Overview

FinTech Management MSc (online)

An industry-focused Masters for aspiring FinTech leaders

Why you should choose this course: 

  • 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.
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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 the FinTech Management MSc

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 MSc 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.

Rather than a purely technical course, this online Fintech course includes modules on business analysis, strategy and leadership, incorporating technological tools and applications such as behaviour finance and data science.

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 MSc 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 has been formally recognised for its teaching excellence, specifically in the area of finance, ranking 20th in the Guardian’s 2021 league table for Accounting and Finance – outperforming many other UK institutions offering an online FinTech programme.  

2022 Awards for Ulster University and Ulster University Business School (UUBS)

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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.

March, May, July, 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. 

As an online, part-time student, you’ll dedicate around 20 hours a week to completing a mix of theory and practice modules to graduate with a PG Cert (8 months minimum), PG Dip (16 months) or the full MSc over two years. 

Modules 1-4 (PG Cert) 

  • Business Analysis Foundations for Practice (15 credits) 
  • Corporate Governance and Ethics (15 credits) 
  • Financial Theory, Products, Markets (15 credits)
  • Financial Econometric Modelling (15 credits)  

Complete modules 1-4 to graduate with a Postgraduate Certificate. 

Modules 5-8 (PD Dip) 

  • Regulation and Compliance (15 credits) 
  • Project Management (15 credits) 
  • FinTech and Data Science (15 credits) 
  • Behavioural Finance (15 credits)  

Complete modules 1-8 to graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma. 

Modules 9-10 + A final dissertation (MSc) 

  • Contemporary Issues in FinTech (15 credits) 
  • Predictive Analytics in Finance (15 credits) 
  • Final Dissertation (30 credits)  

Complete all 10 modules + your final dissertation to graduate with the full Masters in FinTech Management. 

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.  

Speak to one of our enrolment advisors for help in deciding which qualification is right for you.  

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Fintech MSc Learning Outcomes

Throughout the online FinTech Management MSc you will: 

  • Master both the theoretical and professional aspects of FinTech management to bridge the theory-skills gap.   
  • Develop critical awareness of the international financial and professional services environment and how technology supports it.
  • Gain an appreciation of professional ethical standards and conduct.
  • Develop the ability to critically analyse a variety of computational models, using a range of practices to creatively and systematically apply theories, tools and techniques used in financial services and its technological environment.
  • Acquire the transferable intellectual and interpersonal skills needed for consultancy roles in FinTech.
  • Critically evaluate new ideas and assess technical developments.
  • Develop enterprise and innovation skills through a balance of logical reasoning and creative thinking, alongside building your adaptability, resilience, and communication skills.
  • Enhance lifelong learning skills and personal development to work with self-direction and originality and to contribute to business and society as a whole. 

Career Opportunities

You’ll graduate from the FinTech Management MSc programme as a well-rounded professional ready to meet the demands of current and future Fintech jobs, in Fintech and other relevant sectors including banking, accounting, consultancy and financial planning.  Graduates may access in-demand roles including: 

  • Compliance Officer 
  • Data Specialist 
  • FinTech Consultant 
  • FinTech Analyst 
  • FinTech Solutions Delivery Manager 
  • Policy Research Advisor 
  • Business Development Manager 
  • Centre of Excellence Manager/Director 
  • Product Manager 
  • Relationship Manager 

The course’s business and management dimension will also boost your leadership skills, increasing your eligibility for promotion into executive and senior team leader roles such as Director of FinTech Operations.

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Flexible online learning

This 100% online, part-time Masters programme 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 

Faculty

On the FinTech Management MSc, you’ll be taught by leading academics who have played a major role in establishing Northern Ireland as a global Fintech hub. This includes Chair of Financial Technology and Course Leader, Professor Daniel Broby, who heads up Ulster’s cutting-edge research and has helped to build the country’s FinTech ecosystem.    

Ulster University Business School (UUBS) is the 6th largest business school in the United Kingdom. Based in Northern Ireland, one of the fastest-growing FinTech hubs in the UK, UUBS is invested in spreading business excellence in Northern Ireland, across the UK, and internationally. The faculty of the MSc FinTech Management course hold a broad range of industry experience. 

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 Course Director for Finance.

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.

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