Overview

The Financial Technology major keeps pace with the transformation of the financial industry, emphasizing the in-depth integration of traditional finance and modern information technology. Guided by the Chartered Global Fin-Tech (CGFT) standard, the program incorporates some CGFT certification courses into its training curriculum. It cultivates innovative and application-oriented Financial Technology professionals who possess international perspectives and technological thinking, systematically master the theoretical knowledge of finance and modern information technology, are proficient in financial practical operations, and grasp information technology, data analysis, algorithms, and statistical tools. These professionals can use information technology to engage in financial product design and operation, intelligent investment consulting, quantitative analysis and trading, financial risk management, and other work in fields such as banking, securities, insurance, and investment, thereby contributing to the construction of smart cities and regional economic development.

Distinctive Features of Talent Cultivation:CGFT Standard and Technology Empowerment

Why Choose Financial Technology?

• International Talent Cultivation Model: It introduces the Chartered Global Fin-Tech (CGFT) certification standards and is part of its certification course system, which is widely recognized by institutions in the Financial Technology field, and implements an international teaching model.
• Interdisciplinary Curriculum System: The curriculum system features distinct characteristics. On the basis of traditional finance courses, it offers a substantial number of information technology courses, emphasizing the practical application of technologies and tools such as information technology and data analysis. This reflects the training characteristics of digital intelligence and interdisciplinary integration.
• Interdisciplinary Faculty Team: This major boasts a large team of experienced finance teachers and teachers with overseas study experience. It also recruits a number of teachers skilled in modern information technology and big data analysis, forming a seasoned interdisciplinary faculty team.
• Promising Development Prospects: Financial Technology represents a new model for current financial development and an innovation of traditional finance, embodying the development trend of the financial industry. This major highlights the empowerment of modern information technology for the future of finance, with a clear focus on talent cultivation that closely aligns with industry development and social needs, thus offering promising prospects.
• Outstanding Applied Competence: The major actively guides students to participate in various professional competitions and social practices. It leverages intelligent, comprehensive laboratories to simulate the business operations of institutions such as banks and securities firms. Additionally, it offers multiple experimental courses focusing on technology and data analysis, including Big Data Finance and Financial Technology, to achieve the integration of theory and practice and ensure the application of knowledge. Meanwhile, it strengthens cooperation with financial institutions, Financial Technology companies, and other entities, organizing students to participate in practical activities to enhance their applied competence.

Essential information

• School School of Accounting and Finance
• Study Mode Full-time
• Program Length 4 years
• Degree Financial Technology (Bachelor of Economics)

Knowledge and Skills

Graduates of this major will have the following knowledge and skills:

• Be familiar with international financial rules, modern information technology related to finance, and basic knowledge of risk management; master the knowledge of the interdisciplinary integration of information technology and traditional finance, as well as relevant knowledge in economics, management, law, and other fields.
• Master financial data analysis tools and be able to proficiently apply them to practical scenarios such as financial product design and operation, quantitative analysis and investment, financial data mining and analysis, and risk management.
• Have good professional ethics and a correct outlook on money, interests, and risks, and be able to meet the requirements of the modern market economy development for Financial Technology talents.
• Possess the interdisciplinary integration ability between information technology and finance, as well as practical capabilities in areas such as big data analysis and blockchain finance.
• Possess critical thinking and problem-solving abilities; be proficient in communication and collaboration; have information literacy and global awareness; be able to conduct self-direction and self-evaluation; master world cultures and languages; and demonstrate creativity and innovation literacy.

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Curriculum Structure

Career Prospects

Students can work in financial institutions engaged in credit services, investment and financial management, payment and transaction services, quantitative trading and compliance analysis, operation and management of financial products, and other related work.

Students can work in financial institutions, Financial Technology companies, and other relevant organizations on the development and operation of financial products, blockchain applications, risk control, application and management of mobile payment solutions, and other tasks.

Students can work in various enterprises and public institutions engaged in data collection, data mining, data analysis, and other work.

Students can choose to pursue postgraduate studies in domestic and foreign finance and economics universities or comprehensive universities, or study abroad for further education.

Students can choose to take exams for civil servant or public institution positions, and work in government departments or public institutions on economic and financial work, statistical analysis, and other related tasks.

Students can use the knowledge and skills they have mastered to start their own businesses.