Fintech in the UK has been valued at around £7 billion by Deloitte, so it is of no surprise to see the industry feature prominently in all major political partiesÕ economic strategies and in University curricula.

Fintech has blended finance and technology together and is changing the way companies and consumers interact. It has affected the regulatory environment in which companies operate with regulators looking at data protection and cyber security, amongst other areas. Fintech uses programming code to effect efficient transmission of financial assets cheaply and securely over the internet.

Given this background, the new course combines expertise in finance, computing, risk and behavioural science. It looks at innovative technologies and the disruptive nature of FinTech business models. The programme allows students to focus on different elements such as programming, business analytics, digital marketing, data science, strategyÊ and risk in financial services.

The Financial Technology (FinTech) course at theÊManchester Metropolitan UniversityÊis designed to enhance the studentÕs understanding of the rapidly evolving financial markets.

Career Prospects

The Faculty of Business and Law`s dedicatedÊCareers and Employability ServiceÊis at your disposal during, and up to three years after you graduate.Ê With a focus on developing and enhancing your employability skills, there isÊa range of careers support servicesÊon offer during your time here includingÊProfessional Development WeeksÊtwice a year, where a festival ofÊskill building activities, training and employer networking takes place.

You are encouraged to explore your employment options during studying for your postgraduate qualification and you will have the opportunity to engage with employers through careers fairs, guest speakers and internships.Ê