Financial Technology Edge Hill University

Overview

Develop your programming skills alongside analysing real-time financial data in the Bloomberg Suite, and develop an artificial intelligence system as you explore how organisations collect data. You will be prepared to feel confident in your future career as you continue to analyse large data sets within the financial sector, as well as developing skills on market analysis and trading.

What you'll study during this Financial Technology master's degree from Edge Hill University?

• You’ll explore the characteristics of the banking system and gain a greater understanding of how its complex interactions with financial institutions and markets impact on domestic and global economies. 

• You’ll delve into financial decision-making where you’ll get to grips with domestic and global financial markets and techniques used for financial analysis and raising capital. 

• You’ll also become more familiar with the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria and how it can be used to support sustainable financial decision-making.

• From a computing perspective, you’ll learn the common ways in which AI systems work, including the legal and ethical challenges associated with the use of these models.

•  You’ll also develop an increased understanding of Blockchain, Crypto and digital technologies and the evolution of legal and regulatory frameworks that address new technologies, especially in the financial context.

Career Opportunities

This course is suited to students who want to pursue careers in financial technology. This could be within organisations including consultancy firms, corporate finance or investment banks. Edge Hill University provides you with careers support, offering guidance on application processes, assessment days and interview techniques. The extra-curricular activities will help you to work towards membership of professional bodies, along with networking events and graduate fairs. You could embark on a variety of roles including:

• Cyber security specialist

• Financial analyst

• Bank consultant

• Quantitative analyst