STARTS ON
December 23, 2024
DURATION
37 WEEKS
Online 14–16 hours per week
PROGRAMME FEE
US$8,500
FOR NTU ALUMNI
USD $1200 credits
towards the NTU FlexiMasters in Financial Technology programme
Unlock a Breakthrough Career in Fintech
The Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore has launched the FlexiMasters in Financial Technology programme to help you navigate the fast-evolving FinTech landscape, lead with confidence, and secure a long-term position in the sector. Draw on best practices, tools, and expertise of NTU faculty and industry experts to capture value, meet business objectives, and unearth robust financial growth.
$1.5 Tn
Source: Boston Consulting Group
$5.1 Bn
Fintech funding in the APAC region was $5.1 billion in H1’23
Source: Pulse of FinTech, KPMG, 2023
40.4%
Market for embedded financial services will expand by 40.4%
annually over the next several years: Forbes, 2023
Programme Highlights
Take a bold step towards a high-power, high-growth global career in FinTech
Pre-Recorded Video Lectures* from NTU faculty for self-paced learning interspersed with live lectures from renowned NTU faculty and industry practitioner
Case studies, real-world examples and assignments with faculty and industry experts
Earn credits towards Master of Science in Financial Technology
Associate Alumni Benefits and Privileges
Learn cutting-edge tools
Top faculty and industry experts
Note: The programme highlights presented above are approximate, and subject to change depending on the availability and expertise of the teaching faculty, as well as the program's desired outcomes.
Who is this programme for?
Early career professionals who want to equip themselves with fintech skills and tools to launch and grow into a FinTech career. Managers or Senior Managers who want to stay updated in their FinTech career or transition to FinTech domain/roles
Next-generation FinTech skills to Power your Career
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the fintech industry, including its evolution, impact on traditional financial services, and the role of emerging trends and technologies.
Understand how digital financial services and decentralized finance (DeFi) contribute to extending financial access, fostering economic inclusion, and promoting global financial inclusivity.
Develop the ability to apply data analysis and machine learning techniques in real-world financial scenarios, enabling them to make data-driven decisions and draw meaningful insights from financial data.
Understand regulatory requirements and the importance of risk management in fintech, ensuring ethical and compliant practices in financial services.
Apply statistical modelling and machine learning techniques in finance, enabling them to assess risk, make informed investment decisions, and draw meaningful conclusions based on sound statistical principles.
Understand blockchain technology, its components, and its applications in the financial sector, including the roles of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and smart contracts.
Program Modules
Introduction to the world of Blockchain
Digital Banking and transactions
Applications
AI and Machine Learning
Cybersecurity & regulations
Applications
Efficient Financial Theory
Risk Assessment Models
Risk Management
Introduction to data science
Convergence and estimation methods
Data sufficiency
Introduction and Basics of Python programming
Basic program structure and data abstraction
User defined functions and modules
Data processing and visualisation
Classification with scikit-learn
Clustering and Regression with scikit-learn
Introduction, KNN and Resampling
Regression, Regularization and Logistic Regression
Decision Trees, Ensemble Methods and SVM
Clustering and Dimension Reduction
Hidden Markov and Kalman filter
Feedforward Neural Networks and Long Short-term Memory
Blockchain concepts
Bitcoin and Ethereum
Smart contracts
Sustainable Development Goals
Market growth and financial development
Policies, financial regulations and infrastructure
Tools Covered
Note:
1. All product and company names mentioned in this material are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Their use does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them
2. The tools will be taught by teaching faculty, industry practitioners, or linked to relevant knowledge bases for your reference and selfguided learning
Global Faculty to help you develop world-class expertise
Programme Certificate
Earn 15 credits after successfully completing the programme which can be utilized for Master's degree*
Notes :
- All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of NTU
- *Based on relevant guidelines and degree requirements
- Final acceptance into the Master of Science in Financial Technology programme would depend on the competitiveness of individual applicants with their peers and selection process of NTU
Emeritus Career Services
Stepping into a business leadership career requires a variety of job-ready skills. Below given services are provided by Emeritus, our learning collaborator for this program. The primary goal is to give you the skills needed to succeed in your career; however, job placement is not guaranteed.
Emeritus provides the following career preparation services:
Resume building videos
Interview preparation videos
Linkedln profile building videos
Glossary of resume templates
Note:
NTU or Emeritus do NOT promise or guarantee a job or progression in your current job. Career Services is only offered as a service that empowers you to manage your career proactively. The Career Services mentioned here are offered by Emeritus. NTU is NOT involved in any way and makes no commitments regarding the Career Services mentioned here.
Associate Alumni Benefits and Privileges
Being part of this programme grants you eligibility for Associate Alumni benefits and networking opportunities. These benefits include, but are not limited to:
S$1,600 Alumni Course Credits
Offset course fees offered by NTU's Continuing Education and Training units.Career and Personal Enrichment
Join complimentary webinars and events for career and personal development. Discover career opportunities through our alumni job board.Earn a Master's Degree
Receive up to S10,000 in subsidies and 10% discount on selected maser's degrees.Discounts and privileges
Enjoy discounts and promotions from participating merchants.Relax at NTU Alumni House
Use selected facilities through pay-per-use option.Free Lifelong Email
Keep your email and network accounts for lifelong usage. Continue to log in regularly to keep it activeGrow your Network
Join Alumni Associations and Alumni Circles around the world.
The Learning Experience
More than 300,000 professionals globally, across 200 countries, have chosen to advance their skills with Emeritus and its educational learning partners. In fact, 90 percent of the respondents of a recent survey across all our programs said that their learning outcomes were met or exceeded. All the contents of the course would be made available to students at the commencement of the course. However, to ensure the program delivers the desired learning outcomes, the students may appoint Emeritus to manage the delivery of the program in a cohort-based manner during the course period, the cost of which is already included in the overall Course fee of the course.
A dedicated program support team is available 7 days a week to answer questions about the learning platform, technical issues, or anything else that may affect your learning experience.