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Fintech, Risk and Investment Analysis

Top 20 in the UK for Business and Economics (— University Rankings 2025) 10th in the UK for Economics and Finance (the university's website — University Ranking 2025) Today’s investment management professionals need an understanding of financial risk. Changes…

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Top 20 in the UK for Business and Economics (— University Rankings 2025) 10th in the UK for Economics and Finance (the university's website — University Ranking 2025) Today’s investment management professionals need an understanding of financial risk. Changes in banking regulations put increased focus on improving risk management standards. Recent advances in artificial intelligence and blockchain also create rapid growth in financial technology (FinTech) and its impact on investment management. On this highly practical course, you’ll learn about investment management, risk management and FinTech. This will help you stand out when you start your career in the investment industry or investment-related risk management positions. You’ll learn from academic staff who are globally renowned for their teaching excellence and extensive industry experience. You’ll: - gain the theoretical and practical knowledge to adapt to changing regulatory environments - learn to communicate both quantitative and qualitative information effectively - develop skills in coding and automation - use trading, risk assessment and portfolio management software. You have access to our Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab, supervised by academic and industry experts. Joining the University of — School, you benefit from our strong industry links, expert academic staff who consult for leaders in business and government, and state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities. Accreditation You’ll join the EQUIS and — University of — School. - Recognised by the — Institute (CFA). - Accredited by the — Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for associate membership with that body. About the University of — School Our work draws on management, economics, science, technology and innovation studies, to make an impact on the future of people and institutions the world over. We study the issues that matter, in order to transform our world and your future. Our expertise puts you at the forefront of our research, helping you make an impact on policy, practice and people. Social responsibility and sustainability are important to us. We incorporate the seven Principles for Responsible Management into our teaching and research. Location Study on our beautiful green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.

Getting in

As the university states it

You should have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above (including an average mark of at least 57%). Your qualification should be in a quantitative subject such as mathematics, physics or engineering. You will also be considered if you have a finance- or economics-related degree provided that it contains several modules with a high quantitative modelling content (e.g., Mathematics for Economics/Finance; Applied Statistics; Econometrics) which have been passed with high marks. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

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