Financial Computing - Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

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Overview

With the rapid advancement of computing technology, there is an increasing demand in the dynamic and challenging environment of financial services, for a variety of tech-savvy talent to deliver business solutions on a global scale.

The MSc Financial Computing programme addresses market demand and will train you for advanced technical or managerial roles in new and emerging interdisciplinary areas that combine computer science and finance. You will graduate with the computational techniques and financial knowledge to deliver effective and innovative business solutions.

The Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering is equipped with specialist lab facilities for operating systems, networking, mobile computing and multimedia technology that will support your learning and research.

WHY STUDY FINANCIAL COMPUTING?AT XJTLU?

Take advantage of the Financial Lab and Trading Floor located on campus, which gives you access to a world of data for study and research purposes
Benefit from the Research Institute of Big Data Analytics at XJTLU, developed in collaboration with IBM and the Suzhou International Science-Park Data Centre
Earn a University of Liverpool degree that is recognised by the Chinese Ministry of Education.

START DATE September 2023
ATTENDANCEFull time
DURATION18 months
LOCATIONSuzhou
SCHOOLSchool of Advanced Technology

Knowledge and skills

By the time you graduate from the MSc Financial Computing programme, you will have:

theoretical and practical knowledge of key areas of finance and computing in both industry and research
a solid understanding of the latest technology and applications for the finance industry, such as big data and business analytics
practical skills in research, analysis, realisation and evaluation of technical or research documents in financial computing.

Technology is a vital part of today’s interconnected world. The MSc in Financial Computing provides students with a thorough introduction to computing topics like programming, databases, and machine learning, while also offering a range of finance based modules, customised to suit the student’s background.

Andrew Abel

Programme director

For more information please contact：?ANDREW.ABEL@xjtlu.edu.cn

Modules

Core modules

Optional modules

The university offers a broad range of activities aiming to enrich master students’ theoretical and experiential learning and professional development. Trainings, workshops and seminars, covering varieties of themes and topics, both generic and subject-specific, are often offered at both university and school/department levels. You may also be provided with opportunities to work as a teaching assistant, research assistant, or intern at XJTLU. Depending on the programme, field trips and company visits may be organized, and invited talks may be given by the industrial experts and professionals. Such activities will not only support you in your programme study, but also develop your personal and professional skills and enhance your overall employability.

Careers

Graduates from this programme are well prepared roles such as software engineer, database specialist, infrastructure manager, financial analyst, financial consultant, business analyst, system analyst, investment analyst, e-finance architect, credit manager, portfolio manager, business intelligence executive, wealth services officer, and risk management auditor.