Regent's University London · Full-time
Finance and Financial Technology
The world of finance was one of the first to adopt today's advances in technology. On this course, you'll master the skills needed to work with complex and dynamic financial markets – utilising integrated financial technology and responding to change at pace.…
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The world of finance was one of the first to adopt today's advances in technology. On this course, you'll master the skills needed to work with complex and dynamic financial markets – utilising integrated financial technology and responding to change at pace. You'll learn to analyse the financial technology (fintech) and innovation sector, explore the digital investment space (including crowd sourcing and crowd funding) and examine new technological disruptions that aim to make financial services more accessible and efficient, personal and secure – including AI, cryptocurrency, cognitive computing, big data and blockchain. You’ll become skilled at analysing new data and connectivity, evaluating technological intelligence and managing risks and uncertainty. Classes are designed to simulate a real-life experience of the financial industry. You’ll benefit from hands-on training in economics software (with access to Thomson Reuters Eikon Terminals, Bloomberg L.P Terminals, Datastream databases and trading rooms on campus), as well as the chance to collaborate with students from all over the world to gain a global insight. Graduate business-ready Studying in London, you’ll have access to financial networks, banking organisations and high-net-worth clients, as well as workshops and industry speakers – exposing you to new insights. You’ll become a financial player with the skills to innovate, analyse new technology and evaluate risks – making financial services more efficient and secure. You’ll understand the wider financial industry (from corporate finance to investments) and work across international markets. This course is also accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and, upon completion, you’ll receive a Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice alongside your degree.
Getting in
As the university states it
We're interested in your potential, as well as your prior achievements – and review each application comprehensively on its own merit. Minimum entry requirements for Level 7 – you'll need one of the following qualifications: - Minimum second class UK undergraduate degree - Equivalent international qualifications, as deemed acceptable by Regent's We also welcome applications from students who don't meet our entry requirements. In order to be accepted for exceptional entry, you must: - Have one year of work experience (if you hold a degree lower than a 2:2) - Have three years of work experience (if you don't hold a degree) - Provide a 500-700 word personal statement outlining your reasons for applying, and how your previous experience is of relevance to the programme you are applying for - Be prepared to attend an interview with the Postgraduate Admissions Panel - Provide evidence of your English language proficiency This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by academic referral only.
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