Dissertation (Financial Data Analytics) (980G1)
Dissertation (Financial Data Analytics)
Module 980G1
Module details for 2025/26.
60 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
A very important skill for any Financial Data Analytics specialist is the ability to analyse data and to produce clear and concise reports of their findings. In order to achieve this, you need to be able to blend diverse knowledge and skills from the modules you studied during the year.
This module offers you an opportunity to work on an exciting problem by developing an initial idea under the guidance of your supervisor, and then applying the full range of analytical, programming and other acquired skills to finding creative ways of analysing it further and producing a comprehensive report with your findings.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate originality and depth of understanding of relevant topics
Address complex problems in analysis of financial data
Be able to work independently to complete a substantial piece of research
Systematically apply mathematical techniques to address financial analytics problems
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation (15000 words) | Resit assessment period Week 2 Thu 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Personal Tutorial * | 1 hour | 11111111110 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Yuliya Kyrychko
Convenor, Assess convenor
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Dr Masoumeh Dashti
Assess convenor, Convenor
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