About Msc Financial Technology (fintech) in University of Stirling
Fintech is taking over the banking and finance industry. The way we handle money is changing and the whole industry is taking note - from international banks to backroom start-ups. To do well in fintech, you need to understand technology, finance and business creation.
Our MSc Financial Technology (Fintech) provides a solid foundation in computing technology, financial theory, ethical and regulatory constraints, and business skills. It’s an innovative course designed for those looking to enter a career in the fintech industry.
Fintech combines the technology from big data and analytics, mobile computing and modern financial services. Some of the activity in the sector is being carried out by the large, existing financial institutions, but the majority comes from small companies who are developing disruptive technologies.
The course covers:
- Manipulating data and scripting in Python
- An introduction to blockchain
- Cybersecurity and data protection
- Contemporary issues in banking
- An introduction to corporate finance
- Data analytics and machine learning
- Fintech app development
- Investment regulation and ethics
- Heuristics and bias in behavioural finance
- Innovation management and disruptive technology
- Business startup planning
- Professionalism, regulation and ethics in banking
Academic qualification equivalents
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We welcome applications from applicants graduating with 50% from Tier 1 College/ University (namely University of Mumbai, University of Calcutta, University of Delhi) or graduating with 55% from a Tier 2 College/University.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.5 with 5.5 minimum in each sub-skill
- TOEFL IBT: 80 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
- PTE: 60 overall with minimum 51 in each sub-skill
University of Stirling Highlights
| University Type |
Public |
| Establishment Year |
1967 |
| Location |
Stirling, Scotland |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Total Enrollment |
14,000+ |
| Number of Undergraduate Students |
10,300+ |
| Number of Graduate Students |
3,800+ |
| % of international students |
20% |
| Student satisfaction |
82.9% |
| Work-study |
Not available |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarships |
University of Stirling Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
- The cost of attendance for the University of Stirling depends on a number of variable factors.
- Tuition fee for undergraduate and graduate programs may vary depending on the choice of program.
- An estimate of the undergraduate and graduate student cost of attendance is given below for reference:
| Expenditure Item |
Undergraduate |
Postgraduate |
| Tuition and fees |
13,100 GBP |
16,950 GBP |
| Accommodation |
3,458 GBP- 7,069 GBP |
3,458 GBP- 7,069 GBP |
| Transport |
80 GBP/month |
80 GBP/month |
| Water, gas & electricity |
46 GBP/month |
46 GBP/month |
| Food |
74 GBP/month |
74 GBP/month |
It must be noted that the actual cost of attendance for students may vary from the above-given figures.
