Scottish University Launches UK’s First Fintech Course
Scotland’s University of Strathclyde has announced the launching of its new FinTech masters course, making it a first in the U.K. in an announcement on the university’s website. The Master of Science (MSc) in Financial Technology will provide students the financial, programming and analytical skills needed to help companies accelerate and enhance their security. It is hoped that this new course will support the digital transformation of Scotland’s growing financial sector. Boost in Scottish Jobs. An economic modelling study found last year that Scotland could lose more than 14,000 jobs in....
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