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MSc Financial Technology (Economics)

MSc Financial Technology (Economics)

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Full time | University of Essex | 1 year | OCT-26

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

OCT-26

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Financial Management Economics

Course Summary

Electronic stock markets, mobile banking, cryptocurrencies, robo advisors, copy trading and peer-peer platforms are transforming the financial services sector. The MSc Financial Technology (Economics) takes a multi-disciplinary perspective that combines economics, computer science and business theory to explore the theory and methods of this growth area.This course allows a deeper dive into the economics of market microstructure for design of trading strategies, managing operational risks and market design for electronic markets such as peer-to-peer platforms The MSc Financial Technology (Economics) is designed for students seeking a career in the finance industry, in particular the financial technology sector. Recent graduates include those who work as:Fund Managers (Jupiter Fund),Data Scientists (Lloyds Bank),Risk Managers (HSBC)The degree will provide you first and foremost with the multi-disciplinary training you will need to see your subject from all sides and communicate effectively as part of a team. This course will equip you with both theoretical and technical skills that are specific for the finance industry. It will also equip you with transferable skills such as the ability to develop and present an argument, as well as lab-based operational skills. Work is undertaken both individually and in groups to broaden your experience.

Modules

Equip yourself with principles of allocation and mechanism design from an operational perspective. Auction design and market microstructure of the stock market, liquidity provision in electronic financial markets such as dark pools, and capital adequacy of centralized clearing platforms are some of the specific applications that will be studied in the first part of this module. During the second part, you will be introduced to complexity economics of self-organisation, network modules, and strategic proteanism. Finally, you'll use network models to study economic interactions.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£15,750

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£24,675

Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree, or international equivalent, in any discipline which includes three relevant modules in: Econometrics (or Maths, or Statistics), Macroeconomics, Microeconomics. We will also consider applicants with any other 2:2 degree or above where there is one year's relevant work experience, after graduating, in the field of economics/banking.