The BSc (Hons) in Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence aims to cultivate financial technologists who can develop intelligent software applications and innovative finance solutions by equipping them with good fundamental computing knowledge with a focus on AI, sound finance concepts, and the strong intellectual and practical skills they need to apply computing technologies in finance and related areas. They will be able to adapt to today’s fast-changing technologies, economies and societies.

Programme Characteristics

• An interdisciplinary curriculum that covers software engineering, systems security, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptocurrency, crowdfunding and e-finance, big data and other related areas.
• Minor option. Students can apply to pursue a Minor study in any discipline.
• Students with backgrounds in arts, science or business can apply.

Curriculum

• Year One: Fundamental knowledge, laying the foundation for university study and gaining a taste of the Scheme.
• Year Two: Broadening computing skills, basic economics, accounting and finance concepts.
• Year Three: A strengthening year with core subjects like software engineering, systems security as well as computing/finance electives.
• Final Year: Specialisation in areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning & pattern recognition, crowdfunding & e-finance, and e-payment & cryptocurrency.

Career Prospects

BSc (Hons) in Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence graduates are expected to become financial technologists who can fill the talent gap of the fast growing FinTech field. Opportunities in FinTech are extensive both in Hong Kong and worldwide, and include careers such as financial consultants, AI consultants, financial data analysts, FinTech system developer and entrepreneurs.