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FinTech Program Overview

The FinTech specialisation is part of the Master of Business Analytics, combining communication, analytics, programming, and business in the context of financial technologies. This program helps students develop a range of skills required by business analysts in the financial services sector and FinTech start-ups.

Subject Overview

The FinTech Specialisation within the Master of Business Analytics develops skills in communication and personal relations, practical business knowledge, data and analytics, and programming. The program has a strong relationship with the business analytics and data science community, ensuring practical relevance. Through applied projects, guest lectures, and real-life projects, students gain practical advice and experience in FinTech.

What Can You Study in FinTech?

Courses offered in the FinTech specialisation include:

• Business Analytics for FinTech
• Financial Intermediation and FinTech Analytics

Business Analytics for FinTech (BUSINFO716)

Students will be able to:

• Apply machine learning models to inform investment and corporate finance decisions
• Discuss the role, benefits, and limitations of business analytics tools in real-world finance applications
• Appraise current financial decision-making practices and apply business analytics tools to improve financial projections
• Critically analyse and solve complex unstructured business finance problems through the application of appropriate analytical methods

FinTech and Financial Intermediation (BUSINFO 717)

Students will be able to:

• Understand the FinTech process, terminology, and relation to financial intermediaries
• Synthesise learnings from FinTech research and critically evaluate FinTech practices
• Independently solve business problems by incorporating FinTech in the financial services sector
• Recognise the benefits, limitations, key decision biases, and ethical issues encountered in FinTech

FinTech Analytics Industry Project (BUSINFO 718) and FinTech Analytics Project (BUSINFO 719)

In collaboration with industry partners, students engage in a finance industry project, utilising real data to make a tangible business impact.

Program Details

The Master of Business Analytics, including the FinTech specialisation, is open to both domestic and international students. The program is designed to prepare students for an exciting and challenging career in business analytics and FinTech in New Zealand or abroad, drawing on international expertise and maintaining strong industry links.