Fintech and Finance MSc

**This course covers the critical elements of finance and technology, and how these two forces are shaping the future of finance. We help prepare for a career in a rapidly growing and in demand sector.**<br/><br/>Fintech is rapidly becoming an established new finance paradigm. It is a fusion of finance and technology to create new, more dynamic services and a new class of financial assets. This programme will critically assess the operations, benefits and issues with cryptoassets such as cryptocurrencies, tokens as well as more traditionally based innovations such as digital only banks and payments systems. The programme will give students an understanding of the main technical analysis techniques, for example machine learning and python programming, used throughout the fintech world.<br/><br/>The programme is also accredited with ACCA professional body which offer exemptions up to 4 ACCA papers. The programme is also affiliated with CFA Certificate of ESG Investing. Full details of the accreditation gained on completion of this programme can be viewed on partner sites.ch world. <br/><br/>**What you should know about this course**<br/>- We cover finance principles to provide a firm base against which innovative fintech products and services can be compared<br/><br/><br/>- You will gain a detailed understanding of cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, XRP etc and cryptoassets such as investments and NFTs<br/><br/><br/>- Students will develop a deep knowledge of the products and services offered fintech banks and exchanges<br/><br/><br/>- You will learn data analysis, visualisation techniques as well as hands-on machine learning with Python<br/><br/><br/>- Our Generator team will support students to launch their final project (if successful) as an entrepreneurial initiative after graduation<br/>