The Master of Science Financial Analytics at Swansea University is a specialized, technical-driven and practically oriented program. 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.
Students will explore key topics, including big data in finance, programming for financial applications, econometrics, financial risk forecasting and advanced data analytics. They will also develop the skills to utilize big data and data analytics, programming languages (e.g. Python, R), and visualization tools so students can apply appropriate financial analytics models and effectively inform investment decisions.