Words from Programme Director

Welcome to the Master of Finance in Fincanical Technology Programme at HKU Business School. Below are the 5 questions from our candiates that answered by Prof. Meng for you to catch a glimpse of the MFFinTech Programme.

• Q1 This masters programme is very interdisciplinary. What are the other faculties involved?

  Led by the HKU Business School, the Master of Finance in FinTech programme features a strong multidisciplinary training, with courses jointly offered by the Faculties of Engineering and Law. Students are able to acquire cutting-edge technical skills and a broad understanding of potential legal, economic and societal impacts of FinTech and digitalisation.

• Q2 What type of student is suitable to study the Master of Finance in FinTech?

  The programme is designed for those who are interested in the financial technology sector, as they would learn new competencies in new technologies such as big data, artificial intelligence and blockchain, etc. Students with computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, statistics or science and technology related disciplines are preferred, but above all else, a willingness to learn whatever one’s initial background. Many students without technical backgrounds are highly successful in the program. Graduates are expected to be technologically adept, business savvy and able to offer innovative solutions to finance-related industries.

• Q3 Why did we revamp the FinTech Stream under the Master of Finance to Master of Finance in Financial Technology?

  Carving out as a standalone program allows us to provide a more comprehensive and tailored program to our students. This new program builds upon our previous Master of Finance FinTech stream, but brings in the expertise of the Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Law, allowing us to special course offerings. The curriculum of this Master Programme enhances the learning experience, allowing our graduates to be more well-rounded in skills and expertise.

• Q4 What is the difference between the Master of Finance and the Master of Finance in FinTech Programme?

  The Master of Finance in FinTech gives students much of the same holistic knowledge of finance, but in terms of technical skills, focuses on those that FinTech jobs specifically require. The emphasis is on quantitative and analytical skills as well as practical experience, by employing technological innovations in financial practices.

• Q5 What are the job opportunities?

  The financial sector is evolving rapidly in the digital age. We like to think of this program as appropriate for both students who want to enter traditional financial jobs but with extra technical skills as well as the fintech or technology industry. While many of our students do aspire to become quant researchers, data scientists or enter technical roles, many of our students enter traditional finance jobs as well. The onslaught of data and powerful computing power demands new thinking and continuous innovation and affects all financial institutions, both incumbents and entrants. FinTech startups and established companies have to adopt new ways of thinking and anticipate what will come next in response to this technology evolution. FinTech skills are in high demand.