MSc in Computing for Financial Services
Module Outlines
The MSc Computing for the Financial Services is a modular programme with two pathways.
Java Pathway - you study the core modules shown below plus Introduction to Software Development.
C++ Pathway - you study the core modules shown below together with Programming in C++.
All students must also complete a project, comprising the design, development and evaluation of a major piece of software in the target application domain. Most such projects will be co-supervised by an industrial host under arrangements made by the department.
| Core Modules | Module Tutor |
| Accounting and Financial Management | see module web pages |
| Data and Knowledge Management | Nigel Martin |
| Financial Markets | see module web pages |
| Introduction to Software Engineering: Tools and Environments | Oded Lachish |
| Object-Oriented Design and Programming | Oded Lachish |
| Portfolio Management | see module web pages |
| Pathway Modules | Module Tutor |
| Introduction to Software Development | Keith Mannock and Alex Poulovassilis |
| Programming in C++ | Roger Mitton |
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Fees
Programme Administrator:
Thomas Epineau
Admissions Tutor:
George Roussos
Programme Director:
George Roussos