Financial Technology and Computing

The Master of Science in Financial Technology and Computing has been designed to provide students who have a strong background in informatics with the necessary tools and skills for understanding core challenges in finance while, at the same time, learn about the advanced technology that is needed to drive the next generation finance servicesInformatics has silently revolutionized banking and finance. Not only is modern banking entirely run by software – newly developed cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin) and form factors (mobile phones) are also shaking up the finance industry. From algorithmic trading to robo investing, from crowdlending to mobile payments – with a degree in Financial Technology and Computing you will be well positioned to be part of these exciting developments.This Master offers a highly challenging program that delivers key skills in a novel interdisciplinary domain. A two-tiered structure starts students off with a set of well-balanced core courses from both informatics and finance in the first year, followed by a broad set of electives that can be chosen in the second year, according to personal interests and abilities. A fourth semester Master’s thesis that can be done within the context of a university research group, or in collaboration with industry, embedded in our Fintech Laboratory.As one of the world’s foremost centers for finance, Switzerland is at the forefront of the new Fintech industry. Since English is the unique teaching language, graduates are well-prepared to work in international companies in Switzerland and beyond