Computing for the Financial Services (MSc) - 2012/2013 entry

This programme provides an intensive course in computing for graduates of other subjects, specifically tailored for individuals choosing a career in financial services. As well as gaining a broad knowledge of the subject, you will acquire practical skills and have the opportunity to investigate certain areas of current research more deeply. For students who are new to the subject, it provides a foundation for a career in IT for finance; for those already working in IT, it provides an opportunity to broaden your knowledge and update your skills specifically for finance while obtaining a formal qualification.

Graduates will have demonstrated: a systematic understanding and a critical awareness, much of it at the forefront of the discipline; a comprehensive and practical understanding of applicable techniques; the theory and practice of markets and portfolio management; the mathematical tools required in this context; originality in the application of knowledge; the ability to evaluate current research and methodologies; and the independent learning ability required for continuing professional development.

• Prepare for a computing career in the financial services.
• Will be co-supervised by an industrial sponsor.

You will follow either a Java or a C++ pathway, by supplementing the core subjects:

• Financial Markets
• Portfolio Management
• Accounting and Financial Management
• Data and Knowledge Management
• Object-Oriented Design and Programming
• Introduction to Software Engineering: Tools and Environments.

With either Programming in C++ or Introduction to Software Development (Java)

You will also complete a project, comprising the design, development and evaluation of a major piece of software in the target application domain. A number of projects are available where you will be co-supervised by an industrial sponsor under arrangements made by the department.

The Department of Computer Science and Information Systems maintains advanced software development laboratories with over 100 seats. All labs are connected to the high-speed SuperJANET academic network.

Students who complete the programme with distinction can continue to our PhD/MPhil in Computer Science and Information Systems.

Graduates go on to careers in computing in the financial services sector. We regularly publish career-related information on our website.

• Find out more about the application process.

• You should apply as early as possible.