MSc Financial Technology
Course Overview
Delivered by the triple-accredited Aston Business School , our MSc Financial Technology programme merges finance fundamentals with the dynamic field of financial technology. It enhances your analytical and quantitative skills, preparing you to navigate the complexities of modern finance. Focused on financial markets, investment strategies and emerging technologies like blockchain, the course strikes a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
Key Program Highlights
- Professionally accredited: Accredited by the Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT)
- Professionally accredited: Accredited by the Chartered Market Technician (CMT) Association
- Recognised for quality: Aston Business School is proud to be among 1% of business schools worldwide with triple accreditation
- Top 5% in the world: Top 5% of global evaluated institutions (QS World University Rankings 2027)
- Top 100 in Europe: Aston Business School ranked 15th in the UK and 90th in Europe (Financial Times European Business Schools ranking 2025)
Course Overview
Delivered by the triple-accredited Aston Business School , our MSc Financial Technology programme merges finance fundamentals with the dynamic field of financial technology. It enhances your analytical and quantitative skills, preparing you to navigate the complexities of modern finance. Focused on financial markets, investment strategies and emerging technologies like blockchain, the course strikes a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
Key Program Highlights
- Professionally accredited: Accredited by the Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT)
- Professionally accredited: Accredited by the Chartered Market Technician (CMT) Association
- Recognised for quality: Aston Business School is proud to be among 1% of business schools worldwide with triple accreditation
- Top 5% in the world: Top 5% of global evaluated institutions (QS World University Rankings 2027)
- Top 100 in Europe: Aston Business School ranked 15th in the UK and 90th in Europe (Financial Times European Business Schools ranking 2025)
Express Offer
An Express Offer will provide you with a priority pass to Aston University. By meeting requirements, you'll get an Offer in Principle (OIP) in just 24 hours and a final offer letter in a few days.
This exclusive deal is available only for select courses.
Here are some more benefits from the Express Offer:
- Backlogs accepted
- Gap years accepted
- English test waivers available
- All boards accepted for IELTS waiver
- Visa refusal accepted (Student should upload the visa refusal paper along with the application)
- NIOS and distance education accepted
Requirements
Modules
- Private Equity and Venture Capital
- Introduction to Financial Econometrics
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Trading Techniques
- AI and Automation in Accounting and Finance
- Emerging Topics in FinTech
- Blockchain and FinTech
- The Aston Global Advantage
- Foundations of Financial Markets and Technology
- Python for Finance
- Applied Research Methods and Skills
- Independent Project
