MSc Financial Technology (FinTech) at Manchester Metropolitan University

Financial technology (FinTech) is reshaping the global economy, transforming the way businesses, markets and consumers engage with financial services. From innovative software and applications to new processes and business models, FinTech drives change at every level of industry. On this course, you’ll explore the fast-moving world of financial markets and the disruptive impact of emerging financial technologies.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law  |  Department: Department of Finance and Economics  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

From mobile apps that bring banking to our fingertips to cryptocurrencies breaking traditional systems, we’re in the midst of a financial revolution with technology at the heart of it. This course gives you the opportunity to play an active role in that transformation. Modules core: Professional and Academic Skills, Regulation and RegTech, Innovations in Finance and Technology, Business and Financial Analytics, AI and Machine Learning Techniques, Innovative Research Proposal, Innovative Research Project; options: Blockchain for Industry, Behavioural Biases and Financial Decision-Making, Digital Leadership and Transformation.

Career pathways

Graduates with FinTech expertise are in high demand as the industry continues to expand. Employers actively seek professionals who have the knowledge and experience of combining programming, data analytics and financial knowledge.

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