Master of Science in Financial Technology
Ma Liu Shui, Hong Kong
DURATION
1 up to 2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
06 Feb 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Request the earliest start date
TUITION FEES
HKD 340,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* full-time pace: payable in two installments, HKD 170000 each term | part-time pace: payable in four installments, HKD 85000 each quarter
Introduction
Financial Technology (FinTech), an emerging industry that enhances convenience and efficiency in financial activities through the adoption of data-oriented and smart technologies, is bringing revolution to the financial service sector.
The development of innovations such as virtual banking and blockchain technology opens up a new era of financial digitization which drives up the demand for FinTech talents in Hong Kong. Backed by the Faculty of Engineering experts, this programme aims to nurture the next generation of FinTech professionals who are technologically adept and business savvy and can offer innovative solutions to finance-related industries and thus, secure and strengthen our lead in financial services in Asia and the world.
The MSc programme emphasizes practical skills and industrial training. Students can enrich their experience by working on real-life projects under the co-supervision of academic staff and industrial supervisors or being interns in financial institutions or FinTech companies referred to or approved by the programme.
Upon completion of the programme, graduates should have acquired advanced knowledge and practical skills in financial technologies. They will be well suited for jobs demanding strong technical skills in finance-related industries including banking, insurance, asset management, internet finance, FinTech start-ups and government regulatory agencies.
Programme Features
Career-Oriented Curriculum
Provides Flexibility on Course Selection for Fulfilment of Coursework Requirements:
- Course Track: 8 Courses
- Practicum Track: 7 Courses + Internship
- Project Track: 6 Courses + a 2-Semester Industrial Project
Internship
Provided to Those Who Are Interested in Acquiring Practical Skills and Knowledge by Attaching to A Company for At Least 12 Weeks. Examples Include Jd Finance, We Bank, Haitong, Hsbc, Etc. The internship Also Includes Regulatory Briefings Provided by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the Securities & Futures Commission, and the Insurance Authority.
Industrial Projects
It Is a 6-unit 2-semester Project Course Under the Co-Supervision of An Industry Practitioner and A Faculty Member in The Faculty. Each Student Will Engage in A Fascinating Research Problem. The research Findings May Be Disseminated at International Conferences or Journal Publications.
Mentorship Programme
Enhances Students’ Practical Knowledge and Communication Skills Through Frequent Interactions with Experienced Industrial Practitioners. The programme Not only Strengthens Students’ Abilities but Also Inspires Their Insight into Future Career Development.
Entrepreneurship and Pitching
Students Can Opt for The Entrepreneurship Course. The course Is Designed to Turn Innovative and Creative Students Into Entrepreneurs Through Multi-Disciplinary, Hands-On and Project-Based Learning. Students Are Expected to Conduct Case Studies, Participate in A Field to Visit Fintech Organizations and High-Tech Companies for A Close-Up on The Operation of These Organizations, and Even Pitch Their Ideas to Companies.
Wide Range of Electives
Courses Are Categorized Into “technology-Oriented Electives”, “business /application-Oriented Electives” and Enrichment Training.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Admission Scholarship
All students from reputable universities with top academic results will automatically be considered by the selection panel for the scholarship.
- Scholarship Amount: HK$80,000
- Quota: 8 in each academic year
Academic Achievement Scholarship
Students who are on the Dean's List at the time of graduation will be awarded.
- Scholarship Amount: HK$15,000
Scholarship
FinTecubator is a bank-wide innovation program of Hang Seng Bank. This scholarship is donated by Hang Seng Bank Limited. It is exclusive to the students of the MSc Programme
in Financial Technology, Faculty of Engineering, CUHK who have completed the FinTech Project I & II (FTEC5910 & FTEC5920) or FinTech Internship (FTEC5540) offered
by Hang Seng Bank in the same academic year, with a minimum course grade attainment of B or above.
The applicants are required to attend an interview conducted in English by a panel of judges. In addition, applicants should have attained a Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or above by completing at least two terms of studies of the program.
- Scholarship Amount: HK$50,000
- Quota: subject to the sponsor’s consideration per academic year
Continuing Education Fund (CEF)
The following course is CEF recognized* :
Advanced Financial Infrastructure (FTEC5510)
* The course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. The mother course (Master of Science in Financial Technology / Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Technology) of this module
is recognized under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level[6]).
Curriculum
Three tracks are available for students to choose from depending on their interests and career aspirations:
- Course Track: 3 required courses + 5 elective courses*
- Practicum Track: 3 required courses + 4 elective courses* + 3 units of internship
- Industrial Project Track: 3 required courses + 3 elective courses* + 6 units of a 2-semester industrial project
* Elective Courses in "Technology-Oriented Electives" and "Business / Application-Oriented Electives" only.