there is high demand for skilled professionals who understand the FinTech landscape and can capitalise on opportunities created by emerging technologies. Developed in collaboration with fintech leaders, our industry focused Financial Technology (FinTech) MSc equips you with a versatile skillset preparing you for senior roles in organisations across finance, technology, and innovation.<br/><br/><strong>Why choose this course?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Designed in consultation with fintech professionals<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Access our Bloomberg Suite with all its economic, financial and business real-time data, world news, analyses and reports from the world’s biggest financial organisations<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Professional development and practical industry engagement opportunities <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Fully integrates sustainability and ethical business practices<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Designed for individuals from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, including those with minimal quantitative skills<br/><br/><br/><br/>Discover the transformative impact fintech innovations are having on todays financial services sector and how theyre influencing the future trajectory of the industry. Advance your understanding of blockchain, artificial intelligence, machine learning and data analytics, and gain a global perspective on financial systems and emerging technologies on our Financial Technology MSc. <br/><br/>Explore how digital assets and digital currencies like CBDC are changing financial technology and impacting on both national and international economies. Youll take an in-depth look at current industry disruptors, including blockchain, analysing its transformative potential while critically evaluating its financial, technical, legal and ethical implications. Engage in contemporary debates on financial ethics and regulations while building a strong foundation in modern quantitative techniques used by financial institutions. Apply these methods to real-time data collected via Bloomberg Terminal and enhance your expertise in using financial theory and techniques to solve complex challenges in banking and finance. <br/><br/>Central to this programme is a strong focus on advancing your professional development and providing practical industry engagement opportunities, strategically enhancing your employability. You’ll connect with experienced professionals, gain insights into the latest trends in your chosen field and have the opportunity to work directly with an organisation to develop solutions for a current business issue, gaining valuable real-world skills.<br/><br/>Our programme provides the flexibility to align your studies to your career aspirations through a core Professional Project. You can choose to undertake a research project, consultancy project, or a strategic business proposal.<br/><br/>Sustainability, ethics and responsible business practices are embedded throughout and by completing Keele Business School’s Sustainability Passport you’ll demonstrate your ability to incorporate sustainability practices in a professional context.<br/><br/><strong>About Keele</strong><br/>Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.<br/><br/>We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.<br/><br/>Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.