Financial Technology (Fintech)

Our msc financial technology (fintech) provides a solid foundation in computing, financial theory, ethical and regulatory constraints, and business skills

Our msc finance graduates have enjoyed worldwide success within different organisations, ranging from multinational banks to asset management companies. by taking this course you will benefit from an innovative week-long global financial trading and training boot camp run by amplify. you’ll also have networking opportunities through our guest lecturer programme. the financial decision making process is becoming increasingly automated. as technology advances, we wish to ensure that our graduates have the opportunity to remain employable and relevant as finance professionals. this course opens up a range of exciting career opportunities which include fund management, security dealing, financial market regulation, treasury management, financial engineering and corporate finance work within investment banking firms. this msc also provides you with a highly transferable knowledge and skill set that is valuable if you subsequently decide to diversify into other careers, including further study. recent graduates of the university of stirling msc finance have been appointed to posts such as business manager in futures trading and senior assistant assessing country risk for an investment bank. working in locations across the world, our graduates can be found in major financial organisations such as morgan stanley, standard chartered bank, bank of china and hsbc. the degree is recognised internationally and prospects for career advancement are excellent, with many of our alumni to be found in senior positions around the world.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in Scotland have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of Stirling has partnerships with the following companies: