Entrance Year Jan 2025
Programme Code 02014
Mode of Study Part-time
Normal Duration
3 years
Credits Required for Graduation
51
Local Application Deadline 1 Nov 2024
Non-Local Application Deadline 1 Nov 2024
Programme Leaders
Programme Director
Prof. Kai Lim
BS, MA, PhD
Deputy Programme Director
Dr Steven Wei
BSc, MA, MSc, PhD
Remarks
The normal duration is 3 years. Students who wish to extend their studies beyond normal duration should submit an application via eStudent to the Faculty of Business for consideration.
Aims and Characteristics
Special Features
- Pioneering FinTech doctorate in the world
- Benefit from pooling resources from different faculties of the university
- Integrate academic study, applied research and management practice
- Embrace digital transformation and technological innovations
- Explore the potentials and promises of digital technology in all organizations
- Become part of an elite network of over 600 alumni and students
Programme Aims
The DFinTech Programme aims to educate top executives and business entrepreneurs who are interested in understanding the FinTech impacts on various industries. It has been designed to integrate academic study and management practice in a way which will form a significant part of an individual’s business career.
On completion of the programme, students will be able to advance their knowledge, skills and intellectual abilities as defined in the broad learning outcomes which are underpinned by specific learning objectives below:
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General Business Knowledge
Learning Objective: Acquire a solid understanding of the impacts of digital transformation and technological innovations on the business world today with ethical implications. -
Specialist Knowledge
Learning Objective: Acquire an in-depth knowledge of digital technologies in the financial industry. -
Applied Research
Learning Objective: Acquire the ability to conduct original applied research in tech-related business areas.
Characteristics
Accreditations
The Faculty of Business was accredited by AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) in 2010 in recognition of our business education.
The Faculty of Business was accredited by EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System) in 2007 in recognition of our programmes, research and associated activities.
International Collaborations
To increase the international exposure and academic vigour of the programme, students have the opportunity to participate in a digital transformation programme with the IMD Business School in Switzerland and the Executive Education Courses offered by The London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE) in the U.K..
Technological Element in the Curriculum
To help students embrace technological changes and digital transformation, five elements, namely Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Data Science, and Entrepreneurship, have been embedded across a wide range of subjects.
Our curriculum is aimed at fostering awareness about the impact of technology innovations in addition to enabling students to handle data and adopt technology to tackle business and organizational issues while enhancing management and leadership.
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