Reasons to study a Master in Fintech

As in all specializations, Financial Engineering needs to make use of support tools. These are necessary to solve the problems you are facing in the world of finance. In this article, we present the tools that Financial Engineering uses in its sector. In the following text, we will tell you the main reasons to study the masters in Financial Engineering and Fintech.

Transformation & Technology

The main reason is the Financial Industry is experiencing a dramatic transformation due to changes in the needs and habits of consumers and the whole reshaping of the market. Technology has become the main driver of such transformation and a whole new landscape of innovative products and business models has emerged.  As known, financial products are highly complex and usually require a deep understanding of the quantitative tools used to value assets, construct portfolios and measure risk, among other problems. Still, in many cases, a computational approach is needed, either because models are too complex to be treated analytically or simply because of the need of a faster and more affordable solution is needed. In such cases, analysts need to employ computational tools to complement their knowledge of the financial and formal aspects of products.

FINTECH

The introduction of technology in such cases has produced a disruptive effect on the whole industry. New firms are entering the market providing new or enhanced financial products or reducing the costs of the previous ones offered by incumbents more efficiently in terms of price and time. Such new entrants have been labeled under the acronym FINTECH to stress the importance of technology in the provision of financial services.

Are we prepared?

The truth this in this new landscape requires professionals more skilled in both technologies and new business models who can extract all the power from Technology and transform it into valuable services for customers, employees, and other financial stakeholders. And you, are you ready to face the change? Join the master Financial Engineering and Fintech and get the best teaching with outstanding lecturers with hands-on experience on the field. You can get a better future and better job opportunities with our master.

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