Financial Technology (FinTech) refers to a cluster of emerging innovations that have the potential to revolutionize the nature of the finance industry, enhancing the productivity of financial firms by employing data science and cyber technologies.
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) offers a Master of Science in FinTech (MSc in FinTech) hosted by the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences. The curriculum is built upon data science, artificial intelligence, and information technology to provide students with the FinTech skills necessary for navigating the changing landscape of the finance industry. Strong emphasis is placed on the in-depth mastery of disruptive technologies in finance, including financial automation (e.g. robo-advisors) and financial cryptography (e.g. block chain technology).
Programme & Curriculum Structure
The MSc in FinTech Programme is an intensive 1-year full-time or 2-year part-time programme by coursework taught in 3 trimesters per year. The curriculum consists of two tracks: Artificial Intelligence and Operations and Compliance. Upon completion of study, students will be conferred the degree of MSc in FinTech.
The programme consists a total of 33 Academic Units (AUs), with 21 AUs of compulsory modules, 6 AUs from the chosen track's electives, and 6 AUs from other electives:
Expected July, November 2023
College of Science
60 Nanyang Drive,
SBS-01s-45,
637551, Singapore
A good Bachelor's Degree in a relevant programme, e.g. quantitative majors, business, etc.
A good TOEFL score (iBT = 92 or more, PBT = 580 or more, CBT = 235 or more) or IELTS score (6.5 or more) for graduates of universities in which English is not the medium of instruction.
A good GRE or GMAT score is preferred (Graduates from autonomous universities in Singapore are exempted).
A minimum of two years of relevant working experience is preferred.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
