Entrance Requirements

Applying for the PolyU Doctor of FinTech (DFinTech) programme

• A Master's degree, preferably in a business-related or IT-related area; and

• Substantial managerial experience (at least 5 years) at a senior management level.

• Candidates in senior management or senior IT-related positions possessing a recognized first degree and membership of a recognized professional body may also be considered on a case-by-case basis.

If you are not a native speaker of English, and do not possess a Bachelor’s or Master's degree or equivalent qualification which is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is English, you are expected to fulfil the following University’s minimum English language requirement. Please refer to the "Admissions Requirements" section at Study@PolyU for details.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

Awards & Duration

Awards

Students are required to complete 52 credits including 9 Coursework Subjects (a total of 25 credits), 2 DFinTech Residentials (1 credit for Residential 1 and 2 credits for Residential 2) and a DFinTech Thesis (8 credits for Thesis I and 16 credits for Thesis II).

There is a possible exit award of Master of Science in Management Research Studies (MSc in MRS) for students who have completed 25 credits of Coursework Subjects, 3 credits of two compulsory Residentials, and passed the 8 credits of Thesis I (thesis proposal presentation) (a total of 36 credits).

Duration

The normal duration for DFinTech full-time study option is 2 years and 3 years for DFinTech part-time study option. Students who wish to extend their studies beyond normal duration should submit an application to the Faculty of Business for consideration.

Fees

Fees for the entire DFinTech programme for 2026/27 intake: HK$1,040,400 (52 credits)

Students taking the elective subject "Overseas Executive Programmes" pay the course fee directly to the offering institution and bear the costs of travel, accommodation, visa application, insurance, etc. The DFinTech programme does not charge a credit fee for taking the "Overseas Executive Programmes" subject.

Application

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We have a quota for admissions. Early applications are strongly encouraged. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

Candidates are required to submit the following documents at the time of application:

• A proposal in the FinTech area (1,200 -2,000 words)
• Proof of employment (at least 5 years)
• Your academic qualifications (such as graduation certificates, transcripts of studies, etc.) that are not in English should be accompanied by an official certified English-translation

Provision of additional documents may be required if deemed necessary.

An incomplete application cannot be processed promptly and will reduce your chance of admission. Please complete all relevant fields on the application form and enclose all necessary documents.

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