The MSc in FinTech Programme is an intensive one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme by coursework taught in 3 trimesters per academic year. The curriculum consists of two specialisations: Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) and Digital Financial Services (DFS).​​The courses are delivered in intensive periods of 7 weeks (i.e., each trimester is split into two halves). All courses are conducted at the NTU main campus in the evenings (6:30 PM-10 PM) on weekdays or Saturdays (9:30 AM-1 PM or 2 PM-5:30 PM).

The programme consists of a total of 30 Academic Units (AU), with 12 AU of compulsory courses, 12 AU from the chosen specialisation's electives, and 6 AU from other electives:

The requirements for graduation are:

• ​​Successful completion of the courses of a total of 30 AU as prescribed by MSc in FinTech; and
• Attaining a minimum CGPA of 2.50 at the completion of the programme of study.​ 

Programme Features

Applicants must select one of the following two specialisations:

• The Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) specialisation (code: 270) is designed for students interested in the technical aspects of FinTech. Candidates opting for this specialisation should have a good bachelor’s degree in a quantitative major or a good track record in mathematics and programming (especially for non-science/engineering graduates).
  
  
• The Digital Financial Services (DFS) specialisation (code: 271) is designed for students interested in the managerial aspects of FinTech. Candidates opting for this specialisation should have a good bachelor’s degree in a relevant programme (e.g., quantitative majors, business, etc.) or relevant working experience in the finance industry.

The specialisation is chosen at the point of application into the programme, and a change of specialisation is generally not allowed. However, candidates are allowed to submit two separate applications, one for each specialisation; in that case, the preferred specialisation should be indicated in the applications.

The practicum course, MH6838, starts in Trimester 3 and comprises either a research-based project or a self-sourced internship where students work on a professional consulting project mentored by experienced instructors to solve financial problems. The School will assist students in seeking internship opportunities. The internship companies our students were previously involved with include GIC, Grab, Julius Baer, Lumiq, DBS, OCBC, UOB, Macquarie Bank, CIMB, etc.

Compulsory Courses

Prescribed Elective Courses for Intelligent Process Automation Specialisation

Prescribed Elective Courses for Digital Financial Services Specialisation

Unrestricted Elective Courses

Prescribed Electives of one specialisation can be Unrestricted Electives for another specialisation. Moreover, students can take the following courses as Unrestricted Electives.

Remarks:

1. On average, full-time students take 4 courses a week, and part-time students take 2 courses a week. Part-time students can, at most, take 3 courses a week.
   
   
2. A 1.5 AU course refers to a 7-week course, with each week consisting of 3.5 teaching hours, including breaks. Similarly, a 3 AU course is a 14-week course consisting of 3.5 teaching hours, including breaks.
   

Academic Calendar

For the Trimester Calendar (for NTU Graduate Programmes such as this one), please click here.

Changes specific to MSc in FinTech: In the NTU trimester calendar, Trimester 1 (originally 13 weeks) is extended for one more week and the 14th week is our exam week; Trimester 2 has 14 weeks and students will have a one week break in-between. Trimester 3 starts one week earlier such that the first half has seven weeks.

Admission Requirements

The admission criteria are as follows:

• A good Bachelor's Degree in a relevant programme (e.g. quantitative majors, business, engineering etc.)
• A TOEFL score of 85 or more, or IELTS score of 6.0 or more, for graduates of universities in which English is not the medium of instruction
  
  Below are preferred but not required:
  

• A good GMAT score or GRE score
• Some relevant work experience

Refer to Coursework Programmes Admission Guide for the general requirements for admission.

NOTE:

• Do not send a hardcopy admission package unless requested. 
• Complete set of supporting documents (must be legible) have to be uploaded via the fully digital application portal. Applicants to/may upload their TOEFL, IELTS, GMAT or GRE score via the online application.

Application Procedure and Timeline

Medical Check-Up

Enrolling students must undergo a medical check-up and obtain a receipt certifying that they are medically fit for studies. This certification must be presented before matriculation. Details about the check-up will be provided upon acceptance into the programme.

The tuition fees for Academic Year 2025/26 are as follows:

*All fees shown are inclusive of 9% prevailing GST.

Please note the following:

1. All fees shown are inclusive of the prevailing Goods and Service Tax (GST).
2. The above fees are based on the shortest candidature period. Additional fees will be determined and applied on a case-by-case basis.
3. There is an application fee of S$50.
4. A one-time miscellaneous fee will be billed every academic year. Please click here for details.
5. Tuition fees do not include the cost of recommended textbooks and other course materials. The costs of travel, accommodation and miscellaneous expenses must be borne by the student.
6. All grants will be distributed evenly across the entire billing period, whether it is 3 trimesters for full-time students or 6 trimesters for part-time students. (The tuition fee will be paid in three installments at the beginning of each trimester. Study grants and other incentives will also be applied to these three installments.)
7. The university currently has no scholarship, government service agreement, or service obligation scheme available for students.
8. The fees and grants are reviewed annually and subject to revision

Scholarships:

• (Singapore Citizens only) The Singapore Digital (SG:D) Scholarship is offered by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA).

The terms and conditions of the scholarship have been enhanced to groom aspiring Infocomm Media (ICM) talent to be industry-ready for an exciting career in a fast-evolving digital economy.  Click here for more information about the scholarship.

SPMS PGC Studentship:

SPMS awards partial scholarships to outstanding candidates to nurture talents for the competitive quantitative field. Scholarship applicants must possess vital/strong academic records and demonstrate leadership qualities and potential.

This scholarship is open to candidates of all nationalities except those already receiving a scholarship/grant.

All applicants will be considered for the awards, and the shortlisted candidates will receive interview invitations.

The successful candidates will receive a scholarship letter together with the offer letter.

Financial Assistance:

• Singapore Citizens (SCs): study grant of S$10,000 + prevailing GST (S$10,900).
• Singapore Permanent Residents (SPRs): study grant of S$5,000 + prevailing GST (S$5,450)
• Needy SCs and SPRs may apply for financial aid (up to S$5,450 in addition to the SC/SPR study grant).
• NTU Alumni: On top of the above, alumni can enjoy a 10% grant of the tuition fee (S$5,800 + Prevailing GST (S$6,322)). Eligible for holders of bachelor’s, master’s, and/or doctoral degrees obtained from NTU Singapore.
• SCs and SPRs may enjoy tuition fee subsidies under SkillsFuture Singapore (For enquiry: [email protected])