If you want to explore how big data streams influence financial and statistical modelling on a daily basis and gain an understanding on how data from social networks and search engine analytics can change how an investment matures, MSc Finance and Data Analytics is for you.<br>The finance and investments sector needs practitioners who have a fundamental understanding of financial markets who can also apply statistical modelling in the context of the growing, and increasingly complex, data available to financial firms. <br>This course is perfect for those with an interest in big data and data analysis who want to work in specialist roles within the finance and investments sector.<br>MSc Finance and Data Analytics prepares you for the financial services industry by equipping you with the quantitative, statistical and technical skills needed in a world powered by big data.<br><br>MSc Finance and Data Analytics provides you with the foundations for a rewarding career in finance and business analytics, equipping you with the skills to lead at a global level.<br><br>Our graduates can analyse complex data and use this to make effective business decisions. Many work for global employers and dynamic SMEs in financial analysis, management, public administration and accountancy, such as:KPMG, Grant Thornton LLP, Inter-American Development Bank, European Central Bank, Groupon, a global e-commerce marketplace, Credit Data Research, a business funder<br>Our Student Support team work closely with the University's Employability and Careers service to help you with careers information and advice and CV support. They will help you find work experience, internships, placements and voluntary opportunities and provide access to employer talks on campus. We also work closely with the Essex Startups team to support our budding entrepreneurs get their business ideas off the ground.