UK-based Wrexham Glyndwr University has announced the launch of new degree that is dedicated to the world of fintech. This UK’s first undergraduate degree is being backed by investment bankers in the US and professionals from the Asia business world.
‘B.Sc. (Hons) Financial Technology Management’ course by North Wales Business School is endorsed by senior Vice Presidents from American investment companies Franklin Templeton and State Street. The enrolled students for this course will gain business skills that are required to exploit opportunities within the fintech arena.
“Rather than teaching students the technologies behind the rise of Fintech, the course will teach them how to generate new business ideas and create their own startup using the technologies available to them. Now more than ever businesses need employees with the knowledge and skills to advice on how they can grow within the financial services sector. We’ve designed the course with input from leaders of FinTech companies across the world and the degree delivers exactly the kind of skills which they look for in potential new recruits,” Anna Sung, lecturer and course leader at Wrexham Glyndwr University, said.
The undergraduate fintech course is available to study full-time at Wrexham Glyndwr University for three years. Students can also pursue the course in a fast-track option for two years, saving on a year’s tuition fees.
“On behalf of ACCA Cymru Wales, I am delighted to support the launch of Wrexham Glyndwr University’s ground-breaking new degree in Financial Technologies. As new technology brings new challenges and opportunities, it is vital that higher education can play a key part in delivering graduates equipped with the skills that employers will need,” Lloyd Powell, Head of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Cymru Wales, said. “The new degree will give students a mix of theory and practical skills and experience in order to support the growth of this important sector.”
The fintech industry covers those businesses that use technologies that can be applied within the financial sector in order to develop and improve a product or services to its customers. According to the Global investment in FinTech ventures, 100K+ new jobs in the fintech sector will be created in the UK by 2020.
