Financial Data Analyst
A Financial Data Analyst works within finance and financial management, applying specialist knowledge and practical skills to deliver...
MSc Information Technology with Financial Technologies combines a common foundation in business information technology with a specialist pathway in financial technologies.
MSc
One year full-time or two years part-time
September, January, May
MSc Information Technology with Financial Technologies is part of the UWS MSc Information Technology pathway suite. You will build a common foundation in information technology before focusing your studies on financial technologies.
Across the course you will study business data communication and networks, database design and implementation, and information systems analysis and design. Your pathway then adds specialist modules that focus on digital finance and blockchain technologies for finance, linking IT skills to modern financial systems.
The course is designed to help you understand current practices, trends and technological alternatives in business information technology, while developing practical skills that can be applied in real organisational contexts.
This course is for graduates from non-IT backgrounds who want a conversion route into information technology with a clear specialist focus on financial technologies. It may also suit professionals who want to redirect their career towards this area of technology.
Graduates can pursue technology roles in private, public and SME settings, including technical development, deployment, consultancy, analysis and project team roles. The financial technologies pathway supports roles where this specialist knowledge is particularly valuable, as well as further study through MPhil or PhD routes.
Build core understanding of networks, databases and information systems analysis.
Specialise through pathway modules focused on financial technologies.
Complete a Masters pathway project that allows you to apply your learning to a substantial specialist problem.
Students normally select one optional module alongside the common and pathway-specific core modules.
Students complete a Masters project within the area of the financial technologies pathway.
Teaching uses face-to-face large and small group delivery supported by Brightspace. The course uses tutorials, case studies, group work, coursework, class tests and formal examinations to develop practical technical skills, professional judgement and reflective practice.
We welcome Scottish, UK and international students and consider all applicants on an individual basis.
Please visit our Postgraduate entry requirements page for information on our different entry requirements, including country-specific details for EU and non-EU qualifications.
Applicants will typically possess a non-IT bachelor’s degree deemed to be at least equivalent to a UK second-class Honours degree from a recognised institution. Applicants with a bachelor’s ordinary degree may also be considered on an individual basis.
Candidates with other academic, vocational or professional qualifications may be considered. Candidates with at least two years of industrial experience in an information technology role may also be considered on a case-by-case basis and may be invited to interview.
Applicants whose first language is not English must satisfy the University’s English language requirements. Equivalent recognised English language qualifications may be considered.
This course is designed for graduates from non-IT backgrounds who want to move into information technology. Experience or qualifications in areas cognate with information technology can support your application.
Explore the career opportunities this course can lead to. The skills and knowledge you gain can prepare you for a wide range of roles across your chosen industry and support your long-term professional development.
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