Master of Science Financial Technology (Manchester Metropolitan University)

Course overview

This course combines our expertise in finance, computing, risk and behavioural science. You will look at innovative technologies and the disruptive nature of FinTech business models.

By the end of the programme, students are expected to have knowledge and critical understanding of:

• Analyse the range of management and leadership tools and techniques available to senior leaders and how these can be applied in practice to resolve issues, determine long-term plans, and structure organisational activities.
• Critically evaluate current developments in financial (and other) technologies and the implications for organisational activity
• Critically evaluate theory and practice of innovation and digital disruption within financial services
• Apply critical thinking utilising research-informed approaches, to advance knowledge and understanding of FinTech and its applications in practice

Skills and Attributes

 The programme will ensure students will gain the following skills and attributes:

• Apply critical thinking to practical and theoretical problems.
• Be effective communicators using a range of media.
• Demonstrate an awareness of ethical, corporate social responsibility and sustainability issues appropriate to the level of study and the discipline context.
• Demonstrate professional and commercial/corporate awareness.