Program Overview

Programme Overview

The programme aims to provide students with contemporary knowledge of financial technology (FinTech), and the implications of digital transformation in the financial industry. It equips students with the essential knowledge of Web 3.0, artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, decentralised finance (DeFi), and cybersecurity. The programme also covers the use of computational tools to explore practical applications, as well as discussion on risk management and ethical issues in FinTech.

Programme Details

On completion of the programme, students should be able to:

1. evaluate technological elements in financial technology (FinTech), innovative banking experience and digital transformation;
2. examine challenges and opportunities of decentralised finance, retail payment and cybersecurity;
3. apply computational tools to explore the FinTech applications; and
4. assess risks and discuss ethics in technological transformation.

Modules & Class Details

Modules

The programme consists of the following modules:

1. Introduction to financial technology (FinTech) and digital transformation
2. Overview of technological elements in FinTech
3. Decentralised finance (DeFi)
4. Retail payment transformation
5. Banking and digital transformation
6. Cybersecurity and risk management in FinTech
7. Concerns in FinTech and digital transformation

Class Details

• Days/Time: Saturday, 9:30am - 6:00pm
• Duration: 30 hours per programme
• Venue: Hong Kong Island Learning Centre, Kowloon West Campus, Kowloon East Campus

Articulation Pathways

The programme provides a progression pathway for students to further their studies in related fields.

Teachers

The programme is taught by experienced instructors with expertise in FinTech, finance, and related areas.

Fee & Entry Requirements

Fee

• Application Fee: HK$150 (Non-refundable)
• Course Fee: $10,200 per programme

Entry Requirements

Applicants should hold an Advanced Diploma, a Higher Diploma or an Associate Degree awarded by a recognised institution where the language of teaching and assessment is English. Those with a business, accounting, finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, science, engineering, IT or computer science background would have an advantage.

Payment Method

1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay
2. Cheque Or Bank draft
3. VISA/Mastercard
4. Online Payment

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