Intake

January / May / September

Study

Full-time / Part-time

About Manchester Metropolitan University

• Manchester Metropolitan University’s business school is triple accredited: European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and Association of MBAs (AMBA) accreditations.
• Ranked top 100 in the UK by various national rankings
• Accredited the Research Excellence Framework 2021 for top-rated research work

Manchester Metropolitan University at LSBF Singapore Campus

Manchester Metropolitan University is one of the 8 university and institutional partners at LSBF Singapore Campus.

LSBF Singapore is located in the Central Business District which means that students have easy access to industry professionals and networking opportunities.

Triple Crown Accreditation & Experienced Faculty

In 2023, LSBF Singapore won the SBR International Business Awards (Technology - Education)

In 2023, LSBF Singapore won the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards (Gold Stevie Winner, Award for Innovation in Education or Training Websites)

Centrally Located Campus

About MSc Financial Technology

FinTech is disrupting and reshaping commerce. From mobile apps putting banking in our pockets to cryptocurrencies tearing down traditional boundaries, we are living through a financial revolution. 

This masters course is your chance to be part of it. You will acquire skills valued by disruptive tech start-ups or established banking giants. Embark on this journey with us and become a global finance leader.

Modules

Masters Level Learning

An introduction to the world of postgraduate study, this unit will encourage critical thinking and writing through a range of learning and teaching approaches.

Innovations in Technology

Students will critically examine the disruptive impact of financial technologies, explore innovations in technology through real-life developments and applications.

Financial Strategy, Regulation and Avoidance of Business Failure

Students will critically examine the disruptive impact of financial technologies, explore innovations in technology through real-life developments and applications.

Digital Leadership Transformation

You will develop strategic thinking and leadership skills required for managing the strategic contribution of digital technologies to organisational success and transformation.

Business Model Innovation and FinTech

Explore theory and practice of digital disruption as applied in the context of Financial Services and Financial Processes. Investigate cutting edge activity and research using real life cases.

Fundamentals of Programming

The unit is intended to give the student a grounding in information technologies and appropriate programming including Python, which underpin many contemporary business applications.

Finance for Managers

Understand how the financial professional in an organisation can integrate with the other management functions to support and achieve the organisational strategic objectives.

Risk Management for Financial Institutions

This module covers aspects related to the management of risk at commercial and investment banks, investment managers, financial regulators and depositories, etc. 

Extended Research Proposal

Students are expected to identify, structure, frame and investigate a complex managerial or business issue and produce an individual research proposal. 

Dissertation

Students are expected to investigate a complex managerial or business issue, by collecting, analysing and producing a substantial written document of their achievements and conclusions. This unit is the application of the research project developed in Extended Research Proposal Unit.

Career and Progression Opportunities

The MSc Financial Technology program offers direct preparation for a career in corporate finance, financial analysis, investment and financial planning. Job roles include:

• Data Science and Analysis
• Artificial Learning and Machine Learning
• RegTech (Governance, Risk and Compliance using tech)
• Algorithmic Trading/HFT
• App Development
• Electronic Money Institutions (Payments, Wallets, Money Transfers)
• WealthTech and Robo-advisors
• Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies

Course Fees

Enquire for details on course fees, as well as eligible rebates!

Admission Process

1. Application

2. Selection and Offer

3. Sign Contract

4. Fee Payment

5. Admission Confirmed

Faculty Profile

Armand Abdul Rahim

Armand joined LSBF Singapore Campus in 2020 and specialises in the areas of marketing, human resource management, supply chain, and business management.

Dr Mohamed Siddiq

Dr. Siddiq has taught at universities, colleges, and institutions of higher education in Singapore, Myanmar, Australia, Uzbekistan, and Canada. 

During his teaching career, he was also involved in academic quality assurance and university liaison.

Sidiki Kaba

Sidiki has taught accounting and finance modules at various institutions in Ghana, Vietnam and Singapore since 2013, including over 6 years teaching ACCA, CMA, CIA and CA Singapore courses.

FAQs

Q. What is the duration of this course?

For full-time studies: 12 months. For part-time studies: 18 months.

Q. What are the entry requirements of this course?

Minimum Academic Entry Requirement:

Students who have successfully completed either of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum GPA of 2.7/4.0 or 3.5/5.0, or equivalent.
• Students, who have obtained equivalent qualifications in relevant fields, will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and subject to university approval.

Minimum English Language Entry Requirement:

• IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5 or
• Singapore GCE O Level, with a grade of C or above, or equivalent.

London School of Business & Finance

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