The Data Science (FinTech), MSc at the University of Greenwich is designed for professionals and practitioners who want to master the intersection of advanced data analytics and the rapidly evolving financial technology sector. You will explore how data science and artificial intelligence serve as the core drivers of modern finance, addressing critical industry needs in investment analysis, algorithmic trading, and risk management. By focusing on the technical and practical skills required to architect complex financial systems, you will gain the expertise necessary to navigate decentralised payment systems, fraud detection, and anti-money laundering technologies within a global regulatory framework.
Studied full-time on campus over one year, this postgraduate programme integrates rigorous academic study with applied technical projects, including modules on big data, financial machine learning, and blockchain for FinTech applications. You will work alongside experienced academic and industry professionals, developing your proficiency in statistical methods for time series analysis and data visualisation. In your final year, you will complete an MSc project, allowing you to apply your research to a real-world FinTech challenge. You will graduate with the specialised knowledge required to pursue high-demand careers as a data-driven finance technologist or systems architect.