Finance and Technology (FinTech), BSc (Hons)

Ranked 11th in the UK for Economics and Business (US News & World Report Best Global Universities 2023) and in the top 15 for Business and Economics (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024), this BSc in Financial Technology equips students with essential FinTech skills for careers in evolving financial sectors. The programme bridges finance and computer science, fostering quantitative, analytical, coding, and programming abilities. Students access advanced facilities like the Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab for real-time trading simulations, guided by experts, and benefit from academic support, options for study abroad, or professional placements to enhance employability in FinTech, traditional finance, and IT.The course holds accreditations from the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA), Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI), and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), offering exemptions from professional exams. Part of the University of Sussex Business School, it emphasises research in management, economics, and innovation, integrating social responsibility and sustainability principles. Located on a scenic campus near Brighton & Hove, with easy access to Gatwick Airport and London, it provides an ideal environment for transformative learning.

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