Aims and Characteristics

Special Features

• Engage in hands on training with advanced data analytics software, machine learning algorithms, and blockchain applications.

• Cultivate a mindset to transform data into a competitive asset, applying advanced analytics and visualisation techniques to generate actionable insights.

• Integrate digital finance concepts and sustainable investment strategies, learning to uphold stewardship and sustainability values within family enterprises.

• Benefit from experiential learning opportunities, including virtual simulations and collaborative projects with industry partners, gaining practical experience in a digital first environment.

• Be equipped for effective leadership in asset and wealth management, harnessing digital transformation to create value and drive positive change across the sector.

• Have the option to specialise in Digital Asset Management or Family Office Wealth Management

Programme Aims

With a focus on building industry connections and practical experience, the programme offers students opportunities to engage with professionals through digital networking platforms and webinars, facilitating real-time interactions with industry leaders. Students will participate in and work on real-world projects, utilizing virtual collaboration tools and project management tools to simulate a professional environment.

By enriching their learning journey through hands-on experiences, including data-driven case studies and digital asset management simulations, students are equipped to excel in the fast-paced and ever-evolving landscape of family offices. Additionally, the program will incorporate immersive technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain for training sessions, allowing students to visualize complex financial scenarios and develop strategic solutions in a risk-free setting.

Ultimately, the program aims to develop a skilled workforce adept at leveraging digital innovations, contributing to societal prosperity and sustainable success. By integrating fintech applications and ethical investment practices into the curriculum, graduates are positioned to make meaningful contributions in the dynamic field of asset and wealth management, driving forward-thinking strategies that align with contemporary market demands.

On completion of the Programme, graduates of the programme will be able to:

1. Be Social Responsible Leaders in Asset and Wealth Management Businesses
   Learning Objective: Cultivate socially responsible leaders in asset and wealth management by emphasizing a global perspective and integrating sustainable practices into decision-making. This approach equips students to navigate diverse cultural landscapes and address international challenges while fostering long-term value creation and ethical leadership.

2. Solve Asset and Wealth Management Problems using Emerging Technologies
   Learning Objective: Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of family office and digital asset management principles and emerging technologies, leveraging theoretical frameworks to analyze and solve complex business issues. By incorporating cutting-edge technologies, students enhance their analytical capabilities and foster innovation, ensuring they are prepared to navigate the evolving landscape and address challenges in the digital age.

3. Critical and Creative Thinking
   Learning Objective: Exhibit adept critical and creative thinking within asset and wealth management, coupled with a mastery of professional knowledge and tools, further bolstered by real-world practical projects.

4. Effective Communication and Collaboration
   Learning Objective: Develop the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively across diverse platforms and audiences in family office and digital asset management businesses. Foster collaborative skills to work effectively in teams, leveraging diverse perspectives to achieve common goals in asset and wealth management.

5. Lifelong Learner with Continuous Professional Development
   Learning Objective: Cultivate a mindset of lifelong learning by engaging in continuous professional development, reflecting on personal goals, refining learning strategies, adapting to new situations, and persevering through challenges.

Technology-related Elements of the Curriculum

To help students embrace technological changes and digital transformation, five technology-related elements, namely Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Data Science and Entrepreneurship, have been embedded in the programme across a wide range of subjects.

Our curriculum is designed to fostering students' awareness of the impact of technology innovations and enable them to handle data and adopt technology to tackle business and organizational issues while enhancing their management and leadership.