Master of Science (MSc) in Finance (FinTech and Financial Analytics) (Full-time)

Master of Science in Finance (FinTech and Financial Analytics)
With the rise of disruptive technologies and the new generation of Big Data and FinTech, concepts of money, payments, identity, and security need to be looked at through a new lens -- how can finance professionals respond early and effectively to ride the wave, and take advantage of the new opportunities before it’s too late?

Programme Characteristics
Programme Characteristics How does the programme help?

• Students are encouraged to participate in internships during their studies and we will assist with providing internship opportunities.
• The programme is inter-disciplinary. Courses are taught by both Finance, Information Systems and Business Intelligence faculty, and industry practitioners with finance, business, and computer science backgrounds.
• Some courses are co-delivered by our faculty alongside industry practitioners to equip students with both theoretical and practical knowledge.
• Our advisory committee will not only provide advice on programme design, but when possible, share their valuable first-hand experience with the students.
• Graduates of the Programme have satisfied qualification requirements of IFTA (Institute of Financial Technologist of Asia) and could be admitted to the CFT (Certified Financial Technologist) programme for the exemption of Level 1 and Level 2 (Module 1-4).
• Graduates of the Programme will be exempted for Module 1 (Technology Essentials) and Module 4 (Fundamental Software Development) from the Enhanced Competency Framework on FinTech by HKMA.
• Students will have the opportunity to join the double master’s degree programme and study in our overseas academic partners at no or half tuition fee charged.

Programme Objective
The Programme aims at empowering students with knowledge in Finance, FinTech and Financial Analytics, helping them develop the ability to solve finance-related business problems, and nurturing them to better prepare for the fast-growing demand in today’s data-driven economy.

Who Should Enrol?
The Department of Accountancy, Economics and Finance is committed to nurture more FinTech talent in Hong Kong

Selection Process
Qualified applicants will be required to attend an admission interview as part of the selection process.

Application result will be reflected in the application status in the online application system.

Aims
The Programme aims at empowering students with knowledge in Finance, FinTech and Financial Analytics, helping them develop the ability to solve finance-related business problems, and nurturing them to better prepare for the fast-growing demand in today’s data-driven economy. Graduates from this programme will develop new insights and perspectives, grab the opportunities from the emerging technologies and analytics skills, and harness them to take the financial industry to the next level.