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BSc (Hons) FinTech with Data Analytics

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

BSc (Hons) FinTech with Data Analytics is a undergraduate Data Science & AI course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years, costs £19,000 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 3 years · Full-time · Data Science & AI · £19,000 per year

Intakes: September

This exciting course draws together knowledge of computer science with finance, building your computer literacy skills from the ground up. You’ll master industry-standard software such as Python, R and MATLAB whilst developing your understanding of the theoretical frameworks upon which FinTech and data analytics are based. You will be introduced to blockchain technology, cloud computing systems and machine learning, and gain hands-on financial analysis experience in our state-of-the-art Bloomberg Financial Markets Suite, enhancing your professional and enterprise skills through learning with real-world experiences and simulations. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Access to one of the largest financial databases in our state-of-the-art Bloomberg virtual trading room - Build your computer literacy skills whilst gaining the financial knowledge required for a career in the financial services industry - Learn industry-standard software such as Python, R, MATLAB, blockchain databases and cloud computing systems - Field trips to financial institutions: past finance students have taken a guided tour of the new Bloomberg HQ in London - Be guided in setting up your own business with the support and knowledge of our expert teaching team - Put theory into practice on a year-long work placement or gain international experience studying abroad Campus: Marylebone, Central London Duration: 3 or 4 years Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: £19,000 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): The FinTech and Data Analytics BSc will unlock a range of career opportunities in consultancy practice, challenger banks, international financial and government institutions, or FinTech startups developing a new technology or idea for a banking application. Develop your innovation and entrepreneurial skills through the Westminster Big Idea Competition, sponsored by Santander. Graduate employers named on the course page: Amazon, Citibank, Financial Conduct Authority, Paribas, Santander, Sberbank, Société Générale, Standard Chartered, World Economic Forum. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• Business Computing (Year 1, Core)
• Financial Skills Development (Year 1, Core)
• Introduction to Finance (Year 1, Core)
• Mathematics for Finance (Year 1, Core)
• Principles of Fintech, Blockchain and Cloud Computing (Year 1, Core)
• Entrepreneurship in FinTech (Year 1, Option)
• Computational Finance and Business Analysis (Year 2, Core)
• Financial Market Microstructure (Year 2, Core)
• Financial Modelling and Statistics (Year 2, Core)
• Principles of Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Technology (Year 2, Core)
• Digital Business for Finance and Accounting (Year 2, Option)
• Principles of Big Data Management for Finance (Year 2, Option)
• Advanced Data Analysis and Management Science (Year 3, Core)
• Business Forecasting and Predictive Analytics (Year 3, Core)
• Investments and Portfolio Management (Year 3, Core)
• Machine Learning (Year 3, Core)
• Digital Analytics (Year 3, Option)
• International Banking (Year 3, Option)

Careers

• Account manager
• Business control officer
• Compliance manager
• Corporate analyst
• Data scientist
• Financial analyst
• Financial engineer
• Marketing manager/designer
• Product owner