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BSc Finance (FinTech) with Study Year Abroad

University of Reading

Institution
University of Reading
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BSc Finance (FinTech) with Study Year Abroad
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
N362
Typical offer
A-level ABB, IB 32

Entry requirements

A level: ABB with B in A/AS-level Mathematics OR A-level Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Statistics. IB: 32 points overall including minimum 5 in Maths and 4 in English at standard level.

About this course

BSc in Accounting and Finance, with a focus on financial technology. Core topics include Accounting, Financial Analysis, Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes an integrated study year abroad during the third year. It is affiliated with the CFA Institute, and a final-year Research Project allows independent investigation of a finance question.

Modules

  • Introductory Securities and Markets
  • Introductory Finance/Trading Simulation I
  • Introductory Economics for Business and Finance
  • Introductory Quantitative Techniques for Business and Finance
  • World of Work
  • Business in Practice: Accounting for Managers
  • Corporate Finance
  • Portfolio Management
  • Programming for Finance
  • Financial Modelling
  • An Introduction to the Management of Information Systems
  • Climate Change and Finance
  • Data Science for Finance
  • Trends in Finance
  • Sustainable Finance
  • FX and International Debt Market
  • Optional Language or University Wide Modules
  • Management of Risk
  • Fintech and Cryptocurrencies
  • Derivative Securities
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Finance
  • Financial Engineering
  • Research Project
  • Private Equity and Venture Capital
  • Bond and Money Markets
  • Advanced Derivative Securities Hedging and Trading
  • Information Systems and Digital Business
  • Optional Language or University Wide Modules