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Computational Finance and Financial Technology
Major
Computational Finance and Financial Technology
計算金融及金融科技
Degree / Award Title
Bachelor of Science in Computational Finance and Financial Technology
理學士(計算金融及金融科技)
Offering Academic Unit
This Major is jointly offered by:
College of Business
Department of Economics and Finance
Department of Information Systems
Department of Management Sciences
Mode of Study
Full-time

Aims of Major

  The major aims to provide students with solid research, quantitative and technology training in finance. Students can broaden their learnings by taking courses related with both Computational Finance and Financial Technology. In addition, students may opt for the two streams namely Computational Finance (ComFin) Stream, or the Financial Technology (FinTech) Stream to enhance student specific training in the stream.

     The ComFin stream prepares students for graduate studies in business and careers in the financial industry that require high-caliber quantitative and analytical skills. It gives students an interdisciplinary education in business. It includes training in mathematics, statistics, computer programming and finance.

     The FinTech stream prepares students for graduate studies in business and careers in the emerging FinTech industry that require solid technology training and finance domain knowledge. It gives students an interdisciplinary education in business, information technology, and innovation by training them in mathematics, statistics, programming, information systems, and finance.


Intended Learning Outcomes of Major (MILOs)

Upon successful completion of this major, students should be able to:

 

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MILOs

Discovery-enriched curriculum related learning outcomes

(please tick where appropriate)

A1

A2

A3

1.

Acquire key knowledge in mathematics and statistics, programming and finance

 

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2.

Communicate effectively in English

 

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3.

Attain team goals using teamwork skills

 

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4.

Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues in business

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Computational Finance Stream 

5.

Design and implement integrated solutions for solving financial problems using quantitative analysis and numerical computation skills

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Financial Technology Stream 

6.

Apply financial technology concepts in business operations for devising innovative solutions

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A1:

Attitude

Develop an attitude of discovery/innovation/creativity, as demonstrated by students possessing a strong sense of curiosity, asking questions actively, challenging assumptions or engaging in inquiry together with teachers.

A2:

Ability

Develop the ability/skill needed to discover/innovate/create, as demonstrated by students possessing critical thinking skills to assess ideas, acquiring research skills, synthesizing knowledge across disciplines or applying academic knowledge to real-life problems.

A3:

Accomplishments

Demonstrate accomplishments of discovery/innovation/creativity through producing/constructing creative works/new artefacts, effective solutions to real-life problems or new processes.


Degree Requirements


Requirements Normative 4-year
Degree
Advanced Standing I1 Advanced Standing II2
Gateway Education requirement 30 credit units -- --
College / School requirement 9 credit units -- --
Major requirement

72 credit units

(Major Core: 30
Stream Core: 36
Elective: 6)
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Free electives / Minor (if applicable) 12 credit units -- --
Minimum Graduation Requirement: 123 credit units -- --
Maximum Credit Units Permitted: 144 credit units -- --
Note 1: For students with recognised Advanced Level Examinations or equivalent qualifications.
Note 2: For Associate Degree/Higher Diploma graduates admitted as senior-year intake students.