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Financial Technology & Analytics and Finance Dual Master's Degrees

Program Details

Degree

Master of Science

Department

School of Business Graduate Program

Available

On campus

Contact

Office of Graduate Admissions1.888.511.1306[email protected]
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Stevens School of Business and Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) offer a highly-coordinated dual degree program in Financial Technology and Analytics and Finance to prepare you for a career in financial technology and data science.

This dual degree program is designed for STEM students who are looking to pursue Data Science and Fintech careers. You will enroll full-time, taking courses within the MSc in Finance program at UC3M (60 ECT units) and then taking courses within the MS in Financial Technology and Analytics program (at least 21 credits) at the Stevens School of Business. You will receive a diploma from each school after completion (approximately 24 months).

UC3M Madrid logoUniversidad Carlos Ill de Madrid (UC3M)

UC3M was established by an Act of the Spanish Parliament on May 5, 1989, within the framework of the University Reform Act of 1983. From the outset it was intended to be a relatively small, innovative, public university, providing teaching of the highest quality and focused primarily on research.

UC3M´s mission is to contribute to the improvement of society through teaching of the highest quality and cutting-edge research in line with stringent international guidelines. The University aspires to excellence in all its activities, with the aim of becoming one of the top universities in Europe.

About The M.S. Finance Program

UC3M's MSc Finance is ranked among the best Masters in Finance in the world by both the Financial Times and best-masters.com. Graduates develop their careers in investment banking, financial boutiques, private equity, and financial departments in non-financial entities. 

Courses

View more details on UC3M's MSc Finance program. Please note: ECTS is the European credit system. 6 ECTS = 3 credit.

Master Thesis Course Details

About The M.S. Financial Technology and Analytics Program

Steven School of Business MS Financial Technology and Analytics degree covers a range of topics in financial technology and data science, including financial technology, blockchain technologies and decentralized finance, digital payment technologies and trends, applied statistics with applications in finance, introduction to financial risk management, and time series with applications to finance or advanced financial econometrics. You will be well-equipped to lead financial technology and data science teams in both start-ups and established financial firms.

The Financial Technology and Analytics program has two concentrations:

• The Financial Data Science concentration focuses on Data Analysis and Machine Learning applications to Finance. 

• The Financial Technology concentration is focused on the newest emerging technologies.

You are required to choose one of the concentrations, and additionally customize your degree with a set of four elective courses, including the chance to pursue a structured specialization tailored to your career interests. A close collaboration between you and your faculty advisor will help you select the right classes for your future.  

Financial Data Science Concentration - Semester 1

Select 1 elective course in addition to the courses listed below.

Financial Data Science Concentration - Semester 2

Select 2 elective courses in addition to the courses listed below.

Financial Technology Concentration - Semester 1

Financial Technology Concentration - Semester 2

Overall Grade Conversion

UC3M

UC3M Characterization

Stevens School Of Business

F

C

C+

5-5.9

APROBADO

B-

6-6.9

APROBADO

B

7-7.9

NOTABLE

B+

8-8.9

NOTABLE

A-

>=9

SOBRESALIENTE

A

The Credit rate conversion is established as follows. UC3M is using the European Credit System (ECTS) while Stevens is using the United States credit hours (USCH). The standard conversion 6 ECTS = 3.

M.S. in Financial Technology and Analytics: Facts & Figures

100%
Employed 6 months after graduation
$92,964
Average Starting Salary
$6,875
Average Signing Bonus