COURSE CURRICULUM

The MSc Information Technology with Financial Technologies at UWS London Campus is structured to provide a comprehensive blend of core IT knowledge, specialised FinTech expertise, and practical project experience. The core modules, totaling 120 credits, include Business Data Communication and Networks, which covers fundamental networking principles and data communication protocols, and Database Design and Implementation for Business, focusing on designing and managing robust business data systems. Information Systems Analysis and Design develops analytical and problem-solving skills for creating effective IT solutions, while the Masters Project, a 60-credit module, allows students to apply their learning to a substantial research or practical project, integrating IT and FinTech concepts to develop real-world solutions. Specialist pathway modules, worth 40 credits, include Digital Finance, which explores financial systems, big data applications, and emerging technologies in finance, and Blockchain Technologies for Finance, examining distributed ledger systems, cryptocurrencies, and innovative financial applications. Students may also select one recommended optional module, either IT Strategy and Management, which addresses strategic planning and governance of IT resources, or Interactive Software Design, which focuses on creating user-centred software solutions. By combining core IT foundations, specialist FinTech knowledge, and practical project work, the program equips graduates with the skills, understanding, and confidence to pursue careers in financial technology, data-driven finance roles, blockchain applications, and IT management within the financial sector.