Postgraduate Courses
FTEC
Financial Technology
- FTEC 5040Financial Technology Research[3-0-0:3]DescriptionThe objective of this course is to provide students with an extensive exposure to important research in financial technology and a rigorous training in related research methodologies. Main topics include cryptocurrencies, blockchain, P2P lending, crowdfunding, robo-advisors, regulatory technology (RegTech), and insurance technology (InsurTech). This course also enables students to gain an appreciation for how research in financial technologies improves traditional financial services and overcomes various difficulties inherent in the current financial system.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Identify and analyze deficiencies and challenges of traditional financial services in financial industry.
- 2.Conduct scientific research on financial technologies quantitatively.
- 3.Analyze the financial or economic principles of important financial technologies.
- 4.Apply the quantitative methodologies involved in important financial technologies to analyze real problems.
- 5.Utilize in-depth financial technology research to improve traditional financial services.
- 6.Develop financial technologies to overcome difficulties arising in financial industry.
- FTEC 6101FinTech Program Seminar[1-0-0:1]DescriptionAdvanced seminar series presented by postgraduate students, faculty, and guest speakers on selected topics in Financial Technology. This course is offered once a year. Graded P or F.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Apply essential skills in communicating research results.
- 2.Prepare professional presentation with the necessary presentation aids.
- 3.Ask intellectual questions in professional settings.
- 4.Interact with audience in research seminars effectively.
- FTEC 6990MPhil Thesis ResearchDescriptionMaster's thesis research supervised by co-advisors from different disciplines. A successful defense of the thesis leads to the grade Pass. No course credit is assigned.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Design, develop and conduct cross-disciplinary research in Financial Technology.
- 2.Communicate research findings effectively in written and oral presentations.
- FTEC 7990Doctoral Thesis ResearchDescriptionOriginal and independent doctoral thesis research supervised by co-advisors from different disciplines. A successful defense of the thesis leads to the grade Pass. No course credit is assigned.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Design, develop and conduct cross-disciplinary research in Financial Technology.
- 2.Communicate research findings effectively in written and oral presentations.
