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FinTech Management MSc (online)

An industry-focused Masters for aspiring Fintech leaders

Overview

Why you should choose the FinTech Management MSc:

  • Comprehensive curriculum – Gain critical business skills alongside technical awareness and market theory to become a well-rounded Fintech leader.
  • Study anywhere, anytime – Access all course materials and activities 24/7, from anywhere in the world.
  • Flexible payment options – We offer module-by-module payment plans and an alumni discount available to eligible Ulster graduates.
  • Close industry links – Ulster University Business School works closely with industry and the wider community to ensure our students graduate with the latest, most in-demand skills.
  • Excellent student support – Your personal Student Success Advisor is available to support you from registration through to graduation. 
  • Tailored learning – Graduate sooner with a PG Cert, PG Dip, or continue for the full MSc qualification in a minimum of two years, part-time. 
  • Type
    Masters (MSc), Online
  • Length
    Two years, part-time
  • School:
    Ulster University Business School
  • Intakes
    March, May, July, September & November (2023).
  • Fees
    £916.50 per 15-credit module
  • Scholarships Available for the 2022/2023 academic year
    Speak to your Enrolment Advisor for more information.
  • Typical Entry Requirements
    A second-class honours degree or better from a university of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, or from a recognised national awarding body.

Entry Requirements

Typical Entry Requirements

Standard route 

Applicants must have: 

EITHER 

  • a second-class honours degree or better from a university of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, or from a recognised national awarding body, or from an institution of another country which is recognised as being of an equivalent standard. 

OR 

  • an equivalent standard (normally 50%) in a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma; postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma or an approved alternative qualification. 

AND 

  • provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grade C or equivalent). 

Non-standard route 

The academic team would consider providing the option for Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL). In exceptional circumstances, where an individual has substantial and significant experiential learning, a portfolio of written evidence demonstrating the meeting of graduate qualities (including subject-specific outcomes, as determined by the Course Committee) may be considered as an alternative entrance route.

English language requirements

  • For students whose first language is not English, the minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement.  
  • Ulster University also recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores. 
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Modules

Modules

The programme comprises ten core 15-credit modules and a 30-credit dissertation. 

  • Business Analysis Foundations for Practice (15 credits) 
  • Corporate Governance and Ethics (15 credits) 
  • Financial Theory, Products, Markets (15 credits) 
  • Financial Econometric Modelling (15 credits)
  • Regulation and Compliance (15 credits) 
  • Project Management (15 credits) 
  • FinTech and Data Science (15 credits) 
  • Behavioural Finance (15 credits) 
  • Contemporary Issues in FinTech (15 credits) 
  • Predictive Analytics in Finance (15 credits) 
  • Final Dissertation (30 credits)

Please note, modules are reviewed annually and may change in subsequent academic years. The order of modules will vary depending on when you start the course. 

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Fees & Funding

Fees

Cost per 15-credit module: £916.50

Fees are payable on a module-by-module basis as you progress through the course*. In the 2022/23 academic year, modules are priced at £61.10 per credit point, so a 15-credit module will cost £916.50. In the 2023/24 academic year, modules are priced at £61.10 per credit point, so a 15-credit module will cost £916.50.  

The number of credits you take will be determined by your chosen award, as outlined below:  

Postgraduate Certificate: 60 credits  

Postgraduate Diploma: 120 credits  

Master of Science: 180 credits   

*Tuition fees may be subject to an annual inflationary increase each academic year in line with Ulster University’s terms and conditions. The increase will come into effect for the September teaching period each year. 

Funding

Flexible options make payment as easy as possible for students, sponsors and employers. 

A 10% Alumni Discount is available for eligible candidates. 

Scholarships Available: please speak to your Enrolment Advisor for more information

Additional costs

As well as your tuition fees, you should budget for the following additional costs associated with university study. These include (but are not limited to) computer equipment, learning materials, books, journals, graduation ceremonies, exam resits, etc. 

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Faculty

Academic Expertise

Professor Daniel Broby

Professor Daniel Broby

Claire McCann

Claire McCann

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Professor Daniel Broby, Course Director of the FinTech Management MSc

“We’re going through a financial technology revolution where financial services are migrating to the internet. On the course, we cover the implications of this migration and teach the tools to analyse and process big data.

As the future of financial services becomes more data centric, this knowledge and skillset will become increasingly important for both senior and mid-level management.” 

Professor Daniel Broby, Course Director of this FinTech Management Masters. See the full interview here.

About this Fintech course

The fourth industrial revolution is well underway, with new technologies continuing to disrupt how businesses operate and interact with consumers. The financial services industry is no exception, meaning that upskilling is more important than ever in order to keep pace with rapid developments and prepare for the future of work.

Our online FinTech Management Masters provides a solid grounding in key aspects of Fintech (financial technology) while focusing on its all-important business side too.  On this course, you’ll gain theoretical and practical knowledge of financial technologies and the management skills needed to secure rewarding and lucrative leadership roles in the Fintech industry.

Unique to other Fintech courses, this online Fintech Masters will build specialist management skills, with modules on business analysis, strategy and leadership, incorporating technological tools and applications such as behaviour finance and data analytics. 

As an online, part-time student, you’ll dedicate around 20 hours a week to a mix of theory and work-based projects to graduate with a Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert, 12 months minimum), Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip, 18 months) or the full Masters (two years). 

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Why choose a Masters in FinTech Management?

Our online FinTech Management Masters provides a solid grounding in not just financial technology but its all-important relationship to business. 

Alongside Fintech and data science, you’ll also study areas of finance, business and corporate governance, while developing the leadership skills required of Fintech sector managers.

Ulster University is renowned for its teaching excellence, ranking as a Top 30 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024) and among the top 10% of UK universities for research impact (REF 2021).

The Business School is also highly regarded, ranking as a Top 20 UK university for accounting and finance (Guardian University Guide 2024), with 100% of Business & Management case studies judged as having outstanding or very considerable impact in terms of reach and significance (REF 2021).

2023 Awards for Ulster University and Ulster University Business School

Fees

Cost per 15-credit module: £916.50

Fees are payable on a module-by-module basis as you progress through the course*. In the 2022/23 academic year, modules are priced at £61.10 per credit point, so a 15-credit module will cost £916.50. In the 2023/24 academic year, modules are priced at £61.10 per credit point, so a 15-credit module will cost £916.50.  

The number of credits you take will be determined by your chosen award, as outlined below:  

Postgraduate Certificate: 60 credits  

Postgraduate Diploma: 120 credits  

Master of Science: 180 credits   

*Tuition fees may be subject to an annual inflationary increase each academic year in line with Ulster University’s terms and conditions. The increase will come into effect for the September teaching period each year. 

Funding & Scholarships

Flexible options make payment as easy as possible for students, sponsors or their employers.  A 10% Alumni Discount is available for eligible candidates. 

Scholarships Available: please speak to your Enrolment Advisor for more information.

Intakes

Start when it suits you: September, November (2023). January, March, May, July, September, November (2024)

Entry Requirements

Standard route 

Applicants should provide: 

EITHER 

  • A second-class honours degree or higher from a university of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, or from a recognised national awarding body, or from an institution of another country which is recognised as being of an equivalent standard. 

OR 

  • An equivalent standard (normally 50%) in a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma; postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma or an approved alternative qualification. 

AND 

  • Evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grade C or equivalent). 

Non-standard route 

The academic team would consider providing the option for Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL). In exceptional circumstances, where an individual has substantial and significant experiential learning, a portfolio of written evidence demonstrating the meeting of graduate qualities (including subject-specific outcomes, as determined by the Course Committee) may be considered as an alternative entrance route.

English language requirements

English language requirements  

  • For students whose first language is not English, the minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement.  
  • Ulster University also recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores. 

Modules

Our MSc is uniquely flexible and can be split into three qualifications, allowing you to tailor your learning to achieve professional and personal goals, without the need for a career break. 

Complete modules 1 to 4 to graduate with a Postgraduate Certificate (8 months minimum), modules 1 to 8 to graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma (16 months) or all 10 modules plus a final dissertation to graduate with the full MSc over two years, part-time.

Modules 1-4 (PG Cert)

Business Analysis Foundations for Practice (15 credits)

This module will give you an understanding of the concepts, approaches and techniques that apply to business analysis, strengthening your progression on a business analysis career path. You’ll explore a range of strategic analysis and performance management techniques, developing the skills and knowledge to support successful business change programmes within an organisation.

Corporate Governance and Ethics (15 credits)

Corporate scandals have led to standards of corporate governance, conduct and ethics attaining a new prominence in the financial services industry. This module will help you to secure the highest standards by considering transparency, accountability and integrity, and how they are translated into effective and ethical practice. You’ll analyse case studies to describe failures, their causes and the lessons to be learned from them.

Financial Theory, Products, Markets (15 credits)

The modern theory of finance is the solid basis of a career in the financial services industry. This module will develop your knowledge of global financial markets within the context of the technology used by practitioners. It will help you understand how financial assets may be valued and packaged and the relevant financial mathematics to apply basic techniques in quantitative finance. You’ll also develop an understanding of approaches to trading and investment.

Financial Econometric Modelling (15 credits)

This module will extend your understanding of modern econometric techniques for handling financial data and build a bridge between financial theories and practice. With extensive use of statistical software, you’ll be able to use real data to analyse financial models. An important component of the module will be the use of basic statistical concepts, particularly regression analysis and hypothesis tests relating to financial models.

Modules 5-8 (PG Dip)

Regulation and Compliance (15 credits)

This module will give you an understanding of financial regulation and compliance, both domestically and internationally. You’ll learn about the key elements to protect consumers from financial crime and mis-selling, and gain the confidence to make informed ethical and professional judgements in your financial services roles.

Project Management (15 credits)

In this module, you’ll gain an understanding of the elements of successful project management. Project management is a complex discipline: the practice of initiating, planning, executing and closing the work of a team to achieve specific goals to meet specific success criteria at the specified time. This module will outline and apply a possible methodology to adopt in managing a project.

Financial Technology and Data Science (15 credits)

Fintech has expanded to include any technological innovation in the financial sector, including innovations in financial literacy and education, retail banking and investment. This module will help you to engage with data analysis and data science to understand customers, so that you can provide products and services that will meet their needs and wants. It will prepare you for revolution in Open Finance, built on third party permissioned data.

Behavioural Finance (15 credits)

This module aims to provide students with a knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and empirical limitations of traditional finance theory and presents the foundations of behavioural finance. You’ll gain an understanding of the implications of behavioural finance and the opportunities for behavioural investing and algorithmic trading, and develop the ability to critically evaluate algorithmic trading strategies.

Modules 9-10 + A final dissertation (MSc)

Contemporary Issues in FinTech (15 credits)

This module aims to give you the skills and capabilities to critically evaluate a variety of issues relevant to financial services and FinTech. Using current research and thinking, the module will explore finance issues from the FinTech perspective. It will encourage you to think critically about recent trends and issues and give you a range of conceptual models and analytical tools appropriate to the changing landscape of financial services.

Predictive Analytics in Finance (15 credits)

This module aims to help you to understand the challenges and possibilities of using big data to make predictions in financial markets and regulatory settings. Predictive analytics can be used to increase growth and profitability, lower costs, drive digital transformation and support risk and regulatory compliance priorities. The module will focus on both statistics and computational techniques. It addresses the cases that extract information from data and using it to make predictions of trends and behaviour patterns.

Final Dissertation (30 Credits)

The dissertation will give you the chance to apply the knowledge and skills you’ve gained to a theoretical and/or practical issue relevant to the financial services industry. You’ll develop entrepreneurial and innovative thinking, strengthening your transferable and intellectual skills to enhance your potential.

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Flexible online learning

This 100% online, part-time Fintech management course gives you the freedom to work towards your career goals without sacrificing other commitments. 

Ulster offers multiple start dates throughout the year, module-by-module payment plans and the opportunity to pause your studies if needed.  

With more than 20 years of experience delivering online courses, Ulster University’s tutors are well-placed to deliver effective and engaging e-learning experiences.   

As an Ulster Online student, you’ll benefit from 24/7 access to all learning materials, readings and discussion boards and an immersive curriculum that makes use of a wide range of learning methods including interactive study sessions, directed learning exercises and practical activities.  

There will also be opportunities to network with other professionals, learn from real-world case studies and put your learnings directly into practice on a project-based assignment as part of your dissertation.

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Excellent student support

Student success is at the heart of everything we do, and to ensure you reach your full potential as an online student, we will provide comprehensive student support from day one right through to graduation. 

As well as ongoing support from course academics, you’ll have a dedicated Student Success Team to answer your queries and make sure your learning journey is as smooth as possible. 

Here’s what our students are saying about our support services: 

“The best support out of the other three unis I’ve been to.”

– John Hughes – Ulster Online MSc student 

“All the support was fantastic, and the monthly calls are very helpful and reassuring.”

– Emma Spittles, Ulster Online MSc student 

Meet Your Faculty

Claire McCann

Claire McCann

Claire McCann is a Senior Lecturer in Financial Services at Ulster, joining the University in 2000. Since then, she has taught undergraduate and postgraduate-level students and in 2009, became the undergraduate Finance Course Director.

Claire holds both a Bachelors and Masters degree from Queen’s University Belfast and her teaching and research interests include financial mathematics, statistics, corporate finance, portfolio management and education.

Professor Daniel Broby

Professor Daniel Broby

Professor Daniel Broby is an internationally recognised finance academic and formerly a senior figure in the fund management industry. He is a Professor and Chair of Financial Technology at Ulster University.

Daniel is a specialist in FinTech, and regularly conducts research into capital markets and digital technologies. He is a recognised expert on the financial applications of blockchain and distributed ledgers.

FAQs

What are the key skills and knowledge gained from a Fintech Management programme?

This Masters in Fintech Management will equip you with the in-demand knowledge and skills of financial theory, products and markets alongside critical understanding of new technologies and tools and how to apply them to drive innovation. This vocational Fintech Masters will also cover specialist management skills and interpersonal skills, developing your confidence to succeed in Fintech leadership positions. See the full list of learning outcomes above. 

How long does the programme take to complete?

This Fintech Management course is fully flexible and is offered in three pathways, allowing you to graduate sooner with a PG Cert (8 months minimum), PG Dip (16 months) or continue to gain the full Masters in two years, part-time.  The maximum amount of time allowed to complete your Masters degree is four years.

What is the faculty's expertise in Fintech?

Ulster University Business School has a highly respected faculty of finance experts and skilled Fintech academics, including Chair of Financial Technology at Ulster University and Course Director, Professor Daniel Broby. Professor Broby is internationally recognised for his work on the financial applications of blockchain and distributed ledgers, with experience as a senior figure in the fund management industry. 

Does the programme offer any industry partnerships or internships?

As this Fintech Masters is taught entirely online, we do not offer internships. That said, we encourage our students to pursue internships to complement the theoretical knowledge gained from the course and apply learnings to real-world scenarios.

What is the faculty's expertise in Fintech?

Ulster University Business School has a highly respected faculty of finance experts and skilled Fintech academics, including Chair of Financial Technology at Ulster University and Course Director, Professor Daniel Broby. Professor Broby is internationally recognised for his work on the financial applications of blockchain and distributed ledgers, with experience as a senior figure in the fund management industry. 

What is the programme's reputation and accreditation status?

Ulster University Business School (UUBS) has a strong reputation as a leading centre for entrepreneurial education, research and impact, with 100% of the school’s Business and Management case studies judged as “having outstanding or very considerable impacts in terms of reach and significance”. (REF 2021).

What are the tuition fees and available funding options?

Tuition fees are broken down on a per-credit basis, priced at £61.10 per credit point (2023/24). Based on these fees, the cost of one 15-credit module stands at £916.50 and the full Masters programme (180 credits) costs £10,998*.

We offer module-by-module payment plans and a 10% alumni discount for eligible students.

*The final cost may be slightly higher due to annual inflationary increases. 

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