Overview
The Master of Financial Technology programme is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the rapidly growing FinTech industry. The programme is designed to be highly practical, with a focus on real-world applications of FinTech. Students will have the opportunity to work on projects that tackle real-world challenges in the financial sector, and to develop solutions using the latest technologies. In this programme, students will also learn about the regulatory environment and legal frameworks surrounding the financial industry.
PLG1. Enhance knowledge in financial technology and innovation.
PLG2. Instill financial and technological skills for managing organizations.
PLG3. Develop ethical orientation to implement financial technologies.
PLG4. Develop insight towards formulating, evaluating and implementing financial strategies.
Admissions
Curriculum
| Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisite |
|---|
| Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTH6001 | Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies | 3 | None |
| FIA6002 | Accounting and Corporate Finance | 3 | None |
| FIA6004 | Derivatives and Risk Management | 3 | None |
| FTH6005 | Data Analytics in FinTech | 3 | None |
| FTH7103 | Machine Learning & Cyber Security in Finance | 3 | All 6000 level courses |
| BUS7122 | Dissertation I | 3 | All 6000 level courses |
| BUS7225 | Dissertation II | 3 | All 6000 level courses and Dissertation I |
| Select any three out of the five courses below | |||
| FTH7010 | Robotics and Financial Technology | 3 | None |
| FTH7011 | Algorithmic Trading and Robo-Advising | 3 | None |
| FTH7012 | FinTech Regulations and Emerging Issues | 3 | None |
| FTH7013 | Ethics and Risks Management in FinTech | 3 | None |
| FTH7014 | FinTech in Financial Institutions | 3 | None |
| Total Credits required | 30 | ||