Overview

The Master of Science in Financial Technology (MScFT) is a graduate program designed to prepare future finance professionals, innovators, and business leaders to operate at the intersection of finance, technology, and innovation. The program equips students with the expertise, strategic insight, and applied knowledge needed to connect emerging financial technologies with traditional financial systems, data-driven decision-making, and real-world business applications. The curriculum combines strong academic rigor with practical relevance, covering key areas such as blockchain, digital payments, data analytics, innovation, and regulatory compliance. In response to the growing global demand for FinTech professionals, the program emphasizes not only technological capability, but also ethical responsibility, critical thinking, and strategic leadership required to navigate an increasingly dynamic financial landscape. The program also offers a flexible hybrid delivery model, with four courses delivered in hybrid mode and the remaining courses offered on campus, providing students with greater accessibility and study flexibility. In addition, it includes a flexible study pathway with an exit option leading to the Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Technology (PGDipFT), which recognizes intermediate-level academic achievement in the field.