FinTech Concentration
The newly introduced FinTech Concentration equips students with a deep understanding of FinTech trends, technologies, and regulatory frameworks, preparing them for exciting career opportunities in International Financial Centres like Hong Kong.
The concentration is open to all HKBU students. For BBA students, it can only be claimed as a 2nd concentration; while for non-BBA students, there is no such restriction.
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After completing the FinTech Concentration, students will be able to
1. Utilize technical skills and industry-aligned knowledge to develop and implement innovative solution for real-world financial challenges
2. Develop a broad skill set that encompasses diverse perspectives to problem-solving and methodologies to excel in the dynamic field of FinTech.
3. Gain industry exposure and practical experience to effectively apply the knowledge in real-world settings and gain valuable insight into the FinTech Sector
4. Demonstrate a strong understanding of professional ethics and the societal impact of work by emphasizing ethical conduct, responsible data handling, privacy and security within the context of FinTech
Required Course— 3 units
ECON3086: Python Programming for FinTech
Elective Course I— 12 units
Students choose to take 4 courses from this category
Elective Course II— 6 units
Students choose to take 2 courses from this category
Important notes:
- Students must fulfil the Interdisciplinary Concentration requirements by using the units for free electives.
- Double-counting of courses up to 6 units is permissible between the major courses and the Interdisciplinary Concentration courses. In fulfilling the overall units required for graduation, the units of the double-counted courses shall only be counted once.
- Students will NOT be guaranteed a place for any course they wish to take listed under the Interdisciplinary Concentration. Successful registration to courses is subject to the availability of course quota, clash free class schedule, etc.
- Students who have successfully accumulated 21 units required by the Interdisciplinary Concentration (including courses registered in their final semester) may apply for graduation with the Interdisciplinary Concentration in the final year of study.
There are numerous career prospects available for graduates with the FinTech concentration globally and locally. Professionally, it is expected that they will become FinTech professionals, leaders in the FinTech industry, and researchers in the FinTech discipline. Some of the popular jobs that graduates might pursue include:
- Financial Analyst
- Blockchain Developer
- Cybersecurity Specialist
- Data Scientist
- Compliance Officer
- Product Manager
A non-business major taking an interdisciplinary concentration in FinTech can broaden their career prospects significantly because FinTech is a field that intersects finance, technology, and innovation.
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