MSc Finance and Data Analytics

Birkbeck, University of London

Our MSc Finance and Data Analytics is ideal if you are keen to gain specialisation in data analytics with core knowledge in finance. It offers you a blend of technical, quantitative modules in data analytics, alongside accounting and finance modules that will develop your ability to apply data analytics and technology to related practices and real-world examples. Why choose this course? It will help you become a specialist in the field understanding advanced systems and sophisticated financial instruments, as international markets become ever more complex and the financial world’s need for innovation and new technologies intensifies. You will learn from experienced lecturers with academic expertise and industry experience who can provide you with valuable insights into both finance and data analytics. You will have the chance to take part in exclusive career events and networking opportunities with leading financial firms to help open doors to internships and future employment. What you will learn This course offers you hands-on experience and equips you with skills that are sought after in the evolving finance sector. You will gain expertise in advanced financial modelling and will master the use of advanced data analysis tools, including R and machine learning, to analyse financial data and make informed decisions. An emphasis on practical applications using advanced analytical tools will prepare you for success in roles in financial analysis, risk management and data-driven decision-making. How you will learn You will benefit from a dynamic blend of interactive lectures, seminars and workshops, where practical skills are developed through real-world case studies. You can study this course full- or part-time, and it has an evening timetable with classes in the evening so you can balance your studies while still progressing your career.

Birkbeck Business School