Financial Analytics, MSc

Develop the Skills to Excel in the Finance and Investments Industry

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Course Overview

Develop the technical skills to examine and uncover patterns in data and address critical business challenges impacting the finance industry today.

The MSc Financial Analytics at Swansea University is a specialised, technical-driven and practically oriented programme. It is designed for those wanting to accelerate into a dynamic career in the finance and investments industry, in roles such as Data Specialist, Consultant or Portfolio Manager, as well for as those wanting to undertake further research in finance through a PhD. Though applicants should have an undergraduate degree or equivalent in a quantitative field, no computer science or programming is required.

You will explore key topics, including big data in finance, programming for financial applications, econometrics, financial risk forecasting and advanced data analytics. You will also develop the skills to utilise big data and data analytics, programming languages (e.g. Python, R), and visualisation tools so you can apply appropriate financial analytics models and effectively inform investment decisions.

Experience our research-led approach to teaching and benefit from the cutting edge work being undertaken by our Hawkes Centre for Empirical Finance research centre, which undertakes pioneering research in advancing the understanding, development and application of tools and techniques relevant to the analysis of financial and macroeconomics data.

This advanced programme is ideal for students with an economics, science, maths, accounting or finance background wishing to further their studies, as well as working professionals looking to consolidate their knowledge or upskill in their field.

Why Financial Analytics at Swansea?

  • An enhanced specialist programme that may be completed in a single year
  • No prior knowledge of programming or computer science is required
  • Research led teaching, with modules taught by our world-class faculty who have industrial and academic knowledge
  • Designed for graduates with a quantitative skills background or working professionals looking to upskill in their field
  • You will develop programming skills in tools such as R and Python
  • Links to renowned Hawkes Centre for Empirical Finance research centre
  • Based in the £22 million School of Management building on the Bay Campus
  • The School of Management is accredited by AACSB International, the world’s largest business education association, connecting business schools, businesses and learners, to create the next generation of great leaders. 

Your Financial Analytics Experience

The MSc Financial Analytics aims to meet the fast-growing demand for professionals with specialisation in financial analytics by providing you with the quantitative, statistical and technical skills that are essential in the modern data-driven finance industry.

You will also get to develop industry relevant data analysis skills through our trading suite, The Finance Lab, which provides access to Refintiv Eikon and Factset, data analytics platforms used in investment and banking industries.

From the moment you arrive at the School of Management we will work with you to help build your skills and experience to enhance your career prospects.

You will have unlimited one to one bespoke careers advice from our dedicated careers team. You can go on a work placement or internship through the Swansea Paid Internship Network (SPIN) or the Week of Work initiative.

All our students benefit from co-location with industry at the innovative Bay Campus. Our facilities boast dedicated teaching space and study areas, and extensive IT facilities equipped with the latest hardware and specialist software.

Financial Analytics Employment Opportunities

We have an excellent track record of placing our graduates with major multinational companies.

Your MSc Financial Analytics programme will prove to employers you have the technical skills to succeed in today’s financial world and that you are a strategic thinker with expertise in data analytics.

Your next step could be in any of these roles:

  • Finance Analyst
  • Fund Manager
  • Data Specialist
  • Portfolio Manager
  • Consultant

Modules

You will study a range of compulsory and optional modules in semesters one and two of this course, before undertaking an independent project/dissertation in your third semester.

Disclaimer: Module selection options may change