Master of Science – FinTech and Analytics
November 27, 2023 2024-05-20 17:54Master of Science – FinTech and Analytics
Prerequisite
Students pursuing the Master of Science in Financial Technology and Analytics degree programme are required to have completed some undergraduate courses in calculus, linear algebra, probability/statistics, and programming with a grade of "B" or better. Applicants who have not satisfied these requirements will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the programme coordinator and Admissions office.
Curriculum
In addition to courses in foundations of financial markets, introduction to fintech, and so on, the programme concludes with capstone project (a final thesis) and case studies—6 credit hours—that allow you engage with real-world challenges and applications of FinTech solutions as well as hands-on experience with FinTech platforms and tools.
Commencing in September 2024
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Core Courses
Core Courses
– Financial Accounting Information and Analysis (2 credit hours)
– Financial Markets and Institutions (2 credit hours)
– Asset Pricing and Management (2 credit hours)
– Corporate Finance and Risk Management (2 credit hours)
– RegTech – Regulatory Technology (2 credit hours)
– Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies (2 credit hours)
– Robotics and Financial Technology (2 credit hours)
– Mathematics and Statistical Methods for Financial Analytics (2 credit hours)
– Practical Projects, Case Studies, and M.Sc. Research Seminar (2 credit hours)
– Ethics and Governance in FinTech (2 credit hours)
Elective Courses
Elective/Concentration Courses
Students apply 8 credit hours of specialized coursework to the M.Sc. in FinTech and Analytics degree
from the following, in consultation with their academic advisor.
– Special Topics in Financial Technology and Analytics (2 credit hours)
– Cloud Computing (2 credit hours)
– Advanced Statistical Methods for Financial Analytics (2 credit hours)
– Advanced Mathematics in Finance (2 credit hours)
– Financial Applications of Natural Language Processing (2 credit hours)
– Financial Applications of Machine Learning (2 credit hours)
– Financial Applications of Blockchain Technology (2 credit hours)
– Financial Applications of Web Technologies (2 credit hours)
– Risk Evaluation and Management (2 credit hours)
– Risk Management and Cybersecurity (2 credit hours)
– Digital Banking and Payments (2 credit hours)
– Algorithmic Trading and Robo-Advising (2 credit hours)
– Spreadsheet Modelling and Analytics (2 credit hours)
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