Finance and Big Data Analytics, MSc

Our MSc Finance and Big Data Analytics course at Swansea University is designed to integrate the key principles of finance and data analytics, equipping you with the knowledge and technical skills to make data-driven financial decisions and analyse complex market dynamics. Reflecting on the evolving demands of the global finance sector, the programme provides a strong foundation in financial markets, quantitative methods, and big data applications, which will prepare you for a dynamic career in the financial industry, including roles working as a financial analyst, risk management specialist, or data analytics consultant. By studying this course, you will be able to engage critically with ethical, social, and sustainability considerations related to the use of big data in finance, promoting responsible and informed decision-making. This one-year conversion programme welcomes students from any background. This means you don’t need to have a background in accounting, finance or business to study this one-year course. The curriculum builds on undergraduate learning and enables you to transition rapidly into professional careers in finance, data analytics, or related fields anywhere in the world.

Students must attain a 2:2 (or overseas equivalent) in an undergraduate degree. Any degree subject will be considered.