Data Analytics with Banking and Finance MSc
Sheffield Hallam University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
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Course summary
- Master industry-leading systems such as SAS for statistical data analysis, SQL for data manipulation and MongoDB for unstructured datasets
- Learn and apply statistical data modelling, data storage and data mining techniques
- Gain specific knowledge related to financial services, consultancy, regulation, supervision and compliance
- This course will prepare you for analytics jobs in financial services with competitive salaries
On this course, you'll gain a firm handle on data analytics and its role in banking and finance. You'll access real company live data, work with Bloomberg terminals, use cutting-edge software and get excellent real-world experience. The course is designed with industry input, so you're able to hit the ground running as soon as you graduate.
How you learn
This course explores the application of data analytics in financial industries. You’ll work with contemporary platforms including cutting-edge SAS analytics software and Bloomberg financial terminals.
In the business part of the course, you will examine and scrutinise the fundamental concepts of banking, finance and investment.
You will also learn technical skills associated with data analytics and apply these skills in the context of financial industries.
You learn through
- teaching sessions
- learning materials
- recommended readings
- problem-based learning
- individual and group projects
- contemporary software platforms
This course is delivered face-to-face over three semesters - teaching is scheduled based on the length of your course and the academic calendar.
Applied learning - Live projects
You will have the opportunity to go on a work placement for up to 12 months, starting during the summer of your second year. You can apply for the placement route by selecting the two-year course length.
Live projects
You will examine real-world case studies and data, as well as work on live or simulated industry projects. You will apply the skills and knowledge you gained in your technical and business modules to complex projects in the context of the financial industries.
Networking opportunities
Many of the course modules include real-world work scenarios and case studies, thanks to the teaching team's research and industry connections. After completing the course, you will be able to apply your skills in a variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, finance, marketing, retail, and the public sector.
Jobs in data management and analytics are critical for companies like Amazon, Facebook, the UK Ministry of Defence, HSBC, and GSK to better understand their customers and make informed business decisions. This is why IBM ranked these jobs as among the most difficult for employers to fill, owing to a scarcity of skilled data scientists. The course will provide you with the necessary industry skills to help you stand out in the job market.
Future careers
- statistical analysis and machine learning techniques
- database and programming technologies
- statistical theory
- marketing and insight
- credit risk
- data and technology
- digital analytics
- data science
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for the following companies
- Bank of England
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- OCF
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- HSBC
- INC Research
- Axis Bank
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Some of the associated careers in these fields are
- customer insight analyst
- credit risk analyst
- fraud analyst
- forensic analyst
- big data architect
- business intelligence developer
- digital analyst
- data scientist
Entry Requirements / Admissions
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent. |
Undergraduate degree academic qualification with classification of 2:2 or equivalent in Computing, Computer Science, Maths or Statistics, Data Analytics, Data Science or other relevant areas, or appropriate work experience.
Applicants who have acquired significant knowledge and skills in data analytics, database design and development using industry standard platforms and development environments or significant experience in financial technologies would be considered for admission.
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
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About Sheffield Hallam University
Founded in 1969, Sheffield Hallam University is located in the city of Sheffield, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England. Sheffield is the UK's fifth largest urban centre, 60% of which consists of vibrant green spaces such as city parks, gardens and countryside. SHU prides itself on the important position it occupies in Sheffield as a pillar of the local economy, workforce, and infrastructure. This is reflected in the fact that almost half of this university’s enrolled students are from low-income backgrounds.
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Student composition of Sheffield Hallam University
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Total number of students enrolled at Sheffield Hallam University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 21265
- postgraduates:
- 5175
- Total:
- 26440
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Finance”: 4440 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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