Interdisciplinary Concentration in FinTech (For BBA and Non-BBA Students)

The FinTech concentration combines the principles and practices of finance with the latest technological advancements. Students will gain a deep understanding of financial concepts, such as investment, derivatives, and financial analysis, while also learning about emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and data analytics. Moreover, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the complex challenges and opportunities in the FinTech landscape, enabling them to approach problem-solving from multiple angles and make informed decisions.

To cater to students with diverse backgrounds to master FinTech concepts at their own pace, blended learning would be incorporated into selected courses. This approach not only facilitates a personalised learning experience but also fosters an active learning culture among students, which is highly valued in the FinTech industry.

The structure of the curriculum is as follows:

I) Required Course 3 units
II) Elective Courses I 12 units
III)  Elective Courses II 6 units
    21 units

Requirements

I. Required Course 3 units
  ECON3086 Python Programming for FinTech 3 units
     
II. Elective Courses I 12 units
  FINE2005 Financial Management (For non-BBA students only)  3 units
  FINE3005 Investment Management 3 units
  FINE4026 FinTech for Banking and Finance  3 units
  ISEM3005 Business Systems Analysis and Design 3 units
  ISEM4035 Blockchain: Virtual Assets and Business Applications  3 units
     
III. Elective Courses II 6 units
  BUSI2046 From Insight to Prototype: Generating Opportunities with Market Insights 3 units
  ECON3105 Big Data Analytics with Python  3 units
  FINE2006 Banking and Credit 3 units
  FINE3006 Introduction to Futures and Options Markets  3 units
  FINE3015 Corporate Finance  3 units
  FINE4025 Compliance in Finance 3 units
  ISEM3006 Data Management in Business  3 units
  ISEM4036 Cybersecurity and Data Privacy  3 units
  ISEM4037 Machine Learning for Financial and Business Forecasting 3 units
    21 units

 

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