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Study with us MSc Strategic FinTech is an executive masters programme for managers seeking to build their knowledge, skills and confidence in leading and managing financial technologies as a strategic resource/ interest
FinTech is a topic of high strategic importance across organisations within and outside the banking and financial services industries
whilst dealing with a technical business subject, this degree is intended to deliver a set of coherent managerial-level learnings. It will be delivered through a student-centric, flexible and modern format, integrating the latest theory, practice and implementation approaches
the programme will address recurring themes of how to manage and lead effectively. These will be explored in the context of digital disruption, digital economy, and the digital transformation of banking and finance industries, processes, applications and products & services
Why this course? The MSc Strategic FinTech is the only specialist FinTech Masters programme pitched at the executive level.
The course aims to equip middle to senior managers with the skills and knowledge to understand and exploit FinTech as a strategic resource and/or manage the consequences of FinTech-related disruption to organisations and industries.
The MSc is delivered in partnership with the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance, who will operate from a new state-of-the-art building in FinTech Bay.
The course features:
a strategy and leadership-level focus on the topic
an executive style and format
work-based learning and customisable project options
The possibility of completing the programme with a business start-up project is also seen as a unique, high-value offering in the Bahraini market.
The Strategic FinTech Masters will be delivered through a student-centric, flexible and modern format. It will integrate the latest theory, practice and implementation approaches.
The programme will address recurring themes of how to manage and lead effectively in a context of digital disruption, digital economy, and the digital transformation of banking and finance industries, processes, applications and products & services.
Participants will acquire deep insights into emerging technologies impacting on financial industries, and how to interpret, strategise, invest, innovate, drive change & lead people effectively in this dynamic context.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Finance
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Study with us MSc Strategic FinTech is an executive masters programme for managers seeking to build their knowledge, skills and confidence in leading and managing financial technologies as a strategic resource/ interest
FinTech is a topic of high strategic importance across organisations within and outside the banking and financial services industries
whilst dealing with a technical business subject, this degree is intended to deliver a set of coherent managerial-level learnings. It will be delivered through a student-centric, flexible and modern format, integrating the latest theory, practice and implementation approaches
the programme will address recurring themes of how to manage and lead effectively. These will be explored in the context of digital disruption, digital economy, and the digital transformation of banking and finance industries, processes, applications and products & services
Why this course? The MSc Strategic FinTech is the only specialist FinTech Masters programme pitched at the executive level.
The course aims to equip middle to senior managers with the skills and knowledge to understand and exploit FinTech as a strategic resource and/or manage the consequences of FinTech-related disruption to organisations and industries.
The MSc is delivered in partnership with the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance, who will operate from a new state-of-the-art building in FinTech Bay.
The course features:
a strategy and leadership-level focus on the topic
an executive style and format
work-based learning and customisable project options
The possibility of completing the programme with a business start-up project is also seen as a unique, high-value offering in the Bahraini market.
The Strategic FinTech Masters will be delivered through a student-centric, flexible and modern format. It will integrate the latest theory, practice and implementation approaches.
The programme will address recurring themes of how to manage and lead effectively in a context of digital disruption, digital economy, and the digital transformation of banking and finance industries, processes, applications and products & services.
Participants will acquire deep insights into emerging technologies impacting on financial industries, and how to interpret, strategise, invest, innovate, drive change & lead people effectively in this dynamic context.
Admission Requirements
6.5+
176+
Minimum second class honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in accounting, economics, business studies or a subject area with a strong quantitative bias.
No prior knowledge of finance required.
2 Years
Apr
Scholarships
Strathclyde Business School Masters Scholarships for International Students - January 2026
Strathclyde Business School Masters Scholarships for International Students - January 2026
MSc Strategic FinTech (Bahrain)
199, Cathedral Street, Glasgow, GB, Glasgow, United Kingdom
24 monthsProgramme duration
1Scholarships
FinanceMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Finance
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
MSc Strategic FinTech is an executive masters programme for managers seeking to build their knowledge, skills and confidence in leading and managing financial technologies as a strategic resource/ interest
FinTech is a topic of high strategic importance across organisations within and outside the banking and financial services industries
whilst dealing with a technical business subject, this degree is intended to deliver a set of coherent managerial-level learnings. It will be delivered through a student-centric, flexible and modern format, integrating the latest theory, practice and implementation approaches
the programme will address recurring themes of how to manage and lead effectively. These will be explored in the context of digital disruption, digital economy, and the digital transformation of banking and finance industries, processes, applications and products & services
Why this course?
The MSc Strategic FinTech is the only specialist FinTech Masters programme pitched at the executive level.
The course aims to equip middle to senior managers with the skills and knowledge to understand and exploit FinTech as a strategic resource and/or manage the consequences of FinTech-related disruption to organisations and industries.
The MSc is delivered in partnership with the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance, who will operate from a new state-of-the-art building in FinTech Bay.
The course features:
The possibility of completing the programme with a business start-up project is also seen as a unique, high-value offering in the Bahraini market.
The Strategic FinTech Masters will be delivered through a student-centric, flexible and modern format. It will integrate the latest theory, practice and implementation approaches.
The programme will address recurring themes of how to manage and lead effectively in a context of digital disruption, digital economy, and the digital transformation of banking and finance industries, processes, applications and products & services.
Participants will acquire deep insights into emerging technologies impacting on financial industries, and how to interpret, strategise, invest, innovate, drive change & lead people effectively in this dynamic context.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Finance
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
MSc Strategic FinTech is an executive masters programme for managers seeking to build their knowledge, skills and confidence in leading and managing financial technologies as a strategic resource/ interest
FinTech is a topic of high strategic importance across organisations within and outside the banking and financial services industries
whilst dealing with a technical business subject, this degree is intended to deliver a set of coherent managerial-level learnings. It will be delivered through a student-centric, flexible and modern format, integrating the latest theory, practice and implementation approaches
the programme will address recurring themes of how to manage and lead effectively. These will be explored in the context of digital disruption, digital economy, and the digital transformation of banking and finance industries, processes, applications and products & services
Why this course?
The MSc Strategic FinTech is the only specialist FinTech Masters programme pitched at the executive level.
The course aims to equip middle to senior managers with the skills and knowledge to understand and exploit FinTech as a strategic resource and/or manage the consequences of FinTech-related disruption to organisations and industries.
The MSc is delivered in partnership with the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance, who will operate from a new state-of-the-art building in FinTech Bay.
The course features:
The possibility of completing the programme with a business start-up project is also seen as a unique, high-value offering in the Bahraini market.
The Strategic FinTech Masters will be delivered through a student-centric, flexible and modern format. It will integrate the latest theory, practice and implementation approaches.
The programme will address recurring themes of how to manage and lead effectively in a context of digital disruption, digital economy, and the digital transformation of banking and finance industries, processes, applications and products & services.
Participants will acquire deep insights into emerging technologies impacting on financial industries, and how to interpret, strategise, invest, innovate, drive change & lead people effectively in this dynamic context.
Admission Requirements
Minimum second class honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in accounting, economics, business studies or a subject area with a strong quantitative bias.
No prior knowledge of finance required.
Scholarships
Strathclyde Business School Masters Scholarships for International Students - January 2026
Value
$16000
Deadline
12 Jan 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
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