Finance (FinTech) with Year Abroad BSc (Hons)

Prepare for a fast-paced career in financial technology – and broaden your skills and experience by studying overseas – with our BSc Finance (FinTech) with Study Year Abroad degree.<br/><br/>FinTech is a rapidly expanding sector within the financial industry. You’ll study the core concepts and practises of financial technology, and learn how technological advances have necessitated change throughout the industry.<br/><br/>This four-year course develops the knowledge and skills to meet these changes head-on, as you acquire a deep understanding of finance and financial services. You’ll also gain expertise in programming and financial applications, and learn how to apply your technological skills to real-world problems. You’ll enrich this learning and broaden your life experience with an integrated Study Year Abroad.<br/><br/>Experts from from Henley Business School will introduce you to the:<br/><br/><br/>- fundamental principles of accounting, finance and economics<br/><br/><br/>- quantitative techniques of finance<br/><br/><br/>- role of finance in business and society<br/><br/><br/>- ethics required to work in the finance industry.<br/><br/><br/>As your studies progress, you’ll explore the key concepts of financial technology, including:<br/><br/><br/>- the management of information systems<br/><br/><br/>- programming for finance<br/><br/><br/>- digital business<br/><br/><br/>- cryptocurrencies.<br/><br/><br/>You’ll learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical workshops, and self-guided study. This will provide the opportunity to discuss subject materials in an in-depth way with your lecturers and fellow students.<br/><br/>The University of Reading is a CFA partner university. Within this partnership, a number of scholarships are offered towards CFA exams (partial fee reduction) for which students can apply.<br/><br/>Ranked in the top 25 in the UK for Accounting and Finance (23rd in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024).<br/>Triple-accredited status from the UK, European and US accrediting bodies (AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB).<br/><br/>In your third year, you’ll have the opportunity to continue your studies at one of our overseas partner universities.<br/><br/>We’ll help you decide where to go and for how long, guide you through the application process, and support you when you’re abroad.<br/><br/>For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/business-and-management-accounting-and-finance-ug/bsc-finance-fintech-with-study-year-abroad